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
- The game is simple and easy to understand, making it accessible for casual players.
- It offers a fun and relaxing experience with a good mix of challenging puzzles.
- Great for achievement hunters, featuring a large number of easily attainable achievements.
- The gameplay is overly simplistic and can feel shallow, lacking depth and replay value.
- Many levels rely on luck rather than skill, leading to frustrating experiences.
- The game suffers from technical issues, such as poor graphics and lack of customization options.
- 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 overall relaxing experience of gameplay. 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.”
“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.”
“Chill music, relaxing gameplay, and some clever timing involved.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay in the Zup series begins simply but gradually increases in difficulty, often requiring trial-and-error and clever timing as players navigate various mechanics. While some players appreciate the casual nature and achievement system, others criticize the gameplay as lacking depth. Overall, it offers a mix of relaxing and challenging elements, appealing to both casual gamers and those seeking a more engaging experience.
“This one comes with 777 achievements, decent music/sound, and not-too-hard gameplay for the casual games enjoyer!”
“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.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for their lack of resolution options and limited customization, leading to a perception of low quality that does not meet the expectations of PC gamers. While some users rate the visuals as decent, they note that the overall aesthetic is basic and not particularly impressive, with little to engage players beyond explosions.
“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...)”
- 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, despite some challenging levels. While it offers a lighthearted experience, some reviewers note a lack of depth in its comedic elements, suggesting it may not have enough variety to keep players engaged. Overall, it strikes a balance between being funny and frustratingly difficult at times.
“Quite funny, relaxing, and hard at the same time (some levels).”
“Amazing funny game, easy and 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.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players often criticize the grinding aspect of these games, likening them to card and achievement farming experiences that require excessive time investment, suggesting that one would need a significant amount of free time to engage fully.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Many people call these games out, citing that they're card farming games.”
“Achievements farming game.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the story aspect, with some users noting the absence of a narrative, while others suggest that there is a story present, albeit not universally appreciated. Overall, the consensus leans towards a lack of a compelling or engaging storyline.
“no story”
“no story”
“no story”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers little to no replayability, with many users suggesting that there is also minimal enjoyment to be found in a single 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 that resonates strongly throughout the gameplay.
“Zero 2 is an amazing emotional roller-coaster of a game.”
