Up & Away
- November 16, 2022
- Boaan
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Windows
Reviews
- Well designed levels with a good gradual increase in difficulty.
- Charming art design reminiscent of classic Amiga games.
- Easy to learn controls and a fun, addictive gameplay experience.
- Some glitches occur when interacting with moving platforms.
- Lacks a compelling story to motivate progression.
- The music can be repetitive and short, especially in the early levels.
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, praised for its ability to maintain player concentration without being distracting. However, some users noted that the tracks in the initial areas are relatively short, making the looping more noticeable. Overall, players appreciate the music's supportive role in the gameplay experience.
“I like the music!”
“The music helps to keep you concentrated rather than some annoying tune that is distracting.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing glitches when interacting with moving platforms, indicating some stability issues within the game.
“There are some glitches when you bump into those moving platforms.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced several freezes during gameplay, which ruined the experience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game's mechanics are fully introduced by level 3, the gameplay tends to become repetitive as it primarily increases in complexity without introducing new elements.
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with each level introducing new mechanics that keep the experience fresh and exciting.”
“I love how the game gradually reveals its mechanics, allowing players to master them before introducing more complexity.”
“The progression in gameplay is well-designed, making it challenging yet rewarding as you advance through the levels.”
“All of the game's mechanics are revealed by level 3, and after that, it's just the same gameplay, only more complicated.”
“The gameplay quickly becomes repetitive, lacking any real depth or variety.”
“I found the controls to be clunky and unresponsive, which made the gameplay frustrating.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features an intriguing premise, but players express a desire for a more developed narrative that explains the motivation behind ascending to higher levels.
“The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters' journeys.”
“I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of the narrative and how it unfolded throughout the game.”
“The plot twists added an exciting layer to the experience, making me eager to see what would happen next.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a clear direction, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“There are interesting concepts, but the narrative fails to develop them in a meaningful way.”
