Zup! S
- November 15, 2018
- Quiet River
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamMinimal physical puzzle with explosions. The player's goal to keep the blue ball on the platform for 3 seconds in order to pass the level. ▪ 60+ Levels ▪ AchievementsTrading Cards Emoticons Credits"Zup!" powered by Clickteam Fusion 2.5 The basis is taken an example of Sergio Andre Music by Ann Sharova
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Engaging and relaxing gameplay with a minimalist design.
- Offers a large number of achievements that enhance profile customization.
- Puzzles are simple yet enjoyable, providing a satisfying experience.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and overly simplistic at times.
- Some puzzles may be frustrating due to timing and physics issues.
- Primarily designed for achievement hunters, which may not appeal to all players.
- gameplay120 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by smooth animations and engaging mechanics, particularly in puzzle-solving and cooperative play, which enhance the overall experience. However, many users find the gameplay to be repetitive and basic, often describing it as simple and sometimes lacking depth, with some players primarily motivated by achievements rather than the gameplay itself. Despite its flaws, the game offers a relaxing and addictive experience, appealing to puzzle enthusiasts with its variety of levels and mechanics.
“Smooth animations enhance the overall gameplay.”
“S provides engaging puzzles and cooperative gameplay, continuing the series' legacy.”
“With its minimalist design, intuitive mechanics, and a wide variety of levels, it's a perfect choice for puzzle enthusiasts.”
“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.”
“The actual gameplay is a puzzle game standard to what you see on sites like Coolmath Games; however, after each level (and clicking on a few things in the menu or hidden in levels), you get a couple of Steam achievements.”
“Gameplay is mediocre at best; physics are inconsistent, and puzzles are so poorly designed I literally solved one of them by accident.”
- graphics66 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalist style that some players find refreshing, while others feel the simplicity may not appeal to everyone. The visuals are described as bright and colorful, contributing to a relaxing experience, though the lack of resolution options and advanced graphics settings has drawn criticism, especially for a PC game. Overall, the aesthetic is appreciated for its clean design, but it may not satisfy players seeking more complex or high-quality visuals.
“The deliberate incorporation of yellow elements introduces a dynamic visual element, further enriching the game's aesthetic palette.”
“Its clever design, coupled with a visually stimulating aesthetic, ensures an enjoyable experience for players seeking a mental challenge.”
“The visuals are bright and colorful, and the music is upbeat and catchy.”
“The graphics in the game are quite minimalistic and primitive.”
“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.”
- story49 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
The consensus among users is that the game lacks a coherent story or narrative, with many reviews emphasizing the absence of characters and plot. While some players find emotional resonance in the gameplay experience, the overall sentiment is that the game is primarily focused on gameplay rather than storytelling.
“And just like life, Zup was a puzzle waiting to be solved, a challenge waiting to be conquered, a story waiting to be told.”
“Whats up my amigos, Zup is such an emotional story I cried so much it was sadder than 9/11.”
“A new game with 9D graphics and a mind-blowing plot that will not only crawl into your head like a night spider.”
“A story that's more nonexistent than your social life after playing this game: there's no plot, no characters, just a blue ball with an anger management problem.”
“As you might expect, the plot is completely absent here, so let's talk about achievements instead.”
“This game has no story.”
- music45 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as calming and relaxing, with many players appreciating its ability to create a soothing atmosphere while playing. However, some users find the repetitive nature of the soundtrack off-putting, leading to frustration due to the lack of audio controls. Overall, while the music enhances the relaxing experience for some, others feel it becomes monotonous and may prefer to mute it.
“Overall a great time killer with cute relaxing music to wrap everything up in a nice little bow!”
“The music was calming and it was a ton of fun.”
“Really relaxing game, good soundtrack and nice puzzles.”
“A soundtrack that puts 'elevator music' to shame: these repetitive tunes will have you humming them long after you (mercifully) quit the game.”
“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.”
“- Music gets reused and becomes repetitive easily, which just makes me mute it.”
- humor40 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- -5 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players enjoying the funny achievements and quirky elements that allow for creative expression on their profiles. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to provide a lighthearted and entertaining experience, making it a fun time-killer despite its challenging levels. Overall, the game is characterized as both amusing and relaxing, appealing to those looking for a humorous twist in their gaming experience.
“Overall, if you want funny little achievements for spelling out your name or words on your profile, then go ahead and pick this game up.”
“This game is funny, I actually play it for the achievements but the game is actually a time-killer and it was fun, hopefully we can get harder levels.”
“Super funny game, train brain and letters for the name :d”
“The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
“I expected more clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
“The attempts at comedy just made me roll my eyes.”
- grinding22 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 64 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game is primarily focused on achievement farming, with many players noting the extensive grinding required to unlock achievements. While some find the puzzles enjoyable and the customization options appealing, others describe the experience as tedious and time-consuming, often suggesting that it feels like a second job. Overall, the game is recognized for its achievement farming potential, though it may not be for everyone due to the grindy nature of gameplay.
“A bit grindy... sometimes.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“One long, tedious grind.”
“Many people call these games out, citing that they're card farming games.”
- replayability20 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The reviews on replayability are mixed, with some players noting high replay value due to challenging puzzles and multiple approaches to levels, while others criticize the game for having limited replayability once the mechanics are mastered. Overall, while some find it engaging enough to return, many agree that the lack of new content or challenges diminishes the incentive to replay.
“✅ High replayability due to challenging puzzles.”
“There is plenty of replay value as you progress, with different approaches to completing each level.”
“Overall, Zup S is an exciting and fun game for all gamers, with plenty of challenge and replay value.”
“Limited replayability: once you’ve mastered the levels, there’s not much reason to go back unless you really enjoy watching things blow up.”
“Fun little game but sadly almost no replayability.”
“Replayability that makes watching paint dry seem exciting: once you've figured out the 'bounce and blow things up' formula, there's not much reason to come back.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally acceptable, though players report experiencing minor visual glitches and occasional bugs. Some users note that the presence of these issues can detract from the overall experience, with one describing the game as a "big terrarium for bugs."
“⚠️ Minor visual glitches can occur.”
“🔳 The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs/glitches.”
“🔳 Minor bugs/glitches.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its deeply emotional narrative, evoking strong feelings and even tears from players, with some describing it as more impactful than real-life tragedies. Additionally, the characters are noted for their wholesome qualities, enhancing the overall emotional experience.
“This game has such an emotional story; I cried so much. It was even sadder than 9/11.”
“Everyone is wholesome.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates outstanding optimization, particularly for a title focused on "Steam achievements," ensuring smooth performance and an enjoyable user experience.
“Outstanding performance for a 'Steam achievements' type of game.”
“The game runs poorly on mid-range hardware, making it frustrating to play.”
“I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, even on high-end settings.”
“The lack of optimization leads to long loading times and crashes during gameplay.”
