Cover art for the game QWOP

QWOP

Season 1 - Week 9

Submitted by The Council


About

Welcome to the wonderfully absurd world of "QWOP," a browser game that defies conventional notions of athleticism and control. Created by Bennett Foddy, this quirky and challenging game has gained notoriety for its unconventional approach to sports and its notoriously difficult controls.

In "QWOP," players step into the virtual shoes of an aspiring athlete participating in a sprinting event. However, the catch lies in the controls – you must use the Q, W, O, and P keys to manipulate individual muscles in the runner's legs. The result is a hilarious and often frustrating spectacle as players attempt to coordinate the movements of the sprinter, leading to awkward and unpredictable strides.

With its minimalistic design and intentionally cumbersome mechanics, "QWOP" has become a cult classic in the world of browser games. Players find themselves in a constant struggle to achieve even the simplest forward motion, turning what seems like a straightforward task into a comical and challenging endeavor.

So, prepare for an unconventional take on athletics and get ready to laugh, groan, and maybe even achieve a few meters of forward progress in the delightfully awkward and endlessly entertaining world of "QWOP." It's not just a race; it's a test of coordination and perseverance in the face of hilariously difficult controls.

Intro

@Kythias

I expect this game to get a low uptake - but this week the Wheel has selected QWOP.

Rules are max of 2hrs of attempts to complete the 100m and jump at the end for the furthest distance in the least time. In the very unlikely event that you are unable to finish the race, then furthest distance will be used. For this one if you want to be included on the leader board and get some arbitrary useless points, just post your best result as a screenshot below! Latest submissions by Monday evening or thereabouts when we'll spin the wheel again for a proper game... hopefully.

Results

1st) Kythias - 103.4m in 34 Seconds
2nd) ReturnOfOctobot - 100m in 54.8 Seconds
3rd) Alondite - 100m in 67.1 Seconds
4th) Deccyf - 100m in 83.3 Seconds

Last Updated: 30 November 2023

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