YAPYAP

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YAPYAP is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Maison Bap and was released on February 3, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

A magic-themed co-op horror game where you and up to 5 friends are minions summoned by a wizard to break into their rival's towers to cause mayhem. Try to fufill your vandalism target with an assortment of spells while avoiding magical beasts and monsters that protect the tower. VANDALIZEBreak their piano, clog their toilets, pee on their rug - do anything in your power to ruin the archmage’s day…

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,093 reviews

gameplay78 positive mentions

stability22 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun to play with friends, offering a unique and chaotic experience.
Voice-activated spellcasting adds a creative and engaging element to gameplay.
The art style and whimsical atmosphere create a charming and enjoyable environment.

The game currently lacks content, with limited wands, spells, and only one map, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Voice recognition can be inconsistent, often misinterpreting casual conversation as spell commands.
There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes and problems with multiplayer connectivity.

gameplay
220 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Yapyap is characterized by its unique voice-activated spellcasting and chaotic mechanics, which many players find entertaining, especially in multiplayer settings. However, the experience is marred by a repetitive gameplay loop, limited content, and a lack of progression, leading to a sense of stagnation after a few hours. While the game shows great potential for expansion and improvement, it currently feels more like a proof of concept than a fully realized title.
- “The gameplay is so much fun and even if you die you can get back easily due to the revive mechanics; you don't need to just sit and wait for 15-30 minutes while your friends play like in most of these games!”
- “The core gameplay loop is good: go into the castle, destroy objects and complete challenges, do some fun experimentation, run from monsters, evacuate, buy new staffs, repeat.”
- “The gameplay is fun, well balanced, and very satisfying when you can pull off combos.”
- “The gameplay mechanic feels repetitive since 90% of the time you have to use the same type of wands, since the upgraded ones are too expensive.”
- “The entire game is locked to a single map with limited rooms; the gameplay just boils down to throwing vases around and praying you can make it to the exit orb without a garg seeing you.”
- “The core gameplay loop involves exploring procedurally generated maps and destroying objects, but it feels like the developers had the idea of casting spells using voice commands, but never figured out how to build a meaningful gameplay loop around it.”
humor
163 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its chaotic and hilarious interactions, especially when playing with friends. Many reviews mention the amusing spells, funny voice commands, and the absurd situations that arise during gameplay, creating memorable moments of laughter and chaos. Overall, the game is described as a delightful blend of humor and horror, making it a standout choice for multiplayer fun.
- “Hilarious and great to play with friends.”
- “This game is hilarious when you are playing with friends.”
- “The frantic screaming of spells when almost dying from enemies is hilarious.”
graphics
142 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
57%
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the charming art style and nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of retro games, while others criticize the visuals for being harsh on the eyes, grainy, and poorly optimized. Many users noted that the graphics can lead to discomfort or headaches during gameplay, and there are calls for options to adjust or improve the visual experience. Overall, while the art direction is appreciated, the execution has left some players feeling disappointed.
- “The art style and aesthetic is amazing and makes me excited to see new enemies, maps, customizations, spells, and possibly NPCs.”
- “The graphics may look like 'indie dev uses retro look to reduce work spent on graphics' but even without the retro filters, the game would look great.”
- “The visuals are amazing, it's just like a dream.”
- “The graphics were harsh on the eyes and not very appealing - a basic graphic artist could have thrown these together.”
- “Graphics are guaranteed to give you a massive headache.”
- “The visuals are abysmally bad; it’s not pixel art, it’s a pixel-art filter slapped on top of bad graphics.”
story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and narrative, with many players expressing a desire for a dedicated story mode or more lore to enhance the experience. While the gameplay is enjoyable and features fun mechanics, the missions often feel repetitive and disconnected from a meaningful storyline, leading to a sense of aimlessness. Players hope for future updates to introduce more engaging quests and a richer narrative context.
- “This game has done a really great job with the whole wizard style, the wands are fun to use, the quests are fun to (try to) do while probably dying most times, and the enemy designs are amazing. I look forward to future updates!”
- “I know this probably isn't something many care about, but I actually think the design direction is really interesting and I'd love a surprisingly deep story for this game.”
- “I would love for there to be a story mode or more lore for this game.”
- “Honestly boring and what's with the graphics? I can't even read the paper for the quests.”
- “I would love more trajectory lore or story in the game as well; it feels like pain just for pain and no point right now to me.”
stability
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs and glitches that impact gameplay, including crashes and frustrating mechanics. While some users appreciate the quirky charm of these issues, others find them detracting from the overall experience, leading to recommendations to wait for further polish before purchasing. Overall, the game is considered fun but is currently too unstable for a full recommendation.
- “It is not very buggy at all for being recently accessible to play.”
- “It's still new, so it won't be bug-free; however, it is surprisingly well polished.”
- “However, I can’t recommend it right now because it’s too buggy.”
- “It is extremely buggy and laggy.”
- “This game has some nice ideas, but it's extremely buggy, which takes away all the magic.”
