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Trace Vector

$6.99
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Developer:
Vexel Games
Publisher:
Vexel Games
Platforms:
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Gameplay Summary
Trace Vector is a high speed action arcade game with puzzle elements. Featuring a modern take on vector style graphics, Trace Vector plays like an easy to learn, hard to master, game of the golden age of the 80′s video arcades. Race your space ship through each geometric level grabbing extra fuel cells along the way. Reach a viable goal to shatter the networks' hold on your ship and increase your speed. Simple controls keep you focused on navigating the increasingly complex webs at ever increasing speeds. Collect fuel cells and warp time to assist in the precision maneuvering needed to ace a level! Warping time quickly exhausts precious fuel. If you deplete your fuel and crash it's game over.

Hyperspace networks have hazards at every turn. Dead end paths, barriers, and worm holes that can send you back in time and space increase the danger; forcing you to think ahead and be prepared to deal with your previous route through the network. Hyperspace is a strange place. Go forth brave pilot. Keep your wits in order, escape the neon labyrinths, and scavenge enough fuel to return home safely.

Adventure Mode: A unique driving and evolving soundtrack designed for Trace Vector matches your progress through each of the twelve zones. Help Jason and his ship Aurora return to home planet by exploiting an ancient and hazardous hyper network! Your wits, reflexes, and rockin' tunes are your tools for survival in this high energy neon journey!

Endless Mode: Go for distance! A continuously generated high speed level spans before you as gain speed and avoid crashing! Pass the previously set high score markers and take over the high score board! No quarters are required to retry.

  • Evolving soundtrack kicks up as you progress through each level
  • High energy, yet strangely cerebral, gameplay requires you to think and react quickly to each level
  • Simple controls let you focus on navigating and thinking ahead. Press left/right (or up/down if you prefer) to guide the ship line through each level
  • Burn fuel and slow time at any point of your choosing to give you an edge
  • Avoid dead ends, barriers, and the previously traveled line as you race towards a viable goal
  • Levels continuously increase in speed, danger, and complexity
  • Unlock Expert Mode featuring mirrored levels and an even faster and more brutal rule set
  • High score tables track your runs in each zone and let you examine where you can improve for better scores
  • Vector style graphics with adjustable effect levels to ensure maximum performance
  • Proprietary game engine specifically implemented for Trace Vector
  • Rad tunes

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User Reviews

Very Positive
29 user reviews
90%
Positive
4 hrs at review
Recommended

An excellent throwback to '80's arcade machines, this game is fast, furious, and /incredibly/ challenging. Not for the faint of heart, even veteran gamers will stopped dead without focus, practice, and very quick reflexes. I highly recommend this intense audiovisual experience, but only if you think you're up for it. If you're not good at twitch reflex and aren't willing to spend a long time practicing, this game is not for you.

28 helpful
25 min at review
Recommended

HOLY CRAP THE MUSIC RULES Also: Vector graphics +++ Woot

11 helpful 1 funny
20 min at review
Not Recommended

Somewhat nice looking, but boring as boring can be. Rewind should just get you back in time a bit, not back at the beginning of the level... No saves between stages.

10 helpful
29 min at review
Recommended

I have just started to play and i already love it. The graphics, the music, it's all made really nicely. Similar in idea to other game i love Super Hexagon, it goes beyond the static gameplay and make it moving. It could use some more hardcore settings (ie. difficulty levels, no preview mode, random mode etc). Overall it's a really fun game I recommend to my gamer friends.

7 helpful
2 hrs at review
Recommended

This game is a 1980s arcade classic that never was. Incredibly simple gameplay, all you basically do is make sure your 'ship' follows the correct line by moving it using the up or down arrow at the correct time. As you progress through the levels the speed increases so you will need machine-like reflexes to keep up... or just use the handy space bar to termporarily slow down time. Every time you die it's because you made a mistake, nothing cheap about it. Graphics are minimal but provide the perfect feel. You can even toggle a CRT mode along with different levels of glow in the options, to make it look even more authentic. And the music... oh man. Pefect 80s synth sound that is 100% matched to the game's levels and keeps you pumped. It's almost worth a recommendation just for that. The game is split up in smaller level segments so you can play in somewhat brief burts, but also has an endless mode that is just that: you keep playing as long as your reflexes allow you to. If you lik...

5 helpful
2 hrs at review
Recommended

Endless Runner/Puzzle game with a simple gameplay mechanic that brings your reflexes to their limit. Puts a heavy emphasis on Vectrex-like aesthetics and has a KILLER 80s Arcade-sounding score. Hella addictive! Neat! Awesome! I would have lost a lot of money on a Trace Vector machine...

5 helpful
2 hrs at review
Recommended

Unique and cool game. Never seen anything like it. It is interesting and fun. 10/10

4 helpful
39 min at review
Recommended

A trifle of a game, but at the price they're asking well worth it. There's something hypnotic about playing it, and the soundtrack is absolutely insanely awesome

2 helpful
1 hrs at review
Recommended

Take a quick look at Trace Vector here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBSYa3fTSEE&list=UUBnJUfvP_CxGmbZEvHYEPoA

2 helpful
53 min at review
Recommended

80's

2 helpful

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System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8
  • Processor: 2 GHZ
  • Memory: 128 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 1024x768 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support
  • Storage: 132 MB available space
  • Sound Card: OpenAL Compatible
  • Additional Notes: Dedicated GPU is recommended for glow effects, which can be turned off

FAQ

How much does Trace Vector cost?

Trace Vector costs $6.99.

What are the system requirements for Trace Vector?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 Processor: 2 GHZ Memory: 128 MB RAM Graphics: 1024x768 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support Storage: 132 MB available space Sound Card: OpenAL Compatible Additional Notes: Dedicated GPU is recommended for glow effects, which can be turned off

What platforms is Trace Vector available on?

Trace Vector is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.

Is Trace Vector worth buying?

Trace Vector has 90% positive reviews from 29 players.

When was Trace Vector released?

Trace Vector was released on Aug 19, 2014.

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