Hoppup!
- November 23, 2020
- Stephen Damm Boeaas
Get on Steam"Hoppup!" is a challenging platformer where the objective is to reach the top with no death, checkpoints, or enemies, relying solely on your skills. The Frozen King DLC, now available for free, adds new levels to the game. If you enjoy punishing platformers, this game might be for you.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Hoppup! offers a casual and more friendly entry into the challenging precise platforming genre, making it accessible for newcomers.
- The gameplay is engaging and challenging, with the addition of Pineapples providing players a second chance after a fall, which helps mitigate frustration.
- The game features progressively difficult areas that introduce new mechanics, enhancing the overall challenge and satisfaction of overcoming obstacles.
- The game suffers from a lack of music and atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience and immersion.
- Graphics are underwhelming and may not appeal to players looking for a polished visual experience.
- The DLC presents a significant spike in difficulty that may alienate casual players, making the transition from the main game to the DLC frustrating.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "hoppup!" is characterized by challenging platforming mechanics that test player skills and provide a satisfying progression cycle, with areas becoming increasingly difficult and introducing new challenges. While the game offers a forgiving element through respawn mechanics, some players find the initial difficulty steep and the overall polish lacking, particularly in comparison to similar titles. Additionally, the graphics may not hold long-term appeal, potentially detracting from the overall experience.
“Such mechanics help to test the player's skills in precise platforming whilst also adding new challenges to overcome as you gradually become better at the game, helping to further push yourself in overcoming what lies ahead in the next area, no doubt making for quite the satisfying gameplay cycle here!”
“Gameplay is challenging and easy to lose progress but is also forgiving as pineapples spread throughout help to give lesser experienced players a 'second chance' by respawning after a failed jump.”
“Areas naturally become more difficult as wide platforms become increasingly shorter and harder to avoid obstacles whilst introducing new mechanics to further challenge the player.”
“The gameplay does not feel polished.”
“Compared to Jump King, it has a bit different mechanics; a lot of jumps you can screw up, in my opinion, and its first map is definitely harder for newcomers to this genre of games.”
“Areas naturally become more difficult as wide platforms become increasingly shorter and harder to avoid obstacles, whilst introducing new mechanics to further challenge the player.”
- music5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is largely criticized for being minimal and repetitive, with many areas lacking distinct musical themes that could enhance their atmosphere. Reviewers note that the quiet ambiance and short loops fail to create an engaging auditory experience, detracting from the overall charm and immersion of the game.
“A good platformer with good artwork, music, and level design.”
“The music is either very quiet ambiance or 5-second loops, and the areas don't even give you names for you to refer to them as.”
“A lack of music hinders the atmosphere of the game as the ambiance of the areas has to do all the heavy work and could have added some much-needed charm.”
“The music is basically absent.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are a mixed bag; while some users appreciate the charming retro art style and overall artwork, others criticize the lack of detail and polish, suggesting that it may not hold up for long-term gameplay. Additionally, the absence of distinct atmospheric music further detracts from the visual experience.
“A good platformer with good artwork, music, and level design.”
“Fun little platformer with a charming, retro art style.”
“Other issues include a lack of music in general that gives each of the areas its own distinct atmosphere, the graphics not being as well-polished as they could have been, and also few characters to really have a conversation with to build some sort of lore behind the world of Hoppup!”
“Graphics are lacking in detail and may not look appealing for long-term gameplay.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is criticized for its lack of distinct music, which diminishes the uniqueness of each area and relies heavily on ambient sounds. Additionally, the graphics are noted as underwhelming, and the limited number of characters reduces opportunities for lore development, further impacting the overall immersive experience.
“Other issues include a lack of music in general that gives each of the areas its own distinct atmosphere, the graphics not being as well-polished as they could have been, and also few characters to really have a conversation with to build some sort of lore behind the world of Hoppup!”
“A lack of music hinders the atmosphere of the game as the ambiance of the areas has to do all the heavy work and could have added some much-needed charm.”
