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AVICII Invector

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89%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
grinding, monetization
96% User Score Based on 807 reviews
Critic Score 82%Based on 21 reviews

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AVICII Invector is a single player and multiplayer action game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Hello There Games and was released on December 10, 2019. It received positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Turn up the volume and take rhythm gaming to new heights, all the way into space. Fly solo or party with friends in a split screen race, as you join spacepilot Stella on her journey from one stunning world to the next. Each hit song you play offers on the note level design and three difficulties to master. In an exclusive collaboration, Invector features superstar Avicii, one of the world’s bigg…

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Audience ScoreBased on 807 reviews
music260 positive mentions
monetization3 negative mentions
  • Beautiful and vibrant visuals perfectly complement the energetic Avicii soundtrack, creating an immersive and emotional atmosphere.
  • Engaging and unique rhythm gameplay mechanics with multiple difficulty levels that cater to both beginners and veterans, with satisfying scoring and combo systems.
  • Meaningful tribute to Avicii and mental health awareness, with proceeds supporting the Tim Bergling Foundation, adding sentimental value for fans.
  • The story is minimal, sometimes confusing or irrelevant, and can be skipped without impacting gameplay.
  • Difficulty spikes inconsistently, with some songs and sections feeling unfair or excessively challenging, especially due to rotating and changing perspectives.
  • Judgment timing and calibration can feel imprecise or confusing, resulting in frustration hitting 'perfect' notes; some visual elements occasionally hinder note visibility.
  • music
    734 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in Avicii Invector is widely praised as a stunning, heartfelt tribute that perfectly captures the late artist's energetic and emotive electronic style, with many iconic tracks featured. The soundtrack deeply enhances the immersive rhythm gameplay and vibrant visuals, creating a memorable, emotional experience especially for fans of Avicii. While some note the limited song variety and occasional difficulty spikes, the music remains the game's standout strength and primary draw.

    • “Avicii Invector is a rhythm game that feels like both a celebration and a tribute, blending high-energy electronic music with a sleek sci-fi visual style that reinforces the emotional pulse of every track.”
    • “Featuring over 25 hit tracks from Avicii, including “Wake Me Up,” “Levels,” and “The Nights,” the game delivers a powerful musical journey that keeps players engaged and energized with an incredible soundtrack.”
    • “The soundtrack is naturally the heart of the experience. Featuring many of Avicii’s most recognizable tracks, the game creates a space where the player isn’t just listening, but actively participating in the music, turning familiar songs into interactive memories.”
    • “The button prompts don't align with the rhythm of the music 80-90% of the time, so what's even the point?”
    • “The slower songs without a clear "beat" are quite a bit harder than the faster songs with more distinctive drum beats, and these songs sometimes appear before the faster songs.”
    • “The biggest flaw that I found is that on some tracks, a few notes are out of sync with the music, so if you get into the flow and follow the beat, these misaligned notes really throw you off.”
  • gameplay
    154 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Avicii Invector is praised for its smooth, engaging, and rhythm-synced mechanics that combine flying a spaceship through futuristic tracks with precise timing, offering varying difficulty levels that cater to both newcomers and veterans. Its innovative design, well-matched to Avicii's diverse music, creates an immersive and addictive experience, though some find it repetitive over time or challenging due to unique mechanics like rotating tracks and moving judgment lines. Overall, the gameplay is considered a fitting, fun, and visually vibrant tribute that effectively honors Avicii's legacy through captivating rhythm action.

