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Vector

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Ouya, Web browser, Android • 2013

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Quick resume

Vector is an exciting, arcade-style game featuring you as the exceptional free runner who won’t be held down by the system. In this totalitarian world freedom and individually is nothing more than a distant dream. But the heart of a freerunner is strong, and so you break free.

Global score

89/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Platform, Arcade

Pros

  • Smooth and fluid parkour animations
  • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
  • Good value for price
  • Nostalgic and atmospheric
  • Simple controls with depth

Cons

  • Repetitive soundtrack
  • Lack of checkpoints causing frustration
  • Limited story and content
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Some bugs and input timing issues

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    -2

    "Player movement is mostly on rails with limited input timing (jump, slide, tricks) rather than full control."

  • Competence
    4

    "Game requires precise timing, skillful execution, and memorization to achieve 3-star completions and collect bonuses."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on personal achievement and mastery rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Players report habitual replaying to improve scores and complete achievements despite some frustration."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single player game with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Some customization of character appearance and tricks, but gameplay follows fixed level designs and scripted sequences."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting power over others; interactions are solo and non-confrontational."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a stress relief and immersive escape into a dystopian freerunning world."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Engagement is voluntary and driven by intrinsic interest and nostalgia rather than obligation."

  • Experimenting
    1

    "Some exploration of different routes and trick combinations, but largely repetition and memorization."

  • Exploration
    -2

    "Levels are fixed and scripted with limited discovery; some branching paths but mostly familiar environments."

  • Expression
    2

    "Character customization with outfits and gadgets allows some personal expression."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Set in a dystopian fictional world with stylized parkour and chase narrative."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community features; strictly single player."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop timing, memorization, and skill mastery to progress and achieve full completion."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention and timing; not suitable for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social or emotional connection features."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management mechanics."

  • Progression
    3

    "Progression through unlocking new tricks, outfits, and gadgets using in-game currency."

  • Relaxation
    1

    "Some players find flow and satisfaction, but frustration from difficulty and repetition reduces relaxation."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Stylized visuals and fluid animations provide sensory enjoyment; soundtrack is repetitive but atmospheric."

  • Status
    -4

    "No social recognition or ranking systems."

  • Story
    2

    "Minimal narrative framing with dystopian theme and intro cutscene; gameplay mostly context-free."

  • Strategy
    2

    "Requires planning routes and timing but largely trial-and-error and memorization."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Tension from being chased and narrowly avoiding capture adds suspense and excitement."

  • Value
    4

    "Generally considered good value for price, especially given content and nostalgia factor."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No violence; gameplay focuses on evasion and parkour."

  • Survival
    3

    "Core gameplay involves avoiding capture and overcoming obstacles to survive each level."

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