The Impossible Game

Let me have the pleasure of introducing you to the best game ever invented. The Impossible Game. Not only is this game incredibly entertaining, but it takes an elite form of gamer to exhibit the patience and determination needed in order to complete it.

Let it be clear: I am not said elite gamer. I was first introduced to this game while hanging out at my good friend Elaena's house this time last year, (we played Rockband amongst other games on the constant) when her brother - the always amazing Ben Hoekstra - suggested that we try out The Impossible Game. We all were sitting around in a group as we launched the game in complete awe and wonder.

At first glance this game contains nothing more than cubes and triangular spikes that you must avoid by pressing a single button to jump each obstacle; it's incredibly basic in design. Accompanied by some BAMF techno rave music, you must jump each block, triangle, or solid navy line in order to progress through the game. If you hit any of these obstacles, you go all the way back to where you started in the very beginning. Trust me, it sucks.

Another downside is that the game has its own built in "Attempt #" counter, which makes you feel all the more pathetic once you find that you've "attempted" winning this indie game 1904 times. It's even more pathetic when someone's recording you play it. Facebook is a powerful thing when it wants to be.

Not only is this game a great workout for your brain, it's also one for your thumbs. Dakota Osegera found it to be an excellent source of training for the Thumb War Championship, which makes no sense at all because clearly there is no such thing as a Thumb War Championship... This game comes attached with too many swear words (as do many, many other games), frustration, and overall a good time to be had with the people you're closest to.

I have not yet beat this wonderful game, but I've gotten extremely close. I'm looking forward to that day where I finally do complete it. This is without a doubt a quality game, and if you're looking for a challenge you should purchase this fine piece of software at the Xbox Marketplace. It's worth 80 Microsoft Points, or $1.

You're welcome.