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A 2001 point-and-click adventure game, re-released on Steam on June 23, 2015.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Gilbert Goodmate and the Mushroom of Phungoria screenshot

Gilbert Goodmate and the Mushroom of Phungoria screenshot

Gilbert Goodmate and the Mushroom of Phungoria screenshot

Gilbert Goodmate and the Mushroom of Phungoria screenshot

Gilbert Goodmate and the Mushroom of Phungoria screenshot

Gilbert Goodmate and the Mushroom of Phungoria screenshot

Gilbert Goodmate and the Mushroom of Phungoria screenshot

Gilbert Goodmate and the Mushroom of Phungoria screenshot

Gilbert Goodmate and the Mushroom of Phungoria screenshot

Gilbert Goodmate and the Mushroom of Phungoria screenshot

Gilbert Goodmate and the Mushroom of Phungoria screenshot

+3

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

humor6 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is a nostalgic love letter to classic 90's Point-and-Click Adventure games, featuring charming humor and engaging characters.
It boasts great hand-drawn graphics, outstanding voice acting, and a fun, lighthearted story that many players find enjoyable.
The puzzles, while sometimes challenging, are mostly fair and provide a good mix of innovative thinking and exploration.

The game suffers from technical issues such as stuttering animations and excessive dialogue that can detract from the experience.
Some puzzles are poorly designed, leading to frustration and requiring players to rely on walkthroughs to progress.
The graphics and overall presentation feel dated, which may not appeal to newer players unfamiliar with the genre.

humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and clever writing, featuring light-hearted dialogue and engaging characters that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers note the top-notch voice acting and compare its comedic style to classic titles like "Curse of Monkey Island," though some feel it lacks the same level of humor. Overall, the game successfully combines its whimsical art style and engaging puzzles with a wholesome sense of humor that captivates players.
- “The outstanding art style, fantastic world, brilliant story, clever writing, amazing voice acting, top-notch humor, and great puzzles that surprisingly are not as confusing as you would expect.”
- “The characters are all very good and funny to talk to, and the voice actors do one hell of a job.”
- “It's a wholesome game with charming humor that pulls you in.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The story is characterized by its charming and humorous tone, complemented by clever writing and outstanding voice acting. While the narrative may be silly, it is engaging and enjoyable, set against a backdrop of beautiful hand-drawn graphics and a fantastic world. Overall, it successfully combines fun elements with light-hearted dialogue and intriguing puzzles.
- “The outstanding art style, fantastic world, brilliant story, clever writing, amazing voice acting, top-notch humor, and great puzzles that surprisingly are not as confusing as you would expect.”
- “The storyline is silly, but fun, and the voice acting is really quite charming.”
- “It has everything that a decent quest should have: marvelous hand-drawn graphics, great music, outstanding voice acting, and lots of funny light-hearted dialogue.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The graphics are characterized by a charming cartoon style that has aged well, despite being somewhat dated. Reviewers praise the hand-drawn visuals and overall artistic quality, which complement the game's engaging story and humor.
- “The outstanding art style, fantastic world, brilliant story, clever writing, amazing voice acting, top-notch humor, and great puzzles that surprisingly are not as confusing as you would expect.”
- “It has everything that a decent quest should have: marvelous hand-drawn graphics, great music, outstanding voice acting, and lots of funny light-hearted dialogue.”
- “The graphics are dated, but the cartoon styling has aged well.”
- “The textures look low-resolution and lack detail.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and feel lifeless.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, complementing the marvelous hand-drawn graphics and outstanding voice acting. Reviewers appreciate how it enhances the overall experience, contributing to the light-hearted and humorous atmosphere of the quest.
- “The music, the story, the brain teasers, and the humor.”
- “It has everything that a decent quest should have: marvelous hand-drawn graphics, great music, outstanding voice acting, and lots of funny light-hearted dialogue.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The audio quality of the music is poor, and it feels like an afterthought in the game's design.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its wholesome nature and charming humor, which effectively engages players on an emotional level.
- “It's a wholesome game with charming humor that pulls you in.”
- “The story left me in tears; it was beautifully crafted and deeply moving.”
- “I felt a strong connection to the characters, their struggles resonated with my own experiences.”

80%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

Gilbert Goodmate and the Mushroom of Phungoria
Eurogamer.net
80%

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