Velocity 2X

 PlayStation Vita
User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 159 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 101 out of 159
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 159
  3. Negative: 30 out of 159

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  1. Nel
    Mar 29, 2017
    4
    The game is a shooter moving screen game, high score chasing deal. If you enjoy collecting things to move forward to the next level this might be something for you, otherwise the game controllers are fine, and the plot is fine, but the tedious collection system that makes you advance really kills it.
  2. He_Never_Helps
    Dec 4, 2014
    4
    Insanely overrated. A decent shooter, if a decidedly average side-scroller. The first game i ever purchased was Life Force (nes), and i'm a huge 2-d Metroid fan. This game doesn't live up to either legacy.

    There are a few interesting gimmicks, speed control, trendy graphics, and it does handle very well, but none of this makes this game worth a perfect score. There are better shooters,    Insanely overrated. A decent shooter, if a decidedly average side-scroller. The first game i ever purchased was Life Force (nes), and i'm a huge 2-d Metroid fan. This game doesn't live up to either legacy.

    There are a few interesting gimmicks, speed control, trendy graphics, and it does handle very well, but none of this makes this game worth a perfect score. There are better shooters, and MUCH better side scrollers.

    I didn't hate it, i just found it kinda...dull.    … Expand
  3. TomPlaysGames
    Feb 8, 2015
    1
    An indie game that was severely overhyped by everyone, in a time when the vitas AAA support is non existent it seems that every new indie is overhyped now, picked this up with PS+ and played a couple of levels, is boring, awkward to play and repetitive, akin to a cheap iPhone game the never gets on the top 100 page, disappointed with this game, vita could have been something really special.
  4. Atermi
    Oct 27, 2014
    2
    I honestly cannot understand a hype around this game.
    It is a very, very simplistic game. It's neither a competent scroll-shooter, nor a worthy puzzler.
    The side-scrolling "runner" sections are laughable. Please behold a classic "hype-train" situation, when one lazy reviewer starts a tendency and the sheep follow. This isn't the BEST Vita game. By no means. It is ridiculous to rate    I honestly cannot understand a hype around this game.
    It is a very, very simplistic game. It's neither a competent scroll-shooter, nor a worthy puzzler.
    The side-scrolling "runner" sections are laughable.

    Please behold a classic "hype-train" situation, when one lazy reviewer starts a tendency and the sheep follow.

    This isn't the BEST Vita game. By no means. It is ridiculous to rate it over Atelier, Soul Sacrifice or Final Fantasy X. Get down on the Earth, people. You just ruin the competent top-lists with such ridiculous scoring.    … Expand
  5. Mortrem
    Sep 7, 2014
    2
    I think It's a overrated shooter. You really need to like that type of game to enjoy it. Glad it was free on the PSN. But I like the graphic. They force them self to have a story line and, in my opinion, it's just slow the game.
  6. CoSMiiCBLaST
    Jan 18, 2015
    4
    Anyone who says this game is the best Vita game is talking out their ass. It's boring and repetitive. If you got it free with PS+ then give it a blast but otherwise don't bother wasting your money.
  7. Niyht
    Dec 15, 2019
    4
    mobile game,boring and clone=velocity 2x frankly it upset me that this game was rated so high by metascore!

Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best PS Vita Game of 2014
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#11 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2014
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#4 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2014

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Worth Playing
    Oct 9, 2014
    90
    Combining the best elements of arcade-style gaming, Velocity 2X feels like a game with the soul of the '90s and the tech of the current generation. As the saying goes, Velocity 2X is easy to learn and difficult to master.
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  2. The Vita Lounge
    Sep 30, 2014
    100
    Velocity 2X offers the perfect mix of side-scrolling puzzle-platforming and top-down shooting action. With perfect controls, beautiful visuals and an amazing soundtrack.
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  3. Eurogamer Germany
    Sep 14, 2014
    80
    Clean, unadorned and never pretentious or ponderous elegance. It's an unapologetically modern game in a classic guise.
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