Fall Over is a gentleman's platformer, with a twist. Combining a familiar-looking 2D landscape and real-life physics, indie developer Arvi "Hempuli" Teikari has put just enough spin on the genre to combat our rampant attention-deficit disorder.
Fall Over is a simple concept; as a fancy-suited gentleman, reach the end of the level with as many coins in your pocket as possible. The challenge is working with the game's real-world physics, including the little things we take for granted -- like accidentally knocking your character on his back after hitting his head on a platform above -- and keeping your coins safely tucked away. It's the engine that would make Mario scream, and it's a free game worth a few minutes of your time. Make sure to grab your top hat and monocle before checking it out.
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Reader Comments (35)
Posted: Aug 4th 2009 8:05PM ZexionArmando said
Why yes, I do love gold coins to go with my tea. No, if you will excuse me, I must make haste to the nearest centre commercial and purchase some luxurious throw pillows.
Posted: Aug 4th 2009 8:12PM MystileArmor said
derpdy derp dumb dee doo a derp dee derp.
Rob Schneider.. is a tumbling man! derp dee derp.
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Rob Schneider.. is a tumbling man! derp dee derp.
Posted: Aug 4th 2009 8:27PM RANDOM G Joystiq Troll Slayer said
Rob Schneider=Biggest Doche in the Universe
Oh wait, that's John Edward.
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Oh wait, that's John Edward.
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 12:38AM BananaBoat said
I've got my opera glasses, monocle, and top hat ready, and it is time to play this game.
(you guys only think I'm joking)
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(you guys only think I'm joking)
Posted: Aug 4th 2009 8:11PM Iroquois said
I recently started loving indie games. This one ranks up there for me lol.
Posted: Aug 6th 2009 12:28PM (Unverified) said
Posted: Aug 4th 2009 8:20PM Desecron said
Stupid and fun.
Posted: Aug 4th 2009 8:21PM Courtney said
Whatever happened to the Joystiq Free Game Club?
Posted: Aug 4th 2009 8:36PM MystileArmor said
And I think "Ask X3F" might have been in the trunk...
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Posted: Aug 4th 2009 8:26PM MissingLink101 said
Is anyone else concerned that you appear to have to jump on the heads, and kill, black children?!
Posted: Aug 4th 2009 8:27PM Premature ejaculation man said
I feel this is rather relevant to my interests
Posted: Aug 4th 2009 8:30PM RANDOM G Joystiq Troll Slayer said
It's always polite to let the lady come first.
HIYOOOOOO!
Sorry, I thought I was at 1UP.
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HIYOOOOOO!
Sorry, I thought I was at 1UP.
Posted: Aug 4th 2009 8:27PM Rhamsey said
I better grab my monocle and top hat.
Posted: Aug 4th 2009 8:28PM The Blank Mage Returns said
I love free things that don't hurt or inconvenience me!
Posted: Aug 4th 2009 8:40PM Roto13 said
New satisfying video game feat: Jumping and flipping forward once or twice and landing on your feed.
Posted: Aug 4th 2009 8:49PM (Unverified) said
I needest not fetch my hat and monocle, as I they were already placed upon my head and eye. Aha!
Posted: Aug 4th 2009 9:26PM Yan said
Beat the title... but wasn't really impressed. Does something special happen if you have a perfect score?
Posted: Aug 4th 2009 9:44PM duggie said
With Hatsworth and MoneySeize and now this I think the gentleman's platformer is now tired.
Posted: Aug 4th 2009 10:38PM MarioGreat said
This is supposed to be "real-world physics"? Are you kidding me? It looks like the guy has a severe problem with keeping himself upright to me.
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 7:41PM (Unverified) said
Oh man, last night I was so drunk, I jumped 20 feet in the air and bumped my toe on a ledge and did 2 flips in the air and landed on my head. Then a walking mushroom pushed me in to a pile of spikes. DARN IT!
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Posted: Aug 5th 2009 12:47AM (Unverified) said
no mac support? curses!
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 1:58AM (Unverified) said
While playing this I would be tempted to say aloud repeatedly:
Hellooooooooooooo. La la la.
Hellooooooooooooo. La la la.
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 2:45AM RageTek said
HEAVENS!
BUGGER!
DASH IT!
CURSES!!
DAGNABBIT!!
DARN IT!
man this game is hilarious!!!!
BUGGER!
DASH IT!
CURSES!!
DAGNABBIT!!
DARN IT!
man this game is hilarious!!!!
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 6:20AM phizzyphizzy said
Is Hempuli the guy with blue hair?
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 12:10PM (Unverified) said
I put on my wizard hat and ro... I mean, tophat and monicle.
Posted: Aug 7th 2009 12:16AM (Unverified) said
That's my third monocle this week. I simply must stop being so horrified.
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