    • “The core gameplay is simple to understand but surprisingly layered in execution.”
    • “Each level is intricately synchronized with the rhythm, creating a seamless integration between gameplay and music that keeps players engaged and in sync with the songs.”
    • “Solid controller-required gameplay feels incredible once you start to understand the nuances of the loop with incentivized input timing and global leaderboards that represent said skills, and patterns unique to each song are just as rewarding to nail the 20th time through as they were the first.”
    • “Gameplay can feel repetitive over time.”
    • “As a game it has the problem of not following its own rules for gameplay.”
    • “However, this game has the worst mechanic in a rhythm game I've ever seen - it ties scroll speed to combo (which caps out at a reasonable rate).”
  • graphics
    152 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in Avicii Invector are widely praised for their vibrant, neon-infused, and futuristic aesthetic that perfectly complements the music, creating an immersive and visually stunning rhythm game experience. The dynamic, colorful environments and smooth visual effects consistently enhance gameplay and evoke a mesmerizing, emotional atmosphere. While generally lauded as beautiful and engaging, a few users note occasional issues with note visibility during fast-paced segments, but overall the visuals are a core strength that elevates the game.

    • “Visually, Avicii Invector embraces its futuristic aesthetic with vibrant colors and soft, flowing geometric environments that shift and pulse with the music.”
    • “The visuals are absolutely stunning and the gameplay is also quite satisfying.”
    • “Combining fast-paced gameplay with stunning visuals, the game offers an immersive and emotional experience that honors the music and creativity of Avicii.”
    • “My only complaint with the visuals is how on some songs, such as Broken Arrows, using the speed boost renders some notes completely unreadable due to flare, so be cautious of such instances.”
    • “I'm still giving this game a thumbs up even though I really did not enjoy it that much because of the visuals, price, and song collection.”
    • “The graphics, while nothing out of this world, are more than serviceable and nicely punctuate the audio.”
  • story
    99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is minimal and serves mainly as a stylistic or emotional framing rather than a traditional narrative, often described as short, simple, and sometimes awkward or unnecessary. While some players appreciate its heartfelt themes and subtle metaphorical undertones related to loss and mental health, most agree that the story is not the game's focus and is easily skippable, with gameplay, visuals, and music being the primary draws.

    • “The colors, the story, the pacing, and the flow of each level feel designed to let his music breathe.”
    • “Cried a little bit at 3am when I finished the story and found myself unabashedly singing along with the pilot to "The Nights." RIP Tim Bergling.”
    • “Combining the story with the music and the life of Tim Bergling makes for a well-rounded and beautifully polished game.”
    • “The story of the game was a huge letdown since I thought it would be about a space girl trying to get to an Avicii concert when it's about delivering some package and looking for her chocolate bar and getting mad and emotional about it.”
    • “On the contrary, the story is quite cheap and is told like it was written in 2 days before release, so I would recommend skipping those cut scenes altogether.”
    • “My second gripe is the 'story.' It feels patronizing and shallow, sort of trying to be emotional without making any emotional connections, like a mask for a real story that could have been there.”
  • emotional
    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Avicii Invector delivers a vibrant and heartfelt tribute to Avicii’s music, blending energetic rhythm gameplay with emotionally resonant visuals that reflect the spirit of the artist’s work. While the in-game story received mixed reactions, many players found the overall experience deeply touching and evocative, creating a strong emotional connection, especially for fans mourning Avicii’s passing. The game stands out as a joyful yet poignant celebration of his legacy through music and immersive sensory design.

    • “Avicii Invector is a rhythm game that feels like both a celebration and a tribute, blending high-energy electronic music with a sleek sci-fi visual style that reinforces the emotional pulse of every track.”
    • “Each track is accompanied by a themed world that reflects the emotional tone of the song, whether it’s a serene, star-filled expanse or a high-speed burst through neon corridors.”
    • “Combining fast-paced gameplay with stunning visuals, the game offers an immersive and emotional experience that honors the music and creativity of Avicii.”
  • replayability
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers high replayability through its unlockable content, challenging difficulty modes, and multiplayer options for both cooperative and competitive play. Players are motivated by leaderboards, high score chasing, and an exceptional Avicii soundtrack that enhances the experience. Overall, it provides varied and engaging gameplay that keeps players returning.

