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"Goobies" is a single-player role-playing game with top-down auto-shooter gameplay and roguelike elements. Choose from 5 unique champions, collect over 30 items with multiple upgrades, and unlock up to 20 artifacts to change the game's mechanics and visuals. With procedurally generated levels, increasing difficulty, and an in-game encyclopedia to track your progress and learn about the lore, "Goobies" offers spectacular gameplay, ingenious graphics, exceptional music, and splendid replayability, despite being hilariously buggy.

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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 3,002 reviews
graphics94 positive mentions
grinding36 negative mentions

  • Goobies offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience with a charming art style and satisfying sound design.
  • The game features a unique upgrade system that allows for creative builds and explosive chain reactions.
  • It's a great time killer, perfect for casual play, and provides a relaxing yet engaging experience.
  • The game suffers from limited content and replayability, with many players feeling it becomes repetitive after a few hours.
  • There are significant bugs, including crashes and issues with character unlocks and upgrades not functioning as intended.
  • Visual clutter and unclear mechanics can lead to frustrating gameplay, especially in the late game where performance issues arise.
  • graphics
    192 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Goobies" are widely praised for their vibrant and playful art style, which enhances the overall enjoyment of the game. While many players appreciate the cute and simplistic visuals, some express concerns about visual clarity, especially during chaotic gameplay moments where it becomes difficult to discern enemies and actions on screen. Overall, the aesthetic is seen as charming and engaging, though it may not appeal to everyone and can lead to cluttered visuals in later stages of play.

    • “The game features a vibrant and playful art style that adds to the overall fun, making the colorful characters and environments a joy to explore.”
    • “Knifes has crafted a visually stunning world, where every pixel seems to serve a purpose, contributing to the overall aesthetic brilliance.”
    • “The immense beauty of the graphics is a blessing for the eyes to see, and the gameplay is simply outstanding.”
    • “Poor visual clarity due to low poly graphics mixed with enemies 'splattering' into blobs upon death.”
    • “My only major complaint so far is that the visuals can get extremely cluttered as a run goes on, to the point that I struggle to see where I am, where the enemies are, and what is happening on screen.”
    • “A just okay 'one of these' games, but the art style seriously gets in the way of readability and playability.”
  • gameplay
    164 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Goobies" is characterized by its simplicity and straightforward mechanics, offering a fun yet repetitive experience that can become stale over time due to a lack of variety in maps and enemy types. While the game features enjoyable sound design and a charming art style, many players feel it lacks innovative elements and depth, leading to a gameplay loop that can feel grindy and linear. Overall, it provides a decent amount of content and replayability, but improvements in variety and mechanics are needed to enhance the experience further.

    • “The good art style mixed with the awesome gameplay and upgrades is a match made in heaven.”
    • “Players can choose from a variety of characters, each with their own unique abilities and playstyles, allowing for personalized gameplay experiences.”
    • “Overall, Goobies is an exciting and enjoyable title that successfully blends action and roguelite mechanics, providing endless hours of fun and replayability for players of all skill levels!”
    • “The lack of variety and ease of gameplay is honestly what kills this.”
    • “It gets repetitive fast and has a simple gameplay loop that's limited by a lack of variety in map type and lackluster enemy modifiers (which get unlocked very slowly).”
    • “Once all unlockables have been obtained, the gameplay becomes static, with the only novelty being the gradual inflation of your stats on the scoreboard.”
  • music
    90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its catchy, fun, and relaxing qualities that enhance the overall experience. Some describe it as a standout feature, blending ambient melodies with upbeat tracks that create a soothing atmosphere, while others criticize specific songs as being poor or distracting. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for its ability to complement the game's quirky aesthetic and addictive gameplay, making it enjoyable for both casual play and as a backdrop for other activities.

    • “The game's music and soundscape are a standout feature, providing a soothing, relaxing backdrop that's perfect for unwinding after a long day.”
    • “The soundtrack, an exquisite blend of ambient melodies and pulse-pounding beats, enhances the immersive experience, enveloping players in an auditory journey as intellectually stimulating as the gameplay itself.”
    • “The sound design is so ridiculously therapeutic alongside the unique and upliftingly goofy DnB soundtrack.”
    • “This game is pretty fun, capable of some pretty goofy builds, but holy moly the music is inexcusably bad.”
    • “Not good music.”
    • “My other small aside, and if anything was going to get me to thumbs-down this game rather than thumbs-up it's this, there's one song in the game that has this static-y drone sound to it.”
  • humor
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, featuring funny characters, amusing item names, and a lighthearted tone that enhances the overall experience. Players enjoy the silly graphics and catchy music, although some note that the humor can become repetitive over time due to limited variety in gameplay. Overall, the game is seen as a fun and entertaining way to unwind, filled with quirky charm and comedic elements.

    • “Great game, lots of replay value, cute and funny characters.”
    • “I really love this game how you can get artifacts that are named very funny and how the different items are named funny as well such as goo and explosive blobs.”
    • “Yet another vampire survivors clone but chock-a-block full of blobby physics and a great sense of humor.”
  • replayability
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game offers a mix of replayability experiences, with many players finding it highly addictive and enjoyable due to its various upgrades, character differences, and difficulty modifiers. However, some reviews note that it lacks the depth and incentive for replay found in other titles within the genre, leading to a more average replay value for certain players. Despite these critiques, many still appreciate the game's charm and find it a fun, casual experience that encourages repeated play.

