Up & Away

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Up & Away is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Boaan and was released on November 16, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Designed from the ground up to be a very accessible casual puzzle game, only one button is required to traverse through forty levels of increasing difficulty across four different environments.Engage the player ship's engine to control vertical ascension and use moving platforms to gain horizontal momentum in order to clear obstacles.Note: Mouse is required to navigate the game's menus.

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Single-Player

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

music4 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Well-designed levels with a good gradual increase in difficulty.
Charming art design reminiscent of classic Amiga games, with enjoyable music.
Easy controls and a straightforward tutorial make it accessible for non-PC gamers.

Some glitches occur when interacting with moving platforms.
The game can feel repetitive after level 3 as mechanics remain the same, just more complicated.
Music in the early levels is short and noticeable when it loops, and the game may be too easy overall.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
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 in the first two areas, the tracks are relatively short, making the looping more noticeable. Overall, the music contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “The music helps to keep you concentrated rather than some annoying tune that is distracting.”
- “I like the music!”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report encountering glitches specifically when interacting with moving platforms, indicating a notable stability issue in this area of the game.
- “There are some glitches when you bump into those moving platforms.”
- “There are some glitches when you bump into those moving platforms.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Gameplay is characterized by a gradual introduction of mechanics up to level 3, after which the experience becomes repetitive, with increasing complexity but lacking new elements.
- “All of the game's mechanics are revealed by level 3, and after that, it's the same, just more complicated.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story is perceived as lacking depth, with players expressing a desire for a more compelling narrative that explains the motivation behind progressing to higher levels.
- “Interesting little game, I wish there was some sort of story reason why you need to go higher.”