Lup

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Lup is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Back To Basics Gaming and was released on April 1, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

"Lup: Blaster of Loops" is an arcade-style game where you use your mouse to defeat loops with various weapons and abilities. The game features a pulsing soundtrack and vibrant visuals across three levels, with the goal of destroying each loop's weak spot. As you progress, the loops become faster and harder to hit, but you can earn credits to unlock new upgrades. The game is also available on the Google Play Store.

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30%

Audience ScoreBased on 153 reviews

music10 positive mentions

gameplay7 negative mentions

The game has a decent soundtrack that some players enjoyed.
For a game developed by a single person, it shows some potential and could be improved with more work.
It can provide a short, light-hearted experience for those looking for a quick game.

The controls are clunky and unintuitive, making gameplay frustrating.
Graphics and level design are poor, with inconsistent art styles and many visual issues.
The game lacks a coherent story or objectives, leading to a confusing and aimless experience.

music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it forgettable or irritating, while others appreciate its thematic fit and quality, particularly praising the title screen's dubstep track. Many users noted that the soundtrack feels out of place or lacks variety, contributing to an overall negative experience, though a few highlighted it as a redeeming quality. Overall, the music is seen as a significant aspect that could benefit from improvement, but it has moments that some players genuinely enjoy.
- “The only real redeeming quality I found in this game was the soundtrack, which contained a surprising number of songs meant to fit the themes of the areas they play over and helped improve the mood of the game greatly.”
- “Black screen gameplay was on point, and good music by the way 10/10.”
- “It has a very nice soundtrack which I enjoyed.”
- “Make sure to open the sound mixer if you want to turn down that irritating soundtrack, because the application doesn’t have its own volume control.”
- “Music feels out of place for the pace of the game.”
- “The game has some lame music made by Jamie Nord which doesn't even sound good, and the sound effects are just awful, making my ears screech for help.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been widely criticized for its frustrating mechanics, including poor controls, inconsistent level design, and a lack of meaningful game mechanics, leading to a confusing and often aimless experience. Players report issues such as invisible obstacles, ineffective wall jumps, and a cramped screen filled with distracting elements, making the overall experience tedious and unenjoyable. While some find the gameplay entertaining in short bursts, the overwhelming consensus is that it lacks innovation and polish, making it difficult to recommend.
- “Easy gameplay, no glitches... never had a single issue.”
- “Rather short gameplay (about 20-40 minutes) but this game is early beta and only costs 50 cents, about as much as a lollipop.”
- “The gameplay is entertaining enough and I didn't encounter any crashes or the like, but the controls are unintuitive and respond poorly.”
- “Gameplay is frustrating, with the character bumping into invisible things or falling into deep holes.”
- “Overall I can't recommend this game because the poor gameplay and lack of innovative ideas makes it a pretty repetitive slog through confusing levels.”
- “The gameplay is aimless, the controls are unintuitive and slippery, there are severe slowdown issues, and the art is an incongruous mish-mash of placeholder programmer art, literal stock photos, and 3D assets that look like they'd be at home in Dota 2 or World of Warcraft.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being unattractive and inconsistent, with many reviewers describing them as "atrocious" and "ugly." The art style is noted to be a confusing mix that lacks cohesion, contributing to an overall unpolished appearance. Additionally, issues with poor visual design and clashing aesthetics detract from the gaming experience, making it feel less appealing.
- “The artwork is a random mix of styles that in some levels don't have much in common.”
- “With some improvements on the controls and a graphics cleanup/overhaul, it could make a nice little platformer someday.”
- “The graphics are atrocious; this is another shitty Unity dumpster fire.”
- “The game looks trash with clashing art styles.”
- “The art style is choppy and is mixed, which would work for something like Rayman but not for this game due to the fact that the character is again, too dark.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
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The reviews highlight a significant divide in the game's storytelling, with many users criticizing the lack of a coherent plot or meaningful narrative, describing it as vague and underdeveloped. While some mention the presence of an old man character and minimal dialogue, the overall consensus is that the story is either non-existent or poorly executed, leading to a disjointed and unengaging experience. A few users note the potential for a more immersive story, but it ultimately falls flat due to its lack of depth and purpose.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “He is a discerning gamer and immediately bought his own copy after noting the tight controls and immersive story with multiple options.”
- “Also apparently there's a story?”
- “Utter lack of a story, or even a basic premise, as to why you are here or what you are doing.”
- “There is also no real story to this game even though there is some forced dialogue that hints at one and no consistent art style which makes the whole game look much less polished.”
- “Boring, scarce storyline, which only includes another character, who is also badly drawn, looks like a tramp, and has a pink cigarette?”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is severely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and poor design elements that render it nearly unplayable. Players have encountered issues such as lag, floaty physics, and frustrating camera controls, contributing to an overall negative experience. While some minor glitches exist, the overwhelming consensus is that the game is plagued by significant stability problems.
- “Buggy collisions, eyesore art, beyond poor level design, floaty physics, annoying camera, out of place VFX... the list goes on.”
- “It's laggy, buggy, no real way to figure out what to do, it's hard to even figure out how to exit the game!”
- “Filled with bugs and glitches that make the game practically unplayable.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that grinding, particularly for card farming, constitutes a significant portion of their gameplay experience, often leading to repetitive tasks that can feel tedious over time. While some enjoy the challenge and rewards of grinding, others find it detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “My playtime was mainly spent on card farming.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, but the rewards just aren't worth it.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's strong replayability, enjoying the ability to revisit it and even share the experience with friends. However, some users express frustration over the lack of controller support, which could enhance playability.
- “My favorite part of the game is the replay value; I even enjoyed watching my friend play on my account.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The camera movement in the game has been criticized for causing discomfort, with some players reporting feelings of sickness shortly after starting.