Zup! 8
- February 22, 2018
- Quiet River
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Zup! 8" is a physics-based puzzle game featuring minimalistic graphics and explosions. Your goal is to keep the blue ball on the platform for 3 seconds to pass each of the 60+ levels. The game offers 2220 achievements, trading cards, emoticons, and a soundtrack by Ann Sharova. It is powered by Clickteam Fusion 2.5 and expanded Steam background panels by Aevoa, inspired by Sergio Andre's example.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Zup! 8 offers a large number of achievements (2220) that are easy to unlock, making it great for achievement hunters.
- The game features simple yet engaging puzzles that can be completed in about an hour, providing a relaxing gameplay experience.
- It allows for customization of Steam profiles with unique achievement icons, which many players find appealing.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks significant innovation compared to previous titles in the Zup! series.
- Some players find the abundance of achievements to be excessive and detracting from the overall gaming experience.
- The puzzles can be too easy, leading to a lack of challenge and engagement for more experienced players.
- gameplay90 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay in the Zup series is characterized by its simple, addictive, and relaxing nature, making it suitable for casual players and achievement hunters alike. While the puzzles start off easy, they gradually increase in difficulty, introducing new mechanics that enhance the challenge. Overall, players find the gameplay enjoyable and satisfying, particularly when completing levels and unlocking numerous achievements, despite some criticism regarding the abundance of achievements per level.
“The gameplay is smooth and relaxing.”
“Not only is this game great for achievement farming but it also has great gameplay as well :) it is actually a rather fun puzzle game challenging but when you finish the level it's so incredibly satisfying because one you get a boat load of achievements and two you feel accomplished because if you are stuck on a level and it takes you many tries you will feel more accomplished after completing said level!”
“The zup series offers good puzzle games with a decent scope of difficulty, a generous amount of achievements and fair gameplay for its price.”
“Good for achievements, gameplay is just garbage.”
“The zup games' gameplay is all trial-and-error.”
“This game is basically the same as the 7 before this one, except the puzzles get harder by each installment but the mechanics are pretty much the same.”
- graphics44 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple and minimalistic, lacking options for resolution changes or significant tweaks, which may disappoint PC gamers accustomed to higher visual quality. While some players appreciate the calming visuals and find them suitable for relaxation and achievement collection, others feel that the graphics do not significantly impact the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are seen as basic but functional, serving more as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a focal point.
“Nice minimalistic graphics, calm music will help you relax after a hard day, 2220 easy achievements and 3 trading cards.”
“+nice minimal visuals with pleasing colors”
“Admiration for the developer's artwork.”
“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...)”
- music26 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as calming and soothing, enhancing the overall relaxing experience while playing. However, some users expressed frustration over the lack of proper audio controls, making it difficult to turn off the background music if desired. Overall, the soundtrack is well-received, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
“The design of the game is positive and the background music is soothing.”
“The music was calming and it was a ton of fun.”
“Just like all of the other games in the series, Zup 8 is a puzzle-solving game with some mellow soundtrack in the background to listen to while you solve.”
“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.”
“✅ just filling noises/no music”
“I love these games, seriously, I do, but enough with the 60 achievements per level - just give me one per level and I'll be perfectly happy - this game introduces light green blocks which shift position after the trigger is struck - it adds a neat new mechanic to the game - I could listen to the soothing music all day - because of the glut of achievements I can only give it a half score of five out of ten stolen cheese wheels.”
- story24 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The reviews overwhelmingly indicate that the game lacks a story, with multiple users confirming that there is no narrative element present. A few users question the existence of a story, but the consensus remains that the game does not offer any substantial storytelling.
“This game has no story.”
“There is no story.”
“Is there even a story?”
- grinding16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 63 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both rewarding and challenging, particularly for achievement farming. While it can be time-consuming, many appreciate the sense of accomplishment that comes from overcoming difficult levels and earning numerous achievements, making the grinding experience enjoyable overall.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“This is one of those achievement farming games that you use to deck out your profile!”
“Not only is this game great for achievement farming, but it also has great gameplay as well. It is actually a rather fun puzzle game, challenging, but when you finish the level, it's so incredibly satisfying because you get a boatload of achievements and feel accomplished after completing a level, especially if it took you many tries.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it both funny and relaxing, though some levels can be challenging. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to deliver consistent laughs, making it an enjoyable experience overall. However, a few players noted that the difficulty can sometimes overshadow the humor.
“Quite funny, relaxing, and hard at the same time (some levels).”
“Very funny.”
“Funny game, sometimes too hard :)”
- replayability8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviews on replayability are polarized, with some games being described as "infinitely replayable" while others are criticized for having "little to no replay value." This suggests a significant variance in how different titles engage players for multiple playthroughs.
“Infinitely replayable (or almost)”
“Infinitely replayable (or almost)”
“No replay value.”
“Little to no replayability.”
“No replay value.”
