GETTING OVER IT

About GETTING OVER IT

Getting Over It puts you in charge of a guy stuck in a big metal pot with only a sledgehammer to help him climb a mountain of strange obstacles. The controls seem simple since you only use the mouse, but don’t be fooled. This game is extremely difficult. Just when you think you’ve got it, one small mistake can send you sliding all the way back to the start. The movement feels slow and clumsy, and each swing of the hammer can either propel you up or send you crashing down in a split second.

Bennett Foddy designed this game to mess with your head. He throws in random quotes and bits of wisdom just when you’re about to lose your cool. His comments feel like he’s mocking you, which increases the frustration. His voice becomes an unusual companion, offering advice that sounds almost sarcastic, especially after your fiftieth fall.

The mountain itself is a chaotic mix of random junk: old furniture, rocks, barrels, trees, and narrow ledges that make no sense. It’s meant to test your patience. You may find yourself hanging on to a tiny edge, carefully planning your next swing, knowing that one wrong move could undo everything you’ve just achieved. And there are no checkpoints. Fall too far, and it’s back to the beginning.

If you’re one of the few who manage to reach the top, a surprise awaits you, and it’s the ultimate payoff for all the anger and effort. Some players call it a reward, while others say it’s just as baffling as the game itself. But no matter what, beating Getting Over It is something to brag about, and it’ll make you want to keep coming back to prove you can conquer it—or at least fail in new ways trying.