Velocity 2X

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  • Summary: Velocity 2X is the highly anticipated sequel to Velocity Ultra that features amazing puzzle-platforming action alongside award-winning top-down shoot em-up gameplay!

    Engage the Quarp Drive teleport to outsmart the enemy in race-tuned space combat, then dock your ship, jump out and run    Velocity 2X is the highly anticipated sequel to Velocity Ultra that features amazing puzzle-platforming action alongside award-winning top-down shoot em-up gameplay!

    Engage the Quarp Drive teleport to outsmart the enemy in race-tuned space combat, then dock your ship, jump out and run around on foot to infiltrate enemy bases. Once youve disabled internal defences, jump back into the Quarp Jet and continue your mission!

    Velocity 2X takes the same approach to great gameplay design that made Velocity Ultra so much fun, and applies it to a puzzle-platforming adventure too, making Velocity 2X twice the twitchy fun!    … Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. TheSixthAxis
    Oct 23, 2018
    100
    Velocity 2X is a marvellous, quick paced experience with plenty of re-playability, that definitely finds its home on the Nintendo Switch. If you’ve never experienced Velocity 2X before then you are in for a treat. Get it in your (solar) system, now.
  2. Nintendojo
    Dec 10, 2018
    91
    Velocity 2X has online leaderboards to keep players coming back for more, and with the inclusion of all previously released DLC as part of this Switch iteration of the game, this represents the most complete version of the title to date. It’s not an especially long experience, but length isn’t always the objective of a given game, nor is it always an indicator of quality. Velocity 2X is a delightful addition to the eShop exactly as is. FuturLab says that how well Velocity 2X sells on Switch will play a huge role in determining if another sequel is made, so we implore you to go out and give it a download!
  3. Nintendo Life
    Sep 20, 2018
    90
    In an age where indie titles are becoming increasingly more reliant on procedural generation to do all the heavy lifting, it can be immensely satisfying to play a game that is tailor made for one specific experience. Velocity 2X excels in this regard, offering up an immaculately designed, endlessly replayable arcade experience that shows just how engaging twitch gameplay can be. We would give Velocity 2X a high recommendation, especially to anybody who’s looking for a great pick up and play arcade game for their Switch; this is one you definitely don’t want to miss out on.
  4. NintendoWorldReport
    Sep 22, 2018
    90
    This is one of the finest action games I've played in a while, and every individual piece about it works.
  5. Switch Player
    Oct 22, 2018
    90
    Velocity 2X fires on all cylinders in every way, providing frantic yet fun space shooter action that is always a thrill to jump back into. Get the first game in the series onto the system, stat.
  6. IGN Spain
    Sep 25, 2018
    82
    Velocity 2X is a clear example of the positioning that the Switch catalog is taking. Providing the console with the company's flagships and, in addition, with such a wide range of genres and renowned titles of the last five years, makes it impossible to say no. Velocity 2X comes 4 years later to a format inherited from PlayStation Vita so we are facing a conservative bet that has been translated into a very correct game for the format offered by Nintendo Switch and respecting the original version.
  7. Cubed3
    Sep 23, 2018
    70
    It feels really, really good playing Velocity 2X, whether you fly the teleporting spaceship, or run with the teleporting heroine - and all the while a pretty catchy set of tunes bop along. On the… not so bright side, though, the action can get a tad repetitive, and, somehow, this heavy focus on speed-running sort of damages what seems like the groundwork for a much more meatier experience.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. TheUglyCasanova
    Feb 11, 2022
    10
    I'm not into schmups much but I really love this game. Being equal parts side scroller, schmups and puzzler is quite the unique combinationI'm not into schmups much but I really love this game. Being equal parts side scroller, schmups and puzzler is quite the unique combination and it all works and mixes amazingly. The side scrolling bits feel amazing, some of the most responsive controls I've felt. I'm used to coming to my first platforming bit and think "alright how is this going to feel..", but no worries there. Gorgeous graphics (love Kai's facial expressions in the cutscenes) even if the enemies are quite limited and repetitive. Absolutely stellar soundtrack that can turn the game into a bit of a rhythm game as well when replaying levels with more skill and knowledge.

    A real gem of a game!    … Expand
  2. jens76
    May 31, 2022
    8
    Velocity 2X zwingt einen schnell zu denken, es läuft und läuft. Ein Speedrun für "Casuals".
  4. pyros003
    Feb 22, 2019
    0
    The XP wall is ridiculous. Even by completing most levels earning most of the achievements, when you reach the last ones they are blockedThe XP wall is ridiculous. Even by completing most levels earning most of the achievements, when you reach the last ones they are blocked because you don't have sufficient XP. I don't get the point of having to repeat all levels 15 times to have aaalll the XP, in order to finish the game. I unfortunately could not finish the game because I refuse to play the same levels over and over again.
    In summary, a very bad decission of the developers that spoils an otherwise outstanding game.    … Expand

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