Getting Over It - Scratch Edition
Getting Over It - Scratch Edition: Test Your Patience to the Limit
Getting Over It - Scratch Edition is a meticulously crafted recreation of Bennett Foddy's infamous game by renowned Scratch creator Griffpatch. This version perfectly captures the frustrating yet addictive experience of the original while replacing the protagonist with the lovable Scratch Cat.
Game Overview
In this challenging adventure, players control Scratch Cat sitting in a cauldron, armed with only a hammer to navigate the treacherous mountain terrain. The goal seems simple—reach the summit—but the journey is filled with obstacles and setbacks. One small mistake can send you tumbling down, forcing you to restart your climb from a lower position.
How to Play
- Controls: Use your mouse to control Scratch Cat's hammer, pushing, pulling, dragging, and throwing yourself upward
- Fullscreen Recommended: The developer strongly suggests playing in fullscreen mode (F11) to prevent browser title bars from interfering with mouse controls
- Reset Feature: Press Q+R simultaneously to reset the level when stuck or frustrated
- Speed Challenge: After successfully reaching the top, your completion time is recorded on the leaderboard, encouraging you to beat the fastest times
Game Features
- Precise Physics Engine: The game faithfully recreates the physics of the original, requiring exact calculations for each push and pull
- Frustration Guaranteed: Just like the original, this game offers an intense experience of frustration followed by immense satisfaction upon success
- Voice Acting and Sound Effects: All voice acting is performed by Griffpatch himself, while sound effects are sourced from the original game
- Leaderboard System: Records and displays players' best completion times, adding a competitive element to the game
Development Journey
Griffpatch mentions in the game notes that developing this recreation was a "mammoth effort." The project began with a failed attempt in February 2020, followed by a fresh start in April that eventually led to the release of version 1.0 on April 28th. The game has since been updated to version 1.4, fixing various issues and adding new features.
Gaming Experience
Getting Over It - Scratch Edition is not just a test of skill but an extreme challenge of patience and perseverance. When you've climbed to a significant height only to fall back to the beginning due to a tiny error, the frustration can be overwhelming. Yet, it's precisely this love-hate relationship that makes the game so captivating.
Each retry after failure, each obstacle overcome, allows players to grow through frustration and find satisfaction in persistence. As Bennett Foddy says in the original game: "The pain of gaming is a gift."
Conclusion
If you're a fan of Getting Over It or enjoy challenging games that test your limits, this Scratch version meticulously crafted by Griffpatch is definitely worth trying. Prepare your mouse, adjust your mindset, and embark on this frustrating yet addictive climbing journey!
Remember to use your browser's fullscreen mode (F11) for the optimal gaming experience, and good luck—you'll need it!
Credits
The game credits Bennett Foddy (creator of the original game) for the original concept, sound effects, and level design. The music featured is "Soul and Mind" supplied by YouTube, and all voice acting is performed by Griffpatch himself. The developer was thrilled to mention that Bennett Foddy even retweeted his YouTube video of the project!
