Tools Up! News

Dear Players,
We are impressed by the amount of support we get from you lately! Thank you!

One of the insights we hear a lot and which seems particularly accurate is that some players might have been misled by the Multiplayer tag on Steam into believing that Tools Up! is an online co-op game.

We have no doubt that it could be the case here. Multiplayer is often associated with playing online (it's an understandable mental shortcut), even though it can also be local only, especially in the case of couch co-op games.

Now, the way tags work on Steam is that we can't toggle the Local Co-op tag without toggling the Multiplayer tag first. This leaves us with a quite unfortunate choice between:

• having a Singleplayer tag only
  
• having Local Co-op and Multiplayer tags

None of this really fits. We believe having Local co-op tag only would be the best.



Summing up, we just wanted to share this to let you know that, above all, we want to be honest and transparent with you.

Wish you all the best!

Tools Up! was designed as a local multiplayer game and we have always advertised it as such. The recent news about Steam Remote Play Together feature came as a pleasant surprise and we really hoped it would let you play Tools Up! with your friends and family online.

Sadly, we hear reports about the poor performance of Steam Remote Play Together in some regions, especially Asia. This is a brand new feature, so there might still be room for improvement. We have already reported it to Steam and hopefully you’ll be able to take full advantage of this feature soon.

It pains us that there’s not much we can do in regard to this matter. We’re waiting for Steam to work this out on their end. Thank you for your patience while this gets worked out.

Lastly, we have prepared a short FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for you, in which we explain how this feature works, how you can improve its performance, and present alternatives to Steam Remote Play Together. You can find it below.

Thank you for playing Tools Up! We wish you lots of fun with the game and hope to stay in touch!

Cheers!
All in! Games & The Knights of Unity

Steam Remote Play Together is a brand new feature allowing people to play together online. Please refer to Steam Remote Play overview and Steam Remote Play Support for more information in your native language.

Q: How do I use Steam Remote Play Together?
A: It’s easy! Just follow the three simple steps:
1. Launch Tools Up!
2. Open your Friends List and right-click to
Invite your friends.
3. They accept the invite in the chat window and... That’s it!
You're playing together.

To access your Friends List, you may need to open Steam Overlay (Shift+Tab by default).

Q: Can you play with two keyboards via Steam Remote Play Together?
A: You can only play Tools Up! with a single keyboard and multiple controllers (Xbox One, Steam Controller, etc.).

Q: How does Steam Remote Play work?
A: Steam Remote Play allows games to be launched on one computer, while being played from other devices connected to Steam. With Remote Play Together, you can invite your Steam Friends to join your local co-op sessions remotely, without having to own or launch the game themselves.

Q: We’re experiencing poor Steam Remote Play Together performance. What can we do?
A: Below are a few solutions Valve recommends. Please refer to Steam Remote Play overview and Steam Remote Play Support for more information in your native language.

• Hardware:We recommend a minimum of a quad-core CPU for the computer running the game. The client has more modest requirements, but should have a GPU that supports hardware accelerated H264 decoding. Any recent laptop or PC should meet the client requirements.
  
• Network:
  We recommend using a wired network for the best streaming experience. People have had some success with powerline networks and wireless N and AC networks with good signal, though your experience may vary.
  
• Game Settings:
  To improve your streaming experience, you can go into your game settings and lower your resolution and turn off vertical sync.
  
• Steam Settings:
  In the Remote Play settings you can change a number of things that can affect your experience. You can change your preference for speed vs quality, limit the network bandwidth, and adjust the maximum capture resolution.

Q: What network ports does Steam Remote Play use?
A: Streaming uses UDP ports 27031 and 27036 and TCP ports 27036 and 27037. Please make sure Steam can listen on these ports in your firewall software.

Q: Should I update video drivers?
A: A number of bugs have been fixed in the latest video driver releases that may affect streaming. If you are getting poor performance, graphical glitches or black screens please make sure you have the latest drivers installed from your video card vendor's website.

Q: What are alternatives to Steam Remote Play Together?
A: Members of the Tools Up! community have recommended using Parsec, a third-party software, which lets you invite your friends to play games with you online even if the game doesn't have online multiplayer. We don’t officially support this solution, but we hear reports that its performance can be better than Steam Remote Play Together

The wait is over! We’re thrilled to announce that Tools Up! is available today on Steam.

Watch the Release Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O4C8REJoBY

Tools Up! is a local multiplayer game for up to four players. Work together against the clock and host a wild renovation party in your very own home!

• Work hard - paint walls, lay tiles and throw everything you need to other rooms.
  
• Play better together - join up to three players to move couches against the clock.
  
• Expect the unexpected - environmental elements spice up things. Have you ever renovated a building surrounded by lava?
  
• Lead the team - whoever holds the blueprint is in charge of the camera angle.
  
• Join in the fun - simple controls and a low entry level make Tools Up! a perfect party game for everyone.
  

Gather your friends (or fellow reno enthusiasts) in this intensely fun couch co-op game about home renovation and work your way to the top of a skyscraper in need of some real TLC.

Get it now:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1004490/Tools_Up/

As we’re approaching the release of Tools Up! (December 3 is just around the corner!), we would like to thank you for all the support we’ve got from you so far.

Since the day we revealed Tools Up! to the world, your positive reception has given us the courage to deliver a game we believe you’ll fall in love with.

We hope that you're surrounded with family and food on Thanksgiving!
Play Tools Up! together on December 3! We can’t wait to let you experience the fantastic renovation fiesta.

Cheers and happy ToolsUp!-giving,
The Knights of Unity & All in! Games


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Gather your family and tune in to the new fun-packed live-action trailer of Tools Up!
https://youtu.be/JzEI7DLDP4M
Coming to Steam on December 3, 2019!

Tools Up! was designed to be easily picked up by anyone who hasn’t played the game yet, or doesn’t have much experience with gaming in general! With only two buttons that do most of the actions in the game and a single stick to move, Tools Up! is a perfect point of entry to the world of gaming for everyone!

Here’s what you can do with only two buttons:

• Paint walls
  
• Lay carpets
  
• Throw things to people… in other rooms
  
• Throw people… to other rooms
  
• Clean floors
  
• Pick up blueprints
  
• And more!

Simple and easy fun with your family and friends is just two buttons away, so are you ready?
Add the game to your wishlist to get an email when the game is released on December 3!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1004490/Tools_Up/