Vex
- September 13, 2016
- Stenner Studios
Get on Steam"Vex is a retro-style 3D platformer with dynamic levels, testing your logic, reactions, and dexterity. Encounter 4 enemy types and utilize 5 powerful abilities while navigating 45 realms filled with traps, turrets, and teleporters. Customize your cube-shaped character and compete through the score system."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a variety of levels with diverse designs that can range from easy to very challenging, providing a satisfying experience for players.
- Visually appealing with good art direction and soothing music, the game creates a calm atmosphere that enhances gameplay.
- It encourages tactical thinking and problem-solving, making it engaging and rewarding for players who enjoy a challenge.
- Camera angles can be frustrating, often obstructed by trees, making it difficult to navigate the environment effectively.
- Some levels have awkward designs and movement can feel clunky, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The game lacks a compelling story and character development, which may disappoint players looking for a more narrative-driven experience.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics and a challenging difficulty level, typical of platformers, which can lead to moments of frustration. While players appreciate the fun factor and the variety of power-ups, some feel that the game could benefit from more thorough playtesting to enhance the overall experience.
“The gameplay is very simplistic and every level has a set amount of enemies and has different power-ups placed in capsule-like structures, which give you various abilities.”
“Could find the access to the passage, but anyways nice gameplay :)”
“The gameplay is very simplistic, and every level has a set amount of enemies with different power-ups placed in capsule-like structures, which give you various abilities.”
“While the game mechanics are kept simple, it is quite challenging and can be hair-pullingly tough at times, yet retains the fun factor that you might expect from a platformer.”
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for its lack of integration throughout the gameplay, as players note that while there is a brief introduction to the plot, it is not referenced or developed during the actual playthrough, leading to a disjointed narrative experience.
“One flaw that does come to mind is the lack of a story.”
“The beginning of the game has a short story about the overall plot of the game, but it is never mentioned anywhere in the entire playthrough.”
“The beginning of the game has a short story about the overall plot of the game, but it is never mentioned anywhere in the entire playthrough.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as soothing and complementary to the visual calmness, effectively enhancing the atmosphere for most of the experience. However, it also reflects the darker themes present in the quanta dimension, suggesting a shift in tone as the game progresses.
“Complimenting the visual calmness are the soothing music tracks which, in a similar fashion to the visuals, are only so for three quarters of the game.”
“Yes, the quanta dimension is pretty dark and the music reflects it in many ways.”
“Complimenting the visual calmness are the soothing music tracks which, in similar fashion to the visuals, are only so for three quarters of the game.”
“Yes, the quanta dimension is pretty dark and the music pretty much reflects it in many ways.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance and impressive visuals, even as the complexity increases with progression. Players find it challenging yet well-optimized, contributing to an engaging experience.
“It is challenging, runs smoothly, looks great, and becomes more and more complex as you progress through the game.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their visual calmness, which is enhanced by soothing music tracks that complement the overall aesthetic. However, this tranquil visual experience is noted to diminish in the latter part of the game.
