This Side Up
- May 24, 2024
- Szunami
This Side Up is a puzzle-platform game that blurs the lines between player and platform. Run, jump, and grab with four characters who fall in different directions. Get each player and box to its destination to beat the level. And remember, you're on company time! The game includes 50 levels and hours of mind-bending puzzles with an array of platforms and items. Each level is hand-crafted an…
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and creative puzzle mechanic that becomes enjoyable once you get the hang of it.
- It's a fun and challenging experience that requires both puzzle-solving skills and precision.
- The game runs well on the Steam Deck and can be customized for different control schemes.
- The controls can be tricky and unintuitive at first, making it difficult to navigate menus without a mouse.
- The default control scheme can be confusing, especially when trying to manage multiple characters under time constraints.
- Rebinding controls mid-game can be annoying and disrupt the flow of gameplay.
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay features a unique mechanic that may present a learning curve with tricky controls initially, but players quickly adapt and discover creative ways to utilize it as they progress through the levels.
“The controls can be tricky at first, but after a few levels, you begin to understand how to use the unique mechanics in different creative ways.”
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a perfect balance of challenge and reward that keeps you coming back for more.”
“Each level introduces new elements that keep the gameplay fresh and exciting, making every playthrough feel unique.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates strong stability on the Steam Deck with its native Linux build, although it currently lacks out-of-the-box support for controllers.
“The game runs great on Steam Deck with the native Linux build, even if it doesn't yet work with controllers out of the box.”
“The performance is consistently smooth, providing a stable experience throughout gameplay.”
“I haven't encountered any crashes or major bugs, which makes for a very stable gaming experience.”