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|cover = VVVVVV - cover.jpg | |cover = VVVVVV - cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Terry Cavanagh| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Terry Cavanagh|1.0, 1.1, 1.2}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Simon Roth| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Simon Roth|2.0, 2.1}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ethan Lee| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ethan Lee|2.2}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Misa Kai|2.3, 2.4}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|5213/vvvvvv|81}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|5213/vvvvvv|81}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|vvvvvv|80}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|vvvvvv|80}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization|One-time game purchase}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions|None}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes|Singleplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing|Real-time}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives|Flip screen, Side view}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls|Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres|Platform}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles|Pixel art}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes|Sci-fi, Space}} | ||
|steam appid = 70300 | |steam appid = 70300 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659753 | |gogcom id = 1207659753 | ||
− | |official site= | + | |official site= https://thelettervsixtim.es/ |
|hltb = 10992 | |hltb = 10992 | ||
|strategywiki = VVVVVV | |strategywiki = VVVVVV | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 44786 |
|wikipedia = VVVVVV | |wikipedia = VVVVVV | ||
|winehq = 11064 | |winehq = 11064 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The source code to the Flash and C++ versions was released on January 10, 2020<ref>{{Refurl|title=VVVVVV’s source code is now public, 10 year anniversary jam happening now!|date=October 13, 2020|url=https://distractionware.com/blog/2020/01/vvvvvv-is-now-open-source/}}</ref> and is available on [https://github.com/TerryCavanagh/VVVVVV GitHub]. On August 31, 2021, this version was released as 2.3 on Steam, GOG, itch.io, and the Humble Store. On January 10, 2024, this version was released as 2.4 on all PC platforms. The Make and Play Edition was also kept up-to-date. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Development will continue for a 2.5 release as well. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://distractionware.com/forum/index.php?board=4.0 Developer website forum] - technical support. | {{mm}} [http://distractionware.com/forum/index.php?board=4.0 Developer website forum] - technical support. | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://github.com/TerryCavanagh/VVVVVV GitHub page] - source code and bug tracker. | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207659753|vvvvvv}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659753|vvvvvv}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/70300/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/70300/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| official | | + | {{Availability/row| official | https://thelettervsixtim.es/purchase.html | DRM-free | Via Humble Widget. Soundtrack bundle also available. | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | vvvvvv | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | vvvvvv | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | vvvvvv | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | vvvvvv | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| itch.io | https://terrycavanagh.itch.io/vvvvvv | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| itch.io | https://terrycavanagh.itch.io/vvvvvv | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 70300 | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id413794993 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Additional player made levels recommended by the developer can be found [http://distractionware.com/blog/category/vvvvvv-levels/ here] and new levels can be found [http://distractionware.com/forum/index.php?board=7.0 here]. | {{ii}} Additional player made levels recommended by the developer can be found [http://distractionware.com/blog/category/vvvvvv-levels/ here] and new levels can be found [http://distractionware.com/forum/index.php?board=7.0 here]. | ||
− | === | + | ==Essential improvements== |
− | {{ii}} | + | ===Skip fake loading screen=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} ACTION can be pressed on the fake load screen to skip it. It can also be turned off and always skipped by navigating through the menus: {{code|options}} > {{code|gameplay}} > {{code|speedrun options}} > {{code|fake load screen}}. |
− | {{ | ||
− | {{ | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\VVVVVV\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\VVVVVV\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config|OS X| | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/VVVVVV/}} |
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/VVVVVV/}} | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/VVVVVV/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\VVVVVV\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\VVVVVV\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/VVVVVV/}} |
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/VVVVVV/}} | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/VVVVVV/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Older save games (from before | + | {{ii}} Older save games (from before 2.0) can be converted to the new format using [https://web.archive.org/web/20141205055500/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2024327 ConVVVVVVerter] utility. |
+ | {{ii}} 2.0 Linux uses {{code|~/.vvvvvv/}} until 2.2. | ||
+ | {{ii}} 2.0 macOS uses {{code|/Documents/VVVVVV/}} until 2.2. | ||
+ | {{ii}} 2.2 reorganizes the structure in the save directory; previous data is automatically migrated if new folder(s) do not exist, until 2.4. | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = false |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = false |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = false |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = false |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = Upscales to native resolution.<br/>[[Glossary:Scaling#Scaling behavior|Upscaling method]] can be set to {{term|Integer-Scaled}}, {{term|Nearest}}, or Linear. | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Upscales to native resolution.<br/>[[Glossary:Scaling#Scaling behavior|Upscaling method]] can be set to {{term|Integer-Scaled}} (added in 2.2), {{term|Nearest}}, or Linear. |
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = Uses 2D pixel art. | |fov notes = Uses 2D pixel art. | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = Window is fully resizable. | |windowed notes = Window is fully resizable. | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = always on |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Fullscreen mode is toggleable, but it is not exclusive fullscreen. |
|anisotropic = n/a | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
− | |60 fps = | + | |upscaling notes = |
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |vsync = true |
− | |120 fps = | + | |vsync notes = |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |60 fps = true |
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = true | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
− | {{Image|VVVVVV - input settings.png|Game pad | + | {{Image|VVVVVV - input settings.png|Game pad input settings.}} |
