Velocity 2X

65%
Game Brain Score Based on 48 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • music
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By turns breathless, brilliant and fist-chewingly demanding, Velocity 2X might allow its tempo to drop too often, but it approaches excellence often enough to recommend - you might just fall in love.
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Velocity 2X is a fast-paced, sci-fi shooter game that combines intense high-speed action with puzzle-platforming mechanics. Players control Lt. Kai Tana, a pilot with the ability to teleport and hijack enemy ships, as she navigates through treacherous levels and battles against hostile alien races. With its unique blend of genres and challenging gameplay, Velocity 2X offers a thrilling and engaging experience for fans of action-packed games.

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  • Play​station 5
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  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
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Reviews

65%
Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews
gameplay9 positive mentions
atmosphere3 negative mentions
  • Velocity 2X features fun and addictive gameplay that combines fast-paced platforming with engaging shoot 'em up mechanics.
  • The game boasts impressive graphics and an outstanding soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • It offers a decent amount of replay value, encouraging players to achieve high scores and complete missions efficiently.
  • The control scheme can be convoluted and unintuitive, making it difficult for players to manage the various mechanics effectively.
  • There are frequent crashes and performance issues, particularly on PC, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • Some players find the level design repetitive and lacking in challenge, leading to a less engaging experience over time.
  • gameplay27 mentions

    The gameplay in Velocity 2X is a dynamic blend of top-down shmup and platforming mechanics, offering a fun and engaging experience with a focus on speed and coordination. Players appreciate the seamless integration of various mechanics, such as teleportation and shield generators, which enhance the challenge and replayability. However, some reviewers noted issues with control complexity and a lack of challenge in certain levels, suggesting that while the game is enjoyable, it may not fully capitalize on its potential.

    • “Very fun gameplay with a decent amount of replay, as you'll be tempted to complete each mission with the maximum possible score.”
    • “As I get better and faster at the game, it is a joy to coordinate the different mechanics: jump, teleport, slide, sprint, shoot at the correct angle, etc. I love the heart-pumping rhythm of the music and the back and forth between space combat and platforming.”
    • “The game is divided into two main gameplay styles: a top-down, sometimes bullet-hell, ship shoot-'em-up, and a platformer-shooter.”
    • “It has really nice graphics, for what it lacks in gameplay...”
    • “The ship-shooter is actually the main part of the gameplay, which threw me for a second since I was actually expecting this game to primarily be a platformer.”
    • “Controls may get hard to remember when switching between gameplay segments.”
  • graphics14 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their clean, colorful design and impressive effects, contributing to a visually appealing experience. However, some users report issues with compatibility on certain systems, particularly with Nvidia graphics cards on Windows 10, which can lead to crashes. While the art style is appreciated, there are comments about a lack of polish and wasted potential in certain design elements.

    • “This is a great-looking game, with really clean and colorful graphics and some great effects work.”
    • “Very cool art style, good atmosphere and cool music.”
    • “Great graphics, beautiful music; the default controls were counterintuitive but I was able to customize those easily enough once I figured out how to best lay the controls out.”
    • “I'm a huge fan and it really made me sad to give this game a negative review last time due to the Windows 10 and NVIDIA graphics card issue.”
    • “Windows 10 NVIDIA graphics card users stay away!”
    • “The art style isn’t very polished either. There is some wasted potential here when it comes to certain design elements that stick out and make the game seem like less than it is when you see what it could become.”
  • music13 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its heart-pumping rhythm and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, contributing significantly to the gameplay experience. Many players have expressed their admiration for the soundtrack, with some even purchasing it separately, highlighting its quality and emotional impact. Overall, the music is considered one of the standout features, complementing the game's visuals and mechanics beautifully.

    • “The music is also wonderful, good enough that I may hunt for an OST to purchase.”
    • “Perhaps one of the best video game soundtracks I have heard in modern memory, every track nails a particular atmosphere while championing the central theme that is experienced throughout.”
    • “As I get better and faster at the game, it is a joy to coordinate the different mechanics: jump, teleport, slide, sprint, shoot at the correct angle, etc. I love the heart-pumping rhythm of the music and the back and forth between space combat and platforming.”
    • “I discovered this game when its soundtrack came up on the YouTube playlist and then bought it during a sale.”
    • “I even purchased the soundtrack on iTunes and then even Velocity Ultra on PS Vita.”
  • story11 mentions

    The story in Velocity 2X is generally considered non-intrusive and serves primarily as a backdrop to the gameplay, which is enjoyable and encourages replayability. While the narrative is not particularly engaging or polished, it provides enough context for the 50 missions, allowing players to focus on the fast-paced action. Some players feel the story's potential is underutilized, especially given the game's appealing artwork.

    • “The story may not be mind-blowing, but it is enough for our purposes here.”
    • “Velocity 2X is about fun gameplay, and the story, at the very least, does no harm.”
    • “The story may not be mind-blowing, but it's enough for our purposes here.”
    • “The story is bad enough that you’ll tune it out, and the art style isn’t very polished either. There is some wasted potential here when it comes to certain design elements that stick out and make the game seem like less than it is when you see what it could become.”
    • “This game has a total of 50 missions with storyline and extra content.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its impressive art style and exceptional soundtrack, which effectively enhances the overall experience. However, some players find the levels to be repetitive, detracting from the immersive quality of the atmosphere.

    • “Very cool art style, good atmosphere, and cool music.”
    • “Perhaps one of the best video game soundtracks I have heard in modern memory; every track nails a particular atmosphere while championing the central theme that is experienced throughout.”
    • “The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world.”
    • “Despite the beautiful graphics, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game offers significant replayability due to its fast-paced action and seamless blend of genres, providing both satisfaction and challenge for players. Despite some porting issues and bugs, users find it immensely fun and engaging, encouraging multiple playthroughs.

    • “Porting problems and bugs aside, it's an immensely fun game with fast-paced action and lots of replay value.”
    • “The seamless mixture of genres, relentlessly fast and engaging action will satisfy and challenge any gamer, offering tons of replay value.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users report that the game's stability is affected by the need to navigate the map menu during gameplay, which can freeze the action and complicate timing for critical maneuvers, particularly in later levels. This can lead to frustrating moments where players must manage both map navigation and in-game hazards simultaneously.

    • “The later levels require you to manage multiple tasks at once, including pulling up the map menu to teleport to the telepod before it lands, which causes the map screen to freeze everything. This leads to frustrating moments where you have to immediately teledash through hazards.”
    • “The game frequently crashes during critical moments, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing significant progress.”
    • “I experienced numerous bugs that caused the game to freeze, forcing me to restart my console multiple times.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game generally runs smoothly on an i7/1060 laptop, but users have reported crashes, with one experiencing two crashes within 30 minutes of gameplay, highlighting potential optimization issues compared to other titles like Witcher 3.

    • “Using an i7/1060 laptop, the game itself runs smoothly but crashed twice in 30 minutes. For comparison, The Witcher 3 crashed on me once in about 100 hours.”
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