Jun 8, 2010
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VVVVVV

VVVVVV is a row of jagged spikes that I have just accidentally collided with, killing me and sending me back to the last checkpoint. Slowly my skill at manipulating movement and gravity improves. I can do it this time…

VVVVVV is the set of teeth that grips me, holding my attention in this unfairest of games. Attempt and failure cycle rapidly and blur the passing of time until I can succeed and move on to the next screen. Dammit, so close!

VVVVVV is how you spell the sound I’m making, screaming at the top of my voice while my teeth bite down on my lower lip in frustration. I don’t even need to complete this section, it’s just for an optional collectible! But I can’t give up now.

VVVVVV is a captivating old-school styled platform game by Terry Cavanagh, that will surprise you both with its economy of ideas and the variety of challenging puzzles built from them. It’s available for Windows and Mac, so why not try the demo? Veni, vidi, vici.

It took me the best part of an hour to complete this challenge, but I made it in the end.

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