{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
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|mouse sensitivity = n/a | |mouse sensitivity = n/a | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = limited |
− | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = Mouse only used in the editor. |
|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = The level editor cannot be navigated using controller. |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = |
|controller sensitivity = n/a | |controller sensitivity = n/a | ||
− | |controller sensitivity notes= {{code| | + | |controller sensitivity notes= {{code|analog stick sensitivity}} option is for joystick deadzone. |
|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = true |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
− | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = true |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
− | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = false |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = Wired, Bluetooth, Wireless adapter |
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
− | |tracked motion controllers= | + | |tracked motion controllers= false |
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
− | |tracked motion prompts = | + | |tracked motion prompts = false |
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
|other controllers = true | |other controllers = true | ||
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
− | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
− | |other button prompts notes= | + | |other button prompts notes= Falls back to Xbox. |
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
|simultaneous input = true | |simultaneous input = true | ||
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|steam input presets = true | |steam input presets = true | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
− | |steam controller prompts = | + | |steam controller prompts = false |
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
− | |steam cursor detection = | + | |steam cursor detection = false |
|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
− | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Arabic | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Added in patch 2.4.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/13138480/|title=|date=2024-03-02}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Catalan | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Added in patch 2.4.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/13138480/|title=|date=2024-03-02}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Added in patch 2.4.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/13138480/|title=|date=2024-03-02}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Added in patch 2.4.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/13138480/|title=|date=2024-03-02}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Dutch | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Added in patch 2.4.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/13138480/|title=|date=2024-03-02}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Esperanto | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Added in patch 2.4.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/13138480/|title=|date=2024-03-02}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Added in patch 2.4.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/13138480/|title=|date=2024-03-02}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Added in patch 2.4.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/13138480/|title=|date=2024-03-02}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Irish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Added in patch 2.4.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/13138480/|title=|date=2024-03-02}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Added in patch 2.4.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/13138480/|title=|date=2024-03-02}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Added in patch 2.4.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/13138480/|title=|date=2024-03-02}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Added in patch 2.4.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/13138480/|title=|date=2024-03-02}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Added in patch 2.4.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/13138480/|title=|date=2024-03-02}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese - Portugal | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Added in patch 2.4.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/13138480/|title=|date=2024-03-02}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese - Brazil | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Added in patch 2.4.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/13138480/|title=|date=2024-03-02}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Added in patch 2.4.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/13138480/|title=|date=2024-03-02}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Silesian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Added in patch 2.4.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/13138480/|title=|date=2024-03-02}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish - Spain | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Added in patch 2.4.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/13138480/|title=|date=2024-03-02}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Latin American Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Added in patch 2.4.1. There is also a separate translation for Argentinian Spanish.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/13446543/|title=|date=2024-03-02}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Turkish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Added in patch 2.4.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/13138480/|title=|date=2024-03-02}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Ukrainian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Added in patch 2.4.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/13138480/|title=|date=2024-03-02}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Welsh | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Added in patch 2.4.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/13138480/|title=|date=2024-03-02}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = hackable |
− | |windows exe notes = | + | |windows arm app = unknown |
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |windows exe notes = 64-bit support requires [[#Source_Code_Release|building from source]]. |
− | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = false |
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = true | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
− | |macos app notes = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
− | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |macos app notes = SDL2 does not support PowerPC. |
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= hackable | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= true | |linux 64-bit executable= true | ||
|linux powerpc app = hackable | |linux powerpc app = hackable | ||
− | |linux executable notes = PowerPC support | + | |linux arm app = unknown |
+ | |linux executable notes = PowerPC and 32-bit support require [[#Source_Code_Release|building from source]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.freshports.org/games/vvvvvv|title=freshports -- games/vvvvvv|date=2020-12-12}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = FAudio |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = |
Latest revision as of 16:17, 2 March 2024
Not to be confused with VVVVV.
