Go-Go Town!
- June 18, 2024
- Prideful Sloth
- 11h median play time
Get on SteamIn 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.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game is incredibly cute and addictive, with a charming art style and engaging gameplay.
- It offers a unique blend of city-building and management mechanics, allowing players to design their towns freely.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and have a roadmap for future updates, ensuring ongoing content and improvements.
- The tutorial is lacking, leaving players to figure out many mechanics on their own, which can be frustrating.
- Some players find the gameplay too easy and feel that the game can be completed quickly, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
- The inventory management system can be cumbersome, with limited storage options and issues with worker AI not efficiently managing resources.
- graphics118 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 3 % 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, creating a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. Players appreciate the smooth animations and charming visuals, although some have noted minor graphical glitches and performance issues on lower settings. Overall, the game's aesthetic contributes significantly to its appeal, making it a delightful experience for casual gamers.
“Adorable art style and upbeat music give this game a really positive, comforting vibe.”
“The graphics are so cute and the gameplay is addictive, highly recommended for casual gamers.”
“It’s a very cute city builder/management game with a chibi Animal Crossing-like art style.”
“Lots of reviews compare it to Animal Crossing, but aside from the aesthetic, there is no similarity.”
“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.”
- music107 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its upbeat and relaxing qualities that enhance the overall cozy atmosphere. While some enjoy the catchy and energetic tracks, others find the high-energy soundtrack somewhat jarring for a city-building game, expressing a desire for more diverse genres. Overall, the soundtrack is generally considered enjoyable and fitting, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
“Adorable art style and upbeat music give this game a really positive, comforting vibe.”
“The music is amazing and I love how it's like a lo-fi radio station.”
“Super cozy game and the music just puts you in a good mood!”
“I also don't love the music; it's like 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 and again isn't bad music, just jarring for what the game is.”
“I was hoping for other genre soundtracks without electronic music, but for now, since it's early access, there's time to implement feedback from players like me.”
- gameplay88 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by an addictive loop that combines city building, automation, and charming interactions, reminiscent of titles like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley. While the mechanics are generally well-received and intuitive, some players note a lack of challenge and potential repetitiveness after a few hours, alongside a tutorial that could be clearer. Overall, it offers a cozy and enjoyable experience, particularly for casual gamers, though some improvements are still desired.
“Go-go Town is a wonderfully curated city building simulator game that has incredibly thought-out game mechanics.”
“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. I am looking forward to relaxing and decorating my town after finishing all the main story challenges.”
“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 (I'm at the end of the tiers/the agents have huge asks).”
“I also found that there were times in the tutorial when the NPCs would tell you to perform tasks that weren’t actually available yet (such as deleting items, etc.), and I overall found that the tutorial left a lot of gaps that left me needing to Google how to do basic things less than an hour into gameplay.”
- grinding58 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The game features some grinding elements, particularly in resource gathering and crafting, but it balances this with automation options that become available as players progress. While some tasks can feel tedious, the overall pace allows for a more relaxed experience, making it less grindy compared to similar titles. Players appreciate the blend of farming, city management, and the ability to go at their own pace, although some find the limited space and work slots a bit restrictive.
“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.”
“You can mine, fish, and craft materials, but I think the game devs know that this is tedious work because they let the game automate all of this for you on only your second tier of expansions.”
“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 from constantly being capped.”
- story36 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story offers a flexible and engaging experience, allowing players to complete the main storyline in about 10-18 hours while also engaging in side quests and town customization. Players appreciate the sense of accomplishment and freedom to explore at their own pace, although some express a desire for more structured story content and improved quest tracking. Overall, the narrative framework supports a fun and addictive gameplay loop, with future updates anticipated to enhance the storyline further.
“It took about 10/11 hours to complete the main story.”
“I just finished the 'storyline' of the game after 18 hours of play.”
“The controls are super smooth, and you feel like the hero of your own story right away.”
“- lack of quest line/basic info”
“The UI could use some better design in my opinion, and maybe more story-related content or even minigames?”
“I was going to add that the only thing I can think of to make it better is online co-op and a storyline, but that's already in the plans to be added.”
- stability18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with users reporting smooth performance, especially on the Steam Deck, though some minor graphical glitches and AI issues have been noted. While the game is still in early access and has some bugs, players find it charming and enjoyable, with no major stability concerns affecting gameplay. However, the lack of reliable online play is a drawback for those wanting to play with friends.
“I have zero complaints, runs great.”
“Also, this runs great on Steam Deck.”
“I'm still early to 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.”
“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.”
“Ki is a bit buggy while farming and sorting wood and stone, and the map is too small. But all in all, I love it and I would like to enjoy more content!”
“Notes: still buggy but understandable since it's in the early access phase.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as light and consistently funny, with players enjoying the adorable graphics and animations that evoke a whimsical charm reminiscent of shows like "Bob's Burgers." Many find the humorous moments, such as getting stuck while moving buildings, to be a delightful aspect of gameplay, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. The combination of engaging visuals and comedic elements enhances the game's appeal, making it a source of joy rather than frustration.
“The graphics and music and animations are funny and 'pure'; in a Bob's Burgers way.”
“I did get stuck in a house built and had to move it to get free, which I thought was hilarious.”
“The art is beautiful and all the movements are on point; you can see the humor in every move and I love it!”
- optimization8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its optimization, running smoothly on the Steam Deck without any issues. Players appreciate it as a refreshing change from more demanding co-op games, highlighting its efficient performance.
“It runs really smooth, optimized for Steam Deck too.”
“It runs smoothly on deck, no issues.”
“Other than that, the game runs smoothly.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Current reviews indicate that the game lacks significant challenge and long-term replayability, with players expressing hope for future updates, such as a co-op mode and enhanced customization options, which could improve replay value. Overall, the gameplay loop as it stands does not encourage repeated playthroughs.
“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.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its cozy atmosphere, reminiscent of titles like Stardew Valley, Dinkum, and Animal Crossing, enhanced by appealing graphics and enjoyable music. It effectively combines this inviting ambiance with engaging city-building and business management elements, making it a standout choice for fans of these genres.
“If you like Stardew Valley, Dinkum, or Animal Crossing, this will be your best game that not only gives you a cozy atmosphere with its graphic style, but also satisfies you, especially if you love city building and business management type of games.”
“Love the music and the atmosphere so much.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting its significant positive impact on their mental well-being and appreciation for its ability to uplift them during difficult times. Many feel compelled to share their experiences, indicating the game's profound effect on their emotions.
“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 development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is enhanced by a detailed crafting system that allows players to witness the creation process, alongside a wide array of character designs and clothing options that contribute to personalization and immersion.
“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.”
