
AVICII Invector
By Marc Saltzman,
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Fun interactive celebration of late DJ.
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What’s It About?
AVICII INVECTOR is a music/rhythm game featuring 25 tracks to play through, or 35 tracks in the "Encore Edition." This includes some of the most popular hits from AVICII (whose real name was Tim Bergling), like "Wake Me Up," "Without You," "The Nights," and "Lay Me Down," as well as lesser-known upbeat dance tracks with AVICII's trademarked vocals. The single-player mode's story stars a young female pilot who whisks around space to various worlds. Short cutscenes tie the gameplay elements together; gameplay involves flying the ship along a path and pressing the correct button at the right time, tilting the pathway left or right, and more freeform moments of flying through targets. Players also have to avoid obstacles such as mountains. You'll play through several songs, earn points and a final letter grade, such as "A," "B," or "C," based on how many mistakes you make, and unlock new worlds, with different environments and songs. AVICII Invector also includes a multiplayer mode, where up to four friends can play via split screen and compete for high scores, plus there's a global leaderboard, too. With AVICII's direct input, the game allegedly started as far back as 2015 -- three years before his untimely death. A percentage of the game's sales support the Tim Bergling Foundation, which promotes mental health awareness.
Is It Any Good?
While there isn't a ton of depth here -- it's a pretty straightforward rhythm game based on AVICII's music -- this is an enjoyable ride through the late DJ's catalog, which will please fans. Like other rhythm games, your goal in AVICII Invector is to rack up as many points as possible (and achieve a high letter grade) by successfully pressing the correct buttons at the right time. This is pretty standard fare for most rhythm games, but you must also change lanes on the virtual road to fly on top of the icons, rotate the board left or right when instructed to do so, and fly through various aerial markers. The story element with short cutscene sequences, which isn't very prominent (or important), helps give purpose to the game. You'll start with the Valley group of songs, and then you'll unlock additional packs of tracks (as well as song packs purchased separately or bundled with the Encore Edition).
Multiplayer is local play only and supports up to four players: You'll select a song and difficulty level before waiting for your friends to join. Aside from new environments and tracks, the gameplay doesn't evolve much, so it can be a bit repetitive, but you can try to outdo your previous score (or compete against others on the global leaderboard). The difficulty level could also be tweaked, like not giving much direction for new or young players, or Medium levels that feel like they're on Hard difficulty on more advanced levels. That said, the Tron-like neon environments and responsive controls -- and of course, catchy electronic music -- all help you stay engaged whenever you're playing AVICII Invector.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Parents can talk about mental health. Would it possibly be a good idea to discuss mental health issues with kids that play AVICII Invector, especially because a percentage of the proceeds go to the Tim Bergling Foundation, which supports those with mental health problems? Could this be a way to bring up uncomfortable conversations about mental health and suicide, since the artist succumbed to his own mental health issues?
Are music/rhythm games like AVICII Invector unpopular, or do they still have merit? Is this a clever way to celebrate the beloved DJ's vast catalog of electronic music, or is it exploiting it?
Game Details
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch , PlayStation 4 , Windows , Xbox One
- Pricing structure: Paid
- Available online?: Available online
- Publisher: Wired Productions Ltd.
- Release date: September 10, 2020
- Genre: Music & Dance
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy , Adventures , Music and Sing-Along , Space and Aliens
- ESRB rating: T for Language
- Last updated: September 15, 2020
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