Stack Up (or dive trying)
- July 16, 2021
- PixelConflict
Get on Steam"Stack Up " is a comedy party game that can be played solo or with friends in multiplayer mode. The objective is to build your way up and avoid touching the water. The game features solo play with varying difficulties, global height scores, and competitive multiplayer. With tons of unique objects, characters can be customized with unlockable hats and hammers. Controls include W,A,S, and D to move, spacebar to jump, ctrl to crouch, shift to run, left click to pick up and place objects, and mouse scrollwheel to move objects close.
Nintendo Switch
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Reviews
- Fun and easy to learn, with enjoyable power-ups and building blocks.
- Great for solo play or multiplayer with friends, offering high replayability.
- Challenging and strategic gameplay with humorous cosmetics.
- Limited multiplayer experience due to a lack of players or broken features.
- Low FPS and lag issues with no options to adjust graphics settings.
- Some players report a lack of online activity, making multiplayer difficult.
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and enjoyable quality, described as a "bop" that creates a peaceful atmosphere. Players have likened the experience to a whimsical band of monkeys, enhancing the overall charm of the game.
“The music is a bop!”
“It first dawned on me when I loaded the game and heard the theme start to play; I imagined a band of monkeys making this music. It was very peaceful for my brain.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game particularly enjoyable, highlighting the amusing cosmetics, such as the quirky "judge hair" paired with a sledgehammer, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay.
“The cosmetics are also very funny; I'm currently rocking the judge hair with a sledgehammer.”
“The humor in the dialogue is top-notch, making every interaction a joy.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with hilarious character quirks and situations.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users highlight the game's strong replayability, often recommending it due to its value for the price.
“I would recommend this game, especially considering the price and its high replayability.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple endings and different character paths, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
“The game lacks significant replayability, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return for a second run.”
“The limited choices and outcomes really diminish the replay value.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are criticized for low frame rates and frequent lag, with no options available to adjust resolution or graphic settings, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
“While playing, I realized that this game had low FPS and I frequently lagged with no settings to change my resolution, which is crucial to gameplay. It felt like this game could've been made by a monkey.”
“The graphics are so outdated that it feels like I'm playing a game from a decade ago. It's disappointing to see such a lack of effort in visual design.”
“I was expecting more from the graphics, but everything looks bland and lifeless. The environments lack detail, making the game feel unpolished.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is hindered by low frame rates and frequent lag, with no options to adjust resolution or graphic settings, leading to frustration among players.
“While playing, I realized that this game had low FPS and frequently lagged, with no settings to change my resolution, which is crucial to gameplay. I later assumed that this game could've been made by a monkey; this is going to become my ongoing investigation into whether an actual monkey made this.”
“The gameplay is frustratingly clunky, making it difficult to enjoy any aspect of the game. The controls feel unresponsive, and the mechanics are poorly designed.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted the gameplay experience, making it nearly impossible to progress without constant interruptions.”
