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| Audiosurf 2 | |
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| Developer | Dylan Fitterer |
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| Platforms | Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux |
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| Genres | Puzzle, Music |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Audiosurf 2, previously named Audiosurf Air, is a music-based puzzle video game created by Dylan Fitterer, and the sequel to Audiosurf. It was launched on October 2, 2013, for Windows through Steam Early Access,[1] OS X and Linux versions were released on January 9, 2015.[2] The game is Steam Workshop compatible, allowing players to create and share mods for the game.[1] It came out of early access on May 26, 2015.
Gameplay
[edit]The game uses the player's own music library to generate a course the player needs to navigate through. The sequel adds a wakeboarding mode that lets players distort the songs and features two boats that tug players along and provide opportunities to jump and pull off tricks.
Development
[edit]A sequel to Audiosurf, Audiosurf Air, was announced via Dylan Fitterer's Twitter account and the Audiosurf launch screen in March 2012.[3] An early access version was released via Steam on October 2, 2013.[1] Audiosurf 2 left Early Access in May 2015.[4]
Reception
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| Metacritic | 76/100[5] |
IGN awarded the game a score of 7.5 out of 10, saying "Audiosurf 2's excellent Mono mode carries this hypnotic rhythm game through music management issues and lesser modes".[6]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Whitehead, Dan (October 2, 2013). "Audiosurf 2 out today on Steam Early Access". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on November 2, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
- ↑ Fitterer, Dylan (January 9, 2015). "Mac, Linux, SteamOS! Advanced puzzle modes!". Steam Community. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
- ↑ Fitterer, Dylan (March 22, 2012). "Audiosurf Air announcement". Twitter. Archived from the original on October 6, 2013. Retrieved September 10, 2012.
- ↑ Savage, Phil (May 7, 2015). "Audiosurf 2 will leave Early Access on May 26". PC Gamer. Future plc. Archived from the original on May 9, 2015. Retrieved May 26, 2015.
- ↑ "Audiosurf 2 for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
- ↑ "Audiosurf 2 Review". IGN. 29 May 2015. Archived from the original on 24 January 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
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