Fall Guys

Nothing else has ever paired high tension with complete silliness like this, and Fall Guys reveals we should've been doing it a long time ago

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humor, gameplay

stability, monetization

83% User Score Based on 168,056 reviews

Critic Score 84%Based on 9 reviews

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Fall Guys is a single player and multiplayer casual platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Mediatonic and was released on August 3, 2020. It received positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Fall Guys" is a multiplayer party game where players control clumsy characters and compete in various challenges, from free-for-alls to cooperative tasks. The game features ever-evolving content, customizable characters, and cross-play support. With the recent addition of a level editor, players can now create and share their own obstacle courses with the community.

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Audience ScoreBased on 168,056 reviews

humor4.7k positive mentions

stability795 negative mentions

The humor and chaotic gameplay create countless hilarious moments, making it a delightful experience, especially with friends.
The vibrant, cartoonish graphics and whimsical art style enhance the game's playful atmosphere, contributing to a fun and accessible experience.
The game offers high replayability due to its ever-changing mini-games and unpredictable player interactions, keeping sessions engaging.

Many players find the gameplay repetitive over time, particularly due to reliance on luck and inconsistent mechanics.
The game suffers from significant performance issues, including bugs, glitches, and server problems that detract from the overall experience.
The monetization model has drawn criticism for its heavy reliance on microtransactions, leading many to view it as exploitative.

