Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is one of the sensations of the moment in the world of video games. A title that was launched in early August and whose popularity has only grown. But, what does the Mediatonic and Devolver Digital proposal really offer, why is it one of the ones that accumulate the most viewing hours on Twitch. Well, we will tell you all that and more, in case you want to start playing and not look like a novice.
What is Fall Guys
Full Guys: Ultimate Knockout or directly Fall Guys (the fallen boys as some people like to call it) is one of those video games that surprise you as soon as you see it. And it is that with a design of characters and very colorful settings, the first impression is that we are facing a title for the smallest of the house. But make no mistake, because for those of us of a certain age it is just as fun.
The game, developed by Mediatonic and published by Devolver Digital, could quickly be defined as the Yellow Humor of video games . Here you basically have to pass a series of different tests (25 minigames for now). If you do, you pass the round and if you don’t you will have to start over. For some it is like a mix between the Mario Party mini games and the current Battle Royale. Of course, here the games face a maximum of 60 players and not 100 as we are used to seeing.
The success of Fall Guys
When a title like Fall Guys sneaks among the most viewed on Twtich, it is clear that it is being a success. Because at the end of the day, the streaming platform has been a clear indicator of the most popular trends and proposals of the moment for some time. But why is it so attractive?
As we have said before, it is the mix between Battle Royale and Mario Party one of the reasons that make it special. And is that if you are tired of shooter mechanics here you will find 25 different mini tests with which each game is practically different from the previous ones. That and its colorful and fun look do the rest.
Although for many the best of all is that it is not only fun, but also accessible for those who do not have much fluency with other mechanics, perhaps, something more complex. Although you are not distracted either, because certain Fall Guys tests hide a fairly high point of sophistication.
Hence, in such a short time there have been numbers as striking as these:
- Fall Guys has been downloaded 10 million times , 8 million on PS4 and 2 million on Steam
- By mid-August an estimated 23 million hours of content had been viewed
- It momentarily surpassed League of Legends in popularity during its beta weekend.
Therefore, if you are tired of what Fortnite, PUBG, Hyper Scape, Overwatch, etc. offers, or you just want something different to disconnect and have a good time, you have to try it.
Where to play Fall Guys
Now that you know what Fall Guys is about, where can you play it? At the moment it is available on PC through Steam and on Playstation 4 . On the Sony platform, if you have a PS Plus subscription, you can play it for free until September 5. While on PC you can buy for only 19.99 euros and 29.99 euros a collector’s version with some aesthetic accessories to customize your character.
On other platforms such as Xbox or Nintendo Switch it is not available, but it has already been commented that it is considering the possibility of porting them. As for mobile devices. Moreover, for the Asian market, the Bilibili company has acquired the rights and will develop its own version.
Therefore, when it is available on all these platforms, the possibility of offering cross-play may also be considered. Which in a way would make the game much more interesting and fun. Although there is always the question of whether the users of one platform or another would have advantages.
Tips and Tricks for Fall Guys
Okay, now that you may have been interested and maybe even encouraged to play Fall Guys, it will be good for you to know some tips and tricks to avoid looking like a novice in your first games .
The first thing is that each game will be divided into four types of events: race, survival, team and final. For each of these there will be different challenges that make up the current 25 minigames. Which, by the way, is expected to grow as more updates are received like the one that will be released soon.
Knowing each of these tests and how to face them will give you a certain advantage if you are new. Although only your own experience will give you clues to see what is the best strategy to overcome them and move on to the next phase. So let’s review the ones you can currently find.
Careers
Race events are where you will find the most variety. After all, it is one of the first that you are going to dispute, so so that they are not repetitive, you have to provide multiple options.
Dizzy Heights
Dizzy Heights is a simple platform race where logic invites you to play in the same way as you would on a conventional platform. That is, speeding up the jump to the maximum to be able to reach the next platform.
Door dash
Door Dash is a level where you have to go through doors with the added difficulty that some are fake and will make you bounce. So, at first, rather than running like crazy, it is best to let others try. If they pass, you can do it too and if you see that they bounce you will have room to change and go towards the correct one.
Fruite Chute
Fruite Chute is a test where giant fruit will fall as if it were a waterfall, so if you stay centered you will have more options to avoid being hit by jumping to one side or the other.
