# VectorMan Classic — user reviews > 51 indexed App Store user reviews of VectorMan Classic by Sega America, rated 4.40/5 from 378 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vectorman-classic/id1176426500/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vectorman-classic/id1176426500.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 281 · 4★ 40 · 3★ 15 · 2★ 11 · 1★ 31 ## What do users think of VectorMan Classic? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎮 Classic nostalgic gameplay experience - 💾 Save and rewind features - 🎨 Ahead-of-its-time pseudo-3D graphics - 🎵 Great soundtrack - 🎮 Challenging and engaging gameplay - 📱 Available on mobile platforms - 🕹️ Customizable control options - 🎮 Controller support (Dualshock 4, etc.) **Cons** - 🎮 Touch screen controls unresponsive and difficult - 📺 Game screen too small on mobile - 🐛 Performance lag and slowdown issues - 📢 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay - 🎮 Control buttons too far apart - 🎮 D-pad too small - ⚠️ Internet connection requirement - 🔊 Sound not working properly **Commonly reported bugs** - Game won't start - black screen on launch - Start button doesn't work on iPhone X - Game Center login not functioning despite successful login message - Sound completely non-functional - Game displays only videos without playable content - Ads trap users without close option - Screen display issues on certain devices - Performance lag when moving and shooting - Unresponsive buttons causing excessive deaths **Most requested features** - VectorMan 2 mobile port - Modern graphics update - Better joystick-style virtual controls - Switch Pro Controller support - NFC controller capability - Bigger control buttons - Improved D-pad design - Other classic games (The Ooze, Battletoads, Double Dragon, Comix Zone) ## Newest reviews (14 of 51) ### 3/5 — Vecterman *2022-07-26, version 4.1.3* I love this game it needs an update bad the graphics needs some modern appeal. ### 3/5 — It doesn’t let me log in *2021-08-19, version 4.1.3* The game is good, but when I try to login my Game Center account, even though it says I successfully logged in, it doesn’t let me. ### 4/5 — Sega needs to make modern games of vectorman *2020-09-19, version 4.1.0* I like the game but sega didn’t make modern games of this they stopped make vectorman after 1996 make more of this please ### 4/5 — This game is really fun *2020-02-19, version 4.1.0* It’s a great genesis game ### 4/5 — Controls *2019-10-14, version 2.0.2* The game is awesome and a complete classic. Just the controls need to be updated to make them smoother. I do love the fact you can move the control buttons at least ### 2/5 — Buttons! Buttons! Buttons! *2019-07-26, version 2.0.2* I barely caught wind of this game, which takes me back! Loved the console version of the game but the mobile version not so much, can’t really play the game with the buttons not being responsive like at all. Had to delete ### 4/5 — SEGA Days Nostalgia!!! *2019-05-11, version 2.0.0* VectorMan was so ahead of its game back in the day and I loved every second I played it as a kid. Flashback and Nostalgia in its purest form! I don’t know who decided to make this available for iOS but whoever you are, may you be blessed for all you have done for mankind. The only reason I don’t give this game a 5 star review is because I absolutely hate the controls. Nothing personal against the game. The game is amazing! The music is awesome! Even the capability and movement was ahead of its game! But you can’t take advantage of it because it’s so difficult to do the basic things like shoot diagonally and jump and shoot down. (If you don’t know about these you are a noob) More of a complaint against iOS, I guess. Why can’t I just use my Switch Pro Controller for this? There has to be a way! Please add NFC capability! I don’t want to cough up another $50 just for a control specifically for iOS games. Otherwise awesome game! ### 5/5 — This made my day! *2018-10-23, version 1.1.0* This is easily one of my favorite Sega games. Seeing this on the App Store made me beyond happy. The controls work great. It’s like being a kid again! Thank you Sega! ### 2/5 — Update *2018-10-19, version 1.1.0* The D pad on this game is small and it’s terrible in Leggee please fix I’m strongly consider purchasing but the D pad issue has forced me not to pay the full price also issue with Comix Zone ### 5/5 — Perfect *2018-10-16, version 1.1.0* I had been waiting for this one. This has been one of my favorites since I got it for Christmas in 95. I don’t know how many times I’ve searched the App Store for “VectorMan,” hoping it would be available. It finally is and the port does not disappoint. I had to resize and reposition the controls, but that is quick and easy and now it is 100% perfect! I play it all the time and it has never crashed on my iPhone 7. ### 5/5 — Was hoping it worked *2018-09-22, version 1.1.0* I was reading reviews about how choppy it was and was hoping it worked. I did, and it brings back soooooo many memories of when I was a kid... I even paid for the ad free. It even has a save and a rewind time feature. What more could I want!! ### 5/5 — Great game *2018-09-08, version 1.1.0* I had an issue before where the screen didn’t show but now it works and I’m glad I can play it now ### 2/5 — It’s very slow *2018-08-21, version 1.1.0* I loved played VectorMan on my old Nintendo but playing on cellphone is not the same. Also the program is slow and some of the controls are not working well. They should improve in those aspects! ### 4/5 — Small Controls *2018-07-28, version 1.1.0* Make the Controls bigger pls ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not being able to use without internet is so lame *2021-04-04, version 4.1.3* Why do i have to have be connected to the internet to use this game now? You used to be able to use it with no internet connection, but i just updated it, and now you HAVE to be connected to the internet? That is so lame... the best thing about this game would be playing it on your phone somewhere when you dont have service. Also my sound WILL NOT work at all. ### 1/5 — Too many ads & Touch screen controls no fun *2019-03-10, version 2.0.0* Touch screen controls are no fun. 30 second Ads every time you unpause the game or do something in the menu. Just not that great ### 1/5 — Bad controls *2019-03-01, version 2.0.0* The bad controls ruined one of my all time favorite games , I’m very displeased. Do an update that’ll make better controls please ### 1/5 — Stop being lazy SEGA *2019-01-19, version 1.4.0* This vectorman port is not good at all. The controls are inconsistent at best and non-responsive at worst. The virtual buttons are too far apart, compounding the issue. SEGA, please listen to your fan base. We are giving you constructive feedback and we want you to make quality ports of these games we loved in our childhood. Lazily ported games like vectorman makes ruins the nostalgia trip and makes us lose trust in you as a developer. ### 1/5 — Screen size *2019-01-04, version 1.4.0* I have an iPhone X and the controls are on the corners but the action play screen is on the center and it makes it look so tiny that needs to be expanded ### 1/5 — Needs to be fixed *2018-09-21, version 1.1.0* iPhone X start button doesn’t work. Can’t get passed the main menu. ### 1/5 — Could be better *2018-07-15, version 1.1.0* I saw this in the App Store and got very excited to see one of my childhood favorites again, that being said I was very disappointed when I started playing it. This sort of game definitely needs a controller and not a touch screen for playing, you die far too often simply because you can’t hit the buttons. ### 1/5 — Controls *2018-06-25, version 1.1.0* The controls are so unforgiving that you cannot keep up with the game. Control customization options only make the buttons bigger and don’t allow for the type of joystick typically used with mobile. ### 1/5 — Ads make it unplayable *2018-06-24, version 1.1.0* Downloaded it, launched it, it goes straight into a game ad that doesnt give you an X to click out and go on. It just stayed on the ad. Deleted it immediately. It might be a good game but ill never know. I get ads keep it free but it shouldnt ruin the game ### 1/5 — Too many ads *2018-06-24, version 1.1.0* Tried to play, but had to endure that terrible play-me ad for Final Fantasy Empires 3 tines before ever getting to play. Deleted! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — The Good ol Genesis days. *2023-09-10* Im 28 years old and I remember seeing my older bro play this along with sonic. Anyways so i wont have to boot up the genesis i rather play it on here. Pretty nice having saves and 15 second rewind lol. Wish part 2 would be around. ### 5/5 — Vector Man *2022-05-06, version 4.1.3* Keeping the classic game alive and offering ways to keep up with customizable controls. Feels just as exiting and lovably frustrating as the original! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 ### 5/5 — Stupidly hard fun! *2022-05-04, version 4.1.3* This game was really ahead of its time with its pseudo 3d graphics and the amount of intensity the game has, it will leave you wanting to play more! ### 5/5 — Amazing *2022-03-04, version 4.1.3* This game is a sure ten. I remember buying this game for one of my sons’ back in the 90’s it became a family favorite!!! Nearly three decades later, I am now playing it!! Reliving great memories and this game was a big part of it!!! ### 5/5 — Oh yeah! *2021-01-21, version 4.1.2* I loved this game when I was 8 years old and I can’t believe I’m getting to play it again in my 30’s on an iPad! ### 5/5 — Love it!! *2020-10-14, version 4.1.0* I absolutely love this game, the levels are challenging, the soundtrack is dope, and you play as a green guy! I just have one question: can you guys make a mobile port for the second game? It’s way more challenging and cool, there’s more than twenty levels! (If you do add controller support) I’m just asking for nostalgia’s sake. Thanks! Keep up the great work! :) ### 5/5 — Great game but... *2020-07-30, version 4.1.0* Ok this is vector man and I love vector man! Problem is: this is on mobile so you pretty much need a controller to play this game otherwise it’s incredibly hard to see anything if you are on mobile. But still I think sega is single handedly bringing quality back to the App Store. We are finally getting good games back in this and you definitely need to play some of these games since they are better than a lot of the games on the App Store now these days. Which is why It deserves 6 stars since it’s not a cash grab. ### 5/5 — Koolish and Supra awesome*nezzr *2020-03-15, version 4.1.0* Intergalactic supremacy 2*17*$$$$ ¥¥¥¥£ ### 5/5 — I can’t seem to actually play the game *2020-02-25, version 4.1.0* I hate to give a bad review but in all honestly, I can’t even pay the game. It seems to just be a bunch of videos of the actual game. As soon as I push a button, it starts from the begging and plays another video. How do I play the actual game via this all? ### 5/5 — A game I couldn’t finish as a kid! *2019-10-14, version 2.0.2* This game was a blast to play in my childhood but never got the chance to finish it since it was a rental. I can now do that on my iPhone which is really cool not to mention with added dualshock 4 support its even better! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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