Velocity Noodle

About

"Velocity Noodle" is a single-player platformer game with good gameplay and a delightful synthwave soundtrack. The game features handcrafted levels with unique challenges and traps, and encourages speedrunning with records, trophies, and hidden rewards. With smooth movement and quirky characters, players can enjoy petting dogs and helping out their noodle stand. Break records, collect shiny trophies and have fun!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

+13

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Velocity Noodle features fun, fast-paced platforming with tight controls and a great soundtrack, making it enjoyable for both speedrunners and casual players.
The game has a unique artistic style and innovative mechanics, particularly with its teleportation system, which enhances the fluidity of movement.
While the game is challenging, it allows for experimentation and offers a rewarding experience as players improve their skills and complete levels.

The game is relatively short, with some players able to complete it in under two hours, leading to concerns about its overall content and replayability.
There are some technical issues, such as unintuitive menus and camera movement that can feel jarring, which may detract from the experience.
The story is minimal and lacks depth, with no voice acting, which may disappoint players looking for a more narrative-driven experience.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
58%
12%
The gameplay of "Velocity Noodle" is characterized by its fluid movement and innovative teleportation mechanics, which allow players to stay airborne indefinitely once mastered. While it may not reach the precision of titles like "Celeste," the intense cyberpunk style and engaging mechanics provide a rewarding experience for those who enjoy mastering gameplay elements. However, the game currently lacks extensive content, and some players found the sliding mechanic less enjoyable.
- “The intense gameplay with cyberpunk style is awesome.”
- “While at the moment, it doesn't offer a ton of content, it makes up for it with fluid movement and innovative mechanics that any fan of the genre will appreciate.”
- “What makes Velocity Noodle special is that you can essentially stay in the air indefinitely once you have mastered this teleportation mechanic.”
- “Do not expect Celeste or The End is Nigh level precise mechanics from this game.”
- “The only thing I didn't like was the sliding mechanic, but it was so rare.”
- “I've watched a few streamers and it looks like they are playing a different game because of how they have mastered the movement and mechanics.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
33%
11%
The music in the game is widely praised as an "absolute banger," perfectly complementing its fast-paced, cyberpunk aesthetic. While there may not be a lot of variety, the tracks are well-suited to the game's tempo and enhance the overall experience, making it a standout feature for players. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a key element that elevates the gameplay and artistic style.
- “Velocity Noodle is a fast twitch cyberpunk themed precision platformer that offers a blazing soundtrack and tons of challenging levels.”
- “It's exactly the type of music you would expect in a hyper speed cyberpunk world.”
- “The music and styling in this game complement each other very well too.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story mode consists of three chapters that can be completed in under three hours, but it is criticized for being extremely limited and lacking voice acting, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The story is extremely limited and there is no voice acting.”
- “I have completed the 3-chapter story mode and all of the hard levels, and it took me just under 3 hours.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a strong sense of humor that complements its fast-paced precision platforming gameplay, enhancing the overall experience for players.
- “It's a fast-paced precision platformer with a good sense of humor.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently highlight the game's high replayability, noting that it offers a compelling experience that justifies its price.
- “Overall a super replayable experience, and well worth the price.”