So um, Fall Guys is here, so I'd figured I might start a discussion about it. I think to get a good discussion going on it is that I'm gonna rank all of the minigames from worst to best in my opinion. I'm gonna do it by grading each minigame based on my opinion. I'll also be updating this thread whenever my opinion on a certain minigame changes enough to warrant either a grade change or a placement change.
25. Perfect Match: F
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24. Door Dash: D-
The worst round 1 race minigame in my opinion. RNG mixed with frustrating player collision makes for a minigame that I never enjoy no matter how many times I have to play it.
23. Tip Toe: D
To put it simply, this minigame does not work with a horde of people. Because it's a racing minigame, people are inclined to not try to take risks so that they're guaranteed a spot in the next round, which leads to a single cluster that moves at the speed of turtles fucking. The path is also very slim making it easy for you to get pushed off, which can then lead to you getting eliminated as the cluster proceeds to solve the rest of the path while you're still at the respawn area. Overall a frustrating minigame.
22. Royal Fumble: D
The worst tail minigame and by far the worst finals minigame by a wide margin. Take Mario Kart's shine theif, but the winner is determined solely by the timer and not by who had it the longest. You can have the tail for 99% of the duration, but if someone takes it last second, oh well, guess you lose. Not to mention it can get very monotonous chasing a single person down for the entire minigame. The only reason it's above Tip Toe is because it is a mostly skill based minigame and doesn't have much rng to it.
21. Tail Tag: D+
This variant of Tail Tag is honestly nearly as bad Royal Fumble. First you have the finicky grabbing which can cost you the minigame at times. You also have a map that's heavily favored for the people with tails, for they have several routes and a giant hammer in the center to use to get away from others, not to mention the frustration of getting your tail snagged last second and getting eliminated because of it. These problems also continue to get more and more glaring the more times you play this one, making it a minigame that I never really enjoy playing.
20. See Saw: C-
As time goes on, this minigame will probably slowly creep up the list as people figure out what physics is, but there are still plenty of flaws with it. The fundamental problem with this minigame is that it's a racing minigame that requires cooperation from other people. Most people are simply trying to qualify and are rushing through the see saws haphazardly so they can qualify and move on to the next round. And the worst part is that this behavior is rewarded. If you're able to successfully separate yourself from the rest of the pack, the minigame becomes a cake walk.
19. Fruit Chute: C
This minigame and I do not get along well, as it seems to be the one where RNJesus almost always decides "Yep, I'm gonna screw over you and ONLY you". All salt aside, it's not a bad minigame, and it has potential to be really good if given the right changes, but as it currently stands, I can't really give it a much higher grade, as it feels incredibly luck based, and the conveyor belt working against you punishes you for trying to dodge to incoming fruit.
18. Jynxed: C
I've only played this minigame once in my 16 hours of playtime (so far), so I can't say terribly much about this one, but I do like the concept of it. A team base Zombie Tag definitely sounds fun, but it does have a few problems. For 1 the map is way too small especially when you only get it with 30+ people. And because it's only 2 teams, it makes it very likely to lose due to inept teammates.
17. Hoarders: C+
Janky ball physics aside, there's a good amount to enjoy in this one, and it rarely feels like you're out of until the last second as the leading team can quickly go from 5 balls to 2 balls. While this can create enjoyment, it also creates quite the amount of frustration as your team that was in a comfortable position 10 seconds ago gets eliminated, and that frustration does bog down the minigame quite a bit for me, but still not a bad minigame.
16. Rollout: C+
I like the concept of this minigame, and it plays pretty well as well. A bunch of circular things roll around, and the speed of those things is dependent on the number of people on that thing on any given time. However, while it is fun, it suffers from slow pacing and lack of overall excitement, which can bog down for the experience.
15. Egg Scramble: B-
I personally feel this minigame is heavily overhated because it can actually be pretty fun if you know what you're doing. Defending a golden egg in your nest from several opponents with teammates is probably some of the most fun I have with the minigame as it's a hilarious clusterfuck while the gold egg is constantly tossed around in the nest. That being said, it is one of the more frustrating examples of the "bad teammate" problem, and if the other two teams just decide to screw your team over, you're shit out of luck.
14. Fall Ball: B-
This is probably the most radical example of the "bad teammates" problem there is. You always get this minigame when there's 16-10 people, and the less there are, the more it'll show if your teammates are good or not. However, if the teams are evenly matched, it can be one of the most fun minigames out there, as the scores add up and time runs short. Only problem is, a good amount of the time that isn't the case, which can and will bog down the enjoyment of this one.
13. Hit Parade: B
This is probably the most glaring example of player collision being a problem, as it can quickly effect your placing in the pack with the first couple obstacles. This can lead to some very frustrating times when you're getting pushed around by everyone and are at the back of the pack. These are the main things that bog down this minigame, but thankfully, the forgiving qualifier rate and the second half of the course keep it at a decent B grade.
