Zup! 7
- December 12, 2017
- Quiet River
Get on SteamZup! 7 is a minimalistic physics-based puzzle game where players must keep a blue ball on a platform for three seconds to complete each level. With over 60 levels and 2800 achievements, players can test their skills and strategic thinking in this explosive and engaging game. The game features customizable backgrounds and a relaxing soundtrack, providing a unique and immersive gaming experience. This game was created using Clickteam Fusion 2.5, with additional features and assets from Sergio Andre, Aevoa, and Ann Sharova.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Zup! 7 offers a fun and simplistic puzzle experience with a variety of levels that can be completed in about an hour.
- The game is packed with 2880 achievements, making it a great choice for achievement hunters looking to customize their Steam profiles.
- The calming music and minimalistic graphics create a relaxing atmosphere, making it a good game to unwind with after a long day.
- Many players find the gameplay repetitive and simplistic, with some levels being too easy or relying on luck due to physics inconsistencies.
- The sheer number of achievements can feel overwhelming and spammy, detracting from the overall gaming experience.
- Some users report bugs and issues with level completion, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay in the Zup series is characterized by its simplicity and addictive nature, offering a mix of easy and challenging puzzles that rely on trial-and-error mechanics. While many players appreciate the abundance of achievements and find the gameplay enjoyable for casual play, some criticize it as repetitive and lacking depth. Overall, it is seen as a fun, achievement-focused experience, though opinions on its quality vary significantly.
“The gameplay starts easy but can get tricky, especially when touch screens are involved.”
“It's a simplistic puzzle game that does a lot with its few mechanics.”
“The zup series offers good puzzle games with a decent scope of difficulty, a generous amount of achievements, and fair gameplay for its price.”
“Gameplay still does not change, and there is no point in this.”
“Most overrated game, I have ever seen overwhelmingly positive reviews for garbage gameplay.”
“Gameplay is repetitive as hell and boring.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as minimalistic and basic, with a focus on simplicity rather than visual complexity. While some players find the 2D graphics acceptable and fitting for the gameplay, others criticize the lack of resolution options and overall visual appeal, suggesting that the graphics do not meet the expectations of PC gamers. Overall, the graphics serve their purpose but are not a standout feature of the game.
“Nice minimalistic graphics, calm music will help you relax after a hard day, 2880 easy achievements and 3 trading cards.”
“If we take into account 2D graphics, it even looks very acceptable.”
“Series is now at its eighth installment and it gets better and better, adding new levels and new riddles while maintaining the same high quality and the same environment/minimalistic graphic setting.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
“Graphics: pretty basic graphics, but probably a 7-8/10 (not much to see though besides explosions...)”
- music13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall experience for casual players. However, some users noted the lack of proper audio controls, which can be frustrating if they wish to turn off the background music. Overall, the soundtrack is considered enjoyable and complements the minimalistic graphics well.
“The music was calming and it was a ton of fun.”
“Great game with a nice soundtrack, worth the penny spent.”
“Calm music track and loud explosion sounds as you try to get the marbles to their end destination.”
“Bewilderingly, the game doesn't include proper audio controls, so you can't turn off the annoying background music; you'll need to alt+tab out and stop the music using the Windows sound mixer.”
“Avesome game to relax and listen peaceful music.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both funny and entertaining, often leading to a relaxing yet challenging experience. Many users highlight the game's comedic elements and the enjoyment derived from completing various stunts, making it a fun choice for those looking for a lighthearted gaming experience.
“Hahahaha, it's a funny game and a big lot of achievements! :))”
“It's a funny game to play; I think you need to try hard a little bit to finish all the stunts, but yeah, you'll like it! :D”
“Quite funny, relaxing, and hard at the same time (some levels).”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game for its potential in achievement farming, particularly noting that the newer editions have an abundance of unnecessary achievements that contribute to this experience. However, some feel that the excessive focus on achievements can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“I really like the Zup games, but the newer editions have way too many unnecessary achievements that make it feel like I'm achievement farming.”
“Really good game for farming achievements.”
“Nice for achievement farming.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The reviews on replayability are mixed; while some users find the game infinitely replayable due to its strategic and thought-provoking nature, others feel it lacks replay value. Overall, the potential for replayability seems to depend on individual preferences, particularly for fans of physics-based challenges.
“Infinitely replayable.”
“Even if the games are never that long, they have replayability after some time if you enjoy physics games that require a lot of thinking, timing, and strategy.”
“No replay value.”
“Even if the games are never that long, they lack replayability after some time, even for fans of physics games that require lots of thinking, timing, and strategy.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users noting a lack of narrative depth and comparing it unfavorably to the simplistic plot of "Police Academy - Mission to Moscow." Overall, it appears that the game does not offer a compelling or engaging storyline.
“There is essentially no story to engage with.”
“The narrative feels as disjointed as a poorly made sequel.”
“The plot is reminiscent of a low-quality comedy film, lacking depth and coherence.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is perceived as cheesy, suggesting that it may lack depth or seriousness, potentially detracting from the overall experience.
“The atmosphere felt cheesy and lacked depth.”
“The overall ambiance was uninspired and failed to engage.”
“The game’s atmosphere was more cartoonish than immersive.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing frustration over excessive in-game purchases.
“Please no more microtransactions; this feels like a cheap cash grab.”
“The monetization model is frustrating and makes the game feel unbalanced.”
“I can't believe how much they charge for basic content; it's just greedy.”
