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."
Reviews
- The game features beautiful visuals and a calming soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
- Vex offers a challenging gameplay experience that encourages tactical thinking and problem-solving.
- The level design is diverse and well-crafted, providing a good mix of difficulty that keeps players engaged.
- Camera angles can be frustrating, often obstructed by trees, making navigation difficult.
- The game lacks a compelling story and character development, which may disappoint some players.
- Some levels have awkward design elements, and the movement can feel clunky at times.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features simple mechanics with a challenging difficulty that can be frustrating at times, yet it maintains an enjoyable platforming experience. Levels are structured with a fixed number of enemies and various power-ups, though some players feel the game could benefit from additional playtesting to enhance overall enjoyment.
“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.”
“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, with every level featuring a set number of enemies and various power-ups placed in capsule-like structures that grant different abilities.”
“While the game mechanics are kept simple, it can be hair-pullingly tough at times, which may frustrate players despite retaining some fun factor typical of platformers.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for its minimal presence, as it is only briefly introduced at the beginning and then largely ignored throughout the gameplay, leaving players feeling disconnected from the narrative.
“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, but it is never mentioned anywhere in the entire playthrough.”
“The beginning of the game has a short story about the overall plot, but it is never mentioned anywhere in the entire playthrough.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally soothing and complements the visual calmness, particularly in the first three-quarters of the experience. However, it also reflects the darker themes present in the quanta dimension, adding depth to the overall atmosphere.
“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 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 pretty much reflects it in many ways.”
- optimization1 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, providing a challenging yet enjoyable experience.
“It is challenging, runs smoothly, looks great, and becomes more and more complex as you progress through the game.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their visual calmness, which complements the soothing music tracks throughout most of the game, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
“The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the story.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, failing to create an immersive experience.”
