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When it comes to platformers, I like them to be horrifically cruel and set to a catchy tune. While more often than not I have to settle for one or the other, Terry Cavanagh's upcoming VVVVVV looks to satisfy both of my requirements.

A trailer for the indie game went up recently, and if you have a similar (albeit unusual) taste in videogames, you might just want to check it out. This is the first I've even heard of the project, but then again, I don't keep up on the independent gaming news as much as I used to.

I have fond memories of playing Don't Look Back, and the same can pretty much be said of Judith. Yes sir, I've got high hopes for VVVVVV, but I'm confident it will meet my expectations based on the aforementioned games -- seriously, I really liked them!

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milo128's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 22:05
milo128
What system?
Magnalon's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 22:06
Magnalon
I share your enthusiasm, Jordan!

For some reason, that picture reminds me of Dead Movie Star's game.
Scion of Mogo's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 22:06
Scion of Mogo
My brain just exploded and I'm not sure if it was from awesome or not.
Magesx's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 22:07
Magesx
Haven't I seen this on every flash game website ever?
h5e5l5l5o5's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 22:07
h5e5l5l5o5
Please be wii...
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 22:08
Xzyliac
Can I just say I'm watchig The Daily Show where there was a clip of some guys at a local town meeting yelling "Lie," during a health care forum, then the Joe Wilson clip, then I come here and see "Lies" on the screen above and I am disturbed. The world is a scary place.

On topic you make the game sound interesting. Unfortunately I'm on the mobile site. Grr. DToid please make videos watchable for iPhones.
Magnalon's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 22:08
Magnalon
@Milo
It's probably a freeware PC title.
Diverse's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 22:09
Diverse
Was going to make a cBlog about this but didn't know if anyone would be interested. Terry Cavanagh is a prince and this new game looks like it's going to rock! A crazy platformer with and exploration theme. Can't fucking wait!
RonBurgandy2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 22:13
RonBurgandy2010
Wow, that bizarre.
lem's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 22:16
lem
My head asplode!
garison's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 22:17
garison
I saw the header pic, and I was like "eh" but, then I watched the trailer, and I was like "DUDE". The gameplay concept is like "SUPER AWESOME" and I was like


"whoa".
adeliciouscake's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 22:23
adeliciouscake
VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV
Kvb's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 22:25
Kvb
Very Commodore 64. Especially the enemy design. (If you can even call most of them enemies...)
Moloks's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 22:28
Moloks
SOMEONE PLEASE PUT THIS INSIDE MY DS
Benzido's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 22:35
Benzido
It's a flash game. I've played an alpha and it rocks!!
Daxelman's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 22:37
Daxelman
Ten bucks says there's a Daft Punk refrence somewhere in this game.
MellowBunny's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 22:39
MellowBunny
That was quite a trailer there.
Trebz's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 22:48
Trebz
I'll die. Quite a few times, in fact. Doesn't change the fact that that looks awesome.
RoccoAnthony's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 22:50
RoccoAnthony
Groovy and Simple! Music inspires thoughts of Capcom Endgame levels and design.
Niero's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 22:50
Niero
zok
Monodi's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 22:51
Monodi
looks hard as hell
Magnalon's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 22:59
Magnalon
@garison
Speaking of the concept: Mega Man V's Gravity Man, anyone?!
mynameisjay's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 23:07
mynameisjay
LOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVE IT!
Pandaloons's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 23:11
Pandaloons
I was just thinking that, but just faster like the hover bike level in battletoads.......except it's also upside down D:
CrocBox's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 23:12
CrocBox
What the...
Gyrael's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 23:32
Gyrael
That looks fucking awesome.
Caffeine Knight's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 23:36
Caffeine Knight
Color me intrigued. or Green.
Dan CiTi's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 23:46
Dan CiTi
Reminds me of Crazy Gadget from Sonic Adventure 2.
megaStryke's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/15/2009 00:04
megaStryke
That music is sick.
mrplow8's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/15/2009 00:16
mrplow8
How do you pronounce that?
Analoge's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/15/2009 01:37
Analoge
I would simply like to announce that this shit is soo my jam.

That is all.
Haxan's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/15/2009 03:28
Haxan
That is the greatest Atari 2600 game that was never made for the Atari 2600. I wish it existed when I was a wee lad. *drool*
Mr Hibbert's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/15/2009 03:46
Mr Hibbert
I want to touch it.
Korolev's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/15/2009 04:25
Korolev
Pretty good 8-bit music I have to say. If they have more than one track of equal quality, I might buy it.
Zulu's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/15/2009 04:33
Zulu
metal storm
Alter's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/15/2009 05:04
Alter
This game looks pretty awesome, and the name is pure genius.

Also, why do I have to click 76 times on fake pictures to finally get to the actual videos these days? It's kinda annoying...
roland9000's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/15/2009 07:11
roland9000
It reminds me of Jet set Willy on Amstrad and Spectrum. Those games were super hard.

I swear some people make platformers just to F people up.
lewness's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/15/2009 09:46
lewness
This game should be called FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFU or something. I'll surely say this myself probably after spending twenty minutes with it.
lewness's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/15/2009 09:50
lewness
This game should be called FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFU or something. I'll surely say this myself probably after spending twenty minutes with it.
falinter's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/15/2009 10:53
falinter
It looks like it might get frustrating...ly awesome.
l33tminion's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/15/2009 11:54
l33tminion
Any game in which the teleporter room is labeled "Murdering Twinmaker" is probably worth a shot.
brimtastic's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/15/2009 12:10
brimtastic
Pretty cool looking gameplay mechanic there, and yes, freaking AWESOME music. The more I listened the better it got. Looking forward to getting my hands on this one.

Also, is it pronounced "vee-vee-vee-vee..." or just a nice "vvvvvv" sound? Like a motorbike. I like the latter.

Also, why oh why Mr. Destructoid, do I have to click an extra time now to go watch the videos? Why not just put them after the jump? My clicky finger is tired.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/15/2009 13:21
Holyetheline
I think it looks fun and relatively fresh.
thisissami's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/15/2009 16:27
thisissami
wow looks awesome! can't way to try this!
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