qop 2

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qop 2 is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Quiet River and was released on December 12, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

"QOP 2" is a minimalistic puzzle game where players guide a cube through 60 levels using 4 directions in space. The game features unique cubes, smooth animation, pleasant music, and intuitive controls. With night mode, steam achievements, and support for keyboard, gamepad, and Steam Controller, players can expect a challenging yet enjoyable experience. The color scheme is borrowed from the game "HOOK" and features music by Delone. "QOP" is powered by Clickteam Fusion 2.5.

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Audience ScoreBased on 185 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

qop 2 offers a good difficulty increase from the first installment, providing a satisfying challenge that requires logical planning and patience.
The minimalist design and clean visuals enhance the puzzle-solving experience, allowing players to focus on the mechanics without distractions.
The introduction of new mechanics, such as keys and locks, adds variety to the gameplay, making it engaging and enjoyable for puzzle enthusiasts.

Some players find the repetition of the slide-until-stop mechanic to be formulaic, leading to a lack of innovation compared to the first game.
The level design can feel lazy at times, with some puzzles being solvable in just a few moves, which may undermine the challenge.
The game is relatively short, with many players wishing for more levels or additional mechanics to extend the gameplay experience.

gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Qop 2 enhances the minimalist puzzle experience of its predecessor by introducing new mechanics like teleporters and a key/lock system, which add complexity and challenge across its sixty stages. While the gameplay is engaging and innovative, some players find the reliance on the slide-until-stop mechanic repetitive, and the level design occasionally lacks depth, leading to frustration. Overall, the game offers a satisfying cerebral challenge, though some players desire more intricate mechanics and longer gameplay.
- “Qop 2, developed and published by Quiet River, is a minimalist puzzle game that builds upon the mechanics of the original while adding a greater sense of variety and challenge.”
- “With its innovative gameplay mechanics and clever level design, Qop 2 offers a fresh and engaging experience that will keep players coming back for more.”
- “Qop 2's unique reverse movement mechanic adds a fresh twist to the platforming genre, challenging players to think in new ways and adapt to unexpected obstacles.”
- “That said, some criticisms point to the repetition of the slide-until-stop mechanic, which can eventually feel formulaic, and the occasional frustration of restarting puzzles when the solution isn’t immediately obvious.”
- “Sadly, there are too many blocks on the screen that serve no purpose other than to confuse you, and there are tons of levels that are doable in 4-5 moves and skip the mechanics entirely, which just feels like poor level design.”
- “So much unused potential from the puzzle mechanics.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalist aesthetic, featuring clean, geometric visuals with sharp edges and muted tones that prioritize clarity over spectacle. While this simplistic art style creates an immersive atmosphere suitable for the game's cerebral puzzles, some players feel it lacks the visual depth and customization options expected from a PC title. Overall, the graphics serve the gameplay well but may not satisfy those seeking a more visually impressive experience.
- “The visuals are clean and geometric, relying on sharp edges and muted tones to emphasize clarity over spectacle.”
- “[*] [b]minimalist aesthetic:[/b] with its simple yet stylish visuals and atmospheric soundtrack, qop 2 creates a captivating and immersive atmosphere that draws players into its world.”
- “Graphics are extremely minimalistic, and you have only to use WASD directional keys in order to move your block and get it to the end, marked by a black square.”
- “The game is nothing revolutionary, only has one song (at least, it's not annoying like most of the inexpensive games) and its graphics are very minimalist.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is characterized by a calm and atmospheric minimalist aesthetic, featuring a single, relaxing track that plays on loop. While some players appreciate its soothing quality, others find it repetitive and lacking in variety, with complaints about the absence of proper audio controls. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the immersive experience but may become monotonous over time.
- “The music and audio design follow the same philosophy: calm, understated, and more atmospheric than attention-grabbing.”
- “With its simple yet stylish visuals and atmospheric soundtrack, Qop 2 creates a captivating and immersive atmosphere that draws players into its world.”
- “Soothing music, minimalistic design, made me scratch my brain many times... and of course I played it for the achievements!”
- “Bewilderingly, the game doesn't include proper audio controls, so you can't turn off the annoying background music; you'll need to alt+tab out and stop the music using the Windows sound mixer.”
- “Music consists of one generic outsourced track that, albeit relaxing, plays constantly on a loop and gets boring after a little while.”
- “No fancy music this time, just a very short sample which repeats itself over and over.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a consensus that the game lacks a compelling narrative, with many users describing it as having either a bad story or no story at all. This absence of a meaningful storyline detracts from the overall experience.
- “The game has no story at all.”
- “The storyline is poorly developed.”
- “The missions lack any meaningful narrative.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that grinding is essential for completionists, often requiring significant time investment to fully achieve all game objectives.
- “The grinding in this game is rewarding and keeps you engaged for hours.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics allow for character progression and skill enhancement.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding if you are a completionist.”
- “The grinding feels endless and often tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, and it felt more like a chore than fun.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a calm and understated approach, featuring minimalist visuals and an atmospheric soundtrack that immerses players in its world. The audio design complements this aesthetic, enhancing the overall experience without being overly attention-grabbing.
- “The music and audio design follow the same philosophy: calm, understated, and more atmospheric than attention-grabbing.”
- “With its simple yet stylish visuals and atmospheric soundtrack, Qop 2 creates a captivating and immersive atmosphere that draws players into its world.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game has limited replayability, as completing all levels offers little incentive to replay due to the unchanged challenges.
- “Limited replayability: once players have completed all the levels, there may be limited incentive to replay the game, as the challenges remain the same.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs across all series, although many still find the experience enjoyable despite these issues.
- “The most negative aspect for me is that the game is buggy.”
- “It's buggy across all series, but I still find it fun.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted to be quite funny and adds a relaxing element, though it can also present challenges in certain levels, creating a balanced experience.
- “Quite funny, relaxing, and hard at the same time (some levels).”