Zup! Zero 2
- September 11, 2018
- Quiet River
Get on Steam"Zup! Zero 2" is a minimalistic physics-based puzzle game where players must keep a blue ball on the platform for three seconds to pass each of the 60+ levels. Achievements, trading cards, emoticons, and credits are available as additional features. The game utilizes the "Zup!" physics engine and was inspired by an example from Sergio Andre, with music by Ann Sharova.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Zup! Zero 2 offers a fun and addictive puzzle experience with clever physics and minimalist design, making it perfect for quick challenges.
- The game is a haven for achievement hunters, featuring around 777 achievements that can be easily unlocked, enhancing your Steam profile customization.
- It's a cheap and relaxing game that can be completed in about an hour, providing a satisfying experience for casual gamers.
- The game is criticized for being overly simplistic and repetitive, with many levels requiring minimal effort to complete.
- Some players find the physics inconsistent, leading to frustrating trial-and-error gameplay that can detract from the overall experience.
- There are concerns about the game's value, as it feels more like a cash grab for achievements and trading cards rather than a substantial gaming experience.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay in the Zup series is characterized by its addictive and relaxing nature, starting off easy but progressively increasing in difficulty, particularly with touch screen mechanics. While many players appreciate the generous achievements and puzzle-solving elements, some criticize the gameplay as lacking depth, describing it as trial-and-error. Overall, it offers a mix of simple enjoyment and challenging puzzles, appealing to both casual gamers and those seeking a more engaging experience.
“✅ 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.”
“Progressively getting harder as they incorporate all the previous mechanics from the previous games and then packs them in and really makes you think.”
“Good for achievements, but the gameplay is just garbage.”
“The zup games' gameplay is all trial-and-error.”
“The gameplay starts easy but can get tricky, especially when touch screens are involved.”
- music13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's music is generally well-received, described as calming and enjoyable, enhancing the relaxing gameplay experience. However, some users noted the lack of proper audio controls, making it difficult to turn off the background music if desired. Overall, the soundtrack is likened to that of "Hexcells," appealing to fans of that game's music.
“Really relaxing game, good soundtrack and nice puzzles.”
“The music was calming and it was a ton of fun.”
“Chill music, relaxing gameplay, and some clever timing involved.”
“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.”
“The music is on a loop, but it's comparable to Hexcells' music, so if you enjoyed that game's music, you'll enjoy their music as well.”
“I would recommend this game (and others in the series) while listening to music, podcasts, or just relaxing.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally considered basic and lack customization options, such as resolution adjustments, which detracts from the overall visual experience expected by PC gamers. While some users rate the graphics around 7-8/10, they note that there isn't much to see beyond explosions, leading to a mixed reception regarding their quality and appeal.
“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...)”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players frequently highlight the grinding aspect of the game as a means to quickly farm achievements, often referring to it as an "achievement farming simulator." However, some critics label these games as primarily focused on card farming, suggesting a repetitive nature to the grinding involved.
“Many people call these games out, citing that they're card farming games.”
“Achievement farming simulator 2 :)”
“Achievements farming game.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it both amusing and relaxing, though some levels can be challenging. While many appreciate the lighthearted tone and comedic elements, others feel that it lacks depth in its humor, describing it as straightforward without any hidden surprises. Overall, it strikes a balance between being entertaining and occasionally difficult.
“Quite funny, relaxing, and hard at the same time (some levels).”
“Amazing funny game, easy & pretty hard at the same time.”
“Zero 2 is yet another funny little puzzle game around a blue ball with a ton of achievements and cheap as hell.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is essentially no story present.
“The game lacks any meaningful story, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
“There is virtually no narrative to engage with, making the experience feel hollow.”
“The absence of a coherent story makes it difficult to invest in the characters or the world.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's atmosphere as being enhanced by its atmospheric cloudy backgrounds, which contribute to a moody and immersive environment.
“The atmospheric cloudy backgrounds create a hauntingly beautiful environment that draws you in.”
“The game immerses you in a rich atmosphere filled with intricate details and stunning visuals.”
“Every scene is infused with a unique atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers little to no replayability, with some users suggesting that there is also minimal enjoyment to be found in the initial playthrough.
“There is no replay value, and to be fair, there is also no value in playing it for the first time.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and experience it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find Zero 2 to be a deeply engaging emotional experience, often describing it as an incredible roller-coaster of feelings.
“Zero 2 is an amazing emotional roller-coaster of a game.”
