Jamie Briggs, Analog Addiction: "Velocity 2X is the epitome of an outstanding sequel, innovating on the original formula while further refining the original concept. The emphasis on exploring Kai Tana as a character and providing an interesting narrative adds to the overall experience. Velocity 2X also offers a tighter, smoother, and more responsive gameplay than its predecessor, which is showcased brilliantly when hunting down perfect runs. The addition of on-foot sections is an interesting new inclusion, though the abrupt slow nature of some on-foot abilities certainly held these sections back from mirroring the excellent ship sections.
Velocity 2X is one of the best titles available on both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita, bringing a unique fast-placed gameplay experience, which is as addictive as it is brilliant."
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TSA writes: "Time is frozen for Lt. Kai Tana as she looks at her surroundings, travelling at a seemingly impossible velocity while navigating sharp corners and narrow tunnels with guile. She has to get home, and no one is going stop her, not even the nefarious General Glaive. The illusion is quickly shattered, as I crash into one of the nearby walls. Without a second thought, I press restart for the thirteenth time. This is Velocity 2X, and I have to get her home."
VGChartz's Evan Norris: "Switch owners who never attempted Velocity 2X on Vita or PS4: do yourself a favor and check it out, especially if you enjoy scrolling shooters and/or fast-paced platform action. While some of the storytelling is tonally out of sync or corny, and a few stages outstay their welcome, the majority of the game is fast, fluid, layered, varied, replayable, and attractive. Don't wait another four years to play one of the better indie game on the market."