Editor Reviews

You're being chased. No time to think. Just run, vault, climb, and keep moving. Vector Classic drops you into a sleek world where every move counts. It's a 2D arcade-style game with smooth parkour-inspired animation and fast-paced action. You're a silhouette figure escaping a totalitarian regime with enemies behind you. It feels like a mix of a runner game and something more intense — like Mirror's Edge flattened into a side-scroller. No fluff, no distractions, just raw momentum.

The game begins with a brief animated intro. You escape the confines of a desk job in a highly regulated world. You and your instincts from then on. You sprint across rooftops, jump over chasms, slide under blockades, and apply parkour techniques to maintain freedom. The sense of movement is responsive and tight. Miss a jump, and the agent is on you. Get the timing right, and you have that elusive feeling of seamless flow.

No map, no menu system. Just get into the level and go. The game is crisp—black silhouettes against bright, minimalist backdrops. It works. It helps you focus on moving rather than the environment. The animations are designed around actual parkour practice, and it pays off. Everything feels right—rolls, wall jumps, vaults—all look natural.

It's not just mindless running. You must plan, watch for obstacles, and time your moves. Some levels require trial and error. You'll fail a few times. But the reset is quick, and restarting never feels like a punishment. It's more like, "Okay, I got this." The frustration is low, and the gameplay loop is short enough to keep you going.

There's a light progression system. You unlock new tricks as you go, including cooler moves and different escape methods. They're not just visual—they change how you play. For example, a new vault move might help you skip certain obstacles completely. You can also earn in-game currency, but the game doesn't push microtransactions too hard. You can play the entire thing without spending a dime.

How to Play?

Step 1: Open the game from your device’s app drawer or home screen. Let it load fully before tapping anything. The main menu will show options like “Play,” “Settings,” and “Leaderboard.” Tap “Play.”

Step 2: Choose your level. If you’re just starting, only the first level will be unlocked. As you progress, new ones open up. Tap on the level icon to begin. The game drops your stickman character into a side-scrolling cityscape.

Step 3: Use the left side of the screen to slow down time and the right side to jump. You can also swipe up to do wall jumps or parkour rolls. The controls are smooth, but it takes a little time to get used to them. The goal is to reach the end of the level without falling or hitting electric barriers.

Step 4: Monitor your momentum. The game is built around speed and timing. Jump too early, and you'll crash. Jump too late, and you'll miss your landing. Watch how the stickman leans forward—this shows your speed.

Step 5: Use retries to your advantage. You’ll crash a lot. That’s normal. Each time, you’ll understand the layout better. Vector Classic rewards muscle memory.

Step 6: Once you finish a level, your score is based on how smoothly you completed it and how many stunts you successfully performed. Replay levels to improve your score and unlock achievements.

Step 7: Check Settings if the game feels too fast or too slow. You can adjust sensitivity and sound there. Stick to default until you’re familiar with the controls.