I like it a lot, it has fluent controls and the music fits vary well... but i have a few complaints. I find the puzzles are two easy too a point were i get board, and the lack of a menu was disappointing. But other then that i like it.
Reviews for "Down is Up"
Well, this game isn't too bad at all but, I think it's pretty monotonous.
I've played many games like this one here on Newgrounds but those games add some kind of little story about something. They're also boring, but thanks to the story you get motivated enough to keep playing. I may not get motivated playing this game because I know when I complete a level, next one will be very similar to the previous one.
Anyway mechanics are quite good though music is a bit annoying. I mean the music makes game even more boring. From the point of view of somebody with a good ear, the song is cool, pretty cool.
Nice game.. Simplistic graphics to the point, smooth controls, the music isn't a distraction and it's fitting. Even the "controls reverse as you shift" isn't that much of a bother.
But why is it so easy? Nearly every level has only one direct route to be taken, it doesn't even allow you to make a mistake. Every level I was thinking "must be a long game, still tutorial levels" as I played, and suddenly... finished. I feel the game doesn't challenge the average puzzle lover at all.
That's why I felt the need to subtract 2.5 stars; this is a puzzle game which doesn't puzzle you at all. Controls may become a hindrance, getting used to the shifts from one end to the other may get you a couple times and then it's a breeze. I'd love to see much more challenging level designs.
Inversion responds:
There will be a post jam follow up on this.
I have less than 20 hours into this and have not had much time to do any updates, but I there will be a complete version done soon.
Thanks for the feedback!
Not impressive, not only this kind of game mechanics is not new, but most of the level designs are more frustrant than hard. They just make you walk longer than you have to think
Controls? Instructions?