'VVVVVV' is a Retro-Style Video Game Reinterpreted for Mobile Consumers
Meghan Young — December 2, 2014 — Tech
References: superhexagon & buzzfeed
Back in 2010, acclaimed Irish designer Terry Cavanagh created an indie game for Mac OS known as VVVVVV. A beloved masterpiece that was rife with retro-style elements, VVVVVV has finally been brought to the mobile-loving community. Released earlier this year for Android and iOS devices, VVVVVV's adorable stick figure hero will make a great companion while commuting to and from work.
The object of VVVVVV is to help navigate Captain Viridian through a gravity-defying world full of dangerous spikes. Yet it wouldn't be surprising if a lot of people fall in love with VVVVVV for a completely different reason. The music is so on point, purchasing the smartphone app would make a great investment just to sit and listen to the game.
The object of VVVVVV is to help navigate Captain Viridian through a gravity-defying world full of dangerous spikes. Yet it wouldn't be surprising if a lot of people fall in love with VVVVVV for a completely different reason. The music is so on point, purchasing the smartphone app would make a great investment just to sit and listen to the game.
Trend Themes
1. Retro-style Smartphone Games - There is a growing trend for retro-style smartphone games like VVVVVV that offer a unique gaming experience to nostalgia-hungry mobile users.
2. Indie Game Adaptations for Mobile Devices - Independent game developers are finding success by adapting their popular desktop games like VVVVVV for mobile audiences, creating new opportunities for mobile game development.
3. Music as a Key Selling Feature for Games - Games like VVVVVV are leveraging high-quality soundtracks to create engaging user experience, opening new avenues for game design and music collaboration.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Gaming - The rising popularity of retro-style and indie mobile games presents new market opportunities for mobile gaming companies, developers and publishers.
2. Indie Game Development - The growth of mobile gaming market is creating opportunities for independent game developers, who can adapt their existing game titles to reach mobile audiences and get discovered.
3. Mobile Music Streaming - The increasing use of music in mobile games can create new opportunities for music streaming services that can partner with game developers to offer high-quality soundtracks to game users.
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