The new game Fall Guys has launched – and it did so with a bang. The game was so popular that the servers crashed.
This is Fall Guys: Do you remember “Takeshi’s Castle”? Fall Guys is similar: 60 players complete an obstacle course and those who remain standing at the end win. It’s somewhat of a Battle Royale approach – just without a circle, guns, and loot. This is what it looks like in the trailer:
Everything is beautifully designed, with vibrant colors and crazy costumes. And, oh yes: The characters are a kind of bean. Fall Guys is quite out there – if you enjoy something silly, you will feel at home here. And apparently, quite a lot of people do.
Fall Guys launches and initially crashes
This is how the release went: On August 4, Fall Guys went live and celebrated a major success on Steam, catapulting to the top of the bestsellers. Naturally, this was immediately celebrated on Twitter:
Also on Twitch, the game quickly became a top contender, counting around 449,000 viewers at the time of this article.
The wild party Battle Royale also launched today on PS4 – and as part of the PS Plus offer. The free offer is likely to attract many more players. However, match creation for PS4 players was temporarily disabled. Because: The servers were not prepared for the influx.
On Twitter, the official channel of the game keeps its players updated. The servers went completely offline for a while, but after restarting, there were again issues. Currently, the game is working to bring everything back online:
Why is the game so successful? Even when the beta started, Fall Guys suddenly became a hit on Twitch and captivated many viewers. It seems to have struck a chord with players as a “friendly Battle Royale” – currently, it has a 76% positive rating.
- “It’s nice to have a Battle Royale that is about fun. 10/10 would fall again,” says user Mtropele (via Steam).
- “One of the most fun party games I’ve played in years. I’ve put way too many hours into the beta,” comments user MrWeeknds (via Steam).
- “The game is fantastic. The developers are very responsive to the community and the future looks bright. The Takeshi’s Castle influence is strong for fans of the show. Also, it’s basically a hug simulator if you like that sort of thing,” says user Kasdiel (via Steam).
The negative reviews of the game mainly refer to the lagging servers on launch day. For those for whom Fall Guys isn’t for, maybe they should consider another PS Plus offer: There is also Call of Duty.
