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I know a guy who was insane at this game in high school.
Constant learning and improvement is central to being a competitive gamer. One of the most vital components of being a top-notch gamer is mastering your mouse skills. Though it’s a little on the old side, a game is available for free to help you perfect those skills.
Osu! is an easy (at first) game that will get you in full control of your mouse. To play, you tap a series of circles that pop up based on the beat of backing music. It also challenges you to drag a ball or rotate a spinner on the screen. If it seems similar to Elite Beat Agents (and its Japanese counterpart Ouendan), that’s no accident. Though the difference with Osu! is that users can play with the customization options to match their favorite songs and share them with friends online.
Professional gamers use this game on a consistent basis to warm-up and practice before participating in a big match. Prolific streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins recommends Osu! very highly in his new book.
In addition to helping you practice your skills, it’s quite an addicting game in its own right. When you first download the game, you will be provided with 40 tracks that have a large range of difficulty. Once you feel as though you’ve mastered those tracks, you can search for more songs on the official site.
You can create an Osu!direct account by donating $4 or more a month. By becoming a member, you can download songs directly for the game. Otherwise, you will have to use the website to download and install manually. This doesn’t require a ton of work, so if you don’t feel like paying each month, this is a great option.
So, if you’re looking for an ideal way to improve your skills while having fun, Osu! is the perfect game for you. Sharpen those skills and amaze your friends with your laser-precision motor skills!