    • “Overall, Goobies is an exciting and enjoyable title that successfully blends action and roguelite mechanics, providing endless hours of fun and replayability for players of all skill levels!”
    • “The game is highly addictive and the replay value is amazing.”
    • “100% replayable and pretty addicting on top of that.”
    • “Maybe my favorite of the vampire survivor-esque games I've played, there's unfortunately much more limited replay value or incentive than some of the other games in this genre, but what is here is really great.”
    • “It's easier to pick up than Vampire Survivors, although the trade-off for its ease is that it isn't quite as deep nor does it have the same replay value.”
    • “A simple time sink that's easy to master, but lacks any meaningful depth, with average replayability.”
  • grinding
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game has received significant criticism, with players noting that the process of unlocking upgrades and characters is excessively tedious and repetitive. Many reviewers expressed frustration over the lack of variety in gameplay, as they are often required to replay the same stages multiple times to earn currency for upgrades, leading to a feeling of stagnation. Overall, while some enjoy the core mechanics, the grinding experience is seen as a major drawback that detracts from the game's potential enjoyment.

    • “You pick one blob and play through the same set of static maps with the same choice of weapons over and over again, grinding for the currency to upgrade your stats and the process is quite tedious.”
    • “Solid game, but be prepared for about half your total playtime to be tedious grinding if you want to unlock everything.”
    • “Its too grindy; what I mean by this is to get to the point in the game where your character has unlocked enough good stats takes far too long.”
  • optimization
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant performance issues, especially during late-game scenarios where lag becomes problematic due to excessive enemy spawns and experience orbs. While some users appreciate the overall polish and execution, they express frustration over the lack of optimization for controller use and the game's tendency to slow down under heavy load. Despite recent improvements, the performance remains a concern, drawing comparisons to poorly optimized titles at launch.

    • “It's not gonna blow your socks off, but it's optimized well and keeps me entertained.”
    • “The game as is, is very polished in its presentation and performance, and the only thing I'd really like to see is just more content, which I'm sure will come with more time.”
    • “Oddly appealing, has a few performance issues, but fun to see how high you can go before your computer begins to stridently protest.”
    • “Performance is very poor in later stages.”
    • “This game has never cared about optimization; every run I've had that didn't miraculously end due to bad RNG usually ends because thousands of enemies spawn on the map and lag me out so badly that I end up running into a horde of enemies.”
    • “The game is not optimized to take on all the things it throws at you, and it's concerning that the game was released like this.”
  • stability
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting numerous bugs and glitches that hinder the overall experience. While some players find enjoyment in the gameplay, they caution against recommending it due to its current instability. There are hopes for improvements, but as it stands, the game is perceived as poorly made and in need of urgent fixes.

    • “Runs great on Steam Deck; can be laggy once you get far, but the difficulty curve will challenge you around this time anyway.”
    • “I enjoy the gameplay loop well enough, but it's too buggy to recommend in good faith right now.”
    • “Boring, ugly, generic and extremely buggy; the result of going for 'style' over substance.”
    • “Fun game, but it is currently extremely buggy with unlocks and pick ups.”
  • story
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as rich and engaging, with players investing significant hours into it, though some feel it lacks a definitive end goal or structured missions. While many appreciate the depth of the narrative, others express a desire for more lighthearted or goofy elements, as well as additional quests and challenges. Overall, the story is a highlight for some, but its structure leaves room for improvement.

    • “Great story-rich game, I'm 91 hours into the game and I've only just begun to scratch the surface.”
    • “A nice, goofy story wouldn't go amiss either.”
    • “I prefer having structured missions and/or time limits, and unlocking endless as an option, but maybe that's just me.”
    • “The game lacks a definitive end goal or a storyline.”
    • “I prefer having structured missions and/or time limits, and unlocking endless as an option, but maybe that's me.”
    • “There are no new biomes or challenges, quests or hidden characters.”
  • emotional
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be heartwarming, highlighting the developers' genuine care for the community and the inviting atmosphere of the game environment. The charming interactions and sense of belonging contribute to a wholesome experience, despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics. Overall, the emotional connection fostered by the developers and the game's setting enhances the player's enjoyment.

    • “From the moment I stepped inside the charming little cafe, I was greeted with warm smiles and a friendly atmosphere that made me feel right at home.”
    • “It's heartwarming to know that they care about the environment and the community.”
    • “I think the devs and interactions with their community are so wholesome and have done wonderful things to improve their game.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is consistently praised for its charm and warmth, creating a welcoming environment that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the engaging characters and balanced items, though some note that certain achievements can be overly grindy or reliant on luck.

    • “From the moment I stepped inside the charming little cafe, I was greeted with warm smiles and a friendly atmosphere that made me feel right at home.”
    • “Atmosphere is great, characters are good, items are powerful but balanced.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its monetization model, as it features no in-app purchases, enhancing the overall player experience.

    • “This is a great game and it has no in-app purchases.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development initially captures players' interest, but many find it ultimately shallow and unsatisfying as the game progresses.

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