Zup! F
- December 11, 2019
- Quiet River
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Zup! F" is a humorous, single-player casual game with minimalistic physics-based puzzles and the goal to keep a blue ball on the platform for 3 seconds. The game boasts stellar graphics, a fabulous soundtrack, and 60 levels along with achievements, trading cards, and emoticons. Powered by Clickteam Fusion 2.5 and featuring music by Ann Sharova, "Zup! F" is the final game in the franchise and promises hours of grinding and explosive fun.
Reviews
- Great for achievement hunters with 640 easy-to-unlock achievements.
- Fun and relaxing puzzle game that can be completed in about 1-2 hours.
- Beautiful backgrounds and icons for customizing your Steam profile.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth after a few levels.
- Some puzzles may be too easy, leading to a lack of challenge.
- Limited replayability as once completed, there's little incentive to return.
- gameplay74 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and simplistic, often feeling like a loop of similar actions. However, others appreciate its addictive and relaxing nature, highlighting its easy mechanics and the enjoyment of achievement farming. Overall, while the gameplay may lack depth for some, it offers a chill experience with engaging puzzle elements for others.
“Damnably addictive, simple and relaxing gameplay.”
“Innovative and refreshing gameplay, a breath of fresh air.”
“The gameplay is simplistic with a simple objective of getting the blue ball to the green 'finish line'.”
“Repetitive gameplay: after a while, it feels like you’re stuck in a loop of 'place block, watch explosion, repeat.' It’s like Groundhog Day, but with more cubes and fewer groundhogs.”
“I found the gameplay fiddly and annoying.”
“Good for achievements, but the gameplay is just garbage.”
- graphics53 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as minimalist and simple, appealing to those who appreciate clean aesthetics, but they lack advanced options and resolution adjustments, which may disappoint PC gamers seeking high-quality visuals. While some players find the artwork and achievements visually stunning and a key attraction for enhancing their Steam profiles, others feel the overall graphics are basic and do not significantly contribute to the gameplay experience. Overall, the game is seen as more focused on aesthetic appeal rather than graphical depth.
“The graphics are absolutely stunning; it's ray-tracing level of work, and there is not a single rough corner on any object in the game, which shows how much the creators really cared about their game.”
“Gorgeous aesthetics, lovely music, awesome looking achievements, and great puzzles.”
“This game has gorgeous visuals, a masterfully crafted story with twists and turns and shocking betrayals, and of course the gameplay.”
“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.”
“I wish this artwork was more utilized with the game itself, which can help it with the bland looks the game had to offer.”
- story33 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
The reviews present a mixed perspective on the game's story, with some players noting a lack of narrative focus, while others praise it for its well-crafted plot, intriguing twists, and emotional depth. Many emphasize that the gameplay often takes precedence over the story, suggesting that while there may be a narrative, it is not the central element of the experience. Overall, the game's storytelling quality varies significantly among players, with some finding it compelling and others feeling it is minimal or absent.
“With a heavenly soundtrack, and graphics beyond comprehension, with the most intriguing story arc that I have ever seen and gripping, intense gameplay all around.”
“This game has gorgeous visuals, a masterfully crafted story with twists and turns and shocking betrayals, and of course the gameplay.”
“The story of the game is so well written that regardless of what achievement you're starting with, you'll still feel like everything in the story is in place.”
“☑ no story”
“☑ only gameplay, doesn't include a story.”
“✅ this game has no story”
- music28 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as calming and relaxing, enhancing the overall experience for players. While some users found it soothing and enjoyable, others noted the lack of audio controls as a drawback. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated for its ability to complement the gameplay, though opinions on its quality vary.
“With a heavenly soundtrack, and graphics beyond comprehension, with the most intriguing story arc that I have ever seen and gripping, intense gameplay all around.”
“The music was calming and it was a ton of fun.”
“Relaxing music and enjoyable puzzles.”
“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.”
“In all honesty, the game is meh. I wish there was a tutorial so I knew what I was doing, as well as some sort of music since it's better than the silence.”
“I can do the profile ding now, boring game, bad music, low effort like the profiles it helped create.”
- grinding25 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 52 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game is heavily focused on grinding for achievements, often described as tedious and requiring significant time investment. While some players appreciate it for achievement and card farming, many find the gameplay lacking and repetitive, leading to a mixed reception regarding its entertainment value. Overall, it is seen as more of an "achievement farming simulator" than a compelling game experience.
“A bit grindy sometimes.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The contraptions are nicely designed, but the game itself hardly gives any entertainment, only grinding achievements.”
“One long, tedious grind.”
- humor12 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 relaxing, often highlighting the amusing achievements as a key feature. Many reviews emphasize the lighthearted tone and clever jokes, suggesting that the humor resonates well with those who enjoy a playful gaming experience. Overall, the game is seen as a source of entertainment that cleverly balances humor with engaging gameplay.
“Funny achievements simulator.”
“Let's face it, you bought this game for the achievements so that you can spell out funny or cool things with them on your Steam profile.”
“I nominated it for the better with friends award even though it's a single player game; aren't I funny?”
- replayability7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game exhibits limited replayability, as players feel there is little incentive to revisit once levels are mastered, with basic gameplay and a small number of levels contributing to a short overall experience. However, some users suggest it may be infinitely replayable for those who enjoy the core mechanics.
“Infinitely replayable (or almost)”
“Infinitely replayable”
“Limited replayability: once you’ve mastered the levels, there’s not much reason to go back unless you really enjoy watching things blow up.”
“There is no replay value, and to be fair, also no value in playing it for the first time.”
“This game isn't very interesting; the gameplay is very basic with a small number of levels, resulting in an extremely short playtime with no replay value.”
- stability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game has minor bugs and glitches, with some noting a few issues, while others feel that it is significantly affected by numerous bugs.
“The game runs smoothly with very few bugs or glitches.”
“I appreciate the stability of the game; it rarely crashes or freezes.”
“The overall experience is enhanced by the solid performance and minimal technical issues.”
“The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs and glitches.”
“There are minor bugs and glitches that affect gameplay.”
“There are a few bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is highly optimized, allowing it to run smoothly on older hardware, such as a 2010 Apple laptop, without any performance issues.
“I can run this game on an old 2010 Apple laptop with no performance issues at all, even after stating the godly work done to this game.”
“The game is poorly optimized, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering even on high-end systems.”
“I experienced significant lag and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“Despite having a powerful gaming rig, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its exploration of themes related to governance and public welfare, evoking feelings of frustration and disappointment in the face of authority that neglects the common good.