Developers | |
---|---|
1.0, 1.1, 1.2 | Terry Cavanagh |
2.0, 2.1 | Simon Roth |
2.2 | Ethan Lee |
2.3, 2.4 | Misa Kai |
Release dates | |
Windows | January 11, 2010 |
macOS (OS X) | January 11, 2010 |
Linux | July 26, 2011 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 81 |
OpenCritic | 81 |
IGDB | 80 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Flip screen, Side view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Platform |
Art styles | Pixel art |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
VVVVVV is a singleplayer flip screen and side view platform game.
The source code to the Flash and C++ versions was released on January 10, 2020[1] and is available on GitHub. On August 31, 2021, this version was released as 2.3 on Steam, GOG, itch.io, and the Humble Store. On January 10, 2024, this version was released as 2.4 on all PC platforms. The Make and Play Edition was also kept up-to-date.
Development will continue for a 2.5 release as well.
General information
- Developer website forum - technical support.
- GitHub page - source code and bug tracker.
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Official website | Via Humble Widget. Soundtrack bundle also available. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
itch.io | ||||
Steam | DRM-free when launched directly from executable. | |||
Mac App Store (unavailable) |
VVVVVV: Make and Play Edition
- A limited version of VVVVVV, only containing the level editor and player made levels, is available here for free.
- Additional player made levels recommended by the developer can be found here and new levels can be found here.
Essential improvements
Skip fake loading screen
- ACTION can be pressed on the fake load screen to skip it. It can also be turned off and always skipped by navigating through the menus:
options
>gameplay
>speedrun options
>fake load screen
.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\VVVVVV\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/VVVVVV/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/VVVVVV/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\VVVVVV\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/VVVVVV/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/VVVVVV/ |
- Older save games (from before 2.0) can be converted to the new format using ConVVVVVVerter utility.
- 2.0 Linux uses
~/.vvvvvv/
until 2.2. - 2.0 macOS uses
/Documents/VVVVVV/
until 2.2. - 2.2 reorganizes the structure in the save directory; previous data is automatically migrated if new folder(s) do not exist, until 2.4.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Scales from 320x240. Can be letterboxed or stretched to fit screen. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Upscales to native resolution. Upscaling method can be set to Integer-Scaled (added in 2.2), Nearest, or Linear. |
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Field of view (FOV) | Uses 2D pixel art. | ||
Windowed | Window is fully resizable. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Fullscreen mode is toggleable, but it is not exclusive fullscreen. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Color blind mode | Allows reduction of visual effects. Gameplay itself does not require color discretion. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Mouse only used in the editor. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | The level editor cannot be navigated using controller. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | analog stick sensitivity option is for joystick deadzone. |
|
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
---|---|---|
PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth), Wireless (DualShock 4 USB Wireless Adapter) |
Generic/other controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts | Falls back to Xbox. |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
---|---|---|
Steam Input API support | Official Steam Controller bindings only. | |
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | All speech is text based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Arabic | Added in patch 2.4.[2] | |||
Catalan | Added in patch 2.4.[3] | |||
Simplified Chinese | Added in patch 2.4.[4] | |||
Traditional Chinese | Added in patch 2.4.[5] | |||
Dutch | Added in patch 2.4.[6] | |||
Esperanto | Added in patch 2.4.[7] | |||
French | Added in patch 2.4.[8] | |||
German | Added in patch 2.4.[9] | |||
Irish | Added in patch 2.4.[10] | |||
Italian | Added in patch 2.4.[11] | |||
Japanese | Added in patch 2.4.[12] | |||
Korean | Added in patch 2.4.[13] | |||
Polish | Added in patch 2.4.[14] | |||
Portuguese | Added in patch 2.4.[15] | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Added in patch 2.4.[16] | |||
Russian | Added in patch 2.4.[17] | |||
Silesian | Added in patch 2.4.[18] | |||
Spanish | Added in patch 2.4.[19] | |||
Latin American Spanish | Added in patch 2.4.1. There is also a separate translation for Argentinian Spanish.[20] | |||
Turkish | Added in patch 2.4.[21] | |||
Ukrainian | Added in patch 2.4.[22] | |||
Welsh | Added in patch 2.4.[23] |
Other information
API
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | 64-bit support requires building from source. | |||
macOS (OS X) | SDL2 does not support PowerPC. | |||
Linux | PowerPC and 32-bit support require building from source.[24] |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | FAudio | |
Input | SDL2 | Handles input and windowing. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 42 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8, 10.6.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 42 MB |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Linux | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 42 MB |
References
- ↑ VVVVVV’s source code is now public, 10 year anniversary jam happening now! - last accessed on October 13, 2020
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- ↑ freshports -- games/vvvvvv - last accessed on 2020-12-12