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Zup! Q

97%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
graphics, story
97% User Score Based on 354 reviews

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About

Zup! Q is a minimalist physics-based puzzle game featuring 60 levels. Players must keep a blue ball on a platform for three seconds to progress. Levels incorporate challenging elements such as portals, lasers, and explosions. Upbeat music and visuals accompany the gameplay. Overall, Zup! Q provides a fun and engaging experience for fans of physics-based puzzle games.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 354 reviews
gameplay10 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • Engaging puzzles that challenge player creativity and provide a rewarding experience.
  • High replay value with diverse puzzles and an active community for sharing levels.
  • Minimalist graphics with updated visuals and fluid animations enhance the overall gameplay experience.
  • Some puzzles can be excessively difficult, leading to potential frustration for players.
  • Occasional visual glitches and limited hints can cause confusion in complex levels.
  • The game may feel simplistic and shallow, lacking depth in character and narrative.
  • gameplay
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by fluid animations and varied levels that enhance the overall experience, making it engaging and fresh. Players appreciate the mix of simple yet addictive mechanics, including physics-based puzzles that range from easy to challenging, alongside basic customization options. The cooperative elements and the inclusion of jigsaw puzzles as mini-games further contribute to its appeal, ensuring a fun and rewarding gameplay experience.

    • “Fluid animations for a seamless gameplay experience.”
    • “The gameplay itself is actually extremely engaging and the puzzles were a super fun challenge.”
    • “You know the drill by now; 'physics' based gameplay ranging from click to win to moderately difficult and reflex-based puzzles, never anything frustrating or unfun.”
    • “You know the drill by now; 'physics' based gameplay ranging from click to win to moderately difficult and reflex-based puzzles (never anything frustrating or unfun, mind you, just harder relative to the first couple dozen levels) only this time with some jigsaw puzzles thrown in as bonus mini-games.”
    • “The gameplay starts easy but can get tricky, especially when touch screens are involved.”
    • “It's more like a walk in the park... if the park was made of marshmallows and unicorns... because you're here not for the gameplay but achievements collection and profile customization.”
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game feature a minimalist charm with updated visuals that are described as clean and sharp. However, the lack of resolution options and graphics tweaks has led to criticism, particularly from PC gamers who expect higher visual quality. Overall, while the visuals are appealing, they may not meet the expectations for a PC title.

    • “✅ Retains the minimalist charm with updated visuals.”
    • “[*] Visually rad: clean, sharp visuals.”
    • “🎨 Graphics & visuals”
    • “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.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern titles.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in Q is praised as an epic conclusion to a 17-game saga, featuring rich characters that players are sad to leave behind. Many hope for the narrative to be adapted into a movie or TV show, highlighting its impact and depth.

    • “Q is the epic conclusion we wanted to this 17-game-long brilliant, thrilling story.”
    • “I am saddened that I will never get to see these rich characters again, and I hope that one day this story is turned into a movie or TV show.”
    • “I am in part saddened that I will never get to see these rich characters again, and for one hope that one day this story is turned into a movie or TV show.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music is described as simple, relaxing, and well-suited to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience for casual gamers. However, a significant drawback is the lack of proper audio controls, forcing players to use external methods to mute the background music if desired.

    • “Very simple, very relaxing, very nice music.”
    • “This one comes with 335 achievements, good music and sound, and not-too-hard puzzles for the casual gamer.”
    • “Music is so on point too.”
    • “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.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express that grinding for achievements in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic commitment akin to needing a "second life" to complete.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability with no reported crashes or lag, making it a reliable choice for players. However, some users have noted occasional visual glitches that may detract from the experience.

    • “⚠️ occasional visual glitches.”
    • “⚠️ occasional visual glitches.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts high replayability, primarily attributed to its diverse range of puzzles, which encourages players to return for new challenges.

    • “High replay value due to diverse puzzles.”
    • “The game's replayability is enhanced by its engaging community.”
    • “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making it hard to put down.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it both amusing and relaxing, though some levels introduce a challenging twist that adds to the experience. Overall, the comedic elements contribute positively to the gameplay, balancing difficulty with lightheartedness.

    • “Quite funny, relaxing, and hard at the same time (some levels).”
    • “The humor in this game adds a delightful twist to the gameplay experience.”
    • “The witty dialogue and amusing scenarios kept me entertained throughout.”

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4h Median play time
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2-5h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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