Zup! 9
- June 24, 2019
- Quiet River
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Zup! 9" is a physics-based puzzle game where players navigate a cube through various levels with increasing difficulty. The objective is to reach the goal by interacting with the environment and using creative problem-solving skills. With over 100 levels and the addition of new mechanics, this game offers a challenging and engaging experience for players of all ages.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Zup! 9 offers a fun and addictive puzzle experience with simple mechanics and satisfying explosions.
- The game is great for achievement hunters, featuring 770 easy achievements that can enhance your Steam profile.
- With its minimalist design and short levels, Zup! 9 is perfect for quick gaming sessions and casual play.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks innovation compared to previous entries in the Zup series.
- Many levels are overly simplistic, leading to a lack of challenge and engagement for experienced players.
- The game suffers from technical issues, such as poor audio controls and inconsistent physics, which can frustrate players.
- gameplay68 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the Zup series is characterized by straightforward mechanics that emphasize puzzle-solving and physics, making it both addictive and relaxing. While many players appreciate the introduction of new mechanics like gravity inversion, opinions are mixed, with some finding the gameplay repetitive or lacking depth. Overall, it offers a fair challenge with a generous amount of achievements, appealing to those looking for casual fun, though some criticize it for being overly focused on achievements rather than innovative gameplay.
“The mechanics are straightforward—one click, and an explosion sets the physics in motion.”
“✅ Damnably addictive, simple and relaxing gameplay.”
“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 boring as hell though.”
“Good for achievements, gameplay is just garbage.”
“The zup games' gameplay is all trial-and-error.”
- music32 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as calming and pleasant, providing a relaxing backdrop for gameplay. However, players have expressed frustration over the lack of proper audio controls, particularly the inability to mute jarring sound effects without also turning off the music. While the single track of stock music is appreciated for its soothing quality, the overall audio experience is marred by intrusive sound effects that disrupt the intended ambiance.
“The music and sound effects are subtle and pleasant, never intrusive.”
“The music was calming and it was a ton of fun.”
“Such a nice calming time waster, love the calm music!”
“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.”
“To top it all off, the relaxing stock music (there's only one track) gets a dedicated toggle off button, but not the jarringly loud and distorted explosion sound effects that get played over the music all the time (you can only toggle either the music or all sound, not both).”
“You know what to expect by now; very light puzzling, with mostly 'click the mouse to win' style problems, a chill soundtrack (that is a little too mellow and bland for its own good) and the occasional head-scratcher of a puzzle that will take half a dozen or more attempts due to split second timing and/or RNG.”
- graphics30 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as simple and minimalistic, which suits the puzzle genre and allows players to focus on gameplay. However, there are no options for resolution changes or significant graphical tweaks, leading to a perception of low visual quality for a PC game. Overall, while the aesthetics are calming and functional, they lack the depth and detail expected by PC gamers.
“The simple aesthetic fits the puzzle genre perfectly, allowing players to concentrate fully on the challenges at hand.”
“Nice minimalistic graphics, calm music will help you relax after a hard day, 770 easy achievements and 3 trading cards.”
“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...)”
- story20 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game is described as a pure puzzle experience with no inherent story, leaving players to create their own narratives in their minds. Overall, it is emphasized that there is no traditional storyline present.
“This game is a pure puzzle game that has no story.”
“You could think the story is the one you make in your head.”
“This game has no story.”
- humor12 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 users appreciate the comedic elements and engaging gameplay, highlighting that it provides a fun experience overall. However, there is a sense of fatigue among some reviewers who feel they've encountered similar humor in many games.
“Quite funny, relaxing, and hard at the same time (some levels).”
“I love this game because it makes your time enjoyable.”
“Funny gameplay, achievements!”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally view grinding for achievements positively, appreciating the opportunity to showcase their accomplishments on their profiles. However, some question the overall purpose and value of achievement farming.
“What's the point in farming achievements anyway?”
“Achievement farming is just tedious and unfulfilling.”
“Great for farming achievements, but it feels more like a chore than fun.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its high replayability, with many users indicating that it is infinitely replayable or nearly so, suggesting a strong incentive to return to the game multiple times.
“Infinitely replayable (or almost)”
“Infinitely replayable (or almost)”
“The game offers a wealth of content that keeps drawing me back for more.”
“The game lacks significant replay value, as once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return.”
“After finishing the game, I found that there were no meaningful choices or alternate endings to explore, which really diminishes replayability.”
“The gameplay becomes repetitive after a few hours, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is characterized by a relaxing ambiance that complements its simple yet challenging physics puzzles, appealing to long-time fans of the series. While it doesn't introduce new elements, it effectively maintains the familiar charm that players appreciate.
“9 doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it stays true to its formula, offering exactly what fans of the series love: simple yet challenging physics puzzles and a relaxing atmosphere.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy primarily revolves around in-game purchases, which are a common feature in the game.
