VVVVVV

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  • Summary: There's something terrible wrong in an alternate dimension! Help Captain Viridian flip to find five crew members, 20 hard-to-reach Trinkets and save a dimension on the brink of destruction. It's a space opera in the most unique scale with a style that only VVVVVV can bring to you. Instead ofThere's something terrible wrong in an alternate dimension! Help Captain Viridian flip to find five crew members, 20 hard-to-reach Trinkets and save a dimension on the brink of destruction. It's a space opera in the most unique scale with a style that only VVVVVV can bring to you. Instead of jumping, control the direction of gravity by inverting your gravity and allowing Captain Viridian to flip between the floors and ceilings of the environment.

    For adventurers who save the dimension, there's still hours and hours of new gameplay with all-new Player Levels. Test your mettle and see if you have what it takes to beat a collection of levels created by other famous game developers.

    Inspired by classic 8-bit days gone-by and now with experience-heightening 3D, VVVVVV will challenge even the most battle-hardened old-school gamers.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Nov 15, 2017
    90
    VVVVVV is a fantastic game, and it’s at its console best on Switch. The main mode, while short in length and quite challenging, is excellent and the bonus levels and options add more to the package. The Switch’s addition of a two-player mode fits the scope of the system nicely even if it feels a tiny bit out of place. But really, all the bells and whistles are just gravy because VVVVVV is, still to this day, one of the best platformers in recent memory.
  2. God is a Geek
    Nov 29, 2017
    90
    VVVVVV on the Nintendo Switch is the definitive version of Terry Cavanagh’s classic with an exclusive co-op mode and better performance than the other versions.
  3. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Jan 7, 2018
    90
    If you're up for a solid challenge, VVVVVV is the best one money can buy. [Issue #31 – January/February 2018, p. 23M]
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  4. Nintendo Life
    Nov 22, 2017
    80
    VVVVVV feels every bit as fresh on the Switch in 2017 as it did on the 3DS in 2010; if you didn't try it back then you should definitely pick it up now. If you did, now may nevertheless be a good time to revisit. Mutliplayer makes the Switch version even more interesting, and this is a game that still serves up an intense and enjoyable challenge. VVVVVV is a fantastic value and a great addition to the Switch library.
  5. Meristation
    Dec 14, 2017
    75
    Great port with a new game mode for two players and a control scheme that requires more than the original did.
  6. Switch Player
    Nov 29, 2017
    70
    The classic indie platformer VVVVVV plays around with what seems to be a simple gravity-inverting mechanic. By evolving on the concept, it creates a platforming experience that, while short, may prove challenging for even the hardened platformer aficionados out there!
  7. Video Chums
    Nov 15, 2017
    69
    Although the novelty has unfortunately worn off over the years, VVVVVV is still a fun 2D platformer with a nifty gravity mechanic. In the end, those new to Captain Viridian's adventure might get a kick out of the retro world and innovative albeit frustrating gameplay.

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
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  1. SeaJewel43
    Jun 10, 2018
    10
    Honestly, I usually don't enjoy retro platformers. But this one is amazing. The music, the simple yet challenging levels, and the characters. 10/10.
  2. scuttlebug
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    Good game but speedrunning makes me want to throw my controller at the wall. Veni Vidi Vici isn't even that hard and you guys are just bad.Good game but speedrunning makes me want to throw my controller at the wall. Veni Vidi Vici isn't even that hard and you guys are just bad. Get it. Worth every penny. But don't look at that timer on the results screen. Don't try to lower the number. Veni Vidi Vici isn't the hardest trinket but casuals just suck apparently. Just practice for a few hours and it's easy first try (mostly). ALSO - screw triggers. It's a minor complaint but I would have preferred the map on the minus button so I never accidentally open the map.… Expand
  4. Legacy1453
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's an old game.
    At first, it's a flash player game,
    There's a switch version.
    I still enjoy it as a warm-up.
    It's simple and difficult.
    The concept is to rescue colleagues using gravitational inversion.    … Expand
  5. scrimbim
    Nov 18, 2017
    9
    VVVVVV remains the same fantastic and simple platformer years later, and the score and my feelings on it have not changed in the years since.VVVVVV remains the same fantastic and simple platformer years later, and the score and my feelings on it have not changed in the years since. Very easy to get into and hard not to become hopelessly addicted, VVVVVV's simple main goal will satisfy most, but those looking for challenges in the form of the trinkets will be more than happy and enjoyably frustrated at the daunting task at one in particular. It keeps coming at you with simple changes in the mechanics making you change your thinking in every new level, and the soundtrack is delightful. Pick it up if you get a chance - it will be worth it for this indie classic.… Expand
  6. NintendoGamer1
    Nov 24, 2017
    8
    VVVVVV is an ingenious game which makes use of the great gravity switching mechanic. After beating a hard level you start to realize the trueVVVVVV is an ingenious game which makes use of the great gravity switching mechanic. After beating a hard level you start to realize the true genius of VVVVVV… Expand
  7. kjl3080
    Dec 25, 2018
    8
    Even though I may be biased, as I am a speedrunner at the game, I recommend anyone who enjoys challenging platforming Terry's Indie hit,Even though I may be biased, as I am a speedrunner at the game, I recommend anyone who enjoys challenging platforming Terry's Indie hit, VVVVVV. The controls are very responsive, The graphics updated for the switch in HD and a full 60 FPS. The game has an endearing charm to it which will want to make you play it again and again, with challenging trinkets which are collectibles of which some of them are very satisfying and difficult to pull off. The switch version features an exclusive multiplayer experience found in no other port of the game (in fact, even the original version)

    Unfortunately, I have to give it an 8/10 as it is not as customizable as the PC version. The reason for this is because it lacks the great and clever Level editor and the ability to add more custom stages made by other players outside of the featured ones.

    However, this game is a must-have for any hardcore gamer looking for an enjoyable platformer and loves a good challenge.    … Expand
  8. iRaidius916
    Jul 13, 2019
    8
    A solid, but very short (around 2 hours not 100%)rage game. Nothing bad, but nothing out of this world. I recommend it for its great music,A solid, but very short (around 2 hours not 100%)rage game. Nothing bad, but nothing out of this world. I recommend it for its great music, good level design, and charming and funny dialogue and characters.… Expand

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