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
- The game is incredibly addictive and offers a fun, cozy gameplay experience that keeps players engaged for hours.
- The graphics and animations are charming and well-designed, creating a vibrant and inviting atmosphere.
- There is a good balance of automation and management, allowing players to enjoy building and customizing their towns without feeling overwhelmed.
- The game can feel a bit repetitive after a while, with some players reaching the end of available content relatively quickly.
- There are some bugs and issues with AI behavior, particularly with workers not managing resources efficiently.
- The tutorial and onboarding process could be improved, as some players find it lacking in guidance on how to progress.
- graphics57 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 60 % 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, which creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Players appreciate the smooth animations and charming character designs, contributing to an overall enjoyable visual experience, despite some minor graphical glitches. The game's aesthetic is described as both relaxing and engaging, making it appealing for fans of city-building and management genres.
“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.”
- music53 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its catchy, upbeat, and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the diverse soundtrack, which includes elements of lo-fi and electronic music, although some feel it could benefit from more variety. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's cozy and positive atmosphere, making it enjoyable to play for extended periods.
“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 and again isn't bad music, just jarring for what the game is.”
“The music and art almost feels AI-generated.”
- gameplay44 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its addictive loop and charming mechanics, drawing comparisons to titles like MySims and Stardew Valley. While many players enjoy the intuitive controls and customization options, some note that the gameplay can become repetitive after a certain point, with limited long-term replayability. Overall, it offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience, though improvements in tutorial guidance and challenge balance 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 traditional farming sims, thanks to automation features and a focus on city management. While some tasks can feel repetitive, the game encourages a relaxed pace with opportunities for expansion and resource gathering without overwhelming players. The balance between grinding and automation allows for a more enjoyable experience, making it appealing for those who prefer a casual gaming style.
“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
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is engaging, with players enjoying the freedom to design their towns and complete quests at their own pace, contributing to a sense of personal achievement. While the main storyline can be completed in about 10-18 hours, players express a desire for more narrative content and additional quests to enhance the experience. Overall, the gameplay is described as fun and addictive, with a strong emphasis on exploration and customization.
“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.”
“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 game's stability is a mixed bag; while many players report a charming experience with good performance, particularly on the Steam Deck, there are notable bugs and glitches, especially related to AI and gameplay mechanics. Some users have encountered issues with online play and graphical glitches, but many feel these are manageable given the game's early access status.
“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
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that it is woven into the art, animations, and gameplay mechanics, often eliciting laughter through amusing situations like getting stuck under buildings. The graphics and music contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere reminiscent of shows like "Bob's Burgers," making the overall experience enjoyable and entertaining.
“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 smooth, 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 game's atmosphere is highly praised for its cozy and inviting graphic style, reminiscent of titles like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing. Players appreciate the soothing music and the overall ambiance, which enhances the experience of city building and business management.
“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 significant positive impact on their mental well-being and appreciation for its ability to uplift them during difficult times.
“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 immersive, allowing players to shape their characters' personalities and backstories in meaningful ways.”
“I love how the choices I make during the game affect my character's growth and relationships with others, making every decision feel impactful.”