Get-A-Grip Chip

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Get-A-Grip Chip is a challenging grapple-based platformer where you help Chip save lost robots in a dangerous assembly factory. Featuring 30 levels across five worlds, mastering Chip's movements and grappling mechanics is key to navigating past obstacles and rescuing the Battery Bots. With its increasing difficulty and leaderboard competition, Get-A-Grip Chip offers a fun and engaging experience for players.

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Play Modes

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

+10

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

gameplay20 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features a unique grappling hook mechanic that adds a fresh twist to traditional platforming, making it both fun and satisfying to play.
Levels are well-designed, offering a good mix of challenge and creativity, with plenty of collectibles that encourage exploration and replayability.
The art style is charming and polished, complemented by a catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.

The game has a low skill ceiling, which may limit the challenge for more experienced players and reduce long-term replayability.
Some players find the game to be relatively short, with only 30 levels that may not justify a higher price point.
The ending cutscene is unskippable, which can be frustrating for players trying to improve their times on the leaderboards.

gameplay
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
48%
7%
The gameplay is highlighted for its innovative grappling hook mechanic, which sets it apart from traditional platformers and offers a unique, fluid experience. Players appreciate the smooth controls and intuitive mechanics that make the game accessible yet challenging, allowing for enjoyable speedrunning and creative problem-solving. Overall, the combination of engaging gameplay, charming visuals, and a catchy soundtrack creates a satisfying and addictive platforming experience.
- “I don't usually enjoy platformer-type games, but the smooth grapple mechanics make the gameplay an absolute blast.”
- “The gameplay, level design, art style, and soundtrack are all home runs, and come together to create an excellent experience.”
- “The limited movement options combined with the grappling mechanic make for some really innovative platforming sections.”
- “The mechanics are tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it, your chips have a one-way ticket to grip city.”
- “Once you get through the first few levels and get a handle on the grappling mechanics, you can really start zipping from hook point to hook point to solve your way around the game's various obstacles.”
music
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
48%
8%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its catchy and fitting nature that enhances the gameplay experience. While some feel the soundtrack could be more upbeat, especially during intense chase levels, others highlight its charm and ability to complement the game's visuals and mechanics. Overall, the soundtrack is considered solid and enjoyable, though it may not reach the standout status of other iconic game soundtracks.
- “The gameplay, level design, art style, and soundtrack are all home runs, and come together to create an excellent experience.”
- “The music really shines in this game as it's just catchy enough to hum along to but not overbearing.”
- “Loved the way the music went with the levels; I found myself nodding along with a bunch of the songs, and Chip is such a fun protagonist.”
- “- nothing special about the soundtrack.”
- “It does fit the game, but I'd like a bit more of an upbeat soundtrack, especially during intense chase levels.”
- “+ while the music doesn't have me dying to pick up the soundtrack in the way that a Shovel Knight or a Serious Scramblers does, it is rock solid and fun.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The graphics of the game feature a cute and charming art style that pays homage to the Commodore 64 era, creating a vibrant aesthetic that complements the gameplay. While some reviewers note that the visuals may not be as innovative as those in other platformers, they still contribute significantly to an enjoyable overall experience, enhanced by a fitting soundtrack. Overall, the graphics are appreciated for their nostalgic appeal and ability to enhance the game's competitive and fun nature.
- “The gameplay, level design, art style, and soundtrack are all home runs, and come together to create an excellent experience.”
- “Couple that with vibrant, charming visuals and an awesome soundtrack, and it is well worth the price of admission.”
- “+ Cute, cheery visuals bolstered by an art direction that worships the Commodore 64 era.”
- “The art style works but isn't as interesting or creative as better platformers.”
- “Although the art style is limited, it is cute and fits well with the tempo of the game.”
- “Cute, cheery visuals bolstered by an art direction that worships the Commodore 64 era.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
Overall, the game exhibits mixed feedback on replayability; while some users note low replayability, others highlight that the levels offer opportunities for replaying to improve scores and unlock new content, making them engaging to revisit.
- “Levels are very replayable, whether you're going back to try smashing your record or to retrieve more bots in order to unlock new levels.”
- “The game has low replayability.”
- “I found the replayability to be quite lacking.”
- “There isn't much incentive to replay the game.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Character development is primarily showcased through the charming and adorable character designs, particularly that of Chip and the collectible bots throughout the levels. The appealing visuals are complemented by a delightful soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The character design of Chip, as well as the collectible bots scattered across each level, is adorable.”
- “The highlight is the cute character design and the soundtrack, which I loved.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to the unskippable ending cutscene that plays each time they complete the final level, making repetitive playthroughs feel tedious.
- “The only real issue with that is that the ending cutscene seems to play every time you complete the final level, and it's not skippable, which makes grinding out times for it a little irksome.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is described as charming and engaging, contributing positively to the overall experience of the game.
- “I am magnetized to its fluid gameplay, charming storyline, and catchy soundtrack.”