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Getting Over It
About Getting Over It
Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy is a deliberately frustrating climbing game where you control a man in a metal pot using only a hammer to haul yourself up a mountain of junk. One slip can send you tumbling all the way back to the beginning. The game famously philosophises about perseverance as you play.
Created as a meditation on frustration and the rewards of persistence, the game is as much an art piece as it is a challenge. Bennett Foddy narrates throughout, offering reflections on failure and effort that make the experience unique in gaming.
How to Play
Move your mouse to control the hammer. Swing it to hook onto objects, push off the ground, and lever yourself upward. Every surface is a potential handhold — finding the right angles and pivot points is the entire game.
The physics are intentionally awkward. Short, controlled hammer swings are more reliable than large sweeping motions. Find stable resting positions before attempting the next difficult traverse.
Controls
- Mouse movement: Control the hammer direction and arc
- Click and drag: Swing the hammer to push or pull
Game Features
- Unique Physics: Mouse-controlled hammer with fully simulated pendulum physics
- Philosophical Narration: Bennett Foddy speaks to you about failure and perseverance
- One-Take Challenge: No checkpoints — every slip can undo hours of progress
- Hidden Ending: Reach the top to unlock a unique reward
- Meditative Music: Ambient score that shifts with your emotional state
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to finish Getting Over It?
Yes — speedrunners complete it in under 2 minutes. For most players it takes many hours.
Can you save progress?
Progress is auto-saved by your position on the mountain, but a major slip can set you back significantly.
Tips & Strategies
The hardest sections have well-documented techniques on YouTube. If you're stuck on the same spot for 30+ minutes, watching a brief walkthrough of that specific section isn't cheating.
Smaller, more deliberate hammer swings lose less ground when you miscalculate. The biggest losses come from panicked large swings — stay calm and work slowly.