Getting Over It
Bennett Foddy / Noodlecake
About this game
- Category Simulation
- Age 10
- Updated Jul 26, 2021
- OS IOS / Android
Editor reviews
Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy is an unforgiving and frustrating climbing game, a spiritual successor to Jazzuo's Sexy Hiking. You control a man stuck in a cauldron, using a hammer to scale an enormous mountain filled with difficult terrain. The controls are deceptively simple—you move the hammer with your mouse—but the gameplay is all about mastering the physics of the environment. Each swing, jump, and climb can either bring you closer to the summit or send you tumbling back to earlier sections of the mountain, making every mistake costly.
The game is designed to make you feel every moment of frustration as you lose your progress over and over. As you ascend, Bennett Foddy offers philosophical commentary on the experience, adding a unique layer of reflection on the player's journey. The game is meant to challenge your patience, skill, and perseverance, with a satisfying reward awaiting those who can reach the top.
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How to play:
Move the Hammer: Use the mouse to control the hammer. Swing it to propel yourself upwards and across obstacles.
Climb Obstacles: Use the hammer to latch onto surfaces and climb. You’ll need to master the physics of swinging and balancing.
Patience is Key: Be prepared to fall back to earlier sections as mistakes and miscalculations are part of the challenge.
Listen to the Commentary: Bennett Foddy’s musings on frustration and failure help create a unique and contemplative atmosphere.