Vex 8

Red-green light traps are the new hazard waiting for you in Vex 8, the latest chapter of the Vex franchise. One second you're sprinting, the next you're frozen mid-jump because you didn't time it right. That split-second decision is the whole game.

Nine acts stand between you and the finish, each one packed with obstacles that punish hesitation. Speed alone won't save you here - you need dexterity and a bit of nerve to slip through gaps and land jumps cleanly. Keep an eye out for secret areas too, since finding them earns you trophies you won't get any other way.

Once you've cleared the acts, infinite mode is where things get interesting. There's no finish line, just you against the obstacles, trying to push your run a little further than last time. It's the kind of mode that turns a quick break into twenty minutes you didn't plan on losing.

Vex 8 plays right in your browser on desktop or mobile, free and with nothing to install. If platformers with real stakes are your thing, this one from Skill games delivers, and fans of Jumping games will feel right at home.

Get through each of the nine acts by dodging obstacles and reaching the end without getting caught out by traps like the red-green lights. In infinite mode, the objective flips slightly - there's no finish line, just survival for as long as you can manage.

Use the WASD keys to move. If the game needs any other controls for a specific obstacle, it'll show you on screen.

Watch the red-green light traps closely before you commit to a jump - timing beats speed every time in Vex 8. And if you spot a path that looks slightly off the main route, check it out. It might be a secret area hiding a trophy.