Tools Up!

fun with wife

Finished the Campaign, great Coop Game!

It was pretty okay. I actually enjoyed my time with it. The gameplay is simple but fun: you renovate houses, paint, clean, fix things, move furniture around... while trying to finish everything before the timer runs out. I really liked that almost every level seemed to introduce some kind of new gameplay element. It kept things fresh and meant I wasn't just doing the exact same thing over and over again. I played the whole thing solo, though, and I definitely feel like I would have had more fun playing with other people. I can imagine the chaos of everyone running around, getting in each other's way, accidentally messing things up, and desperately trying to finish the level on time being a lot of fun. Sadly, the multiplayer doesn't have matchmaking with random people. You have to invite your own friends, which is a bit of a shame. I think being able to just jump into a game with randoms would have made this a much better experience for me. So yeah, decent game, I enjoyed it, but playing solo definitely made it feel a little meh. If you have friends to play with, I'd say it's probably worth giving it a shot. If you're planning to play alone... it's fine, but I feel like …

Developed by The Knights of Unity and published by Untold Tales, Tools Up! takes the everyday concept of home renovation and turns it into a lively cooperative party game where communication and coordination matter far more than construction expertise. Instead of offering a realistic building simulator, the game embraces colorful arcade-style gameplay, asking players to complete renovation contracts under strict time limits. Whether painting walls, tearing up old flooring, cleaning debris, or moving bulky furniture through cramped apartments, every assignment quickly becomes a race against the clock. The straightforward premise makes it immediately approachable, while the steadily increasing complexity keeps the experience engaging well beyond the opening levels. The gameplay is designed around teamwork, supporting up to four local players who must divide responsibilities and adapt to unexpected situations. Each renovation project introduces different apartment layouts and objectives, forcing players to constantly reorganize their strategy. One teammate may focus on painting while another clears obstacles or delivers the correct materials, but even the best plans can unravel when …

Great couch coop. Good mixture of strategy, communication, and speed. Controls are simple so it is perfect for that couple where one or both partners do not have a lot gaming experience. Both children and adults could play and have fun. Passing each stage is a challenge and may take a couple of attempts, but passing with the highest grade adds a lot to the difficulty, so you can play by the level of challenge that suits you.

Seems VERY fun