Youropa

About

Youropa is a single-player platformer game with stunning game mechanics and splendid graphics. The game tasks you with restoring a fragmented city by walking on walls and other surfaces, solving puzzles, and encountering enemies. Create Mode allows you to build and share your own levels and character designs. Youropa was created with passion by a small group of friends over 15 years.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 393 reviews

gameplay39 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

Youropa features a unique gravity-bending mechanic that allows players to walk on walls and ceilings, creating engaging and mind-bending puzzles.
The game has charming visuals and a delightful art style, making the exploration of its floating Parisian world visually appealing.
The progression system is well-designed, gradually introducing new abilities that enhance gameplay and encourage backtracking to collect hidden items.

The camera controls can be frustrating, often leading to disorientation and difficulty in navigating the environment.
Some players experience motion sickness due to the frequent perspective changes and the game's gravity mechanics.
There are occasional bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as getting stuck in objects or issues with vehicle controls.

gameplay
126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
67%
2%
The gameplay in Youropa is characterized by its unique gravity mechanics and puzzle-platforming elements, which encourage players to think creatively as they navigate through cleverly designed levels. While the game introduces new mechanics and abilities at a steady pace, some players find the core gameplay can feel unpolished and occasionally confusing, with certain mechanics underutilized. Overall, the experience is enjoyable and engaging, offering a mix of casual gameplay and challenging puzzles that can be both satisfying and visually appealing.
- “This is a really interesting puzzle game with gravity mechanics.”
- “Lots of interesting puzzle mechanics and stage designs, and it really forces you to think outside the box at a near-constant pace.”
- “The gameplay is definitely toward the casual, while it is possible to die and get a game over you can continue immediately from more or less where you left off.”
- “Half of the game is fighting against the wonky mechanics.”
- “Unfortunately, the biggest problem with the game is that the core mechanic can lead to situations where a lot of the levels' puzzles really become 'find that one spot that you overlooked where the floor is curved so you can walk around on it'.”
- “Much as I thought that the core mechanic of walking around on walls was neat, the game never really wowed me on the whole; I was left feeling rather ambivalent about the experience by the end of it.”
graphics
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
43%
4%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charm and beauty, with many reviewers highlighting the appealing art style and vibrant visuals that enhance the overall experience. While the aesthetic is often described as unique and captivating, some players reported technical issues such as glitches and performance drops. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's atmosphere, making it a delightful experience for players despite some minor drawbacks.
- “Graphically, I think the game is great; one might even say it oozes charm.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and the sound is nice.”
- “Youropa is an enjoyable 3D wall-walking puzzler that ultimately boosts its potential with a clean, fresh-looking aesthetic.”
- “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 are never fully realized, and the character customization is more distracting than anything.”
music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
41%
18%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and well-suited to the atmosphere, while others describe it as repetitive and not particularly memorable. Many appreciate the soundtrack's ability to enhance the gaming experience, especially during puzzle-solving, but there are calls for more variety and depth in the music. Overall, while the soundtrack is generally competent and pleasant, it lacks standout tracks that leave a lasting impression.
- “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.”
- “Otherwise, the music is not very memorable and kind of boring.”
- “The soundtrack is definitely easy-listening territory and has a very fitting 'youropean' vibe to it, that is a very 'future europe' kind of sound.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
63%
21%
The reviews for the "story" aspect of Youropa reveal a mixed reception, with many players noting the absence of a traditional narrative or direction, leading to a sandbox-like experience. Some appreciate the clever storytelling through gameplay mechanics rather than dialogue, while others criticize the lack of coherence in the storyline. Overall, the game is seen as engaging despite its minimalistic approach to story, with some players valuing the focus on gameplay over 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 a 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.”
- “It has no story or narrative throughline.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere in Youropa is widely praised for its beautiful environments, stunning visuals, and atmospheric sound design, creating a cozy and relaxing experience. Reviewers highlight the game's creative settings and colorful art style, which contribute to a charming and immersive atmosphere throughout its puzzle-platforming gameplay.
- “Youropa is a sweet little puzzle-platformer with a beautiful environment and cozy atmosphere.”
- “It’s creative, fun, and decently challenging throughout its runtime and at points features a genuinely stunning atmosphere.”
- “Stunning visuals and sound design add to the overall atmosphere.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting significant glitches and bugs that can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration, particularly in platforming mechanics. While some players find the overall experience enjoyable despite these issues, others feel that the lack of stability detracts from the game's potential. Overall, it appears that while the game has polished elements, it still requires stability improvements to enhance the player experience.
- “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.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing gameplay mechanics and quirky bugs, such as movable objects unexpectedly affecting the player. Reviewers found themselves laughing out loud at their character's frequent, often absurd deaths, with one noting that the game manages to be genuinely funny without relying on dialogue. Overall, the comedic elements enhance the experience, making even challenging moments entertaining.
- “And the gameplay is hilarious.”
- “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 can't remember the last time I played a game that made me laugh without even saying a word.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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The game offers limited replayability primarily through three difficulty levels and a community-shared level editor, which enhances the experience. While the main campaign lasts around 4-5 hours, the level editor and user-generated content provide significant replay value, making the game enjoyable even after completing the story. Overall, players find the replayability to be a strong aspect, especially with the creative possibilities offered by the level-building feature.
- “The levels are never too difficult, and the replay value and exploration are 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.”
- “Takes around 4-5 hours to beat but has plenty of replay value, so the price is worth it.”
- “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.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it features excellent visuals and generally runs smoothly across platforms, players have reported occasional stuttering that disrupts gameplay and affects performance during critical moments. Comparisons to other titles highlight that while the game excels in its unique mechanics, it may fall short in overall technical performance and polish.
- “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.”
- “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, and better technical performance.”
- “There are a few gripes I have in terms of performance.”
- “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.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke feelings of happiness and nostalgia, despite some frustrations with progression. Players appreciate its wholesome nature, though some find the quirky premise of a blob-like character to be somewhat out of place. Overall, it successfully elicits smiles and a sense of joy, making it a memorable experience.
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly in later puzzles and specific areas that shift focus from puzzle-solving to repetitive platforming. While some puzzle enthusiasts may appreciate the depth, others feel it detracts from the overall experience.
- “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.”
- “The yellow area is the most tedious part of the game as it's less about figuring out a puzzle at that point and more about platforming.”