What it is
A short, gravity-flipping platformer fan game set in the world of VVVVVV, built with PICO-8.
From the developer
In the developer’s own words, from rarelikeaunicorn.itch.io.
About
The crew of the DSS Souleye are recruiting new members. Play as Cadet Vanilla while they navigate the Souleye's test course and try to earn their place onboard!
VVVVVVV is a short fan game set in the world of the original VVVVVV .
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Features
32 screens of gravity-flipping action
7 shiny trinkets to collect
Built-in trackers for your time, number of deaths, and total trinkets collected
A standalone Gravitron Mode to show off your skills
Controls
Action Gamepad Keyboard Move Left / Right Left Arrow / Right Arrow Flip Gravity A / Y (Xbox Layout) Z / C Special Thanks
Terry Cavangh
Souleye
Zep
Benal
Sean_A
seckwrecks
Tréveron
Editor takes
“PICO-8's chunky 16-color palette is put to good use here — the screens read clean and bright, and while it's clearly borrowing VVVVVV's visual language rather than inventing its own, the retro pixel look stays faithful and tidy.”
“The gravity-flip snap is snappy and the built-in death counter is a nice nod to the source material, but with only 32 screens and no real difficulty ramp beyond the original's tricks, it's more of a warm-up lap than a speedrun gauntlet.”
“For a fan project this small — 32 screens, 7 trinkets, plus a standalone Gravitron Mode — it's impressively complete, with trackers and alternate modes that show real polish beyond the bare minimum.”
How to play
Move left and right with arrow keys or a gamepad, and flip gravity with Z/C or the A/Y buttons on an Xbox layout. The goal is to navigate 32 screens of the DSS Souleye's test course, collecting trinkets and avoiding hazards while tracking your time and death count.
Tips
- Collect all 7 shiny trinkets for a full clear.
- Use the built-in trackers to chase better times and fewer deaths.
- Try the standalone Gravitron Mode for a pure skill challenge.
Questions
Is this an official VVVVVV game?
No, it's a fan game created by rare, set in the same universe and inspired by the original.
What platforms are supported?
It runs in the browser (HTML5) and has downloadable versions for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Raspberry Pi.
How long is the game?
It's a short experience with 32 screens, designed to be completed in a single sitting.
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