VVVVVV Reviews

VVVVVV is ranked in the 83rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10.0
Nov 29, 2017

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.

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8 / 10
Nov 22, 2017

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.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 23, 2017

Described as a "love letter to 8-bit" this classic platformer is just as brief and lovely as it was when it arrived years back.

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Adam Riley
Top Critic
8 / 10
Jan 21, 2018

Nicalis brings one of the toughest and addictive gaming experiences from almost every other format to Nintendo Switch, and the transition is seamless. With dastardly levels of difficulty, a quirky aesthetic, and an absolutely sublime soundtrack that has definitely stood the test of time, the major drawback comes from how short the experience is. Once accustomed to overcoming the challenges faced, there is not much left to do after rescuing everyone. Hopefully, an expanded successor is on the way.

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6.9 / 10.0
Nov 15, 2017

Although the novelty has unfortunately worn off over the years, VVVVVV is still a fun 2D platformer with a nifty gravity mechanic.

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9 / 10
Feb 9, 2018

With hundreds of rooms to invert gravity in and a freely open-world environment in which to search for your crew members, even failure and repeat deaths never detract from just how enjoyable VVVVVV is to play. Whether that’s thanks to the smile that’s (nearly) permanently etched on Captain Viridian’s face, the minimalistic but effective 8-bit graphics, or the magnificent chiptune soundtrack that has been penned by Swedish composer Magnus Pålsson, the game is just as brilliant now as it was eight years ago.

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Nov 23, 2017

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!

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7.4 / 10.0
Nov 17, 2017

All said, VVVVVV is a very good game experience for the most part targeted at a very specific segment of the market...

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