Goo Keeper

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Goo Keeper is a single player open world platformer game with fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Oria Games Inc. and was released on October 23, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Play as Rolly the super Goo and explore Shroomast, A large interconnected maze-like mushroom world that its Goo denizens call home. You must find and defeat the corrupted creatures spawned from the toxic tar that has recently entered this world from outside pollution.Goo Keeper is a pure 2D metroidvania, action adventure with tons of unique bosses, hand-crafted worlds and creatures, and tons of aw…

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features charming hand-drawn art and a fun, engaging gameplay experience that appeals to both newcomers and fans of the metroidvania genre.
There are numerous secrets and upgrades to discover, providing a rewarding exploration experience.
The controls are generally responsive and tight, making movement enjoyable despite some minor quirks.

The game suffers from balancing issues, particularly with boss fights that can feel frustrating and unengaging due to clunky controls and lack of health indicators.
Some players have reported broken menu controls after changing joypad bindings, making the game partially unplayable.
The art style and character design have been criticized as amateuristic and uninspired, detracting from the overall experience.

graphics
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The graphics feature a charming and unique art style that sets it apart from darker games, though some players find it amateurish and not particularly impressive compared to its peers. While the art style may not appeal to everyone, it contributes to an enjoyable experience, despite some initial jank in character movement that has since been improved. Overall, the visuals are a mixed bag, appealing to fans of the genre while leaving others wanting more.
- “The graphics are charming, a nice change from all the dark games out there.”
- “This art style manages to both be charming while also looking quite amateuristic.”
- “While I'm not a huge fan of the art style and thought process behind some of the layouts, this is still a fun ride that I would suggest, especially to fans of the genre.”
- “This art style manages to both be charming while also looking quite amateurish.”
- “I was put off by the art style and the strange character physics.”
- “The flaws are readily apparent when you first start playing… it’s not the best art style and there’s a little bit of jank in the movement.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by a significant power shift once players acquire the triple shot ability, enabling them to defeat bosses without needing to adhere to their mechanics, which some may find frustrating. However, those willing to overlook the game's initial roughness can discover enjoyable and engaging gameplay elements.
- “But, if you’re someone like me who can look past the first-dev-game vibe for the fun gameplay beneath, it has a whole lot to offer.”
- “Here the tables turn because this allows you to absolutely wreck the bosses without having to respect their mechanics at all.”
- “In fact, respecting boss mechanics before acquiring triple shot is often impossible.”
music
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The music in the game has been criticized for being annoying and overly repetitive, leading some players to mute it entirely.
- “The music is outright annoying, with basic and repetitive tracks that made me mute the game after a while.”