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Gurgamoth

An Exercise in apathy, neither solid nor liquid. Not exactly bad, but not very good either. Just a bit 'meh,' really.
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62%Game Brain Score
humor, music
gameplay, story
91% User Score Based on 23 reviews
Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

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Gurgamoth is a single player and multiplayer casual platformer game. It was developed by Galvanic Games and was released on February 16, 2016. It received neutral reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"Gurgamoth is a local multi-player fighting game for 2-4 players, requiring quick timing and strategic thinking. Each level has unique hazards and power-ups, with tight flying mechanics and fast-paced matches. Full controller support adds to the party chaos and makes summoning an elder god fun and engaging."

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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Great local multiplayer experience, especially with friends and controllers.
  • Fun and frantic gameplay with good graphics and a solid soundtrack.
  • Easy to pick up and play, making it a good choice for casual gaming sessions.
  • Requires multiple controllers, limiting accessibility for those without them.
  • Lacks online multiplayer and additional game modes, reducing replayability.
  • Gameplay can be too frenetic and controls are limited, making it challenging to master.
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as fun and visually impressive, but it suffers from a lack of depth due to limited controls and insufficient variety in character abilities and power-ups. While the frenetic pace can be engaging, it may also hinder the overall experience, leading to limited replayability.

    • “If you enjoy the gameplay, there's a good chance you'll want to come back.”
    • “The sounds are good too, and they are well combined with the gameplay.”
    • “Insanely good graphics, fun gameplay, but limited replayability.”
    • “The game itself is too frenetic and the controls are not very good because they are limited to 2 (yes, two) key buttons, yet they do not offer the proper variety to the gameplay and to the control of the character.”
    • “The game lacks some more power-ups for the characters and some peculiar moves to differentiate the gameplay.”
    • “Slow down the gameplay!”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game particularly enjoyable during 1v1 matches, where it adds a fun and entertaining layer to the competitive experience.

    • “When played 1v1, the game is very funny and enjoyable, without lacking competitiveness!”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every session a hilarious experience.”
    • “I love how the witty dialogue and funny scenarios keep me laughing throughout the gameplay.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The absence of a dedicated "story mode" or "career mode" in the game has been highlighted as a significant drawback, particularly for a single-player experience, leaving players wanting more narrative depth and engagement.

    • “There's no 'story mode' or 'career mode,' and for a single-player only game, this is a big problem.”
    • “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “Character development is minimal, leaving players feeling disconnected from the story.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for being a perfect fit, enhancing the overall experience with a solid and varied soundtrack that complements the frantic gameplay and diverse stage designs.

    • “Quick, easy to play, frantic, varied in stage design and power-ups, perfect soundtrack, great auto-balance feature... it's a good game.”
    • “Some solid art and a decent soundtrack back it up nicely.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised as its standout feature, described as "insanely good" and a major highlight that enhances the overall gameplay experience. However, some users note that the game's limited replayability may detract from its long-term appeal.

    • “The biggest pro of this game is undoubtedly the graphics!”
    • “Insanely good graphics, fun gameplay, but limited replayability.”
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Gurgamoth is a casual platformer game.

Gurgamoth is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Windows and others.

Gurgamoth was released on February 16, 2016.

Gurgamoth was developed by Galvanic Games.

Gurgamoth has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

Gurgamoth is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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