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 precise platforming genre, making it accessible for newcomers.
- The game introduces a unique 'pineapple' mechanic that allows players to respawn after a fall, providing a second chance and reducing frustration.
- Gameplay is challenging yet rewarding, with progressively difficult areas that test players' skills and encourage improvement.
- The game can feel overly punishing, with significant falls that can lead to losing a lot of progress, which may frustrate players.
- A lack of music and atmospheric elements detracts from the overall experience, making the game feel less engaging.
- The graphics and overall polish are lacking compared to similar titles, which may affect long-term enjoyment.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its challenging platforming mechanics that test player skills, with a save fall feature that offers a forgiving element for less experienced players. As players progress, they encounter increasingly difficult areas and new challenges, creating a satisfying gameplay cycle. However, some reviewers noted that the graphics lack detail and the overall gameplay feels less polished compared to similar titles like Jump King.
“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, while 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 sparse and quiet ambiance fails to create an engaging environment, detracting from the overall experience. While the game features good artwork and level design, the absence of a compelling soundtrack is seen as a significant drawback.
“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.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some users noting a lack of polish and detail that detracts from long-term appeal, while others appreciate the charming retro art style and overall artwork. Overall, the visuals are considered adequate but could benefit from further refinement to enhance the game's atmosphere.
“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.”
“The graphics are alright.”
- 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 weakening 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.”
