Azure Striker Gunvolt 2

About

Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 is a lightning-fast side-scrolling shooter with platforming and adventure elements. You control Gunvolt, a volt-powered hero, or his rival Copen, each with distinct abilities to navigate levels and battle enemies. The game mixes bullet-dodging action with timed jumps and special attacks as you progress through a story about supernatural adepts clashing with a new global threat. Combat stays tight and responsive, with a focus on speed and precision over complex mechanics. The sequel earned praise for its polished gameplay and smooth level design, with many players highlighting its addictive difficulty curve and cooperative multiplayer options. Though it leans heavily into its predecessor’s lore, newcomers can follow the fast-paced narrative without prior knowledge. Available on multiple platforms including Switch and PC, it remains a favorite among fans of classic-style action games.

Storyline

"It is the near future, and a new population of people known as "adepts" are being born with supernatural abilities known as "septima." Gunvolt, having put a stop to the Sumeragi Group's plan to control all the world's adepts known as the "Diva Project", has begun to heal both his body and mind from the deep wounds caused by that incident.... However, the passage of time does not always allow warriors scarred by battle to truely relax. Enter "Eden", a group of superpowerful adepts from all corners of the globe. Now, Gunvolt and Copen must stand up and face a new threat."