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About Vex 1
You know that rush you get when you’re about to leap across a pit full of spikes and see nothing but air beneath you? That’s pretty much the vibe Vex 1 delivers right out of the gate. You control a simple stick figure, but don’t let the minimalist look fool you—every jump, slide, and wall-run is packed with precision. There’s no hand-holding here; you’ve got to time those moves just right or you’ll find yourself back at the start, wondering what went wrong.
The controls are delightfully straightforward: run with the arrow keys, jump, slide, and cling to walls. But the real fun comes from stringing together combos—wall-jumps into flips, slides under spikes, sprints over moving platforms. You’ll tackle all kinds of traps, from spinning blades to collapsing platforms, each one testing your reflexes and patience. And yes, you’ll die a lot, but the checkpoints are generous enough that you can keep pushing forward without wanting to throw your keyboard across the room.
What makes Vex 1 so memorable is how it balances frustration and satisfaction. Nail a tricky sequence and you feel like a total rock star; miss it once more and you can’t help but grin at how absurdly close you were. It’s addictive in the best way possible, a perfect snack of a game when you need a quick dose of challenge. Even years after its release, it’s still a classic platformer that reminds you why timing and precision can be so wildly entertaining.