At first glance, flappy bird appears delightfully straightforward. You tap the screen to keep a little bird airborne while dodging a ridiculously challenging array of green pipes. Sounds easy, right? I thought so too—until I failed spectacularly on my first few attempts. It’s astonishing how quickly a game that requires only two actions can turn into a test of patience and skill. Each flap feels critical, and just when you think you’re getting the hang of it, a pipe pops up out of nowhere, sending you crashing back to reality. This game has an infuriating charm about it that keeps you returning for “just one more try”—even after dozens of failures.