Bandage Girl, a girl wrapped in bandages, has been kidnapped by Dr. Fetus, a fetus in a jar wearing a tuxedo, and it's up to Meat Boy, a small cube of meat, to rescue her. As he navigates through the game, Meat Boy must confront his enemies and overcome obstacles to reach Bandage Girl.
Super Meat Boy is a challenging platformer where players control Meat Boy as he runs, jumps, and dies repeatedly. The game's fast-paced nature and punishing difficulty make it a test of skill and endurance. Each stage is short, and upon death, the player is sent back to the start, forcing them to try again.
The game features over 300 stages across seven chapters, including special bonus stages and boss battles. Players can unlock new content by completing levels or collecting bandages, which also allows them to access a variety of playable characters from other games.
Players' best times for each stage are tracked and displayed on a global leaderboard. Additionally, replays of each attempt are shown after completing a stage, allowing players to review their performance and improve.
The game's developer has also released new level packs through a special "Teh Internets" chapter on the Xbox 360 version, which can be unlocked by players using retro bonus stages or collecting bandages.