Go-Go Town!
- June 18, 2024
- Prideful Sloth
- 11h median play time
In Go-Go Town!, become the mayor and build your dream town, attracting tourists and converting them into townsfolk with homes, jobs, and purpose. Unlock new buildings, decorations, and tools as you impress visitors, and collaborate with up to four players in local split-screen co-op or Remote Play. Gather resources, farm, fish, and manage your town, while dealing with challenges and catastrophes in this immersive simulation experience.
Reviews
- Go-Go Town offers a charming mix of city building and life simulation, reminiscent of Animal Crossing but with more depth and automation.
- The game features a vibrant art style and a catchy soundtrack, creating an engaging and cozy atmosphere.
- Despite being in early access, there is a substantial amount of content available, with many unlockable items, buildings, and customization options.
- The game can feel overwhelming at times due to the sheer amount of tasks and resources to manage, leading to a sense of grind.
- Some players have reported issues with the AI of town workers, who may not efficiently manage tasks or resources.
- The multiplayer experience is currently limited to local co-op, which may disappoint those looking for online play options.
- graphics61 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and vibrant art style, reminiscent of titles like Animal Crossing and MySims. Players appreciate the smooth animations and relaxing visuals, which contribute to a cozy atmosphere, although some have noted minor graphical glitches. Overall, the aesthetic is described as charming and engaging, enhancing the gameplay experience.
“The art style is cute and vibrant.”
“The graphics are adorable and funny.”
“The details included in some graphics, animations, and interactions are impressive, considering nowadays the trend is to make games barebones.”
“First of all, even on low graphics settings, I found it was making my Steam Deck run very hot, much hotter than other games with similar styles of graphics.”
“Also, the art style and animations don't feel polished.”
“Lots of reviews compare it to Animal Crossing, but aside from the aesthetic, there is no similarity.”
- music54 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its catchy, relaxing, and upbeat nature, enhancing the overall cozy atmosphere. Many players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to match the game's vibes, with some describing it as a mix of lo-fi and electronic sounds that create a fun and engaging backdrop for gameplay. While a few users noted a desire for more diversity in the music selection, the general consensus is that the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's enjoyment.
“The music in this game is really enjoyable!”
“Super cozy game and the music just puts you in a good mood!”
“The soundtrack was a great idea, it's so fun to relax and listen to.”
“I also don't love the music; it's very high energy for what is effectively a city builder.”
“You can change songs on a radio feature, but it doesn't feel super diverse yet. Again, it isn't bad music, just jarring for what the game is.”
“The music and art almost feel AI-generated.”
- gameplay44 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by an addictive loop that evolves as players unlock new items and mechanics, offering a blend of city-building and automation that many find enjoyable and charming. While the game is praised for its intuitive controls, cute graphics, and engaging mechanics, some players note a lack of long-term challenge and occasional repetitiveness after several hours of play. Overall, it appeals to casual gamers and fans of life simulation games, though improvements in tutorial guidance and depth of management mechanics are desired.
“Absolutely immediately addicting gameplay loop that evolves as you unlock more and more items/buildings/etc.”
“The style is super adorable, the gameplay is intuitive and satisfying, the pace at which you unlock new mechanics feels very seamless, and there's legitimately so much to this game already.”
“The gameplay loop is fun and addictive and I have really enjoyed it so far and I am looking forward to relaxing and decorating my town after finishing all the main story challenges.”
“After about 15 hours, I was pretty done with the town-building mechanic.”
“However, in its current state, the gameplay loop does not provide a lot of challenge or long-term replayability.”
“The only negative is that the gameplay gets a little repetitive after a while, and after about 13 hours I feel like I've pretty much 'beaten' the game.”
- grinding29 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable and less tedious than in similar titles, thanks to automation features and a focus on city management. While some tasks can feel repetitive, the game allows for a relaxed pace and encourages players to explore and engage with various activities without overwhelming them. The balance between grinding and automation, along with the charming gameplay, makes it appealing for fans of the genre.
“The game isn't grindy; you can go at your own pace. There are hidden goodies and events scattered around the town, and waiting for items to be produced is a breeze.”
“Not grindy, so it can be over pretty quickly if you don’t take your time.”
“So even though I have over $1,000 in the bank, if I want to buy more park benches for my town, I can't just buy them - I have to run back and forth between the crafting machines and the export building to send stuff off so I can get tickets to buy park benches, trees, fences, etc. It's both tedious and nonsensical.”