Hit Parade
Hit Parade is one of the last race minigames and with an extra difficulty, but not excessive. However, do not trust yourself for only having a couple of obstacles. So the best thing is that you play calmly, observing in which direction the turnstiles turn and staying in safer positions such as the center or the sides when climbing the hill.
See Saw
See Saw are platforms that will tilt as more participants position themselves on one side or the other. If you can’t get to them first, always try to be as close to the central white line as possible. This will be how you can have more chances to jump to the next and reach the end.
Slime Climb
Slime Climb for many is one of the most difficult levels. Take advantage of the buffers at the beginning and try to climb quickly, this way you avoid other players getting in your way and you can advance.
The Whirlygig
The Whirlygig grabbing to climb up is usually the best technique, much more than trying to jump as we might initially think
Tip Toe
Tip Toe is a mini test where there is only one correct path, the rest of the tiles that you will see will disappear as soon as you step on them and you will fall. Therefore, unless you believe in destiny and think you are the chosen one, let others discover the right path first. But without losing the group in the lead.
Survival
As the name suggests, these mini-survival tests are about that, about staying on your feet for as long as possible to move on to the next round.
Block Party
Block Party consists of preventing the blocks that will come to you from pulling you off the platform. To do this, try to be as centered as possible, so you will have a greater margin of movement when avoiding them.
Jump showdown
Jump Showdown let the rest run like headless chickens, you stay practically where you appear and jump according to the speed you need. Avoid extremes, because there it can be more difficult to calculate times.
Perfect match
In Perfect Match there is no trick, your ability to memorize where the fruit is will be what will or will not make you pass the round.
Roll out
Roll Out is a large rotating platform with different obstacles and platforms to which you will have to jump to get from start to finish and pass the test. There is no trick, but the ability and ability to anticipate what is to come.
Tail Tag
Tail Tag is very easy to play, all you have to do is try to end a tail that you may or may not start with. If you have it from the beginning, try to avoid all those who want to take it away from you. And if you don’t have it, run for one.
Equipment
Mini-tests that involve teamwork are among the least attractive to many. At the end of the day, either you play with friends or you have to trust that the rest will give their best to work together and achieve victory. Although you are the one who does not adapt to these team mechanics.
Egg Scramble
Egg Scramble tries to keep the maximum number of eggs. They can be yours or the ones you steal from other teams. Here if all your companions are shot by the others, you stay trying not to steal yours. That is our best advice.
Fall ball
Fall Ball is one of the funniest tests. Do you know Rocket League? Well this is exactly the same, but without cars. Good advice, be the goalkeeper of your team if no one takes the role.
Hoarders
Hoarders, as a team game that it is, demands that you all do your best to try and grab more balls than anyone else. So, although you will depend a lot on the rest, with a little good work it can be overcome. If not, you just have to rely on luck.
Hoopsie Daisy
Hoopsie Daisy tries to jump through hoops that appear on the screen. If you want, you can run from one side to the other trying to reach each of them first, although a good strategy is to stay still to jump through those that are reappearing within the area where you are.
Jinxed
Jinxed, this minigame is so chaotic that you can only do one thing: touch as many opponents as you can. That is the purpose and the only way to get past the round.
Rock ‘n’ roll
Rock ‘N’ Roll requires coordination and knowing something basic: the more you push the ball the faster it will go. So, even if you have the temptation to stop other teams, it is best to stay together working together.
Team Tail Tag
Team Tail Tag is exactly the same as the previous one but in teams.
Final
And we come to the final tests, in these you will have to demonstrate all your skills and what you learned in the previous ones to be able to overcome them and thus achieve victory. There are three mini-tests.
Fall mountain
There is little to say about Fall Mountain , pull off your best tricks and show your skills. Our only advice is that when you jump for the crown do not forget to press the grab button. Because just touching it is not worth it.
Hex-A-Gone
Hex-A-Gone is made up of several platforms formed by hexagons that as they are stepped on they will disappear, so the idea is to try to stay as long as possible on each one of them until being the last to fall. If you succeed, you will have won.
Royal fumble
And finally, Royal Fumble is a test where you will have to capture the only tail of the game while you compete against the rest of the players who also want it. And when you have it, then you will have to constantly flee because you will become the prey.
As you can see, each and every one of the tests has its appeal. Some will be more fun than others, but overall you will have a good time being short games. And as we said, to change from the usual proposals, Fall Guys is a highly recommended game with which you may not win, but you will surely laugh.
