The genius of the game lies in its trial-and-error gameplay. It is not about skill; it is about memorization. You will die. You will die hundreds of times. You will die to hazards that were mathematically impossible to predict on the first try. The learning curve isn't a curve; it’s a brick wall that you are expected to bash your head against until the wall breaks.
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Unlike traditional platformers that teach you mechanics and then test your mastery, unfair platformers are "basically a prank delivered in video game form". They rely on subverting player expectations through specific, devious mechanics: The genius of the game lies in its trial-and-error gameplay
Presenting — a game designed by sadists, for gluttons of punishment. You will die hundreds of times
Visually, the game is intentionally generic, which aids in the deception. It looks like a knock-off Mario or Sonic clone, which makes the sudden, unfair deaths all the more jarring.