GOCCO OF WAR

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GOCCO OF WAR is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by peakvox and was released on November 17, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

Welcome to Gocco Studio Japan, a futuristic playground where kids come together to play make-believe war — a tradition started almost a hundred years ago. Up to 32 people can join a lobby, and up to 4 players can join up to take on quests.Create a cute avatar, equip them with your favorite weapon and stylish outfit, and join in an imaginary adventure come to life!

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Audience ScoreBased on 374 reviews

story29 positive mentions

grinding41 negative mentions

The game is fun and entertaining, especially when played with friends.
Character customization is extensive, allowing players to create unique and adorable avatars.
The community is friendly and welcoming, enhancing the overall experience.

The player base is very small, making it difficult to find others to play with online.
The game can become repetitive due to limited quests and grinding for materials.
Technical issues such as lag, poor AI, and a lack of updates detract from the gameplay experience.

story
187 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as cute and engaging, appealing particularly to fans of whimsical themes similar to "A Hat in Time." However, the narrative is considered shallow and repetitive, with only 20 main missions that often reuse the same environments, leading to a sense of monotony. While some players enjoy the lighthearted atmosphere and character interactions, others find the overall storytelling lacking depth and variety, hoping for future updates to expand the content.
- “For those who love 'A Hat in Time', this game's story and atmosphere are going to attract you.”
- “The story is really enjoyable, really fun and cute for a small world!”
- “I liked the game storyline; it was cute.”
- “The story was terrible.”
- “Right now doesn't have much content story or side story or mission yet.”
- “Although there are glimpses of interesting storytelling and setting, these elements are overshadowed by the game’s technical problems and repetitive gameplay.”
gameplay
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
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The gameplay is characterized by a mix of simple mechanics and a grind-heavy quest system, appealing to fans of third-person shooters and monster hunter-style games. While some players appreciate the variety of weapons and customization options, others find the gameplay shallow and repetitive, with performance issues detracting from the overall experience. The game offers a fun, cartoony aesthetic, but its reliance on multiplayer and lack of depth in combat mechanics leave some players wanting more.
- “The gameplay is pretty good, with a wide variety of weapons and clothing styles, interesting stories, and many different levels and maps you can explore.”
- “The gameplay was surprisingly fun; it has a good formula and dynamic, making it an enjoyable third-person shooter if you like the cartoony feel. It offers a decent amount of missions, providing good value for the $20 price tag.”
- “Gameplay is fun, silly, and perfectly balanced around the weapon types.”
- “The gameplay loop consists of grinding quests over and over for items and money, used to unlock and upgrade new equipment.”
- “The shooting mechanics are simplistic and lack depth, resulting in a gameplay experience that feels uninspired and derivative.”
- “The game’s grind-heavy mechanics, including excessive material collection and crafting, make the experience feel like a never-ending chore.”
grinding
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is heavily emphasized, with players needing to repeatedly complete quests for items and currency to unlock and upgrade equipment. While some find the grind enjoyable, especially when playing with friends, many reviewers note that it can become tedious and monotonous, leading to boredom once the content is exhausted. Overall, the game is described as excessively grindy, with little replayability for solo players, making it more appealing in a group setting.
- “Gameplay loop consists of grinding quests over and over for items and money, used to unlock and upgrade new equipment.”
- “The excessive focus on material collection and crafting is tedious and fails to add meaningful enjoyment to the game.”
- “At this point the game is way too grindy for any newbies to join and way too dull for any old players to remain.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are characterized by a vibrant and colorful chibi art style that appeals to a younger audience, featuring cute and customizable avatars set in a holographic battlefield. While the visual design is praised for its simplicity and detail, players note a lack of extensive graphics options, which limits customization and performance adjustments. Overall, the aesthetics contribute positively to the game's charm, despite some technical limitations.
- “The visual designs are great, things are colorful, the art style is simple but not lacking details.”
- “The visuals of the scenery are nice, and the avatars are highly customizable and adorable.”
- “The lack of graphics options further exacerbates these issues, leaving players unable to adjust settings for better performance.”
- “Though the aesthetics and style of the game may lean more cutesy than I'm used to, the gameplay is what keeps me coming back (and the potential for the game to improve due to the developer's involvement with the community).”
- “But the combatants are children and there is no sense of death, plus it's all staged in a holographic battlefield with bright vibrant colors and great visual appeal.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as cute and colorful, effectively complementing the game's whimsical aesthetic and environments. However, it tends to become repetitive over time, with limited variety in the soundtrack. While the theme song is well-received, it is noted that there is only one music track available for purchase in the DLC.
- “The music included is great, though.”
- “The game style is cute, the soundtrack is lovely, and the idea of the game is okay too.”
- “The toon styled scenery, chibi characters, and Japanese theme song almost hit me at home, as something else to burn time into.”
- “The music is cutesy and colorful too, but may get a bit repetitive and annoying if you play it enough.”
- “Music: nothing I would listen to outside the game, but it works in the environments it's intended for and conveys the right moods.”
- “Not a lot of varying music as well.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its blend of lightheartedness and darker undertones, creating an amusing experience that resonates with players. The funny plot and silly chibi graphics contribute to its charm, making it an enjoyable co-op shooter/RPG hybrid that encourages social interaction among friends. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience.
- “With that being said, there are some darker undertones and humor that you may find amusing.”
- “I really love this game; easy gameplay, funny plot, and I have more friends since I played Gocco.”
- “Great online co-op shooter/RPG hybrid with silly chibi graphics and a sense of humor; feels like a cross between Phantasy Star Online and Dungeon Defenders.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is highlighted positively due to the absence of microtransactions, which some players appreciate. However, others feel that the overall execution of the game resembles a cash grab rather than a well-crafted experience.
- “And hey, no microtransactions.”
- “No microtransactions.”
- “It feels more like a poorly executed cash grab than a polished, enjoyable game.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gocco is criticized for its low replayability, which leads to a reliance on tedious grinding for badges, materials, and currency. Many reviewers feel that the game's price does not justify its limited content and replay value, resulting in a negative overall impression.
- “Gocco has little replayability, which is why it has to be masked with endless grinding for S-rank badges, materials, and money.”
- “I'm giving this game a thumbs down, simply because the game's price tag in comparison to its content and replayability just don't agree.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is severely lacking, with widespread performance issues such as frequent frame rate drops and lag that detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the absence of customizable graphics options limits players' ability to improve performance, while game-breaking bugs further hinder gameplay.
- “Performance issues are rampant, with frequent frame rate drops and lag that undermine the gameplay experience.”
- “The lack of graphics options further exacerbates these issues, leaving players unable to adjust settings for better performance.”
- “The game is marred by game-breaking bugs, poor performance, and frustrating mechanics.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs that negatively impact the overall experience.
- “This one’s too buggy for me.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, particularly for fans of "A Hat in Time," as it effectively captures a whimsical and engaging storytelling style that draws players in.
- “For those who love 'A Hat in Time', this game's story and atmosphere are sure to attract you.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently express that the game creates a strong sense of welcome and emotional connection from the very beginning, enhancing their overall experience.
- “I've never played a game that made me feel so welcomed from the start.”