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Vertical Velocity

Vertical Velocity is a precision platformer where you launch, bounce, and climb from the planet’s core to the stars. Master momentum-based movement to overcome punishing obstacles and rise higher with every attempt.

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Developer
Drake Mordini Dev
Publisher
Ice Wyrm Studio
Release
March 4, 2024
2 years and 151 days ago
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About the Game

Vertical Velocity is a momentum-based precision platformer about climbing from the depths of the world into the vastness of space.

You begin in the planet’s fiery core and rise through forests, cliffs, and clouds — mastering launch-and-bounce controls that demand patience, timing, and focus. Every stage is handcrafted to test precision and persistence, with no shortcuts or cheats. Only skill will carry you upward.

Features:

  • A journey through layers of the world — from molten caverns to sky-high clouds and beyond.

  • Tight, skill-based controls where every launch and rebound matters.

  • Minimalist, atmospheric presentation with arcade-inspired music.

  • Speedrun-friendly design for those who want to push their limits.

Climb higher. Fall harder. Rise again. How far will your determination take you?

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