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About Only Up !
Only Up! follows Jacky, a teenage protagonist seeking to escape poverty and reach the wealth of space. The game begins in a junkyard where players must run, climb, jump, and vault across a sprawling, secret-filled world.
The map stretches from abandoned favelas to desert, Japanese cities, and a cemetery of planes and dinosaurs, ending at several thousand miles of altitude. Players aim to reach the highest peak without checkpoints or saves, competing for speedrun records on a daily-updated leaderboard.
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Core Gameplay
The player controls Jacky, navigating a massive map by running, climbing, jumping, and vaulting over assorted objects and platforms. Movement can be slowed to fine-tune positioning, and beds act as trampolines to bypass sections of the obstacle course.
Progress is continuous; there are no checkpoints and the game cannot be saved. Reaching the summit of the island is required to complete the game, after which the player's time is recorded for speedrunning comparison.
- Use the time-slow ability when precision is needed.
- Seek out beds early to conserve momentum.
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World Design
The environment spans abandoned favelas, haunted factories, arid deserts, Japanese cities, and a cemetery of planes and dinosaurs, culminating in a towering altitude that challenges vertical traversal.
Each region contains hidden secrets, encouraging exploration beyond the primary ascent path while maintaining the overall goal of reaching the island's highest point.
- Explore side areas for potential shortcuts.
- Observe visual cues that hint at climbable surfaces.
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Speedrunning
Only Up! tracks completion times and publishes a daily-updated leaderboard. Players can submit videos of their runs; the best times are displayed with the associated Steam nickname.
Current top records include LeGrekko at 42.42 minutes, Kaiser003 at 48.49 minutes, and Yuan09xo at 49.32 minutes, providing benchmarks for aspiring speedrunners.
- Watch top runs to learn optimal routes.
- Practice timing of trampoline beds for maximum boost.
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Controls and Accessibility
The Steam listing notes partial controller support, so players who prefer a controller can expect some level of compatibility, though the exact extent is not specified.
Family Sharing is enabled, so multiple accounts on a single device can access the game without additional purchases.
- If you play with a controller, be aware that support is only partial and some actions may work differently.
- Enable Family Sharing to let friends try the game without buying a separate copy.
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Technical Details
Only Up! is developed by WGI GAMING and, per this Steam listing, is released for Windows; macOS and Linux versions are not offered here.
The game is categorized under Adventure, Casual, Indie, and Strategy genres, reflecting its blend of exploration, simple controls, independent development, and strategic route planning.
- Check Windows system requirements before installing.
- Keep the game updated to receive the latest leaderboard data.
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