replayability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the potential for varied playstyles and interactions, many feel it currently lacks sufficient content and variety to sustain long-term interest. Suggestions for improvement include adding new enemies, locations, and spell combinations to enhance replay value. As it stands, players enjoy the experience but express concern about its longevity without significant updates.
- “Lots of potential with insane replay value, with friends, that is.”
- “But with the variety of spells, monsters, potions, and just overall chaos that can happen, it is very replayable.”
- “As the game grows and the developers add more monsters, room variations, wands/spells, etc., I'm sure there'll be plenty of replayability.”
- “I just think there are other indie titles out there that are more polished and replayable that you could spend your time and money on.”
- “Although one area this game really struggles in is in replayability.”
- “I just don't see the replayability of this game where after one hour you've already seen mostly everything you can do.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many reviewers noting its fitting and memorable quality. The soundtrack complements the unique art style and gameplay mechanics, contributing to a whimsical and engaging experience. Overall, players find the music to be a standout feature that adds depth and enjoyment to the game.
- “I love this game a lot, the aesthetic is unique and phenomenal, the music is amazing, playing with friends is absolutely amazing.”
- “Incredible fun core mechanics and great art style with a very fitting soundtrack.”
- “Ok, when does the soundtrack drop?”
- “The atmosphere is incredible, the graphics have a consistent style, and the music and sound effects really enhance the vibe.”
- “Art and music are very whimsical and enhance the environments alongside a unique and engaging spin on the rogue-like mechanics and popular collect and spend style gameplay that repo popularized.”
grinding
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly repetitive and tedious, particularly as the difficulty ramps up and the required quotas double, leading to a sense of boredom after initial enjoyment. The lack of offensive options and the need to constantly manage resources contribute to a frustrating experience, making the grinding feel like a chore rather than an engaging challenge. Overall, while some players appreciate the game's potential, many feel that the grinding mechanics detract significantly from the overall enjoyment.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “But once you get into your 5th match where the quota decides to double itself to insane levels, it starts to get bland and tedious.”
- “Grinding quota can become a drag and unimpressive routine.”
- “Fighting monsters is very tedious; there are no real offensive wands to use on them, and most of the time we had to resort to transforming them and trying to throw them off the map.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive sound design, whimsical charm, and engaging music, which together create a unique blend of humor and tension. Players appreciate the nostalgic graphics and the intriguing environments, particularly in cooperative settings, where the atmosphere enhances both fun and suspense. Overall, the combination of creative mechanics and a captivating ambiance makes for a memorable gaming experience.
- “The sound design is fantastic and immersive; the whole game has a charming little atmosphere that is whimsical and sometimes silly, but takes itself seriously where it counts.”
- “The atmosphere is incredible; the graphics have a consistent style, and the music and sound effects really enhance the vibe.”
- “The horror leans more toward atmosphere than jump scares.”
- “In addition to great and amusing mechanics, you will dive into the mysterious atmosphere of the magic castle, where clear randomness awaits you at every turn.”
- “Lighting and sound design contribute to the atmosphere, providing moments of tension during stealth sequences while reinforcing the comedic tone through exaggerated effects and reactions.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received significant criticism, with many users reporting poor graphics performance and stability issues, particularly affecting multiplayer experiences. While some players found ways to improve performance through specific settings, the overall consensus is that the game requires better optimization to enhance visual quality and accessibility for a broader audience. Despite these issues, a few users noted that the gameplay can be enjoyable if performance is stable.
- “Needs better optimization, but other than that, worth a try.”
- “Performance is smooth, which is important in a game where timing matters.”
- “I found that disabling fullscreen optimizations, running as administrator, and running in Windows 8 compatibility mode helped my stability.”
- “Absolute nightmare of optimization”
- “My biggest gripe though has to be graphics - even with all the settings optimized, it's still very harsh on the eyes.”
- “The content as it stands is fairly limited, the game is non-functional for 2/4 of my friends, and the graphics are quite unoptimized and require a lot of fiddling to avoid nausea and confusion.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a strong emotional response to the game, experiencing both laughter and frustration. The humor is so impactful that it can lead to tears of joy, while the game's challenges may evoke a sense of frustration that players find amusingly relatable.
- “Laughed so hard I cried.”
- “If you're frustrated with not having a sick wand, quickly find your nearest emotional support sewer dweller.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in the game is praised for its charming and whimsical designs, featuring cute player characters and mythical enemies that enhance the overall aesthetic. Reviewers appreciate the stylized fantasy environment and the exaggerated character designs, contributing to a visually appealing experience.
- “The character designs are really cute, and the enemies lean into a more mythical design rather than actual creepy and terrifying designs.”
- “Really cute and fun! I love the character design and the aesthetics!”
- “Visually, the game presents a stylized fantasy environment filled with exaggerated character designs and whimsical details.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a quick cash grab, aligning with the current trend of "meet quota and extract" games, which prioritize profit over player experience.
- “It's a quick cash grab for a piece of the cake, that is the trend of 'meet quota and extract' games.”
- “This game is just another trend cash grab.”