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  • Summary: Vectronom is a rhythm-based 3D platformer played in isometric view. Obstacles in the levels change in sync with the music, forcing players to memorize patterns and solve environment-specific riddles while moving to the beat of the music.
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  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. 90
    The only downside of Vectronom is that it should only take a few hours to complete. Each beat of this experience is so jam-packed and the gameplay concepts switch up so frequently that I would love each one to be explored more. Don’t let that stop you from exploring what’s here, though — this gem is a design feat and one of the most delightful platforming games I’ve ever played.
  2. 90
    Vectronom should be in a museum, taking the place of one of those interactive, experimental installations, in front of which perceptions become fluid.
  3. Jul 9, 2019
    90
    Can a game be tense and relaxing at the same time? Vectronom rides this line pretty well, offering a puzzle game that is as gorgeous as it is challenging. When played with headphones, it’s as immersive as any puzzle game has ever been.
  4. Jun 4, 2019
    80
    Vectronom is a gorgeous and accessible rhythm-puzzle game that still manages to both challenge and entertain with tricky courses and a banging soundtrack.
  5. Jun 18, 2019
    80
    Vectronom is a simple but challenging work that makes a successful union between rhythm & music and puzzle-solving gameplay, along with a very well designed visual environment. Accessible but compelling, as well as addictive, Vectronom provides an experience that anyone can enjoy and which would only benefit if it lasted longer.
  6. Jun 10, 2019
    80
    Vectronom is an incredibly fun and unique puzzler with a fantastic soundtrack, making it a perfect fit for the Switch.
  7. 60
    Vectronom is well made and attractive. It's got a strong sense of minimalist style, and as difficult as it is, it's also entirely fair, and once you've learned its rules and behaviour, it becomes comfortable, albeit difficult, to play. At the same time, this game crystalises some issues with how rhythm games as a whole handle music, and while its various stages are well designed enough, there's nothing truly memorable in there. It's an indie game that wears its heart on its sleeve, but unfortunately also struggles to stand out as anything but a textbook example of an indie title.

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  1. Jun 2, 2019
    10
    The way music and visuals work together to create a unique experience blew me away! I have never played a similar rhythm game before, and theThe way music and visuals work together to create a unique experience blew me away! I have never played a similar rhythm game before, and the multiplayer is a lot of fun too. Expand