Goscurry
- January 16, 2015
- Isak J Martinsson
Get on SteamRelax, don't panic, be brave. Reach as many cities as you can by piloting a ship on a perpetually assembling road suspended over a stylized and surreal landscape, while taking sharp corners, evading hazards and rushing through speedfreak modes. A hard electro-beat game.
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Reviews
- Goscurry features addictive gameplay that is simple yet challenging, making it easy to get hooked.
- The game boasts an amazing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience and adapts to the gameplay.
- It offers a variety of modes and leaderboards, providing plenty of replayability and opportunities for skill improvement.
- The game is extremely difficult, which may deter casual players and lead to frustration.
- Unlocking new ships and cities can take a significant amount of time and effort, which some players may find tedious.
- The visuals, while colorful, can feel generic and lack variety, potentially diminishing the overall aesthetic appeal.
- music25 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its catchy, electro-beat soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. The soundtrack is described as both addictive and immersive, adapting to the rhythm of the game and contributing to the overall nostalgic and arcade-like atmosphere. Additionally, players appreciate the option to skip tracks, allowing for a more personalized listening experience.
“The graphics are great, the controls are tight, the music is wonderful.”
“This game is simple, challenging, fun, and features an amazing soundtrack.”
“Just zone out, follow the twisting path of the line ahead, and lose yourself to the beat of the music as it electronically charges your mind and body, putting you into that nostalgic state of euphoria needed to find the flow.”
“The music is decent, average 8-bit fast-paced beats.”
“Quick paced reaction game that will play to those who want an advanced form of temple run, and has decent music with several levels of difficulty that complement the experience.”
“The more important element, however, is the electronic soundtrack, which adapts to the rhythm of the gameplay (speeds up, slows down, etc.).”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by familiar mechanics such as jumping, dodging, and fast-paced combinations, offering a challenging and addictive experience reminiscent of classic arcade games. Players enjoy the hypnotic pathways and obstacle-dodging elements, enhanced by a dynamic electronic soundtrack that adapts to the gameplay rhythm. While some details may seem trivial, they contribute to the game's unique charm and visual appeal.
“And you can actually dodge the obstacles by making a fast left-right, which is fun and adds variety to the gameplay.”
“Great and simple gameplay, great soundtrack, and... man... this is really freaking hard.”
“The addictive gameplay is complemented by minimalistic, but pleasant and colorful visuals.”
“It's not game-changing; the mechanics are well known: jump, dodge, turn, and then combinations, and then faster.”
“The gameplay is reminiscent of arcade games where the story usually didn’t matter, and the gameplay was shallow, but hard and addictive.”
“There are a lot of details in this game that are useless for the gameplay and quite tiny in the final game weight, but these details are what give this game its charisma.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their hypnotic and colorful nature that complements the arcade feel, while others criticize the generic style and simplistic design of environments like the "cities." Overall, the visuals are described as pleasant and well-polished, enhancing the addictive gameplay despite not being groundbreaking.
“The graphics are hypnotizingly wonderful.”
“The graphics in this game, as well as the music and sounds, give the game a very arcade/retro electronic feel.”
“The addictive gameplay is complemented by minimalistic, but pleasant and colorful visuals.”
“The graphic style is generic; the 'cities' you unlock are just random 3D cubes with fog.”
“It's most likely the simple visuals that fooled you.”
“The graphics in this game, as well as the music and sounds, give it a very arcade/retro electronic feel.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its challenging difficulty, which can extend playtime considerably. Players can also enjoy various modes that introduce different rules, alongside the competitive elements of leaderboards and achievements, enhancing the overall replay value.
“The game is infinitely replayable just because it’s so challenging, so it will take you many hours to make even a bit of progress, and it will probably take you days, maybe even weeks, to finish it at all.”
“There’s a degree of replayability due to the leaderboards, as well as the achievements.”
“Also on the note of replayability, there are 5 different modes that change up the rules a little, so there is that bit of variety.”
“There’s a decent amount of replayability that comes from the leaderboards and achievements, as well as the 5 different modes available, so if you’re into any of that, you’ll likely have a good time with this game.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently effective, with players finding it laugh-out-loud funny despite some repetitive elements. The fixed camera angle in the third installment adds a unique twist that enhances the comedic experience. Overall, players report having a great time filled with laughter.
“Still, you will die laughing and having fun.”
“The third made me laugh; it is exactly the same as the second, but the camera is fixed.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is largely considered secondary to the gameplay, which echoes classic arcade games where narrative depth is minimal, focusing instead on challenging and addictive mechanics.
“The gameplay is reminiscent of arcade games where the story usually didn’t matter, resulting in a shallow experience that, while hard and addictive, lacks depth.”
