Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy 2017

Experience the ultimate test of patience with Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy. This adventure game, created by Bennett Foddy, features unique physics-based mechanics and incredibly awkward controls that will challenge even the most seasoned gamers. Prepare yourself for hours of gameplay as you strive to reach the elusive end.

Bennett Foddy is renowned for developing frustrating yet innovative indie games, including QWOP, GRIP, CLOP, Poleriders, Bennett Foddy's Speed Chess, Zebra, and Ape Out. Unlike mainstream video games that prioritize accessibility, Foddy's creations revolve around reward-punishment cycles and explore the topic of addiction. Inspired by classic arcade games with challenging controls, Foddy aims to evoke emotions like tension in his players. His games are praised for their difficult and unorthodox controls, offering a rewarding outcome despite the initial frustrations.

Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy pays homage to the classic indie game Sexy Hiking by Jazzuo. With similar physics and mechanics, players find themselves in the role of a man trapped in a large pot. Traditional directional buttons are useless, and the only means of movement is a long hammer that can be rotated using the mouse. Master advanced maneuvers such as powerful swings, pogo stick-like hops, wide jumps, and even giant leaps through practice and precise rotation.

Prepare to explore bizarre, surreal, and outlandish locations as you progress through the game. Starting at the base camp, players will encounter flimsy man-made structures, towering peaks, and unimaginable places that defy reality. Foddy accompanies your journey with philosophical observations, serving as both tips and taunts depending on your disposition. The lack of checkpoints adds to the punishing nature of the game, as any mistake or slip will send you plummeting back to the start, accompanied by a jeering but playful tune. Expect frustration and the possibility of losing all progress. However, those who persevere and reach the top of the mountain will be rewarded, an achievement that only a select few can claim. This game is perfect for Let's Play videos or streaming on Twitch.

Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy prioritizes substance over style, offering players a profound journey. While some may criticize its punishing nature, completing this challenging game provides valuable insights into the pains of failure, the unfairness of life, and the eventual rewards of hard work. It is an artistic experience and a true accomplishment for those who persevere.