Game of the Week: Vector Runner

Thursday, October 8th, 2009 at 10:10 pm | Posted by Bambi Blue

Mother flippin' triangles, man.

This fantastically aggravating yet supremely addictive little game is the brain child of one of my favourite websites — DigYourOwnGrave. If you haven’t been there, I strongly suggest you do. I know those boys, and if you don’t visit their site regularly and they will hunt you down… and you don’t want that. Jussayin’.

So, you like to play Audio Surf while relaxing with some Chamomile tea to your favourite Whitney Houston ballads? You might think this game is for you, but you’re wrong. But then again, I have a feeling you’re generally used to being wrong, Bodyguard watcher.

Vector Runner is not for the weak of heart – this game will stress you out. It puts you, the pilot, in a racer bombing down the coloured line highway at break-neck speed. And this ain’t your mother’s highway. This damn highway is covered in ominious, life-threatening triangles. And just when you think you’ve got a handle on dodging lame little triangles *BAM* — bigger, meaner triangles.

Use the left and right arrow keys to pilot your ship. Avoid the obstacles and collect the powerups for bonus points, shield recharging, and invincibility. Pressing ‘ENTER’ will pause the game, but it will also incur a 250 point penalty. Bastards!

The newest version of this game features stereo sound effects and a pretty kickass soundtrack courtesy of the band We Got This Far.

What are you waiting for? GO. You show those triangles who’s boss. Be sure to come crying to me when you lose repeatedly. It will console me greatly.

Vector Runner on DigYourOwnGrave