Get on Steam"Gish" is a comedy platformer game where you play as a ball of tar on a mission to save your girlfriend in the underground sewers of Dross. The game features dynamically changing physics and lighting, destructible environments, and various game modes including single-player, co-op, and PvP. With over 34 story levels, 20 collection levels, and additional player-made levels available for download, Gish offers a unique and challenging experience.
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- Gish features unique and innovative physics-based gameplay that offers a different experience from traditional platformers.
- The game has a charming aesthetic and a memorable soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Once players master the controls, the game can be incredibly fun and rewarding, especially in multiplayer modes.
- The controls are often described as clunky and frustrating, making the gameplay feel unpolished and difficult to enjoy.
- The recent update removed significant content and features, leading to a diminished experience compared to earlier versions.
- Many players find the difficulty spikes and level design to be inconsistent, resulting in frustrating gameplay moments.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by unique mechanics that offer a mix of fun and frustration, with levels that vary significantly in quality and difficulty. While some players appreciate the innovative physics and level design, others find the controls awkward and the challenge uneven, leading to a sense of unpolished execution. Overall, the game's distinct approach to platforming and potential for speedrunning are noted as highlights, despite some players feeling overwhelmed by its difficulty and mechanics.
“This game features everything you could want from an Edmund game: fun gameplay, great level design, and cute yet disturbing enemies!”
“Its level design is good and teaches the player well about the mechanics of the game, as it gradually shifts its difficulty the more you progress.”
“Gish can best be explained as a puzzle platformer, but its gameplay is unlike anything I've seen before.”
“Basic mandatory mechanics are like playing the lottery to get past properly.”
“The game has a lot of mechanics that make it weird and sometimes difficult.”
“The controls were awkward and made the gameplay more of a pain, and I got tired of it before I got far enough into the game to even care about finishing it.”
- music13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the soundtrack as an "absolute banger" that enhances the gritty charm of the game, while others criticize it for being repetitive and annoying, particularly due to its short looping nature. Notable musicians contribute to the soundtrack, adding a level of quality, but the overall presentation of the music is seen as lacking by some players.
“The soundtrack is an absolute banger, and how can I not be on-board with diving into the sewer to save my goth girlfriend?”
“Worth it just for the amazing soundtrack.”
“Gish has a lot of charm, but not that of the cutesy type; it's really gritty, which combined with the excellent soundtrack makes for a hell of an experience that you'll remember long after first playing it... not something I'm able to say of a lot of games.”
“Even the presentation is pretty meh; Gish is animated really well but the rest of the visuals are fairly dull and repetitive, and frankly so is the music.”
“The music is annoying and repetitive, since the tracks always start over once you die.”
“Gish unfortunately shows its age with simple music (which can be especially annoying after a while when it loops after 30 seconds) and an unrefined physics control system.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them ugly and dated, while others appreciate the unique "cute-gross" art style and character designs. The updated visuals and improved physics enhance gameplay, although minor graphic glitches have been noted. Overall, while the aesthetics may not appeal to everyone, the art style and presentation have their fans.
“That being said, I really enjoy the aesthetic and character designs.”
“A 'cute-gross' art style always gets my attention even in games that aren't necessarily great.”
“Great application of in-game physics for a platformer; art style is nice; music is great; and the result is pretty awesome.”
“Ugly graphics.”
“Even the presentation is pretty meh; Gish is animated really well but the rest of the visuals are fairly dull and repetitive, and frankly so is the music.”
“In a nutshell, the new rewritten build only lets you play the campaign and 'lost levels' campaign which was already featured in older builds, with improved graphics and physics.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often encountering janky physics and unexpected hazards that lead to instant deaths. While the story mode has its enjoyable moments, many feel that the repetitive nature of the gameplay and clunky combat contribute to an overall sense of chore-like progression.
“It feels like every level after a while is just filled with spots that really bring out the janky physics and can kill you instantly (especially with the buggy squish physics), be it a lava pit you didn't see coming, a hearty dose of enemy spam (and combat is already clunky by itself), or just an incredibly tedious environmental puzzle.”
“I've gone through the story mode, and it is fun, although some parts can get tedious as hell.”
“Everything about this game is a tedious chore.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players report that the game's stability is marred by inconsistent physics, leading to frustrating instant deaths and clunky combat. While some minor graphical glitches are noted, they do not significantly detract from the experience.
“It feels like every level after a while is just filled with spots that really bring out the janky physics and can kill you instantly (especially with the buggy squish physics), be it a lava pit you didn't see coming, a hearty dose of enemy spam (and combat is already clunky by itself), or just an incredibly tedious environmental puzzle.”
“I have experienced some minor graphic glitches, but nothing really disturbing.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game begins on a positive note but tends to diminish as the player progresses, leading to a mixed reception regarding its comedic elements.
“It starts off with a great sense of humor that really draws you in.”
“The humor is clever and keeps you entertained throughout the game.”
“There are some genuinely hilarious moments that had me laughing out loud.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers limited replayability due to the absence of a level select screen, which can be frustrating for players. Despite this drawback, many still consider it a worthwhile purchase, especially when on sale.
“Epic game to play, a bit frustrating at times, and not much replay value, especially since there's no level select screen, but worth it to buy on sale.”
“Not much replayability but still a winner in my opinion.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story mode is enjoyable and features a refreshing style, though some sections may feel tedious to players.
“On top of that, the style and story are equally refreshing.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While users appreciate the aesthetic and character designs, there is little mention of in-depth character development, suggesting that the focus may be more on visual appeal than on evolving character arcs.
