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Velocity
By Curve Games, released 1 Jan 2012
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- PlayStation Vita
What it is
Velocity is a shoot ’em up from Curve Games, released in 2012. The listed Steam version is titled Velocity®Ultra and puts players in control of the Quarp Jet, a spacecraft able to teleport. Its mission is to rescue survivors from a collapsed black hole across 50 levels. The action combines shooting with puzzles that make use of space-shifting controls. The game includes single-player play, Steam Achievements, Trading Cards, Cloud, Leaderboards and Family Sharing. It also supports full controller input and configurable keyboard controls. The store description mentions bonus missions and hidden mini-games. The listed Steam release date is December 12, 2013, and the Steam platform listing is Windows; the broader platform list also includes PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. Curve Games is named as developer and publisher.
What players like, and what they don't
- 50 levels built around the Quarp Jet
- Teleportation and puzzle mechanics
- Full controller support
- Steam Leaderboards are included
- Listed Steam platform is Windows only
- Single-player only
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player arcade shooter that mixes space combat with teleportation-based puzzles.
Velocity combines a rescue mission with shooter action and puzzles across 50 levels. Its listed Steam version supports controllers, while its broader platform list also names PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita.
