vridniX

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vridniX is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Uncanaut and was released on August 16, 2018. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

vridniX is a story-driven platformer. Control a small creature who wants to save the world but will destroy it!

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

music6 positive mentions

Engaging gameplay that keeps players hooked with its fast-paced mechanics and simple controls.
High-quality soundtrack and humorous narrative enhance the overall experience.
Unique level design and challenging gameplay encourage skill development and speedrunning.

The story may feel intrusive during gameplay, making it difficult to engage with while focusing on platforming.
Some controls can feel unresponsive at crucial moments, leading to frustration.
Limited level variety and lack of guidance for optional collectibles can detract from the overall experience.

music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its high quality and fitting integration with the gameplay, often described as phenomenal and addictive. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to enhance the overall experience, making it memorable and immersive, with some tracks lingering in players' minds long after finishing the game. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, elevating the game's charm and appeal.
- “The music alone is worth the price tag.”
- “Seriously, it's up there with Danny Baranowsky and the guys behind VVVVVV for the title of best indie game soundtracks.”
- “I particularly loved the motivating, immersive, and varied musical tracks.”
- “I can assure you that the music will haunt you for long after you finish the game.”
- “And special mention goes to the music tracks that keep you running and wouldn't let you stop even if you could (well you can't).”
- “J'ai particulièrement aimé les pistes musicales motivantes et fort variées, difficile d'en demander plus à ce niveau.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging characters and humor, which enhance the overall experience. While some find the narrative optional and not essential to gameplay, others enjoy the depth it adds, particularly through collectible pages and trophies. Overall, the story complements the challenging platforming mechanics, making it a compelling aspect for those who choose to explore it.
- “I had a good time with the game even though I did end up dying over a thousand times and would recommend it to anyone who likes a challenging platformer with a story that doesn't detract from the gameplay.”
- “But they are tied together by a captivating story with characters so refreshing you want to see what's next.”
- “The game play is really well laid out and fun to play, the story is entertaining and funny with well-constructed characters, and the graphics have a pleasing style to them.”
- “The game also has you collecting pages or trophies to expand on the story, albeit optional, but the game doesn't give you a way to figure out where any potential secrets could be.”
- “For those who want to go through the story, they can, but those who want to keep up with the fast-paced course of the game can just button mash through it and keep running.”
- “The story was alright.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Vridnix is characterized by simple controls that facilitate engaging and dynamic platforming experiences, making it both challenging and addictive. Players appreciate the innovative mechanics and creative design, although some find the dialogue intrusive during speedrunning. Overall, the game successfully combines fun gameplay with a compelling story and unique characters, ensuring an enjoyable experience for platformer enthusiasts.
- “Very simple basic controls that lead to quite a few interesting gameplay dynamics.”
- “I had a good time with the game even though I did end up dying over a thousand times and would recommend it to anyone who likes a challenging platformer with a story that doesn't detract from the gameplay.”
- “Fun packed platformer, the gameplay is great and you will play levels after levels with the time flying by.”
- “But since I played the game in a more speedrunning way, I felt the dialogue was more intrusive than beneficial to the gameplay.”
- “Vridnix is an awesome platformer with creative game design, inventive mechanics and at most three different keys.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in Vridnix is highlighted as both endearing and hilarious, complemented by a fitting soundtrack and well-constructed characters. Players appreciate the entertaining narrative and witty dialogues, which contribute to the game's overall fun and engaging experience.
- “The narrative was both endearing as well as hilarious at times, and the music was phenomenal and fitting!”
- “With a high-quality soundtrack and dialogues tinged with humor, Vridnix brings a fresh breeze to the platform game universe.”
- “Vridnix is a fun rotating platformer with a great and funny story.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their charming art style and effective level design, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience. Players appreciate the visuals for their simplicity and uniqueness, which complement the engaging gameplay and entertaining story.
- “I particularly enjoyed the art style and level design, and the music fit the game.”
- “It is a very fun game, with simple but charming visuals, great level design, and a good soundtrack on top of that.”
- “The gameplay is really well laid out and fun to play, the story is entertaining and funny with well-constructed characters, and the graphics have a pleasing style to them.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its distinct and immersive designs, creating a vibrant and surreal experience across various worlds. Players appreciate the unique ambiance that enhances the overall gameplay.
- “In short, a wild race in a wtf world with great atmosphere.”
- “Each world possesses its own design and unique atmosphere.”