humor
4,745 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Fall Guys" is a standout feature, characterized by its chaotic and unpredictable gameplay that leads to countless hilarious moments. Players often find themselves laughing at the absurdity of the physics, the comical animations of the jellybean characters, and the antics of fellow competitors, making it a delightful experience, especially when played with friends. Despite some frustrations with team dynamics and server issues, the overall lighthearted and silly nature of the game keeps players engaged and entertained.
- “The gameplay is easy to pick up but keeps you hooked with its unpredictable challenges and hilarious moments.”
- “Its colorful, cartoony visuals and goofy physics make every match feel like a hilarious spectacle.”
- “The unpredictable physics and crowds of wobbly players make every round feel like a mix of strategy, luck, and hilarious failure.”
- “Not funny at all.”
- “It's supposed to be funny, but it was not funny at all to fall again and again and be eliminated, again and again.”
- “Its just ridiculous how unfunny this game is.”
gameplay
3,093 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Fall Guys" is characterized by its chaotic, physics-based mechanics that create a blend of fun and frustration, making it accessible yet challenging for players of all skill levels. While the game offers a variety of colorful mini-games and obstacle courses, many players find the gameplay repetitive over time, particularly due to the reliance on luck and the inconsistent grabbing mechanics that can lead to frustrating experiences. Despite these issues, the game's lighthearted aesthetic and engaging multiplayer format contribute to its appeal, especially when played with friends.
- “The gameplay is easy to pick up but keeps you hooked with its unpredictable challenges and hilarious moments.”
- “At its best, the gameplay is pure joy: navigating colorful courses, outmaneuvering opponents, and celebrating chaotic wins with goofy animations.”
- “With its physics-based gameplay, charming visuals, and unpredictable matches, it delivers a fresh spin on competitive multiplayer.”
- “Most of the new maps are uninspired and boring or have annoying mechanics.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics and objectives can make sessions feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The grabbing mechanic is extremely annoying, and I think some people agree with me.”
graphics
1,609 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Fall Guys" are widely praised for their vibrant, cartoonish aesthetic that enhances the game's playful and whimsical atmosphere. Players appreciate the colorful environments and adorable character designs, which contribute to a fun and accessible experience suitable for all ages. While some critiques mention the simplicity of the graphics, the overall consensus is that the charming visuals and engaging art style effectively complement the chaotic gameplay, making it a standout title in the party game genre.
- “The colorful, cartoonish graphics are incredibly charming, with vibrant levels and adorable bean-like characters that add to the playful vibe.”
- “The jellybean-like characters and candy-colored environments create a joyful aesthetic that perfectly matches the game’s light tone.”
- “The vibrant graphics and playful sound effects create an atmosphere of pure joy and camaraderie, turning every match into a pulse-pounding adventure where triumph is never guaranteed.”
- “The graphics are simple but polished.”
- “The graphics are colorful and whimsical, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere.”
- “The graphics are very high quality, and the actual gameplay is fantastic!”
music
1,205 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Fall Guys" is widely praised for its upbeat, catchy, and whimsical nature, perfectly complementing the game's vibrant visuals and chaotic gameplay. Many players find the soundtrack to be a highlight, enhancing the fun and energetic atmosphere, although some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's charm, making it enjoyable for both casual play and competitive sessions.
- “The whimsical art style, catchy music, and easy-to-learn controls make it accessible and instantly entertaining, perfect for short, lively sessions with friends.”
- “The soundtrack is bubbly and energetic, complementing the fast-paced fun of each round.”
- “The upbeat music and sound effects enhance the playful vibe, immersing players in the whimsical world of Fall Guys.”
- “The music gets old really fast, I had to turn it off completely after 25 minutes.”
- “The music is kind of on the annoying side, but the visual style is great.”
- “The music plays in my nightmares, its amusing making cheaters lose, and its fun streaming and playing with your friends.”
stability
819 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and server issues that significantly detract from the overall experience. Many users experience frequent crashes, freezing during gameplay, and matchmaking problems, leading to frustration and a sense of instability. While some players find enjoyment in the game despite these issues, the consensus is that the game remains a buggy mess that requires urgent attention from developers to improve its reliability.
- “Fall Guys runs great and with no issues on the Steam Deck.”
- “The game runs great on a 1660 Super.”
- “This game is so fun, and from what I've played, it is virtually bug free.”
- “Game won't start up properly due to Easy Anti-Cheat; it just freezes. Rebooting and reinstalling this game didn't work.”
- “The game is extremely buggy and the physics are so inconsistent that it really takes the fun out of the wackiness of the game.”
- “This game is a buggy, unoptimized piece of trash. It used to be my favorite game to play with friends, and now it glitches and never works.”
monetization
585 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of "Fall Guys" has drawn significant criticism, particularly following its transition to a free-to-play format under Epic Games. Players express frustration over the heavy reliance on microtransactions for cosmetic items, which were previously obtainable through gameplay, leading many to view the game as a cash grab. While some reviews note that the microtransactions are purely cosmetic and do not impact gameplay, the overall sentiment reflects disappointment in the shift from a rewarding system to one perceived as exploitative, with many players feeling that the game should have remained a paid title without such aggressive monetization practices.
- “While there are in-app purchases and the like in this title, they are, just like Fortnite, only skins, and do not actually impact the gameplay at all.”
- “The monetization is also rather fair, as the only things you could really spend more money on - other than the game itself, duh - are optional exclusive cosmetic DLC packs and the main currency kudos, of which you get bucketloads of them by just playing the game normally.”
- “The current monetization method is pretty good, giving users a choice to purchase the basic currency (which isn't hard to obtain with normal play), while also not allowing users to purchase the 'crowns,' used to buy the most sought after cosmetics in the legendary category, which can only be obtained by winning a full tournament.”
- “The monetization is definitely too much.”
- “Microtransactions have been heavily injected into the game, making it far less rewarding to win a match.”
- “This game is gross with microtransactions now.”
story
573 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The consensus among users is that the game lacks a traditional story, with many reviews stating explicitly that "there is no story." Instead, players emphasize the focus on gameplay and multiplayer fun, likening the experience to casual games like "Temple Run" rather than narrative-driven titles. While some users appreciate the absence of a story for its simplicity and entertainment value, others express a desire for a more structured narrative or story mode to enhance the experience.