    • “With unlockable content, high scores to chase, and leaderboards to climb, players are encouraged to replay levels and perfect their performance.”
    • “This difficulty system adds a lot to the replayability aspect of the game as the gameplay is completely different across the difficulty levels.”
    • “Infinite replayability if you want to get top scores or appear on the global leaderboards.”
    • “- a lot of replayability”
    • “- hopefully there will be more playable tracks.”
    • “- replayability (you won't get bored by playing your favorite Avicii songs over and over again)”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its seamless blend of vibrant visuals and uplifting soundtrack, creating an immersive and captivating experience. Players find the combination of dazzling landscapes and Avicii's music both intense and relaxing, contributing to a uniquely enjoyable and emotional vibe.

    • “It leans heavily on atmosphere—flashes of color, shimmering landscapes, smooth transitions between flight and track-based sections—to create a sense of flow that matches the uplifting, sometimes bittersweet tones of the soundtrack.”
    • “The seamless blend of visuals and audio creates a captivating and immersive atmosphere.”
    • “Just a nice vibe with you and the music, along with some beautiful atmosphere. Very much love.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is often described as cheesy but charming, adding a lighthearted and entertaining layer to the experience. While some players find the in-game story amusing initially, it can also evoke emotional responses. Overall, the humor complements the game's tribute to Avicii and enhances player engagement.

    • “If you want to jam out and remember the legend of EDM himself Avicii, man I miss that dude. His music was legendary, every dang good song from the legend is in this game and you get to play a challenging rhythm game with beautiful art that just fits so well with Avicii's music. I had missed a lot of note presses because I could not stop eyeing the colorful art and to be honest there’s a bit of a mini story. It’s cheesy and funny. A must buy for any EDM and Avicii fans ❤️❤️❤️”
    • “The in-game story, which at first made me laugh, is heartbreaking.”
    • “And it's kind of funny to see people with 250% or 477% completion rates or people that scored 15,000 or 20,000 more points than those that the song actually gives.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is highly praised for its excellent optimization, delivering a smooth and immersive experience that perfectly aligns with the rhythm and instruments. Players benefit from seamless performance, enhancing replayability through unlockables and leaderboards. Overall, it is considered exceptionally well-optimized for an engaging gameplay journey.

    • “That way you know it is well optimized to the instruments and the rhythm to make the smoothest experience possible.”
    • “This game has the best optimization, omg, feel free to buy it.”
    • “From the moment you begin piloting your ship along its neon-lit musical pathways, it becomes clear that the game’s true purpose is to translate the feeling of an Avicii performance into an interactive journey.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers enjoyable rhythm gameplay with a balanced grind, featuring varied difficulty levels suitable for both beginners and experienced players. However, some users note that grinding can require significant effort or additional live sessions.

    • “Fun rhythm game that is not too grindy and has variety in difficulty for both noobs of the genre and experienced players.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users initially feared the game’s monetization might exploit Avicii’s legacy as a cash grab, but upon experience, they found it to be a genuine tribute rather than a money-driven exploitation.

    • “I initially was skeptical of this game (as many people were upon hearing about it) due to its marketing as a tribute to Avicii's career, which presented itself as a cash grab to earn on the death of a great artist.”
    • “I held off on buying this because I thought it would possibly be a cash grab.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks meaningful character development, offering little to no growth or depth in its characters throughout the story.

    • “Lacks a significant plot or character development.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from severe stability issues, frequently freezing shortly after starting and often becoming unplayable.

    • “Not able to play, freezes after pressing start.”
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21h Median play time
15h Average play time
2h Main story
13h Completionist
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AVICII Invector is a action game with science fiction theme.

AVICII Invector is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

The main story can be completed in around 2 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 13 hours to finish. On average players spend around 15 hours playing AVICII Invector.

AVICII Invector was released on December 10, 2019.

AVICII Invector was developed by Hello There Games.

AVICII Invector has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its grinding.

AVICII Invector is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Neon Drive, Tetris Effect: Connected, Aaero, Spin Rhythm XD, Melody's Escape and others.