Vecter

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Vecter is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by Taranasus and was released on October 14, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Vecter is a fast-paced runner (and at some point shooter) game where your goal is to survive by the skin of your teeth. You get in your ship, you push the throttle on max, rip it out of the console and then try to survive for as long as possible.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,823 reviews

music151 positive mentions

story8 negative mentions

The game features a vibrant retro aesthetic with engaging visuals and a great soundtrack, making it a fun experience.
It's free to play, allowing players to enjoy the game without any financial commitment, and it includes the ability to play custom music from YouTube.
The developer is actively engaged with the community, providing regular updates and improvements, which enhances the overall experience.

The recent update removed text from the menu, making it confusing and difficult to navigate, which frustrates players.
There are frequent bugs and crashes, particularly when respawning or using certain features, which can disrupt gameplay.
Some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in variety, leading to a diminished long-term engagement.

music
344 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and fitting synthwave soundtrack, which enhances the retro aesthetic and fast-paced gameplay. Players appreciate the option to customize their experience by adding their own music, particularly from YouTube, although some express a desire for a broader selection of in-game tracks to prevent repetition. Overall, the combination of engaging music and vibrant visuals creates a captivating atmosphere that many find enjoyable for both casual play and competitive racing.
- “Its bright visuals, fast-paced gameplay, and fitting music make this one of my all-time favorite games.”
- “The high-speed obstacle racing is pretty fun, but the game builds a beautiful retrowave atmosphere with its stunning visuals and music that make it such an absolute joy to play.”
- “The fact that you can add your own music makes it all the better.”
- “One other thing, I find the soundtrack just randomly decides to skip in the middle of songs as well.”
- “Music resets every time you die, so it's not smooth at all and ends up being frustrating if you want to zone out and enjoy the music.”
- “The game is really cool, considering the current trend of 80s synthwave, but the soundtrack is awful.”
graphics
181 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning retro-neon aesthetic, reminiscent of 80s arcade games, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals, smooth performance, and the ability to customize color schemes, making it visually appealing and engaging. While some note that the graphics can be demanding on hardware, the unique art style and nostalgic feel contribute significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “The graphics are stunning and really fit perfectly into the synthwave aesthetic.”
- “Gorgeous neon-like graphics, fast-paced and unforgiving action, and the ability to compete with friends, what more do you need from a free game?”
- “The high-speed obstacle racing is pretty fun, but the game builds a beautiful retrowave atmosphere with its stunning visuals and music that make it such an absolute joy to play.”
- “Even the 80's visual aesthetic feels overused.”
- “The visuals are a bit too glaring with the default settings; an overuse of bloom blurs anything on and above the horizon.”
- “Surprisingly the graphics are very GPU demanding on higher settings for a game of lines.”
gameplay
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is generally described as engaging and addictive, with smooth mechanics and a fun, fast-paced experience that encourages players to improve their high scores. However, some users find it repetitive and lacking in depth, leading to a sense of staleness over time. While the visuals and music enhance the overall experience, technical issues and bugs have been noted, impacting the gameplay for some players.
- “The gameplay is incredibly engaging, especially when you challenge yourself to beat your high scores.”
- “The gameplay loop is fun and engaging, racing per se is cool and the daily ranking against other players adds a layer of challenge and replayability that left me with a very pleasant desire to come back to play again for days.”
- “The gameplay is unique and needs more games like it.”
- “I really try to like this game, but the gameplay just isn't fun.”
- “I think it's boring, repetitive, and there's way too little gameplay mechanics for any kind of replayability.”
- “It's ruined by in-game mechanics, clunky controls, and bugs.”
story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely minimal or non-existent, with many users noting a lack of a traditional narrative. Some mention a short, immersive story mode with futuristic lore and RPG elements, while others highlight that the focus is primarily on gameplay rather than storytelling. Overall, it caters to players looking for a gameplay-centric experience rather than a deep narrative.
- “Short but immersive story mode with futuristic lore and perhaps some RPG elements.”
- “Has a distant goal (read: has some kind of backstory) - you must chase the setting sun.”
- “Epic story.”
- “No story.”
- “Only gameplay, doesn't include a story.”
- “There is a story, but most of the game is focused on gameplay.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players appreciating the developer's comedic personality and the abundance of jokes throughout the game. Many find the humor engaging and entertaining, contributing to a fun and relaxed gaming experience, despite some players noting that the gameplay mechanics can be confusing. Overall, the developer's humorous approach and updates keep players invested and eager for more content.
- “The developer is hilarious and has jokes galore.”
