Guano

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Guano is a single player open world action adventure game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Video Games by Food Inc. and was released on March 1, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Play as Guano, a dumb seagull that has a lot on his shoulders! While the protectors of the Pohemeda Islands, the Three Grand Masters, are neutralized, you’re the only hope to rescue your home. Food Inc., an evil and polluting megacorporation, seems to have set its mind on destroying every natural aspect of your archipelago. Get strong enough to stop Food Inc. before their garbage overtakes the isl…

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Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

story11 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Fun and silly gameplay with charming, quirky characters and an amusing story with humor reminiscent of classic collect-a-thon games.
Colorful, stylized graphics and detailed, explorable open world island with enjoyable flying mechanics and good music.
Free to play with a good concept, impressive for a student project, and overall a light, entertaining experience worth trying.

Poor optimization causing lag and crashes on many systems, sometimes preventing progress beyond tutorials or loading screens.
Buggy achievements that many players found broken, reducing replay value and frustrating completionists.
Camera and control issues especially when using keyboard and mouse, including awkward aiming mechanics and jittery camera behavior.

story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its humor, charming characters, and environmental message, with an amusing plot twist that pleasantly surprised players. While the narrative adds flavor and suits the lighthearted tone, some players found the story simple and less engaging due to repetitive missions and minor technical issues. Overall, it provides a fun and quirky backdrop that enhances the gameplay experience despite its straightforwardness.
- “The story is good and has a nice message about taking care of the environment, as well as having a lot of humor that wouldn't be out of place in a Banjo-Kazooie game.”
- “I thoroughly enjoyed the progression of the story and character art therein, the mini-quests along the way, and the graphics.”
- “The plot is as silly as the trailer promises the game to be, with a nice sense of humor that comes across from both the characters and the environment.”
- “Due to the low difficulty and broken achievements, the fun factor isn't amazing. I played it for about 80 minutes and after 20-30 minutes I started to wonder if this is it. Most of my time was spent redoing missions to try to trigger the achievements. The concept was pretty fun though, just a shame it wasn't really fun focused. For a game named Guano, very few missions had anything to do with pooping; it was just gathering food and racing.”
- “Some missions cannot be started because the dialogue box is unclickable.”
- “[*] prompts at the start of quests pop up before the dialogue has finished, making it pretty hard to finish reading.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
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The graphics are colorful and feature interesting, stylized designs that many find visually appealing, though not highly detailed or high-poly. Some users report technical issues like camera jitter and reset graphic settings, which affect gameplay smoothness. Overall, while the visuals are pleasant and complement the art style, they are considered adequate rather than top-tier.
- “The graphics are good, it’s very colorful with plenty of interesting designs that just make you want to stop and stare at it.”
- “Now That Done Guano is a pretty good but flawed stylized open world game, also published by the same people who have published games like The Shadow Burglar, Odyssey of the Mammoth and Helpless. It has good gameplay, good story and good graphics.”
- “I thoroughly enjoyed the progression of the story and character art therein, the mini-quests along the way, and the graphics.”
- “The game is playable, but feels a bit janky when playing. The camera seems to lag slightly even on lower graphical settings, causing a slight jitter when moving fast. The camera constantly pulls away, which is frustrating and could be related to mouse controls.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “Sure the graphics are nice but this isn't super high poly and it should really be able to run more smoothly.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a charming and quirky humor reminiscent of classic titles like Banjo-Kazooie, with funny characters, witty dialogue, and amusing bird noises. Its lighthearted and silly narrative, combined with adorable designs and playful moments, makes it a genuinely entertaining and funny experience. Fans of easygoing, humorous games are highly recommended to give it a try.
- “The story is good and has a nice message about taking care of the environment, as well as having a lot of humor that wouldn't be out of place in a Banjo-Kazooie game.”
- “The plot is as silly as the trailer promises the game to be, with a nice sense of humor that comes across from both the characters and the environment.”
- “Characters are very charming, Guano is adorably dumb, dialogue is pretty silly and quirky but funny overall.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its smooth, well-designed flying mechanics and enjoyable collection-based challenges, drawing favorable comparisons to classics like Banjo-Kazooie and Donkey Kong 64. While simple and accessible, it offers a fresh, stylized open-world experience that many find fun and engaging, though it may not meet top-tier visual expectations for some. Overall, the gameplay is considered a standout feature, especially for a free game.
- “Overall, the gameplay has some similarities to Banjo-Kazooie or Donkey Kong 64 with a similar focus on collection, but the unique ability to freely move in three dimensions and the level design keeps it feeling fresh and original.”
- “Love the flying mechanics, it feels very smooth and well designed and thought out.”
- “Controls and gameplay are fantastic for being free.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from poor optimization, causing high CPU usage and subpar performance even on medium settings. Players find the performance disappointing, with some calling it unacceptable, especially for a paid title.
- “Horrible optimization (my CPU was crying even on medium settings).”
- “A good thing it's a free game, because I would be livid to pay for something with this kind of performance.”
- “Game is badly optimized, and some achievements are bugged.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is generally well-received, featuring a charming banjo-kazooie-like style that players find amusing and enjoyable. However, some users noted they had to adjust audio settings to properly balance the music, suggesting it can be easily overlooked during gameplay.
- “The music is good, with a nice Banjo-Kazooie kind of feel to it.”
- “It's kind of a shame because the music is pretty nice!”
- “The art style is nice, the music is amusing, the plot was definitely droll, and the plot twist amused me.”
- “Turns out I had to have music at 100% and SFX/environment at 1% to have things sound balanced.”
- “I didn't really notice the music before I finished the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs that hinder gameplay and prevent players from completing missions.
- “Too buggy to play and complete missions.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game starts off enjoyable but quickly becomes repetitive and tedious for players.
- “They were a nice little addition at first but it gets tedious fast.”