Vex 8Sprint, wall-jump, and slide past deadly saws and laser traps in Vex 8, a fast stickman parkour platformer featuring secret stars and an endless tower.
Vex 8
Vex 8 is a fast-paced stickman platformer where precision movement and rapid reflexes are key to surviving dangerous obstacle courses. Controlling an agile stick figure, you must run, jump, wall-slide, and zip-line through acts filled with spinning buzzsaws, falling platforms, spikes, and laser hazards. Every stage tests your timing as you race between checkpoints toward the red portal flag.
Beyond the primary act stages, Vex 8 features an Infinite Tower mode that generates endless platforming challenges for players seeking high scores. Secret stars are hidden throughout the main levels, rewarding thorough exploration and tricky acrobatics. The smooth physics and instant respawns make tackling each trap-filled course addictive and satisfying.
Controls
Desktop
- Move Left / Right: A / D or Left / Right Arrow keys
- Jump / Wall Jump: W or Up Arrow key
- Crouch / Slide: S or Down Arrow key
Mobile & Touch Devices
- Movement & Actions: Use the on-screen touch arrows to run, jump, wall-climb, and slide.
Platforming Tips & Strategies
- Use Slide Momentum: Tap crouch while running down slopes to build up extra momentum, allowing you to clear wide spike pits easily.
- Time Your Wall Jumps: Alternate directional keys and jump inputs smoothly against vertical walls to climb rapidly without slipping downward.
- Observe Moving Hazards: Saws, laser beams, and crumbling platforms follow strict timing cycles; pause at safe checkpoints to read the pattern before leaping.
- Hunt for Secret Stars: Look out for alternative paths or subtle wall recesses that lead to hidden collectible stars in each act.