VED

The biggest novelty is the introduction of 3D environments, sometimes only aesthetically in actually flat environments, but also with complete 3D levels where the ship moves around a cube or globe in any direction.

The main game mode is called Adventure.

It offers a level path with additional levels unlocked gradually and different game modes such as Boss (defeat the boss before time expires), Checkpoint (clear waves for extra time to reach the target score), Deadline (reach the target score before time runs out), Evolved (reach the target score with only three lives) and Titan (reach the target score with only one life).

Each level has three targets based on performance to earn stars and these are required to keep unlocking new levels.

In the boss mode for instance defeating the boss as quickly as possible is not sufficient, you need to get many kills in the provided time to reach a high score as well.

The gameplay is similar to the previous games.

The player controls a space ship with unlimited ammo that can be moved in any direction in a small arena.

As in a twin stick shooter the ship can also shoot in any direction regardless of movement.

Generally the goal is to survive as long as possible clearing waves of enemies.

Defeated enemies leave behind green geoms that add to a score multiplier when collected.

Sometimes a small group of objects spawns.

When destroyed, a better default weapon is provided for a short time, such as rapid fire, more bullets or bullets that travel to different directions at once.

Also returning is a limited amount of bombs that clear the entire screen, but without providing points.

Entirely new to the series is a companion drone.

By defeating bosses different drones are unlocked and a currency is earned by completing levels to upgrade them multiple times.

VED for PlayStation 4 is currently worth €18.02 loose, €14.51 complete in box, and €19.27 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

VED has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 4 titles.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For VED, loose is €18.02 and CIB is €14.51 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.