Vertigo
SCORE: 89
When we were offered a download code for
Vertigo, I was so hoping it was a Playstation 3/Playstation Portable
game. Alas it is on the Playstation Portable only. Well technically that
is not true. Vertigo is also on the Wii, and the Personal Computer. So
this marble rolling game gets around. And yes I meant to use that pun.
Players must navigate through some insane mazes at insane heights to try
and get to the goal. Falling down results in an explosion for your
marble. Or is it ball? Or is it an orb? Round thing okay?
The graphics are way better on the PSP than I was expecting. The balls
animate nicely, and I noticed some nice little touches throughout the
game. I accidentally bounced off this building(that was low to the
ground) and noticed it had details. Little touches like this get
noticed. I had trouble a few times figuring out where to go next.
Thankfully there were signs telling me, but I have to admit I was not
sure they could be trusted at first.
The music is bumping, and thumping in Vertigo. I really enjoyed this
high energy kind of sound track. Not everyone will be into this techno
sound. There is only one special effect sound in Vertigo that bothered
me. That was falling to my poor little marble's demise. Actually the
falling did not bother me as much as the landing. The menu sounds fit
the theme of this game masterfully.
Vertigo includes fifty-four levels to roll through. That may seem light
at first, until you roll through the levels and the multiple check
points. I was amazed at how long some of these levels are. I also
noticed the learning curve goes up pretty fast. Hardcore gamers will
love Vertigo because it gets extremely challenging. I believe there are
unlimited continues since I had to replay sections over and over again.
I did eventually get it right, and make it through.
The controls in Vertigo are pretty good. There are some special items
that allow for boosting, and air braking. The key to Vertigo is learning
when to go full tilt, and when to take it slow. I found myself
frustrated in some parts of this game, and loving it through other
parts. Overall Vertigo is a fun experience and it makes me yearn for
more marble styled video games.
I hope this franchise receives sequels. Vertigo is a great game for
those wanting a challenge. Families can learn the physics of how a ball
rolls, and gravity. Yes gravity is a cruel mistress, and Vertigo teaches
that lesson quite well. There are so few marble based games that it is a
little maddening. I am grateful that Icon Games Entertainment published
this game, and that I was able to review it.
- Paul
Graphics: 92%
Sound: 91%
Replay/Extras: 87%
Gameplay: 85%
Family Friendly Factor: 89%
System: Playstation Portable/Wii/PC
Publisher: Icon Games Entertainment
Rating: 'E' for Everyone
{Mild Fantasy Violence}
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