- “Most importantly, it must be said, that the humor you bring to all your posts, updates, replies and interviews have me completely hooked on playing your game, and impatiently waiting for your next post/update!”
- “Fun retrowave arcade type game with a funny dev.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, soft-locks, and other bugs that disrupt gameplay. While some players find the core experience enjoyable and note improvements in recent updates, many still encounter frustrating issues that detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game is described as "buggy" and not recommended for those seeking a stable experience.
- “Buggy mess, not worth playing even if they paid you a few bucks.”
- “The game freezes every time I die.”
- “I also got many other freezes while playing, requiring again to force-close.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that grinding in the game is a significant time investment, often requiring players to dedicate extensive hours to progress, likened to needing "a second life." While some find the grinding aspect tedious, others appreciate it as a relaxing break from more intense gaming experiences, especially when aiming for high scores or upgrades. Overall, the grind is described as both challenging and rewarding, albeit sometimes excessive.
- “A bit grindy... sometimes.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It's pretty grindy when you get past the first few upgrades.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
replayability
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Overall, the game's replayability is highly praised, with many players enjoying the engaging gameplay loop, daily challenges, and various modes that offer infinite replay value. However, some users find it repetitive and lacking in diverse mechanics, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite mixed opinions, the consensus leans towards the game being fun and addictive, with numerous opportunities for replay.
- “The gameplay loop is fun and engaging; racing is cool, and the daily ranking against other players adds a layer of challenge and replayability that left me with a very pleasant desire to come back to play again for days.”
- “Chill vintage vibes, solid performance, and infinite replayability make it an easy choice for casual gaming.”
- “I think it's boring, repetitive, and there's way too little gameplay mechanics for any kind of replayability.”
- “- forced replayability through difficulty.”
- “It's basically an infinite runner with some shooter elements and a few different game modes, one of which gives a random track based on a ten-digit code you enter, which means infinite replay value because that's at least 9.999999998e+19 different tracks to play.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its perfect blend of vibrant neon colors and dark void elements, creating a unique and immersive experience. Players appreciate the catchy synth music that enhances the relaxing yet exhilarating vibe, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the high-speed gameplay. The stunning visuals and retro-inspired aesthetic further elevate the game's captivating atmosphere.
- “The atmosphere, the vibe—everything just clicks perfectly.”
- “The high-speed obstacle racing is pretty fun, but the game builds a beautiful retrowave atmosphere with its stunning visuals and music that make it such an absolute joy to play.”
- “But it is so addictive and the atmosphere is absolutely incredible.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised, with many users reporting smooth performance even on mid to low-end PCs, enhanced by a distinct art style and engaging music. However, some players have experienced mild performance issues, particularly when multitasking, such as streaming video while playing. Despite these occasional hiccups, the game is considered a solid choice for casual gaming due to its calming effects and infinite replayability.
- “Distinct art style, cool music, great performance, and precise keyboard input.”
- “Chill vintage vibes, solid performance, and infinite replayability make it an easy choice for casual gaming.”
- “The graphics are stunning and the game runs smoothly even on mid-low end PCs after some patches.”
- “I did experience some mild performance issues on my end, though.”
- “Maybe I am just too bad at this, but I tried quite a bit. I also very much wanted to have a YouTube video playing in the background, adjusted some settings, and everything keeps stuttering the stream. I am pretty damn sure it isn't my computer nor my internet connection that is the issue.”
- “Aaa optimization.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that the game evokes strong emotional responses, often leading to deep reflection and even tears. The connection to the game's mechanics and the developers' heartfelt approach to the community enhances the emotional experience, making it a significant aspect of gameplay.
- “So because of that, I cried myself to sleep that night and rethought my life the next morning!”
- “All that matters in those moments is hitting green or orange and avoiding blue and black, whatever my emotional state is in the real world at the time.”
- “The devs of the game are amazing and are heartfelt for the community.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features no microtransactions or overpriced DLCs, distinguishing it from other free infinite runner games. Instead, players have the option to purchase a donation pack to support the developer, which many fans are likely to do out of appreciation for the game.
- “There aren't any microtransactions, but you can buy a donation pack to help support the developer. If you love this game as much as I do, you're probably going to do that repeatedly.”
- “No microtransactions, overpriced DLCs, none of that.”
- “This game is quite different from other infinite runner games you may find that are free, like Temple Run, but what really sets this apart is the lack of in-app purchases.”
- “There aren't any microtransactions, but you can buy a donation pack to help support the developer, which, if you love this game as much as I do, you're probably going to do that repeatedly.”