''Audiosurf 2'', previously named ''Audiosurf Air'', is a

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created by Dylan Fitterer, and the sequel to '' Audiosurf''. It was launched on October 2, 2013, for

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through Steam Early Access,

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and

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versions were released on January 9, 2015. The game is Steam Workshop compatible, allowing players to create and share mods for the game. It came out of early access on May 26, 2015.

Gameplay

The game uses the player's own music library to generate a course the player needs to navigate through. The sequel adds a

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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

A sequel to ''Audiosurf'', ''Audiosurf Air'', was announced via Dylan Fitterer's Twitter account and the ''Audiosurf'' launch screen in March 2012. An

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version was released via

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on October 2, 2013.''Audiosurf 2'' left Early Access in May 2015.

Reception

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'' 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".

References

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