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Up in the Air

67%Game Brain Score
humor
gameplay, music
92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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Up in the Air is a zany, open-world game in which you play a balloon dog exploring a demented carnival populated by crazy children. Players must use a variety of power ups, from water balloons to ground pound, to fend the kids off and collect carnival tickets.

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features a cool concept of playing as a balloon animal in a colorful, family-friendly environment with a variety of quests and challenges.
  • It's a fully free game, which is commendable and allows players to experience it without any financial commitment.
  • The game has a certain charm and humor that can be enjoyable, especially when played in a lighthearted context.
  • The graphics and overall quality are low, making it feel like a rushed or lazy project, which detracts from the gaming experience.
  • There are significant issues with bugs, glitches, and a lack of save mechanics, which can lead to frustrating gameplay.
  • The game has received a poor public reception, with very few players engaging with it, indicating a lack of appeal.
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has been criticized for its poor graphics and frustrating control mechanics, with multiple users noting the lack of save features as a significant drawback. Despite these issues, some players appreciate the game's expansive map and the potential for further exploration and tasks.

    • “The graphics are pretty bad here and the gameplay isn't great; I've seen much higher quality stuff from that school.”
    • “Occasionally irritating control mechanics and no save mechanics.”
    • “There's still more than half of the map and tasks for me to discover, let alone complete, after more than an hour of gameplay.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is noted for being sparse, with players expressing a desire for more consistent tracks, especially in the open world. While some moments feature music during specific challenges, the overall lack of musical variety can lead to a tiresome experience, often amplifying the unsettling atmosphere instead.

    • “I would have enjoyed if even the title screen music played in the open world.”
    • “The music gets a bit tiresome after a while.”
    • “My only concern was with the music - there is very little of it.”
    • “Music will occasionally play while you're performing a bounce-house challenge or something like that, but the lack of music really accentuated the terrifying children giggling.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the low-quality, low-poly 3D visuals that may deter gamers, while others appreciated the cute graphics and modern-day aesthetic. Overall, the visual quality appears inconsistent, impacting the overall gameplay experience.

    • “Cute graphics.”
    • “Fast game with modern-day graphics and easy controls that move from location A to B to C and so on.”
    • “The graphics are pretty bad here, and the gameplay isn't great. I've seen much higher quality stuff from that school.”
    • “This features fairly low quality, low poly 3D visuals which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
    • “Fast game with modern day graphics, but it lacks depth and variety.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently find the humor in the game to be highly entertaining, with many noting that it enhances the experience, especially when enjoyed in a relaxed state. Overall, the game is described as hilarious and capable of eliciting strong laughter.

    • “It's somehow very funny.”
    • “Playing this while being high is hilarious.”
    • “Holy crap, this game is hilarious.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is criticized for its limited replayability, with users noting a general lack of substance that diminishes the incentive to revisit the experience.

    • “Generally lacking in substance and replayability.”
    • “Generally lacking in substance and replayability.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant stability issues, highlighting the absence of savegame functionality as a major drawback, along with numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience.

    • “The worst issue is that there are no save games, and on top of that, there are numerous bugs and glitches.”
    • “The bugs and glitches are incredibly frustrating.”
    • “The game suffers from a lot of stability issues.”

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