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Youropa

This is a really neat game, well produced and thought out. Definitely a 10
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82%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
85% User Score Based on 410 reviews
Critic Score 78%Based on 14 reviews

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About

Youropa is a single player platformer game. It was developed by frecle and was released on June 27, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

When Youropa is torn apart, You must use your unique wall walking ability to navigate a strange fragmented city, restore it to former glory and learn who you really are. A platform puzzle paint adventure about breaking rules, being upside down and thinking outside the box.

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85%Audience ScoreBased on 410 reviews
gameplay41 positive mentions
story4 negative mentions

  • Unique and clever gravity-defying puzzle mechanics allowing walking on walls and ceilings.
  • Beautiful and distinctive art style with charming visuals and relaxing soundtrack.
  • Good progression system with incremental ability unlocks that keep gameplay fresh and rewarding.
  • Movement is slow and can feel plodding, with no run function and awkward platforming controls.
  • Camera controls are often frustrating, causing disorientation and motion sickness for some players.
  • Technical issues including bugs, crashes, physics glitches, and performance problems affect experience.
  • gameplay

    132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Youropa is a unique 3D puzzle-platformer centered around gravity-defying mechanics that encourage creative problem-solving and exploration. While the core mechanic of walking on walls and shifting gravity is innovative and enjoyable, some players find the pacing slow and physics fiddly, with certain mechanics underutilized or only briefly featured. Overall, the game offers a satisfying and thoughtfully paced progression with clever puzzles, though occasional control issues and uneven utilization of mechanics may hinder the experience for some.

    • “This game's a unique blend of strategy and adventure elements, set in a quirky world with some interesting mechanics.”
    • “The puzzles are simple but satisfying, the presentation is polished and charming, and the game throws in new mechanics and power-ups at a consistent pace.”
    • “Lots of interesting puzzle mechanics and stage designs, and it really forces you to think outside the box at a near-constant pace.”
    • “Gameplay itself is a matter of plodding (and I mean that... movement is painfully, needlessly slow and annoying) around small puzzle levels, touching activation pads and so on.”
    • “My biggest critiques are the fiddly physics, leading to situations where you've solved the puzzle but are just repeating the solution until you set up the physics perfectly, and the fact that many of the mechanics are under-explored, showing up in a room or two and then never again.”
    • “This is where the game really shows that its movement mechanics and the controls thereof weren’t designed carefully enough for these sections to be all that enjoyable.”
  • graphics

    72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their charming, unique, and visually appealing aesthetic, often described as beautiful, neat, and well-executed with smooth 3D visuals and striking art styles. While generally enhancing the puzzle experience and atmosphere, some users report occasional technical issues like glitches, lag, or camera problems. Overall, the graphics effectively support the gameplay and contribute significantly to the game's relaxing and engaging ambiance.

    • “It’s a brilliant concept executed with charming visuals and creative puzzles.”
    • “Visuals are something else, for me it looks like a Nintendo's Splatoon + Valve's "something", and it's so beautiful to look at.”
    • “The graphics are a delight; so simple, shiny, and smooth.”
    • “I enjoyed the 3D puzzle aspect; however, I had multiple graphic issues where the scene would glitch out and become empty, and would lag terribly.”
    • “Crashed the first time I tried to adjust graphics settings and after that I played until I got the 'overview'.”
    • “The graffiti aesthetics is never fully realized and the character customization is more distracting than anything.”
  • music

    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as relaxing, pleasant, and fitting well with the puzzle-solving atmosphere, though not particularly memorable or groundbreaking. Some tracks effectively set moods from eerie to energizing, enhancing the overall experience, while others are considered repetitive or minimal. Overall, the soundtrack complements the gameplay without standing out significantly.

    • “The music is brilliant, setting the mood from eerie to electrifying.”
    • “The background music is phenomenal - relaxing in places, energizing in other places, tension-building at the right times.”
    • “An marvelously well crafted game; beautiful music, clever puzzles, a darn cute personalization mechanic, a brilliant concept overall and wonderful art.”
    • “Except for the sort of lighthouse music which is a two second loop and that's memorable like a torture session.”
    • “Those were the worst, each time I heard the music I thought 'here we go again'.”
    • “Otherwise, the music is not very memorable and kind of boring.”
  • story

    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is minimal or mostly absent, often described as lacking narrative or direction, with some players appreciating the focus on gameplay and puzzle-solving rather than traditional storytelling. While a few note a subtle or symbolic story layer, many view it as a sandbox experience that emphasizes atmosphere and gravity-based puzzles over plot. This approach divides opinions, with some praising the design choice for enhancing gameplay, and others wishing for a more developed narrative.

    • “Smart use of storytelling without even one word makes this game one of my favorite games ever.”
    • “A great arcade puzzle game with good pacing, very nice progression, and a deep story at its core.”
    • “Great fun puzzle and great story about the developer's (long, 10 years) journey to create this game.”
    • “Youropa doesn’t do the player any favors; there is no story, no direction, no tutorial beyond press _ to ____.”
    • “First of all, there is no story and it feels like a sandbox.”
    • “The story-line doesn't really make any sense, but does introduce you to the dilemma of a world whose gravity has gone wonky.”
  • stability

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is generally polished with smooth animations and solid level design, but it suffers from occasional bugs, glitches, and physics issues that can disrupt gameplay and require level resets. While the bugs are infrequent, they can be frustrating, especially during platforming sections, but overall the stability is decent and manageable.

