Fit check
Is Vicky Saves the Big Dumb World worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Platformer fans who want run-and-gun combat with collectible objectives
- Players seeking action games with bonus stages and minigames
- Challenge seekers interested in faster, tougher enemies and checkpoint-free play
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a relaxed experience may find the combat and progressively tougher stages demanding
- Players wanting extensive exploration or role-playing systems may find the level-based platforming scope limited
- Players who prefer keyboard-only controls may not suit a game that highly recommends a controller
Our take on Vicky Saves the Big Dumb World
The page emphasizes action, humor, and replayability, while the controller recommendation appears near the end. That input requirement may be important for players selecting a platformer without a gamepad.
What is Vicky Saves the Big Dumb World?
Play as Vicky, an orphan firestarter, in a cartoon-styled run-and-gun platformer about battling intergalactic demon invaders.
The game contains 18 levels, four bonus levels, four abilities to unlock, two minigames, and an Endless Zone. Level challenges and Forbidden Fruit collectibles add objectives beyond combat; collectibles can open minigames, the Endless Zone, and an additional attack. Big battles feature alongside the platforming action. The Stupid Hard setting makes enemies tougher and faster and removes checkpoints. There are 28 unique Steam achievements, plus an original soundtrack by MackOne. The presentation draws on B movies and low-budget aesthetics, with action, violence, and humor. A game controller is highly recommended.
How Vicky Saves the Big Dumb World plays
- 01Bonus content
- Four extra stages, two minigames, and an Endless Zone extend the main campaign.
- 02Unlockable abilities
- Four abilities and an additional attack can become available through progression and collectibles.
- 03Stupid Hard mode
- This setting increases enemy toughness and speed while taking away checkpoints.
- 04Level challenges
- The 18 main stages include extra challenges and collectible objectives.
- 05Steam achievements
- The game includes 28 unique achievements.
Vicky Saves the Big Dumb World compared to similar games
Vicky Saves the Big Dumb World centers on run-and-gun platforming through 18 levels, while SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER is described as a runner with shooting elements. Sundered: Eldritch Edition is described as a chaotic metroidvania, while Vicky includes bonus levels, minigames, collectibles, and a checkpoint-free hard mode.
Vicky Saves the Big Dumb World: platforms & release
Is Vicky Saves the Big Dumb World worth it?
It is worth it if: platformer fans who want run-and-gun combat with collectible objectives. Skip it if: players seeking a relaxed experience may find the combat and progressively tougher stages demanding.
Where can I download Vicky Saves the Big Dumb World?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Vicky Saves the Big Dumb World's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Vicky Saves the Big Dumb World on?
Windows only.
