Velocibox

Velocibox is ridiculously challenging and painstaking, but the flip-side is that it's one of the most gratifying experiences you will ever have in a video game.

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Velocibox is a twitch-heavy, endless runner made for a hardcore audience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 315 reviews

music14 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Simple yet addictive gameplay that sharpens reflexes and instincts.
Fast-paced and challenging, providing a rewarding experience as players improve.
Slick visuals and sound design enhance the overall gaming experience.

Game-breaking collision detection issues can lead to frustrating gameplay.
Lack of depth and variety in game modes, with players always starting from level 1.
High difficulty curve may deter casual players and lead to frequent rage quitting.

music
30 mentions
47 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it motivating and fitting for the gameplay, though some criticize it for being repetitive and not particularly original. While some recommend playing with the music off to enjoy personal playlists, others appreciate the electronic soundtrack and its hypnotic qualities. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, despite some mixed opinions on its longevity and creativity.
- “The music is pretty good and fits the game very well.”
- “It's the vibrant visuals and effects, the great music, the no-frills presentation that lets you jump into the action in seconds.”
- “I recommend it with the music off.”
- “The 'velocibox' voice is generic, the textures are not engaging, the cube you control is a generic cube, the music is not really original, and it gets really annoying long before you play level 1 for the 3400509034th time.”
- “The music is motivating, the graphics are trippy, the controls are easy but often lag.”
gameplay
17 mentions
6 % positive mentions
76 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its fast-paced, gravity-defying mechanics that challenge players to navigate complex obstacles with precision. The simple yet effective design enhances focus on the action, making it visually impressive and addictive, while the difficulty ramps up progressively, culminating in a unique post-game experience that alters visibility and gameplay dynamics. Overall, it combines slick visuals and sound with a straightforward approach that is easy to grasp but hard to master.
- “It's the gravity-defying gameplay, as you flip between floor and ceiling and ride the walls.”
- “Simple design, simple gameplay but hard to master.”
- “Brilliantly, each stage throughout the game ramps up these intertwined factors until the field rotation abruptly stops in the post-game stage, limiting visibility unevenly and suddenly making aspect ratio a key factor for gameplay.”
- “It's how the gravity flip mechanic opens the door for a wide variety of obstacles that wouldn't be possible in other twitch games, forcing you to deftly maneuver around and across all sides of these corridors.”
graphics
13 mentions
38 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The graphics of Velocibox are described as minimalist yet impressive, featuring vibrant and trippy visuals that enhance the gameplay experience. Reviewers appreciate the aesthetic quality and the seamless integration of visuals with the game's music and effects, creating an engaging atmosphere despite some control lag. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it both visually pleasing and immersive.
- “Simple, but challenging game with impressive visuals and sound.”
- “First of all, Velocibox, for me, is a near-perfect game. It is conceptually simple but challenging; the graphics are minimalist but very well made and have a guessed style, just like the music and effects, which are appropriate and fit perfectly with the game.”
- “It's the vibrant visuals and effects, the great music, and the no-frills presentation that lets you jump into the action in seconds.”
- “The music is motivating, the graphics are trippy, the controls are easy but often lag.”
- “First of all, Velocibox, as for me, is a near-perfect game, at least in its kind. It is conceptually simple but challenging; the graphics are minimalist but very well made and with a style that fits perfectly with the game.”
- “Although I'm ultimately not the audience for Velocibox, the visuals were pleasing enough to make the suffering quite enjoyable.”
story
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with multiple users noting that it lacks depth and engagement. While the gameplay is praised, the overall narrative experience is considered minimal and unsatisfactory.
- “Great game, but the combat and story are lacking.”
- “No story, no loot boxes, nothing extra.”
humor
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in rage games to be highly entertaining, particularly when watching others play, despite the frustration they experience themselves. The comedic aspect is noted to be more pronounced than in games like Super Hexagon, with players expressing a sense of accomplishment as they improve and conquer challenging levels.
- “More funny than Super Hexagon, but just as frustrating. There's a big sense of accomplishment when you finally beat the next level and realize you're getting better and better!”
stability
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including glitches such as disappearing objects and unintended interactions with the environment. Users express hope for future updates to address these problems.
- “I hope they can correct the glitches.”
- “Buggy (cube disappears, sticks to walls).”