Audiosurf 2

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Audiosurf 2
Developer(s)Dylan Fitterer
Publisher(s)
  • Dylan Fitterer Edit this on Wikidata
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux
Release
  • WW: May 26, 2015
Genre(s)Puzzle, rhythm
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Audiosurf 2, previously named Audiosurf Air, is a rhythm 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[edit]

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. ^ a b c Whitehead, Dan (October 2, 2013). "Audiosurf 2 out today on Steam Early Access". Eurogamer. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
  2. ^ Fitterer, Dylan (January 9, 2015). "Mac, Linux, SteamOS! Advanced puzzle modes!". Steam Community. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
  3. ^ Fitterer, Dylan (March 22, 2012). "Audiosurf Air announcement". Twitter. Retrieved September 10, 2012.
  4. ^ Savage, Phil (May 7, 2015). "Audiosurf 2 will leave Early Access on May 26". PC Gamer. Future plc. Retrieved May 26, 2015.
  5. ^ "Audiosurf 2 for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  6. ^ "Audiosurf 2 Review". IGN. 29 May 2015.