V.START

V.START

OwenOak95 · October 20, 2025 · Platformer, Action, Sci-fi, Robots, 1990's

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V.START price

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About V.START

✦ AI summary

V.START is a retro 2D platformer where you pick an avatar and explore a 1995-style computer system to stop a virus, collecting chips, fighting bots, and hacking terminals across four unique zones. It features three playable characters, multiple difficulty settings, a hacking minigame, and epic boss battles all wrapped in a nostalgic digital aesthetic.

Welcome to the MainFrame! V.START is a Retro 2D Platformer set within a Computer from 1995, A Virus has been Detected Deep within the System. Choose your Avatar : B.O.B , B.R.T or B.T.Y and Explore 4 Unique Zones, Collect Chips, Fight Bots and Hack Terminals 🟨🟩🟦🟥This Game was Made with the GODOT Engine and Features :
  • Full Gamepad Support 
  • Pre-Rendered 3D Intro and Outro Movies 
  • Three Difficulty Settings 
  • Three Different Characters 
  • Tutorial 
  • Four Zones 
  • Hacking Mini Game 
  • Four Boss Fights 
  • 8 Enemy Types 
  • Huge Final Boss Fight

V.START — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Nov 3, 2025
It's cute, it's free. The sound is similar to the old Duke Nukem, but less screechy because of modern sounds. Controls are fluid, and it's a lively little game.
18 found this helpful
Recommended Nov 3, 2025
This is a really fun throwback to shareware games of the early 90s. Definitely enjoyed my time with it, and would definitely recommend it.
17 found this helpful
Recommended Nov 3, 2025
Great 2d platformer! I am not entierly sure why my goal is to corrupt and the destroy the smily face, but was fun to play either way :)
15 found this helpful
Recommended Nov 3, 2025
Fun little game made with love and passion. It has a few rough edges, but with that price tag (free), what have you got to lose?
9 found this helpful
Recommended Jan 28, 2026
Though the last stage was hard, I enjoyed it.
3 found this helpful
Recommended Nov 27, 2025
Charming little game!
2 found this helpful

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