Stuck on a boss
Core mechanics of hard games and a step-by-step fight breakdown: attack patterns, dodging, stamina, checkpoints.
an independent players' reference for the hardest moments in games
Fffuuu — a players' reference for the hardest moments in games
Sooner or later every game has that moment: the boss wins again, the jump fails again, and you want to close the game for good. "FFFUUU" is exactly that feeling. Fffuuu is an independent reference that helps you get through it: it explains the mechanics of hard games, shows how to use guides without spoilers, how to set up difficulty and accessibility options, how to read reviews and patch notes, and how to play online without putting your account at risk.
Getting stuck on a hard part is normal. Hard games are made so that victory doesn't come right away. Our job is to help you get there with less frustration.
Where to start
Looking for a guide
Types of guides, how to use them without unnecessary spoilers and how to check a guide isn't outdated.
Choosing a game
A catalogue of games known for their difficulty and popular online games: studio, release year and what makes them hard.
Confused by the jargon
A glossary of terms: from i-frames and aggro to raids, LFG and rage quit.
Reference sections
- Game catalogue
Games known for their difficulty and popular online games: studio, release year and what makes them hard — no scores or rankings.
- Guides and walkthroughs
Types of guides, how to use them without spoilers and how to check a guide is still up to date. Plus the article catalogue.
- Tips and mechanics
Core mechanics of hard games, a boss fight breakdown, difficulty and accessibility settings, and account rules.
- Game updates
New and updated reference sections, how to read patch notes, and announced game release dates.
- Reviews
How to read someone else's review of a hard game and tell facts apart from the author's opinion.
- FAQ
Answers about this reference, difficulty in games and account safety.
- Gaming terms
A dictionary of gaming terms: combat and mechanics, online games, community slang.
Stuck on a hard part: five steps
Take a break
If you're throwing attempt after attempt and getting worse, step away from the game. A fresh mind often spots what a tired player misses.
Watch, don't attack
Spend one attempt just observing: how the enemy moves, what attacks it uses and when it leaves an opening.
Break it into parts
A hard section is almost always made of several separate challenges. Practise them one at a time instead of all at once.
Check the settings
Many games have difficulty modes and accessibility options. There's no shame in using them: that's what the game offers them for.
Look up just that part
If nothing helps, find a guide for this exact spot and read only the part you need, so you don't spoil the rest of the game.
Quick answers to common questions
Is this the old site with pictures and memes?
No. The domain used to host an entertainment site with user-submitted pictures. This reference is not affiliated with it and does not restore its posts.
Do you score games?
No. We describe games with facts — studio, release year, what makes them hard — and explain mechanics. We don't do scores, rankings or prices.
Are you affiliated with game developers?
No. This reference is independent. Check rules, release dates and update contents on the official websites of developers and publishers.
Can I order a carry or in-game currency from you?
No. We don't sell anything. Sharing your account with someone else and buying currency for real money break the rules of most online games and can get you banned.
About the project
Fffuuu is an independent reference for players about the hardest moments in games. This domain used to host an entertainment site with user-submitted pictures and memes. The current reference is not affiliated with it, and the old posts and pictures are not being restored.
We write about how the mechanics of hard games work, how to approach bosses and tough sections, how to use guides, difficulty and accessibility settings, how to read reviews and patch notes, and how to play online within the rules. We don't score games, don't make up numbers and never recommend anything that breaks a game's rules.
Related sections
- Tips and mechanics
Core mechanics of hard games, a boss fight breakdown, difficulty and accessibility settings, and account rules.
- Guides and walkthroughs
Types of guides, how to use them without spoilers and how to check a guide is still up to date. Plus the article catalogue.
- Game catalogue
Games known for their difficulty and popular online games: studio, release year and what makes them hard — no scores or rankings.
Sources
- Official websites of developers and publishers
- ESRB
- PEGI
- Internet Archive (Wayback Machine)
Game information is based on the official websites of developers and publishers. Release dates, update contents and game rules change, so always check them with official sources.