About Vex 5
New traps, new levels and a fresh list of achievements greet you in Vex 5, the next installment of the stickman obstacle-course series. The formula is the one fans already know: guide a quick, fragile runner from start to finish while the level does everything it can to stop you. What changes is the puzzle of each unfamiliar trap, which you'll need to read and respect before you can get past it.
The game respects your time with snappy controls and an instant restart key, so a failed attempt is never more than a heartbeat away from the next one. Achievements give you extra goals beyond simply clearing stages, rewarding players who like to explore every corner. If you enjoy platformers that sit right on the line between frustrating and fair, this entry lives up to the series' name and will get you vexed in the best possible way.
How to play Vex 5
- Move your stickman with WASD or the arrow keys.
- Run, jump and slide through each level, learning how the new traps behave.
- Reach the end of the stage to move on, pressing R whenever you want a clean restart.
- Chase achievements for extra goals as you progress.
Vex 5 controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Left / Right or A / D | Run |
| Up or W | Jump |
| Down or S | Slide |
| R | Restart the level |
Tips and tricks
- Watch any new trap for a moment before moving; observing it once costs a second and saves many retries.
- Approach unfamiliar sections at a slower pace, since Vex hazards are placed to punish blind sprinting.
- Check the achievements list early so you know what to look for during a normal playthrough.
- If one obstacle keeps beating you, focus purely on getting past that spot rather than rushing the whole level.
