Above

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"Above is a demanding climbing game where players ascend an enormous tower in a beautiful, mysterious world. Conquer over 10 levels with tight, responsive gameplay and unlock a timed mode to race against your own time. Explore unique vistas and avoid the challenges of the mountain peaks in this action-packed adventure."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 102 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful visuals and a relaxing atmosphere, making it a pleasant experience.
The climbing mechanics are engaging and provide a satisfying challenge, with a good difficulty progression.
It's a short and sweet game that doesn't overstay its welcome, making it ideal for casual play.

Controls are clunky and can lead to frustrating moments, especially when trying to jump or navigate the environment.
The camera can cause motion sickness and has issues with perspective, making navigation difficult.
There are game-breaking bugs that can lead to getting stuck or having to restart, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around innovative rock climbing mechanics that are both intuitive and rewarding, offering a solid progression in difficulty. While some players find the controls a bit clunky, the overall experience is enhanced by a minimalistic design that allows for personal interpretation of the story. The game successfully combines interesting mechanics with good visuals, creating a fun and atmospheric gameplay loop reminiscent of classic climbing systems.
- “The game has simple, but interesting gameplay and has a lot of atmosphere, while being quite minimalistic so that you can interpret whatever you want for the story and world (which I really, really like).”
- “Solid gameplay loop with fun twists to the mechanics.”
- “The climbing mechanics feel refreshingly logical, smooth, and very rewarding.”
- “The goat climbing mechanics.”
- “If Assassin's Creed's climb mechanic from the classic games kept evolving, I think this could've been the direction they went with.”
- “It doesn't overstay its welcome, which is good, though I think there's room in the mechanics for more if they ever choose to expand on the idea.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of "Above" are consistently praised for their gorgeous art style, which creates a relaxing atmosphere reminiscent of other indie titles like Sable. Reviewers highlight the beautiful visuals as a standout feature, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “Above is a really cool take on mountain climbing, with an absolutely gorgeous art style.”
- “Definitely an indie game which has very good visuals and a nice gameplay mechanic.”
- “Delightful climbing game with a nice art style that reminds me of Sable.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, complementing the beautiful visuals. Reviewers highlight the charming and cute compositions, particularly noting their effectiveness in creating an engaging experience despite the minimal story elements.
- “But the music, visual design, and the little story bits you get from the glowing rocks were great.”
- “Music and atmosphere were superb.”
- “This game is really ambitious; cute music for a cute little goat muscle climbing game.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its minimalistic design, allowing players to interpret the story and world in their own way. Reviewers highlight the superb music, beautiful visuals, and a relaxing ambiance, contributing to a rich and immersive experience with significant potential.
- “The game has simple, but interesting gameplay and has a lot of atmosphere, while being quite minimalistic so that you can interpret whatever you want for the story and world (which I really, really like).”
- “Music and atmosphere were superb.”
- “Really good game with beautiful visuals and a relaxing atmosphere!”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features minimal storytelling, relying on atmospheric visuals and music to convey its narrative, with players encouraged to interpret the story themselves through subtle hints like glowing rocks. While the lack of a traditional plot may disappoint some, the game's beauty and ambiance allow for a personal connection to the world. Overall, the storytelling is sparse but leaves room for individual interpretation.
- “The game has simple, but interesting gameplay and has a lot of atmosphere, while being quite minimalistic so that you can interpret whatever you want for the story and world (which I really, really like).”
- “The game looks really beautiful, has nice music, and very little to no story.”
- “The game has simple, but interesting gameplay and has a lot of atmosphere, while being quite minimalistic so that you can interpret whatever you want for the story and world.”
- “But the music, visual design, and the little story bits you get from the glowing rocks were great.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game provides a temporary emotional uplift, offering moments of respite during difficult times. However, there is a sense of disappointment as many feel it falls short of its potential, evoking feelings of sadness and longing.
- “I was feeling a bit down, but this game gave me a nice breather for a little moment, which made me feel better.”
- “It makes me want to cry because this had so much potential.”