Velocity 2X

FuturLab

Company type	Private
Industry	Video game development
Headquarters	United Kingdom
Products	Velocity 2X

Velocity 2X is a shoot 'em up video game created and released by the UK-based developer FuturLab for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita platforms. Serving as the follow-up to Velocity, the title was subsequently launched on Xbox One and PC by Activision under the Sierra Entertainment label, and on the Nintendo Switch through Curve Digital.

Plot

Continuing from its predecessor, the story follows Lt. Kai Tana, who regains consciousness in a remote galaxy, partially integrated with her ship’s autonomous repair mechanisms. She is taken prisoner by the Vokh Empire, which plans to utilize her vessel’s teleportation capabilities to broaden their dominion. With assistance from an alien scientist held captive alongside her, Tana endeavors to escape and thwart the Vokh Empire’s expansion while seeking a way back to her home.

Reception

Velocity 2X garnered widespread critical praise. On Metacritic, it achieved scores of 90/100 for the PlayStation Vita edition and 86/100 for the PlayStation 4 version. Eurogamer awarded it an 8/10, emphasizing its gratifying gameplay experience for those who master its levels. Meanwhile, IGN rated it 9/10, commending the game's successful enhancement over the original by incorporating compelling side-scrolling gameplay segments.

External links

• Official game website