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Portabliss VVVVVV (3DS EShop)

Did you know that you can download handheld games? It's very convenient! The only thing that isn't so convenient about it is figuring out the best games to purchase -- and that's where we come in with our Portabliss column. In each installment, we'll inform you about a game that is available for download on the iPhone, iPad, Android device, DSi, 3DS, PSP and so on. Today: VVVVVV.

VVVVVV for 3DS is the best version of Terry's difficult platform game I've played. However, that's because I don't have a good controller for my computer.

As far as I can tell the 3DS version is identical to the PC release in nearly every way. The identical C64-style graphics, with smiley-faces in monochrome against (optional) geometric backgrounds that flash; the same fully explorable world of vast spaces, endless mazes, and a myriad of spikes; the exact chiptune soundtrack.

There are two major differences: the lack of an editor for levels (though Nicalis says it is considering the possibility of adding one) and the flip side, 3D. It's the same old fashioned gauntlet of physically impossible environments that you should have played before. Although the exact details of the nostalgia element elude me (not being a C64 person) The game's style is perfect for me: a series of self-contained games that require dexterity and a lot of thought. Oh and lots of patience repeated failure.
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Though the level editor isn't present but a collection of user-created levels are included in the download, such as the giant "Dimension 333333" by Sendy and a level by Minecraft creator Notch. After you've completed the main game and completed all 20 "trinkets", you won't have to utilize the wizard capabilities you're apparently required to use to create new content.

VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV are available for $7.99 in the 3DS eShop. We're always looking for new distractions. Are you interested in submitting your game to Portabliss consideration? Contact us at portabliss aat joystiq dawt.com.