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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|vvvvvv|80}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|vvvvvv|80}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization|One-time game purchase}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions|None}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions|None}} | ||
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|strategywiki = VVVVVV | |strategywiki = VVVVVV | ||
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|wikipedia = VVVVVV | |wikipedia = VVVVVV | ||
|winehq = 11064 | |winehq = 11064 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
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+ | |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. | ||
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+ | Development will continue for a 2.5 release as well. | ||
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+ | |current state = | ||
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{{ii}} A limited version of VVVVVV, only containing the level editor and player made levels, is available [http://distractionware.com/blog/2014/06/outer-space/ here] for free. | {{ii}} A limited version of VVVVVV, only containing the level editor and player made levels, is available [http://distractionware.com/blog/2014/06/outer-space/ here] for free. | ||
{{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]. | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip fake loading screen=== | ===Skip fake loading screen=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{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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Latest revision as of 16:17, 2 March 2024
Not to be confused with VVVVV.
Developers | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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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 | ||
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Button prompts | Falls back to Xbox. |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | |
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Audio | FAudio | |
Input | SDL2 | Handles input and windowing. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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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) | ||
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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 | ||
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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