Vex 4 takes stickman platforming to the next level with smoother mechanics, new actions, and more challenging levels than ever before. Featuring 9 acts, Hard Mode variants, the all-new Vexation endurance challenge, and the replayable Challenge Room, this installment is the most ambitious entry in the series to date.
Gameplay
Movement
Use WASD/arrow key controls for running, jumping, sliding, and crouching.
New Actions
Swimming mechanics make their debut, adding fresh water-based challenges and forcing players to master underwater navigation.
Camera Control
Use the mouse to pan the camera and scout traps or platforms outside your current view—a strategic tool unique to Vex 4.
Expanded Level Design
9 Acts with Distinct Visual Themes
Unlike previous games, Vex 4 introduces 3 environmental styles, each packed with new hazards and dynamic obstacles.
Trap Complexity
Beyond spikes and saws, players now face timed switches, water traps, and layered hazard combinations.
Standout Modes
- Hard Mode – Each act has a harder remix version, unlocked by completing act-specific challenges. These remixes feature faster pacing and more lethal traps.
- Vexation Mode—A punishing gauntlet of levels strung together into one continuous endurance test. Designed for players who want the ultimate challenge.
- Challenge Room—A unique hub with custom trials that push platforming skills beyond the standard acts, offering endless replayability.
Comparison to Previous Vex Games
- Vex 2—Introduced sliding mechanics, but it did not include the advanced features found in Vex 4.
- Vex 3—Improved level design but only offered 8 acts and no extra modes.
- Vex 4—Expands everything: more acts, new mechanics (swimming & camera control), harder traps, and exclusive endgame modes.
