About VELOCE
VELOCE is a short, neon shoot 'em up you play entirely with the mouse. Your fighter follows the cursor, the guns fire by themselves, and your job is to last as long as you can.
You're a pilot in the VELOCE elite galactic defense force. An entity called the Peste Nera attacked the planet years ago and outnumbered every defense, and now it's time to hit back in the most agile fighters around. Collect power-ups to get better weapons.
A round lasts a few seconds, so quick retries are the whole rhythm. It was made for Ludum Dare 45. You can play VELOCE online here, and it's VELOCE free to play with nothing to install.
How to Play VELOCE
- Move the mouse to steer. The fighter follows it directly.
- Your guns fire on their own, so all you control is where you fly.
- Collect power-ups to upgrade your fighter with better weapons.
- Get in close to enemies, because the turrets only reach a short way.
- Keep moving to stay clear of enemy fire.
- Jump back in after a loss and try a new approach.
What to Expect in VELOCE
VELOCE is a fast, readable arcade game. With the mouse as your only control, there's nothing to learn but where to put the cursor, and the shooting takes care of itself, which leaves you free to focus on dodging and positioning.
The automatic turrets create a nice risk. They have a limited range, so staying safe means staying far away and doing damage means getting close. The best players swoop in, grab a power-up and drift back out.
The neon, retro look is bright and clear against a dark background. Upgrades give the short runs a sense of progress: better weapons make the next fight easier, so a good run feels like growing stronger in miniature.
Tips for VELOCE
- Move in smooth curves instead of sudden jerks.
- Get close to enemies to hit them, then pull back.
- Grab power-ups when it's safe, since better weapons make the fights easier.
- Watch the whole screen, not only your fighter.
- Stay off the edges of the screen, where it's harder to dodge.
- Try for a longer run each time.
Who Made VELOCE
VELOCE was made by Torfi, JoiSigurdss and released on itch.io. It was made in Unity for Ludum Dare 45. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here without downloading anything. We did not make the game, and the credit for its design, code, and art belongs to its creator. You can find the original on the VELOCE page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is VELOCE free?
It's free. VELOCE loads right here in your browser, so there's nothing to download.
How do you play VELOCE?
Use the mouse. Your fighter follows it directly, and your gun turrets fire automatically at short range. Collect power-ups to upgrade your weapons, and get in close to hit enemies. No keyboard is needed.
What is the goal in VELOCE?
Last as long as you can. You're a pilot in the VELOCE galactic defense force, fighting back against the Peste Nera. You upgrade your fighter with power-ups and stay close enough to enemies to shoot them.
Who made VELOCE?
That's Torfi. VELOCE came out on itch.io, and we link back to it from this page.
Does VELOCE need a keyboard?
No. It's a mouse-only game, and the fighter follows the cursor directly. That makes it easy to pick up. Your turrets shoot on their own, so all you need to do is steer.
Can I play VELOCE on a Chromebook or phone?
Because it needs only a mouse, a Chromebook or laptop works well. A touchscreen or trackpad may also work for steering, though the game was built around a mouse, so try it on your device to see how it feels.
Is VELOCE unblocked at school?
You can try VELOCE unblocked at school if your network allows this site. Nothing needs installing.
Why do I need to get close to enemies in VELOCE?
The gun turrets shoot automatically but only have a limited range. To damage enemies you have to fly close, which also puts you in danger. That balance between risk and reward is the main tension of the game.
