Another modern-day take on 16-bit supercharged platformers, Azure Striker Gunvolt, like its predecessor, combines action platforming with RPG and crafting elements to create a challenging, beautiful experience and tell a compelling superhero story that follows directly on from the first game’s “true” ending.
Developer: Inti Creates
Publisher: Inti Creates
Available on: 3DS, Switch
Cover Game Articles
Inti Creates: Introduction and History - Who are Inti Creates? Well, they've been around for quite a long time at this point -- and the variety of experiences they've brought us over the years proves they're very much more than a one-trick pony.
Inti Creates: On Being a Truly International Game Developer - Some companies primarily cater to their native market. Others think globally. I chat to Matt Papa from Inti Creates about how the company emphatically falls into the latter category.
Blaster Master Zero: Retro, Reimagined - Blaster Master Zero is a spectacular reimagining of a classic title from the NES era -- simultaneously authentic to its source material and bringing new things to the mix.
Mighty No. 9: “Better than Nothing” – The Game People Love to Hate - Mighty No. 9 is one of the most notorious cautionary tales about Kickstarter... but is it really as bad as people like to make out? Of course it isn't. Let's take a closer look.
Azure Striker Gunvolt: An Electrifying Action Platformer - Azure Striker Gunvolt shows Inti Creates at its best: 16-bit styled pixel platforming, with superb precision, beautiful design and a compelling narrative.
Mighty Gunvolt Burst: Bringing It All Together - You like old-school Mega Man? Then you'll absolutely LOVE Mighty Gunvolt Burst, Inti Creates' delightful homage to the 8-bit era, featuring characters from Gal*Gun, Mighty No. 9 and Azure Striker Gunvolt.
Azure Striker Gunvolt 2: Amping It Up - Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 is a solid follow-up to the original, bringing more Septimal action, a new playable character and a variety of wonderful new antagonists to battle against.Other Articles about Azure Striker Gunvolt 2
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Waifu Wednesday: Joule and Lumen, The Muse - When I asked Inti Creates producer and localisation specialist Matt Papa who his favourite Inti waifu was, he was initially hesitant to answer, saying it was a “REALLY hard question”. I can understand that response; over the course of the Cover Game features and our previous exploration of Gal*Gun Double Peace, it’s become abundantly clear that not … Continue reading Waifu Wednesday: Joule and Lumen, The Muse Gallery
Tips and Tricks
True Ending
Thankfully, this is much more straightforward than the first game. Simply beat the game with both Gunvolt and Copen, then replay the final stage with either character. After beating the “final” boss you’ll have a new stage called “Prayer” to complete that consists entirely of a two-part boss fight. The first part is pretty straightforward; in the second you can only break the boss’ supercharge with a skill; be sure to inflict as much damage as possible during the brief window of vulnerability as the ultimates in the third phase can be very dangerous!
Note that to see the full story you’ll need to beat this final stage with both Copen and Gunvolt. After you’ve done this, you”ll unlock the secret missions for both characters, as well as the Score Attack and Speedrun modes on the title screen.
Secret extra scene
Complete 80% of all the Challenges with both Gunvolt and Copen, then beat the True Ending again for an extra bonus scene.
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