{
  "id": 5778506,
  "title": "Half of France's premier FPS sibling duo just put out the most exhilarating parkour game I've ever played, and it's only $8",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/half-of-frances-premier-fps-sibling-duo-just-put-out-the-most",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-05T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/half-of-frances-premier-fps-sibling-duo-just-put-out-the-most-exhilarating-parkour-game-ive-ever-played-and-its-only-usd8/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This weekend, the gaming world saw the release of \"Vholume\", an exhilarating parkour game that's garnered praise for its gameplay and price. Created by Léonard Lemaitre, part of the brotherly team behind last year's FPS \"Straftat\", \"Vholume\" builds on Straftat's movement toolbox with a focus on parkour.\n\nPlayers can traverse brutalist rooftops and wallrun through cityscapes in this singleplayer game, with a multiplayer mode available as well. The game's design encourages exploration, with no waypoints or barriers. It's a game that rewards speed, precision, and creativity, with a mournful music score to match the desolate environments.\n\nVholume's developers have crafted a game that's accessible to casual players, but also offers a challenging experience for those who want to master its mechanics. The game's fast-paced action and precision platforming are compared to classics like F-Zero GX and Neon White. Speedrunners on YouTube are already showcasing world record level clears, demonstrating the game's potential for competitive play.\n\nVholume's developers have focused on creating a game that's fun, fast, and fair. The game's generous wallrun durations and lack of mechanical limits on movement tools allow players to fully express their parkour skills. With its $8 price tag, \"Vholume\" is a no-brainer purchase for fans of fast-paced, skill-based platformers.",
  "summary": "All movement, no shooter.",
  "key_points": [
    "\"Vholume\" is a parkour game released this weekend",
    "Developed by Léonard Lemaitre, sibling of \"Straftat\" creators",
    "Priced at $8, praised for gameplay and accessibility"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}