VVVVVV takes the platforming genre and turns it on its head. Instead of jumping, players instead change the direction in which the main character falls. This makes getting across any gap or bump on a path an interesting endeavor, especially when the closest ceiling might be a few screens away. Not only is the very idea genius, but the execution is perfect as well. Each room is designed to be an exploration of how to use this gravity-switching mechanic, and very rarely does the game rely on the same trick twice.
In this video, you’ll see how getting across a small bump in the path is never straightforward. This is actually one of the most difficult rooms in game. The best part is that this room would be an afterthought for a typical platformer.
The game itself is relatively short. I beat it in about 3 hours, but personally I think this is an advantage. It’s refreshing to see every single inch of a game so carefully thought out, and increasing the length of the game might have led to a lot more of the same.
VVVVVV is $4.99 on Steam, and you can check out it’s website here. At the very least, play the demo to see if it’s your kind of game.
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