Gomoku Let's Go

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Gomoku Let's Go is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game. It was developed by Studio Amateur and was released on July 28, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

"Gomoku Let's Go" is a digital board game based on the classic strategy game of Gomoku, also known as Five in a Row. The game offers a stunning Zen-style visual aesthetic and includes a world-class AI with 8 adjustable difficulty levels. Players can enjoy local and online multiplayer modes, compete in ranked games with an ELO ranking system, and try their hand at 50 carefully selected challenges. The game also supports both standard and Renju rules, and features an active Discord community.

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Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews

atmosphere4 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game offers a nice training experience with various challenges and 9 skill levels to improve.
It's a fun and engaging game for friends, with options for CPU play, local multiplayer, and online play.
The addition of challenges is a great way to train beginners and refresh experienced players.

The game is often mistaken for Go, leading to disappointment; the publisher should clarify that it is Gomoku, not Go.
There is a significant delay between matches due to unskippable animations and menu navigation, making it frustrating to play quickly.
The AI lacks originality, resulting in repetitive gameplay against the computer.

gameplay
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Users emphasize the need for clearer communication regarding gameplay mechanics, suggesting that the title or gameplay videos should provide more explicit information to enhance understanding.
- “Dev, please make it clear in the title or the gameplay video.”
- “But please, make it clear about the gameplay.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is initially enhanced by impressive room animations that effectively set the scene at the start of matches. However, this impact diminishes quickly due to the repetitive nature of the animations, leading to player frustration rather than enjoyment.
- “The room animation is great for setting the scene atmosphere in the beginning when you first enter a match.”
- “You want people to enjoy seeing that intro atmospheric shot, not resent it.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently described as pleasant, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “Pleasant music.”
- “Pleasant music.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently note that the graphics are characterized by a lightweight 2D style, suggesting a focus on simplicity and minimalism in the visual presentation.
- “This should have much lighter weight 2D graphics.”