12. Team Tail Tag: B
This is the best version of the Tail Tags in my opinion. Unlike the other two variants, the map on this one is, or at least feels, significantly less favored for the people with tails, allowing the tailless people to actually be able to grab one. And unlike other team minigames, this one is a team of 4, making it much more likely for you to be able to pass, but granted also the more frustrating if your get stuck with bad teammates. That and the janky grab mechanic keeps this minigame from getting an A.
11. Block Party: B
This is another one where there's plenty of enjoyment to be had. The waves of blocks that come up have different version giving it extra uniqueness. You also have player collision which can add a form of chaos where unlike almost every other minigame I actually enjoy here, as it adds an extra bit of strategy in positioning. That being said, it does still suffer from a slow pace at the beginning and the chaotic player collision can still lead to frustrating deaths despite my enjoyment of it in this minigame.
10. Hex A Gone: B+
The enjoyment of this one heavily relies on the number of people playing it. If there's 8-10 people, it can be very fun and reward skilled players, but if it's 15-20 (yes it can go up to 20), it becomes a frustrating mess that thankfully finishes quickly. The jumping and diving mechanics can also work against this minigame, as they feel slower than the rate the platform disappears. And finally, for a final minigame that can max out to 20 people, the layers feel too small and don't have enough blocks on them to really reward skilled players. Still a good minigame, but one that is far from perfect.
9. Jump Club: B+
This minigame never fails to give me enjoyment, and it's one I never complain about getting. It's simple jumping fun that gets gradually harder as time goes on. They way the minigame plays out is super fun and always put a smile on my face. The only reason it misses out on the A grade is because it just doesn't really ever challenge me. As it currently stands, I have yet to fail this minigame, and I personally find it to be on the easier side.
8. Dizzy Heights: B+
The majority of the round 1 racing minigames are honestly very enjoyable as they're forgiving in the qualifying amount and also fun in their layouts and obstacles. Dizzy Heights is fun because it give you a good learning experience of how to effectively use the spinners, which can come in handy in games such ass Royal Fumble and Hoopsie Daisy. Overall, very little to say about it, but also very little to complain about aside from its easy difficulty.
7. Rock N' Roll: B+
This team minigame is pretty good in my eyes as it rewards teamwork from everyone, which might sound bad at first, but consider how easy that teamwork is to do (just push the ball), the "bad teammate" problem rarely comes up. It also rewards good positioning from players who know the optimal path for the ball to go. The main thing that bogs down the experience from the A grade is that it can often go on for longer than it should, mainly when two teams are attempting to sabotage each other while trying to get their ball in, but then again that can also create intense and fun moments, so it's likely a necessary downside.
6. Gate Crash: A-
Basically Door Dash, if Door Dash was actually fun. The minigame doesn't last terribly long, but the chaos that happens when people horde at a door that's about to open can be exciting. Again, not much to say, but still very fun.
5. The Whirlygig: A-
My personal favorite of the basic race minigames. The obstacles feel challening enough for you to watch out for, but never frustrating or bs. The nature of the course too gives it a very "high risk high reward" nature, which can reward more skilled (or the luckiest) players by giving them a good head start against the pack.
4. Fall Mountain: A
Despite the bullshit nature of the balls, there's a lot to enjoy here. The climb up to the crown is very intense, especially as you get to the home stretch. The pinball part at the beginning, while bs, is still fun for making you feel like Neo when you dodge all of the balls. Overall, super fun.
3. Hoopsie Daisy: A
The best team minigame and the third best minigame in my eyes. Part of me wishes they make a finals version of this minigame where a small amount of you compete to get points because DAMMIT this minigame is fun as hell. Competing against the other teams for hoops is always thrilling, and some games can come nail bitingly close, adding even more enjoyment to it. There's also the large amount of strats you can employ on the map via placement and Hoop locations. While it does still suffer from the "bad teammate" problem as all other team minigames do, this minigame feels as though that problem can be ignored.
2. Jump Showdown: A+
It's only been out for a couple days, and I'm already in love with it. It's everything I enjoy from a minigame. There are two phases to this minigame, the first phase is slow jumping mixed with falling platforms, and the second phase is trying to survive with what few platforms remain. It may be a bit long, but to me, since it is a finals minigame, that's fine by me. It's fun, intense as hell, and thrilling. While it doesn't beat Slime Climb for me, it definitely earns the A+
1.Slime Climb: A+
The best Fall guys minigame and a minigame that I feel deserves the A+ grade. This minigame separates the men from the boys, as not only is it the hardest race minigame, but it's also the most skill based too, as the course requires several things from you throughout the endeavor, timing, precise jumps, proper positioning, and most importantly, patience. This minigame can get under your skin easily, especially with the bullshit player collision at the beginning, but I asure you, once you're able to look past that, you'll never look back at it, for the quality of this minigame is superb.
Well, after about an hour and a half of typing later, I'm don with this list. Let me know what you think of this list, and you agree/disagree with, and I will happily discuss about it.
