Go! Go! PogoGirl
- January 27, 2021
- and0
- 9h median play time
Get on SteamGo! Go! PogoGirl is a lively platformer starring a girl and her pogo stick, with four seasons of five levels each, bouncy boss fights, and hidden gems. The game aims to capture the essence of 90's platformers, featuring vibrant graphics, fluid gameplay, and even push-button cheats, taking you back to the golden age of platform gaming.
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Reviews
- Go! Go! PogoGirl features charming graphics and a delightful soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
- The pogo stick mechanics provide a unique and satisfying gameplay experience, making it easy to pick up yet challenging to master.
- The game offers a fair difficulty curve with plenty of replayability through collectible achievements and hidden gems in each level.
- Collecting red gems can be frustrating, as they are often hidden in hard-to-reach places or behind scenery.
- Some minor bugs and design issues, such as audio glitches and unresponsive controls after respawning, can detract from the experience.
- The game may feel short for some players, with a limited number of levels and a quick completion time.
- music19 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, upbeat melodies that enhance the overall experience, with many players expressing a desire to purchase the soundtrack. The compositions effectively match the game's themes and seasonal changes, contributing to a warm and lively atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, adding significant charm to the gameplay.
“Plus the music and visuals are delightful!”
“The music is so pleasant and upbeat, and goes a long way to giving the game its warm and effervescent feel.”
“I’ve found that the music does a great job of matching the game’s energy in each season, striking a great balance of excitement, carefree adventure, and discovery.”
“Interestingly, those stages are the only ones that don’t have unique music (they share the boss fight song) – but that’s not a problem.”
“That’s why it’s not a problem that the master stages re-use the boss fight music – you’re pogoing for your life out here at the end of the game!”
“[i]of course you need boss fight music!”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a unique pogo stick mechanic that offers an intuitive yet challenging movement experience, allowing players to navigate levels creatively. The game effectively introduces new mechanics at a comfortable pace, enhancing the overall enjoyment and rewarding exploration and skillful play. With its retro-inspired art style and polished mechanics, it provides a fresh take on classic platforming gameplay.
“The pogo mechanic/movement can take a bit to get used to, but once it clicks, it's fun to try to maneuver around the levels.”
“This game does all the important stuff around its mechanics correctly, like always introducing new mechanics in non-threatening situations first, and adding them at a steady pace over the course of the game.”
“The pogo stick mechanic alone is a blast to play around with, and the game constantly rewards you for doing just that.”
“The pogo mechanic/movement can take a bit to get used to, but once it clicks it's fun to try to maneuver around the levels.”
“Your trusty spring steed creates some remarkable opportunities for clever mechanics and stage design to shine, but the pogo life also comes with unique risks and considerations.”
“While the art style is retro 90s, the gameplay is a lot more polite than games from the 90s used to be.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming retro 90s art style that evokes nostalgia, reminiscent of classic titles like Sonic the Hedgehog. Players appreciate the cute and lighthearted visuals, which, combined with a delightful soundtrack, create an engaging and enjoyable atmosphere. Overall, the graphics successfully blend classic aesthetics with modern gameplay mechanics, offering a fresh yet familiar experience.
“Plus the music and visuals are delightful!”
“The art style is lighthearted and friendly, the play is easy to pick up and go with, but offers some deep tricks and collect-a-thon challenges to keep you in the fun.”
“The art style is a great hit of nostalgia, while the gameplay stands alone as a fresh experience.”
“While the art style is retro 90s, the gameplay is a lot more polite than games from the 90s used to be.”
“Regarding the aesthetics, if you were reminded of the classic Sonic the Hedgehog games after looking at some of the screenshots, you were not the only one.”
“Even with the clear nod to Sonic (primarily in art style), this game has its own personality that aims to honor the classics.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is a charming and concise narrative that complements its lighthearted design, relying on visual storytelling without dialogue, allowing players to interpret the plot in an accessible way.
“For the most part, with lighthearted design comes a lighthearted story, and it’s a cute tale that doesn’t overstay its welcome.”
“That’s compounded by the fact that there isn’t any dialogue, so you’re left to interpret the story for yourself (but it’s very understandable).”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's emotional depth, particularly highlighting an unexpected twist in the ending that delivers a positive message without being overly sentimental. The nostalgic, wholesome feel reminiscent of the 90s adds to its emotional resonance.
“In terms of the ending, it was an unexpected twist for me, and I can always appreciate when a game can deliver a positive message without drowning me in wholesome sentiment.”
“How wholesome and authentically 90s this game is.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, encouraging players to revisit levels to achieve all three medals by collecting coins, finding hidden gems, and completing levels without dying. This design promotes exploration and mastery, enhancing the overall experience.
“It's very well made and has a lot of replayability in returning to levels to earn all 3 medals for each level: one for collecting 100 common coins, one for collecting 3 uncommon or hidden gems, and one for not dying.”
“It's very well made, and has a lot of replayability in returning to levels to earn all 3 medals for each level (1 for collecting 100 common coins, 1 for collecting 3 uncommon or hidden gems, and 1 for not dying).”
“The game lacks significant replayability; once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return.”
“While the initial playthrough is enjoyable, the replayability is minimal due to repetitive gameplay mechanics.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a stable experience with minimal glitches, noting significant improvements due to patches that have addressed previous issues. Most players encounter only occasional minor problems, such as getting stuck on platforms.
“In my experience, there were almost no glitches; I got stuck on a platform once or twice at most, which speaks highly of the patches after seeing some of the bugs that other people had experienced before.”
“The game runs smoothly without any major issues, making for a stable and enjoyable experience.”
“I appreciate how the developers have prioritized stability, as I've encountered very few crashes or bugs during my playtime.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its simpler backgrounds, which effectively draw attention to the foreground elements, creating a focused and immersive experience that aligns with its inspirational source.
“The backgrounds are simpler in comparison to the foreground, but that creates an atmosphere akin to the source of inspiration and draws the focus to where it should be.”
