Falling Obama Overview
Falling Obama was one of those odd little physics games that felt right at home in the Flash era. It came out around 2008, a time when simple, often humorous browser games were a common diversion. You didn't need a backstory or complex controls; you just loaded it up and something silly happened. This game fit that mold perfectly, offering a straightforward and slightly absurd premise.
You control a cartoon version of Barack Obama, who is perpetually falling. The core interaction is using your mouse to grab him and fling him around the screen. Your main goal is to keep him from hitting the red bubbles that float up from the bottom, while guiding him toward the blue ones. The physics are loose and bouncy, making his movements unpredictable as he tumbles. The pacing is quick, and the difficulty comes from the increasing number of hazards and the challenge of managing his momentum. It feels like a chaotic, slightly ridiculous balancing act where you're just trying to keep a digital politician afloat for a few more seconds.
