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VVVVVV – reviews and rating

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VVVVVV has a rating of 78% based on a single review by Game Informer. The game was released on January 11, 2010 for PC, PlayStation 4, iOS, Android, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS and PS Vita. Metacritic score is 81, players on RAWG rate the game 74%.

Updated Jan 16, 2012

What critics praise

„VVVVVV is a shining example of how far a good hook and clean execution can take you.“

7,8/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date: Jan 11, 2010
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
Genres: AdventureActionPuzzleCasualArcadeIndiePlatformer
Developer: Distractionware, Terry Cavanagh
Publisher: Nicalis, Inc., Distractionware, Terry Cavanagh
Average playtime: 1 h
Reviews count: 1

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FAQ

What is the rating of VVVVVV?

VVVVVV has a rating of 78% based on a single review by Game Informer.

When was VVVVVV released?

VVVVVV was released on January 11, 2010.

What platforms is VVVVVV available on?

VVVVVV is available for PC, PlayStation 4, iOS, Android, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS and PS Vita.

How long does it take to beat VVVVVV?

Players on RAWG spend on average 1 hour playing VVVVVV.

Is VVVVVV worth playing?

Mostly yes. VVVVVV has an average rating of 78% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. The rating is based on a single review.

What games are similar to VVVVVV?

Games similar to VVVVVV are for example Cave Story 3D, Angry Birds Star Wars, SteamWorld Dig, Lego City Undercover and Sonic: Lost World.

Statistics

The distribution of rating

1 70

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#740 of 1022 games released in 2010 better than 27 % of games
#4 of 4 games released in 2010 on Nintendo 3DS better than 0 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language1 reviews 78%
Foreign critics1 reviews 50%
MetacriticMetascore 81%
Players (RAWG)307 votes 74%

Local critics rate the game higher by 28 %.

How players rate it

Exceptional 22 %
Recommended 51 %
Meh 14 %
Skip 13 %

307 votes · RAWG

Reviews

7,8/10

Game Informer Jan 16, 2012

VVVVVV is a shining example of how far a good hook and clean execution can take you.

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