Give It Up! (video game)
2014 video game
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Give It Up! is a 2014 rhythm platform game developed and published by the Hungarian indie studio Invictus Games.[1] It was released on December 18, 2014, for Android and iOS.[2] The player is tasked with controlling a black blob and must avoid obstacles by jumping over them to the beat of a song.[1] A sequel for the game was released on October 29, 2015.[3][4]
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.[5] 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.[6]
The game contains only a single control, which is tapping the screen. The player has to time their taps, to ensure that they avoid the various obstacles (such as spikes) throughout the levels.[7] 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.[5]
Reception
Give It Up! received "mixed or average" reviews, with a Metacritic score of 58 out of 100, based on reviews from 4 critics.[8] TouchArcade criticized the game for its repetition and lack of different songs in each level. The same review praised Give It Up! for its responsiveness and smooth running.[1] Other reviews were unimpressed by the game for its difficulty and how frustrating it was.[6] It was also criticized for becoming largely a memorization challenge.[5]
The sequel generally received more positive reviews, with TouchArcade giving the game a 4.5 out of 5.[4]