“Found myself grinding to level 9 rank town just out of necessity to keep my banks not constantly capped.”
“It is definitely more of a relaxing management game rather than a relaxing city builder or farming/crafting sim, as most of the progress feels a bit rushed, not giving you much time to decorate or adjust your town between challenges.”
- story18 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the main storyline that takes around 10-18 hours to complete, alongside engaging side quests and town-building elements. However, some users express a desire for more narrative depth and additional content, such as online co-op and mini-games, to enhance the overall experience. The gameplay is described as addictive, allowing players to explore and develop their towns at their own pace, though some find the quest system lacking in clarity.
“I just finished the storyline of the game after 18 hours of play.”
“The gameplay loop is fun and addictive, and I have really enjoyed it so far and I am looking forward to relaxing and decorating my town after finishing all the main story challenges.”
“The UI could use some better design in my opinion, and maybe more story-related content or even minigames?”
“Lack of quest line/basic info.”
“It took about 10/11 hours to complete the main story.”
- stability9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the stability of the game is mixed, with some players experiencing a charming and well-performing experience, particularly on the Steam Deck, while others encounter bugs and glitches, especially in early access. While graphical issues and AI tweaks are noted, many users express satisfaction with the game's performance, though concerns about online play and certain gameplay mechanics remain.
“I'm still early into it, but it is endlessly charming in its presentation. It also runs great on the Steam Deck; I don't know how it's not verified. Maybe it dips once you really start to have a proper town running, but I really don't foresee that.”
“I have zero complaints; it runs great.”
“This runs great on the Steam Deck.”
“From my personal experience, I find these games are 50/50 depending on whether they're giving you the full game experience with some polishing needed, or if you're in for a very buggy, little improvement game with prolonged updates that make or break it.”
“Only thing negative about this game is no online play except remote play, which is buggy. So keep that in mind if you want to play with friends; you're going to have to wait until the online update comes unless your friends live close or with you.”
“Notes: still buggy but understandable since it's in the early access phase.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as light and charming, with players appreciating the funny animations and graphics that evoke a whimsical feel reminiscent of shows like "Bob's Burgers." Many users find the humorous moments, such as getting stuck while moving buildings, to be endearing and enjoyable, contributing to an overall positive gaming experience.
“The art is beautiful and all the movements are on point; you can see the humor in every move, and I love it!”
“I did get stuck in a house I built and had to move it to get free, which I thought was hilarious.”
“The graphics and music and animations are funny and 'pure'; in a Bob's Burgers way.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly on various platforms, including the Steam Deck, and providing a refreshing change from more demanding co-op titles. Users report no significant issues, highlighting its performance as a strong point.
“Other than that, the game runs smoothly.”
“A perfect change of pace from many high-performance demanding co-op games.”
“It runs really smoothly, optimized for Steam Deck too.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's current gameplay loop lacks significant challenge and long-term replayability, with players expressing hope for future updates, such as a co-op mode and enhanced customization options, to enhance replay value.
“However, in its current state, the gameplay loop does not provide a lot of challenge or long-term replayability.”
“Of course, the only worry is how big (and replayable) the game is going to get over time, and whether plans such as a fully-fledged co-op mode will be completed.”
“Again, I would also love to be able to customize things a bit more, and I feel like this would add some replayability.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its cozy and inviting graphic style, reminiscent of popular titles like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing. Players appreciate the soothing music and the overall ambiance, which enhances the enjoyment of city building and business management gameplay.
“If you like Stardew Valley, Dinkum, or Animal Crossing, this will be your best game. It not only provides a cozy atmosphere with its graphic style, but also satisfies those who love city building and business management games.”
“I love the music and the atmosphere so much.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting its positive impact on their mental well-being and appreciation for its ability to uplift them during difficult times. The game's ability to evoke strong feelings has compelled users to share their experiences, indicating its significant emotional resonance.
“I usually don't write reviews, but this game made me feel obligated to share how much I loved it.”
“This game has kept me out of a really emotional low I was in, and I'm so thankful for it!”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is praised for its intricate crafting system that allows players to witness the creation process, alongside a diverse array of character designs and clothing options that enhance personalization.
“The detail during crafting, where you can actually see everything being made, is really nice, as well as the huge variety of character designs and clothing options you can obtain.”
“The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to shape their characters' personalities and skills in meaningful ways.”
“I love how the choices I make during the game impact my character's growth and relationships with others.”