Goo Goo Grapplers

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Goo Goo Grapplers is a chaotic 1v1 couch party brawler, mixing MOBA-style strategy with baby-powered mayhem. Grab a controller and smack down your friend face-to-face! Power up your baby how you want in the dynamic shop! Discover new ways to build through ability upgrades and powerful passives each match! Want to yank your opponent across the arena with the Sticky Hand? Go for it. Feel like…

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

music6 positive mentions

Goo Goo Grapplers offers a fun and engaging experience, combining humor with competitive gameplay that appeals to both casual and hardcore players.
The game features well-designed levels and a variety of delightful, upgradeable weapons that enhance the overall gameplay experience.
It is an excellent couch co-op game that encourages friendly competition and is easy to pick up, making it perfect for game nights.

Some players have noted that the game could benefit from additional levels and a key art upgrade to improve its visual appeal.
The game may not play well without controllers, which could limit accessibility for some players.
There are some concerns regarding the shop navigation and customization options, which could be improved for a better user experience.

music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game has received high praise, particularly for its original score by John Williams, which is noted for its creativity and humor. Reviewers highlight standout tracks, such as a dnb piece on the single lane map, and compare the soundtrack favorably to iconic games like Super Smash Bros. Overall, the music enhances the enjoyable gameplay experience and complements the game's artistic elements.
- “Enjoyable game, plays pretty nicely, art and music are pretty cool, especially that DnB track on the single lane map.”
- “Featuring an original score by John Williams in collaboration with Caused by Carelessness, the only games I can think of with a better soundtrack would be Super Smash Bros.”
- “The graphics, the weaponry, the soundtrack... the devs have blended typical MOBA fun with humor and creativity, which is all the more impressive considering this is BG’s first game.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for being easy to learn yet challenging to master, with the campaign effectively showcasing its fun, while multiplayer highlights the mechanics even more. Some players express concerns about navigation in shops and a lack of customization options, but these issues do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the core gameplay.
- “The campaign offers a good demonstration of the fun to be had, but the mechanics really shine through in multiplayer.”
- “Most crucially, the gameplay is easy to learn, yet hard to master.”
- “I do have a few points of contention, but these don't really affect the fun of core gameplay or could be iterated upon with house rules.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game features a charming 16-bit art style reminiscent of classics like Super Metroid and Drilldozer, effectively blending humor and creativity with typical MOBA elements. This impressive visual presentation marks a strong debut for the developers, showcasing their artistic vision in their first release.
- “The 16-bit art style harkens back to classics such as Super Metroid and Drilldozer.”
- “The graphics, the weaponry, the soundtrack... the devs have blended typical MOBA fun with humor and creativity, which is all the more impressive considering this is BG's first game.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of Johnson Grappler is a compelling tale of redemption, rivaling that of Arthur Morgan, featuring a dramatic confrontation with his dark alter-ego born from past traumas during the Tangiers crisis of 1969. This narrative, marked by deep emotional stakes and rich lore, is likened to the works of legendary storytellers like J.R.R. Tolkien and Kentaro Miura.
- “Johnson Grappler's story of redemption is second perhaps only to Arthur Morgan's.”
- “The segment in which he faces off against Dark Grappler, his evil alter-ego born of his distorted desires that manifested during the Tangiers Crisis of 1969, in which he lost his long-time partner to a gang of renegade radical Jainists, is an unbelievable story beat that seems capable of only coming from the minds of legends like J.R.R. Tolkien or Kentaro Miura.”
- “The segment in which he faces off against Dark Grappler, his evil alter-ego born of his distorted desires that manifested during the Tangiers crisis of 1969, in which he lost his long-time partner to a gang of renegade radical Jainists, is an unbelievable story beat that seems capable of only coming from the minds of legends like J.R.R. Tolkien or Kentaro Miura.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews do not provide specific insights into the game's optimization, focusing instead on Jackson's performance as a character. Therefore, no conclusions about optimization can be drawn from the provided texts.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight the game's successful integration of humor and creativity into its typical MOBA elements, praising the developers for achieving this impressive blend in their debut title. The combination of graphics, weaponry, and soundtrack contributes to an entertaining and lighthearted gaming experience.
- “The graphics, the weaponry, the soundtrack... the devs have blended typical MOBA fun with humor and creativity, which is all the more impressive considering this is BG's first game (as I write this, it's the first release of the game, too).”