Give It Up! (video game)
| Give It Up! | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Invictus |
| Publisher(s) | Invictus |
| Platform(s) | iOS |
| Release date(s) | December 18, 2014 |
| Genre(s) |
Rhythm Platformer |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Give It Up! is a rhythm video game and platformer for iOS.[1] It was released by Invictus on December 18, 2014.[2][3] In the game, the player is tasked with controlling a black blob, with simple touch controls. The player must avoid the various obstacles in the game by jumping over them to the beat of a song.[1] A sequel for the game was also created, it was released on October 29, 2015.[4][5]
Gameplay
The game contains a total of nine different music tracks. To unlock each track, the player must complete the previous track without making a single mistake.[6] Throughout each level, the background shows what percentage of the level the player has completed.[1] If the player makes a mistake in the level before reaching the end at 100%, they are forced to start again.[7]
The game contains only a single control, which is tapping the screen.[8] The player has to time their taps, to ensure that they avoid the various obstacles (such as spikes) throughout the levels.[9] The player can also fail a level by jumping too early and hitting a wall.[1] The "safe" platforms that the player can land on during the levels are grey, but they turn green when stepped on. The obstacles are red.[6]
Reception
Give It Up! received mostly average reviews, with a mean metascore of 58.[2] TouchArcade criticized the game for its repetition and lack of different songs in each level.[1] However, the same review praised Give It Up! for its responsiveness and smooth running. Other reviews were unimpressed by the game for its difficulty and how frustrating it was.[7] It was also criticized for becoming largely a memorization challenge.[6]
The sequel, however, generally received more positive reviews,[8] with TouchArcade giving the game a 4.5/5.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "'Give It Up' Review – An Unforgiving Rhythm Game Bounces". TouchArcade. January 2, 2015. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- 1 2 "Give It Up!". Metacritic. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Give It Up". Invictus Games. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Give It Up! 2". Metacritic. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- 1 2 "'Give It Up! 2' Review – Perfectly Infuriating". TouchArcade. December 2, 2015. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Give It Up! – Tap To The Beat To Leap – AppleNApps". AppleNApps. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- 1 2 "Give It Up! Review". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- 1 2 "Give It Up 2, Rhythm-Based Platform Mobile Game Available For IOS | One Angry Gamer". blogjob.com. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Give It Up!". Modojo. Retrieved May 22, 2016.