Played some of the introductory levels of The Upper Hand; I came away with these thoughts: -The mechanics of grabbing and leaning are pretty interesting, and having cards with different poses and effects seems really cool. -The music is pretty banging! -Great that there are restart buttons and a way to reorient your angle, but (unless I missed it in the tutorial) these aren't explicitly noted within the tutorial itself. -It began to make sense when I got to Learning the Ropes, but I didn't like that looking at the map is also counted in the time to complete a stage (also another function that I'm not sure is noted in the tutorial) Overall, it's a fun game; maybe it won't feel like this in the future, but it sometimes feels like I'm arbitrarily choosing poses to hop with to land with the end pose I want. One thing that could be cool is an advanced tutorial or a beginning world that goes into some of the more effective techniques and how the card effects work (or even what they do), as...
The Upper Hand
- Release Date:
- Jun 20, 2025
- Developer:
- Brain Syringe Studios LLC
- Publisher:
- Brain Syringe Studios LLC
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
The Upper hand is a Deck-Building, Platformer that tests the players adaptability as Gen-0 ascends in pursuit of the parts required to rebuild his space ship, all to an original sound track.
Platforming
Embrace the art of bouldering as you climb ever higher clinging hand and foot to different holds. As you progress take into consideration unique environmental holds and learn the limitations of each one. Challenge yourself to improve and pursue new abilities and customized apparel.
Adaptability
Experience distinct biomes and adapt to their unique environmental challenges. Find freedom in the variety of possible solutions to each challenge. Carve your own path and pursue ever more efficient routes and times to score points to use in the shop.
Deck
Building Your future is in your hands as you craft your playstyle using a wide array of cards’ poses and abilities to quickly and successfully conquer each challenge. Using the points collected by accomplishing level achievements and spending them at the shop you can acquire new powers for gen-0 to use in his pursuit of the top.
Gen-0
Gen-0 has been captured and needs your help! Gen-0 is Stuck in a foreign world and longs for home. Help him climb through different worlds to collect the parts of his ship needed to get back home.
Music
Our original composer Ricky Hess has poured his heart and soul into our original soundtrack. It features elements of Jazz, City pop, synth-hop and a variety of other inspirations. The upbeat tracks are sure to invigorate your pursuit of the peak.
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 or equivalent
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 7600 512 Mb or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
FAQ
How much does The Upper Hand cost?
The Upper Hand costs $4.99.
What are the system requirements for The Upper Hand?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11 64bit Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 or equivalent Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 7600 512 Mb or equivalent DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 500 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
What platforms is The Upper Hand available on?
The Upper Hand is available on Windows PC.
Is The Upper Hand worth buying?
The Upper Hand has 100% positive reviews from 1 players.
When was The Upper Hand released?
The Upper Hand was released on Jun 20, 2025.
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