If you’ve been keeping up with the latest gaming trends, you’ve probably heard of ‘Only Up’. A 3D parkour game that’s stirring up a storm in the streaming community, it’s earning a reputation for driving players to the edge with its extreme difficulty and unforgiving mechanics. But what makes ‘Only Up’ such a rage-inducing experience?
Developed by SCKR Games, ‘Only Up’ was launched on May 24, 2023, for PC. The game’s premise appears simple at first glance – players need to climb various obstacles to reach the pinnacle of an infinite map. The path to victory, however, is anything but straightforward. The game’s terrain is littered with a multitude of obstacles, including pipes, wires, buildings, garbage cans, tires, wooden planks, and even trampolines.
The character begins the game at the base of the map, and players must overcome a relentless series of hurdles while literally climbing in midair. The ultimate goal is to reach the game’s highest point, where a secret level can be accessed – a level that promises the coveted win​.
What makes ‘Only Up’ so challenging is that it pushes players’ reflexes and parkour skills to the limit. This makes the game an equal playing field for players of all skill levels, adding an extra layer of tension and excitement. Winning the game has become the objective of marathon live streams by famous streamers like iShowSpeed, Adin Ross, Hasan Abi, and Faze Cizzorz​​.
However, many of these popular streamers met with failure on their first attempts, leading to public displays of rage and frustration. iShowSpeed, for instance, slid off a platform after four grueling hours of gameplay, catapulting him back to the game’s starting point. The result? A smashed computer and an outpouring of his signature rage. Similarly, Adin Ross was trolled by live chat viewers to the point of losing his footing on a crucial platform, causing him to lose his temper as well​​.
Despite the high levels of frustration, some streamers have managed to keep their cool and conquer the game. Streamers like Foolish have shared their victory with their audience, adding to the game’s allure. With more and more streamers vying to be the first to complete ‘Only Up’, viewers can expect to witness a lot more ‘rage shows’ in the future​​.
In the vein of games like ‘Getting Over It’, ‘Only Up’ is quickly becoming a viral sensation not just for its gameplay, but also for the intense reactions it elicits from players. It’s an exhilarating journey that’s as much about the struggle as it is about the victory – a journey that’s only just begun. So, will you join the climb and take on the challenge of ‘Only Up’?
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