qop 3
- June 7, 2018
- Quiet River
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"Qop 3" is a minimalistic puzzle game where players navigate a cube through 60 levels using 4 directions in space. The game features unique angular and teleport cubes, with a difficulty range from simple to insufferably hard. It offers FullHD graphics, smooth animation, pleasant music, intuitive interface, and Steam achievements. The game supports WASD, Arrows, gamepad Xbox 360, and Steam Controller for controls. Restart level option is available using R on the keyboard and X on the controller. "Qop" is powered by Clickteam Fusion 2.5 and borrows its color scheme from the game HOOK.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and relaxing puzzle experience with a minimalist design and a variety of mechanics.
- It features an impressive number of easy achievements (1203), making it appealing for achievement hunters.
- The puzzles are engaging and can be completed in a short amount of time, providing a satisfying mental exercise.
- The gameplay is often described as bland and repetitive, lacking depth and challenge compared to previous entries in the series.
- There are significant technical issues, such as no resolution options, poor audio controls, and a lack of mouse input, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The overwhelming number of achievements can be distracting and may diminish their value, leading to a less enjoyable gameplay experience.
- music38 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's music consists of a single, relaxing music-box track that plays on a loop, which some players find pleasant but ultimately repetitive. While the music is described as fitting and a nice distraction, the lack of proper audio controls, including volume adjustment, has been criticized. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a missed opportunity for variety, with players expressing disappointment over its limited scope.
“Good music to listen to in the levels.”
“Oh also the music in this one was different from the first two.”
“Sadly, I found this game much less challenging than QOP 1 and QOP 2, but I enjoyed the music very much and it was a nice distraction from the horrors of real life, albeit a brief one.”
“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.”
“The soundtrack seems to consist of only one song, and it's not the song that is in the trailer - but maybe it changes with the seasons (doubtful).”
- gameplay24 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally considered short, lasting about an hour, with some players finding it bland and repetitive due to simplistic mechanics and a lack of variety. While some appreciate the game's construction and low price, others feel that the limited options and absence of engaging puzzles detract from the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay offers a mixed reception, with some enjoyment but significant criticisms regarding depth and replayability.
“The game offers a variety of simplistic mechanics in order to make the game interesting and to keep it from seeming stale or bland.”
“I consider that a worthwhile amount of gameplay time for the price; a little short but a nice experience.”
“From graphics to music, gameplay to controls, this game is very well built and a pleasure to play.”
“So, it's about 1 hour of gameplay and another 2 hours of waiting for the trading cards to drop.”
“- bland gameplay”
“It's quite short and the gameplay is too bland and repetitive for me to recommend the game for the actual gameplay.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for lacking resolution options and meaningful tweaks, which is disappointing for a PC title. While the simplistic art style complements the puzzle mechanics, it does not meet the high visual standards typically expected by PC gamers. Overall, the graphics are seen as underwhelming and not reflective of the game's overall quality.
“From graphics to music, gameplay to controls, this game is very well built and a pleasure to play.”
“The graphics are visually impressive and contribute significantly to the overall experience.”
“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.”
“Simplistic art style combined with a simple yet thought-provoking puzzle.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as both amusing and relaxing, with players finding enjoyment in the challenge of certain levels. Additionally, there are humorous moments related to the pacing of achievements loading, adding to the overall lighthearted experience.
“Quite funny, relaxing, and hard at the same time (some levels).”
“It was also kinda funny to be beating the levels faster than the achievements could all load up.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized due to the prevalence of fake reviews, often written in broken English or Russian, from accounts that appear to be linked to direct Steam purchases. These accounts are frequently associated with asset flips and other cash grab schemes, raising concerns about the game's legitimacy and the integrity of its review system.
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend more money on in-game purchases.”
“It seems like the game was designed primarily to extract money from players rather than provide a fun experience.”
“The reliance on microtransactions ruins the gameplay balance and makes it feel like a cash grab.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Despite being praised for its clever features and gimmicks, the game lacks replayability, making it less appealing for players seeking to revisit the experience.
“This game is a great puzzle game because of its clever features and gimmicks; however, it doesn't have any replayability.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a medium level of grinding in the game, indicating that while some repetitive tasks are present, they are not overly burdensome or excessive. This balance allows for progression without feeling overly tedious.
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its depth and character development, while others find it lacking in originality and coherence. Overall, it offers engaging moments but may not resonate with everyone.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is generally considered acceptable, with users reporting minor glitches that do not significantly impact gameplay.
“There are frequent small glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
“I encountered several small glitches that made the game feel unstable.”
“The game suffers from small glitches that can be quite frustrating.”
