Editor Reviews

Super Meat Boy Forever is the follow-up to the brutal platformer that first made gamers throw their controllers in frustration — and then pick them back up for another go. This sequel retains the spirit of the original but alters the gameplay in a way that may catch you off guard. It's fast, punishing, and weirdly addictive, just like you'd expect, but now it plays more like an auto-runner than a traditional precision platformer.

You still play as Meat Boy, now joined by Bandage Girl, trying to rescue their kidnapped baby, Nugget. That's right — there's a baby now. The plot is light and silly, told through cutscenes with that same over-the-top cartoon slapstick that fans will remember. However, the real focus is on the gameplay, where things become interesting —or divisive.

Instead of manually controlling every movement, the characters now run automatically. You can punch, slide, jump, and wall-jump, but the pace is fixed. This changes how the game feels in a big way. It’s no longer about carefully lining up your next jump — it’s about reacting quickly and learning the rhythm of each level through trial and error.

Super Meat Boy Forever takes a sharp turn in design but lands most of its punches with confidence. The controls stay tight, and the structure encourages trial-and-error runs that feel rewarding once you nail them. The game doesn’t waste your time — levels are short, resets are instant, and wins feel earned.

Its mix of replayable chunks, unlockable characters, and hidden challenges gives it depth beyond the main campaign. It's the kind of game where five minutes easily turn into an hour. If you're wired to chase precision and speed, it keeps giving you reasons to hit the retry button.

How to Play?

Step 1: Launch the game and choose your save slot. You’ll start as Meat Boy or Bandage Girl. There’s no jump button—your character runs automatically. All movement is timing-based.

Step 2: Use your controller or keyboard to perform actions such as sliding, punching, and diving. For example, tapping a button near a wall lets you wall-jump or uppercut an enemy.

Step 3: Learn the pattern of each level. Timing is everything. Memorize traps, saw blades, and enemy placement. You’ll die a lot, but that’s the point. Each death helps you learn.

Step 4: Explore each level thoroughly to collect pacifiers. These unlock new characters. Some are hidden, so keep your eyes open for breakable walls or alternate paths.

Step 5: Boss fights require pattern recognition. Dodge their moves, wait for your chance, then attack.

Step 6: If a level feels impossible, take a break. The game is designed to be tough but fair. Every obstacle can be beaten with practice and precision.

Step 7: After completing a world, you’ll unlock Dark World levels—these are harder versions with new hazards. Use what you learned in regular stages to survive.

Step 8: Keep playing to unlock different characters with unique animations. These don’t change gameplay but add fun variety.