    • “This game is fun in concept but the physics and platforming are so buggy and stiff that a simple jump becomes rage-inducing death over and over again.”
    • “The game seems great in concept but is very buggy and needs some stability fixes.”
    • “I have experienced gameplay glitches that have been immersion and story breaking.”
  • atmosphere

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users praise Youropa for its beautiful, cozy, and relaxing atmosphere, highlighted by stunning visuals and immersive sound design. The game’s creative setting and airy, colorful environments contribute to a genuinely captivating and enjoyable experience.

    • “Youropa is a sweet little puzzle-platformer with a beautiful environment and cozy atmosphere.”
    • “Without spoiling anything, the game uses its setting to create a stunning atmosphere.”
    • “A 3D puzzle platformer with a relaxing atmosphere and some surprising metroidvania elements.”
  • humor

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by both amusing gameplay moments and a memorable "funny" bug that doesn't impact puzzles. Players frequently find themselves laughing out loud, especially during repeated in-game deaths, appreciating the game's ability to entertain without dialogue. Additionally, the evolving gameplay mechanics contribute to a hilariously empowering experience toward the end.

    • “I can't remember the last time I played a game and it made me laugh without even saying a word.”
    • “I died a thousand times of course (only 994 actually, I'll have you know, but who's counting, right?) yet I was belly laughing at most demises.”
    • “I also really like how the gameplay of Youropa slowly breaks apart as you clear areas of the world, to the point where the final few segments make you feel hilariously overpowered and unstoppable.”
  • emotional

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional experience of the game is mixed, evoking both frustration due to slow, plodding gameplay and appreciation for its wholesome, nostalgic charm. Players often feel happiness and smiles, along with moments of feeling unintelligent, largely tied to progression mechanics. Overall, it leaves a warm, sentimental impression despite some pacing issues.

    • “I guess what I like the most about this gem is that it made me smile and it made me feel stupid, but not because the puzzles were too hard. It was because I didn't like the progression (the powers you get) until the end of the campaign.”
    • “Great game that made me feel happy and nostalgic for a time now long gone.”
    • “It's very wholesome but rather out of place at times; you're a blob-like humanoid creature who can use his plunger feet to stick to any surface, be it floor or ceiling.”
  • grinding

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is often seen as tedious, particularly in later puzzles and specific areas where gameplay shifts from puzzle-solving to platforming. The slow pace and repetitive actions, like frequently hitting 'y' to double-check, may test the patience of some players, although dedicated puzzle fans might still appreciate the experience. Overall, the game avoids overstaying its welcome despite these occasional grindy moments.

    • “Some later puzzles can be a bit tedious but overall the game explores its core concept fully and doesn't outstay its welcome.”
    • “Having to hit 'Y' every time to double check is tedious.”
    • “If you're really into puzzle games you might like it but I found it too tedious.”
  • replayability

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers limited replayability through three difficulty levels and its level editor, which allows sharing custom content with the community. While the base game is relatively short and not overly challenging, the ability to create and explore user-generated levels significantly extends its replay value. Overall, the replayability is considered a strong highlight, especially for players who enjoy creativity and community content.

    • “Thanks to an added level editor, a perfect addition to such an intuitive and endlessly imaginative puzzle formula, the replayability here is endless even long after the story is complete.”
    • “The levels are never too difficult and the replay value and exploration are worth it.”
    • “Takes around 4-5 hours to beat but has plenty of replay value, so the price is worth it.”
    • “The game is fun, but sadly there is no replayability besides the three difficulty levels and the workings of a system to build your own levels.”
    • “This 2 can be shared with the community, so there is some replayability/extra content to check out.”
    • “The levels are never too difficult and the replay value and exploration is worth it.”
  • optimization

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is generally strong, delivering smooth performance and good visuals across platforms. However, some users experienced occasional stuttering that impacted gameplay, detracting from an otherwise well-executed and technically solid experience.

    • “Quite the gravity-defying puzzler with good visuals and excellent performance.”
    • “Game mechanic is amazing, runs smoothly on every platform and truly original - as in, I haven't seen anything like this before.”
    • “My entire experience was marred several times by the game stuttering heavily for a few seconds at random which caused me to fail some platforming sections quite a few times.”
    • “There are a few gripes I have in terms of performance.”
    • “The biggest problem is not with the game but that there are other games out there with better gravity puzzles (either as the main premise or a subset of their other puzzles), and once you realize that, you start to notice these games also have better style, better story, better technical performance.”
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Youropa is a platformer game.

Youropa is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Youropa.

Youropa was released on June 27, 2018.

Youropa was developed by frecle.

Youropa has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Youropa for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Youropa is a single player game.

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