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When I first booted up Upgrade Complete, I was greeted by a sleek selection screen that somehow managed to feel both minimalist and welcoming. It’s really that kind of game where you’re handed a handful of upgrade points before each level and have to decide whether you want a higher jump, a speed boost, or a little extra stickiness to cling to walls. That split-second moment of indecision—should I shore up my defenses or go all-out offense—sets the tone for the entire experience.
Once you dive in, the levels strike this perfect balance between chill and challenging. You’ve got your standard platforming hurdles, sure, but the upgrades change the way you approach each obstacle. There was one stage with a series of spinning buzzsaws where I totally gambled on maxing out my momentum and ended up vaulting clean over them in one glorious bound. Moments like that feel earned, and they never get old.
The visuals are clean and punchy, too—think bright geometric shapes on a dark backdrop, all moving smoothly at a steady framerate. The soundtrack is a low-key electronic groove that I actually left on in the background while working on other stuff. It’s subtle enough to fade into the background, but when you nudge that perfect jump and hear the score hit a little crescendo, it really sticks with you.
What surprised me most was how addictive the leaderboard chasing got. I started off just wanting to finish levels, but before I knew it I was back at Level 3 ten times, trying to shave milliseconds off my time. It’s great for quick sessions when you only have a few minutes, but it’s also deep enough that you can lose a solid afternoon tinkering with builds and routes. All in all, Upgrade Complete nails that sweet spot of being instantly fun but also leaving you itching for just one more run.