I've generally avoided Bennet Foddy's games, given they are essentially purpose-built frustration generators. But there's something that intrigues me about Baby Steps. Maybe it’s the inherent slapstick comedy built into the concept of a schlub trying to walk up a mountain with physics-empowered feet. Maybe it's the fact it's been co-developed by Gabe Cuzzillo and Maxi Boch, creators of jazzy gorilla slaughterfest Ape Out. Or maybe I just empathise with the concept of a man who doesn't get enough exercise trying to climb a slope.
Whatever it is, I'm much keener to play this than QWOP or Getting Over It or any of Foddy's previous efforts. And it turns out there isn't much longer to wait. Baby Steps has an official release date, and it'll arrive on September 8.