- “The story and arc of Fall Guys is amazing.”
- “A story of betrayal, victory, defeat, sorrow, pain, and jelly beans... who wouldn't want to play this?”
- “This game has a deep backstory and a very nice ambience.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “There's no story that I ever saw, so this category is going to be shallow.”
- “If you are looking for a story here, you are a bit lost.”
grinding
431 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively tedious and repetitive, often requiring significant time investment for minimal rewards. While some enjoy the grind for cosmetics and levels, others feel that the introduction of microtransactions and a battle pass has made the experience feel more like a chore than fun. Overall, players suggest that the game is best enjoyed in short bursts rather than long grinding sessions, as it can quickly become monotonous.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “One long, tedious grind.”
- “The game is at least 50% looking at loading screens or level previews which can really grind your momentum to a halt, makes playing very tedious.”
- “Unlocking new costumes and cosmetics requires grinding through countless matches, with little sense of accomplishment or satisfaction upon completion.”
- “The game started out fun, but rapidly became grindy and repetitive, as some maps almost never showed up and others I would see every time, and they would almost always play out almost the exact same, with everyone forming disorderly queues leading to the end.”
replayability
378 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The replayability of the game is a mixed bag, with many players praising its high replay value due to frequent content updates, diverse mini-games, and the ability to play with friends, making it endlessly enjoyable. However, some users express concerns about the game's potential for repetitiveness once players master the available content, leading to diminished replayability over time. Overall, while the game offers significant replayability, especially in multiplayer settings, its long-term appeal may depend on ongoing updates and new content.
- “The high replay value comes from the constantly changing mini-games and unpredictable player interactions.”
- “Making it a goal for every session to at least win one game made the replayability of this game seem endless to me, and this is coming from someone who never spent a dime on the game.”
- “Fall Guys offers high replayability, thanks to its ever-changing selection of courses and challenges.”
- “Once players master the few available mini-games and courses, the lack of new content or significant updates diminishes the game's replayability.”
- “It kills the replayability when you only get the same terrible game modes over and over again.”
- “The replayability of this game is the worst I have seen out of any game.”
emotional
376 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of "Fall Guys" is characterized by a blend of wholesome fun and intense frustration, as players experience a rollercoaster of feelings ranging from joy and laughter to anger and heartbreak. Many reviews highlight the game's charming aesthetics and community spirit, while also expressing disappointment over issues like cheating and server problems that detract from the overall experience. Ultimately, players find themselves deeply invested, often feeling nostalgic for earlier seasons, and grappling with the emotional highs and lows that come with competitive gameplay.
- “The emotional impact of this game brought tears to my eyes.”
- “This game has tested me in so many ways physically, emotionally, and spiritually.”
- “It's an impressive feat to make a game so charmingly silly that's still filled with genuinely dramatic moments, heartbreaking losses, and last-second acrobatic feats.”
optimization
233 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players citing significant performance issues, especially on platforms like the Switch, leading to frustration with loading times and server stability. While some users report smooth gameplay and good performance on higher-end systems, others experience frequent stuttering, lag, and crashes, particularly during team-based modes where individual performance is overshadowed by team dynamics. Despite some improvements noted in recent updates, the consensus is that the game still requires further optimization to enhance the overall experience.
- “The graphics and art style are great, and it's very well optimized.”
- “Performance wise, the game ran great on max settings, at a steady 60 fps.”
- “It can't be understated how solid this game feels in terms of optimization, controls, and performance.”
- “Haven't seen a worse optimized game like ever, not in this life, not in another.”
- “This game used to be good, but now it's a buggy, unoptimized piece of trash.”
- “The amount of stuttering this game does makes it essentially unplayable.”
atmosphere
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its vibrant, colorful graphics and upbeat soundtrack, creating a cheerful and inviting environment that appeals to players of all ages. The lighthearted and playful tone fosters a sense of camaraderie and fun, making even competitive moments feel enjoyable and relaxed. Overall, the game's whimsical design and energetic ambiance contribute to a delightful experience that encourages laughter and social interaction, despite occasional frustrations.
- “The vibrant graphics and playful sound effects create an atmosphere of pure joy and camaraderie, turning every match into a pulse-pounding adventure where triumph is never guaranteed.”
- “The bright, playful graphics and upbeat soundtrack add to the game's cheerful and lighthearted atmosphere.”
- “The game's whimsical art style, cute character designs, and lively animations create a cheerful and inviting atmosphere.”
- “For a game that relies heavily on smooth, uninterrupted play sessions to maintain its fast-paced and chaotic atmosphere, such inconsistencies are a major drawback.”
- “No, it is not fun to play solo in a competitive atmosphere which, despite the graphics and music, this is a 'battle royale' game with party game features.”
- “❌ limited sound effects & music makes it lacking some personality & atmosphere.”
character development
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in "Fall Guys" is characterized by its whimsical and vibrant art style, featuring charmingly goofy character designs that allow for extensive customization. Players appreciate the playful and colorful visuals, which contribute to the game's overall fun atmosphere, although opinions vary, with some criticizing the designs as lazy or mediocre. Overall, the character designs are seen as a significant aspect of the game's appeal, enhancing the enjoyment of its competitive mini-games.
- “The whimsical and vibrant art style, coupled with adorable character designs, creates a world that is bursting with charm and personality.”
- “This game is super cute with the character design, and I could play it for hours with the fact they have seasons.”
- “Fall Guys is a great game with various kinds of mini-games, cute character designs, and costumes for your customization preference.”
- “This game sucks; the character designs are lazy and the maps get boring after 10 minutes of playing.”
- “Really bad character designs, really short, boring, repetitive courses.”
- “Your character doesn't seem to be able to land from a jump without tumbling out of control, and you can say this is part of the charm or character design, but it's inconsistent in its behavior and you'll have no idea why you stayed on your feet that time versus falling when you thought you nailed it.”