Vex 4

About Vex 4

Vex 4 expanded the series with more ways to move and more ways to fail. Your stickman can run, jump and slide as before, and swimming sections now join the mix, each with its own rhythm to learn.

There is a lot to clear. The main path runs through nine acts, and each one has a hard mode for players who want a sterner test. Beyond those sit the Challenge Room and the Vexation stage, extra levels for anyone who still wants more. Restarting with R keeps the pace brisk, so repeated attempts stay quick.

How to play Vex 4

• WASD or arrow keys - move, jump, slide and swim
• R - restart the level

Playing Vex 4 on a computer

Vex 4 adds swimming to the run, jump and slide routine, all handled with WASD or the arrow keys. To begin, press Play now and then PLAY; an ad may play first. Hitting R resets the stage whenever a trap catches you. Swimming sections have their own rhythm, so practice them before attempting the hard mode that each of the nine acts offers.

Playing Vex 4 on a phone or tablet

Vex 4 is a keyboard game and is not marked for phones. Its jumping, sliding and swimming sections ask you to combine directions quickly, and R restarts levels, none of which has a touch equivalent here. Play on a computer or Chromebook. The touch-ready Vex entry is Vex 6, and other phone picks carry the "Desktop and mobile" label.

On a phone right now? Try Coreball, Bottle Jump 3D and Drift Boss - they are built for touch screens.

Tips and tricks

• Take the swimming sections slowly, since they handle differently from running.
• Finish the normal acts before trying the hard modes.
• Use R to reset whenever a run falls apart.

Game details

Vex 4 FAQ