Up Up & Down!
- June 29, 2024
- Up & Down
"Up Up & Down!" is a creative strategy game where you gather terracotta blocks to build your path and accumulate wealth. With no shortcuts allowed, each step forward requires a solid foundation of blocks. Retracing your steps might lead to bad luck, so gather as many blocks as possible to progress and avoid setbacks in this engaging world.
Reviews
- The game features colorful graphics and engaging gameplay that is fun and addictive.
- It offers a unique experience that allows players to enjoy a puzzle-like challenge reminiscent of popular mobile games.
- The gameplay is simple yet tests reflexes, making it enjoyable for players looking to kill time or compete for high scores.
- The game lacks challenge and depth, with levels that are too easy and no significant difficulty progression.
- There are issues with game controls, as it is primarily designed for touch screens, limiting accessibility for PC players.
- The game feels like a cash grab, with limited replayability and a lack of meaningful rewards for completing levels.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its colorful graphics and engaging, challenging mechanics that require precise timing and puzzle-solving skills to progress. Overall, players find it interesting and recommend it for its blend of simplicity and difficulty.
“The colorful and vibrant graphics are engaging, and the gameplay is simple yet challenging.”
“In general, there is something interesting in this gameplay; I recommend it.”
“The gameplay could involve precise timing and puzzle-solving elements to progress through each stage.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as a cash grab, with players noting that its low price may discourage refunds despite its lack of depth and originality.
“This is a simple cash grab as most people will not think about refunding a game that is only a few pounds.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as colorful and vibrant, enhancing the overall engagement of the game. Players appreciate the visual appeal, which complements the simple yet challenging gameplay.
“The colorful and vibrant graphics are engaging, and the gameplay is simple yet challenging.”
“Colorful graphics and challenging gameplay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game lacks replayability due to the absence of a level select feature, resulting in a frustrating experience where players are left with a black screen and must forcefully exit to return to the Steam interface.
“No level select, no replayability, just a black screen that goes nowhere and requires a hard exit to go back to the Steam screen.”