Just Go
- August 9, 2022
- Studio Amateur
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamJust Go is a physics-based, action racing game where players speed through colorful courses filled with ramps, loops, and obstacles. With a variety of characters and vehicles to unlock, players must master their timing and reflexes to pull off impressive stunts and reach the finish line first. The game features both single-player and multiplayer modes, allowing for frantic and exhilarating competition with friends or against players around the world.
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Reviews
- The game features excellent tutorials and a vast collection of Tsumego puzzles, making it a great learning tool for both beginners and experienced players.
- The integration with OGS allows for online play, and the career mode adds a fun and engaging way to track progress and compete against AI opponents.
- Visually appealing with a clean interface, calming music, and a variety of environments, enhancing the overall experience of playing Go.
- The AI can be inconsistent, with some levels playing poorly, which may frustrate beginners trying to learn the game.
- There are issues with performance, as the game can be resource-intensive, causing overheating on some devices and leading to a quick battery drain.
- The online features are limited, lacking in-game chat and experiencing connectivity issues, which can detract from the multiplayer experience.
- graphics33 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their aesthetic appeal and quality, with many users noting that they are among the best seen in go games. The visuals are complemented by pleasant music, creating an enjoyable playing experience, although some users mention that the user interface can feel amateurish and that performance may suffer on lower-end hardware. Overall, the game successfully combines good graphics with a variety of features, making it a strong choice for both casual and serious players.
“Very well made, aesthetically pleasing go client with connectivity to OGS and a slew of extra features.”
“Beautiful graphics and feels great to play.”
“Graphics are beautiful.”
“A bit rough around the edges while being aesthetically pleasing.”
“In fact, the whole game never really rises above 2007ish graphics.”
“Some of the graphics in the tutorial are comically bad, like clipart.”
- music23 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its calming and pleasant qualities, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users find certain tracks, particularly the elevator music, annoying and suggest the option to turn it off. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the ambiance, opinions vary on its execution and variety.
“The music and ambiance is quite calming, with a variety of backgrounds to choose from.”
“Lovely sounds, calming music, interesting puzzles, and a career mode.”
“The interface and the soundtrack are both awesome.”
“I don't like the music; it's just some annoying piano.”
“The elevator/spa music is unbearable (though it can be turned off).”
“Not a fan of the background elevator music.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with players noting that it consists mainly of uninspired email notifications about tournaments and the use of real-life player names without any character development. While some appreciate the absence of a traditional narrative in a go game, many feel that a more compelling story could enhance the experience. Overall, the campaign is seen as lacking a captivating storyline.
“After Hikaru no Go, I've always wanted a Go game with a story.”
“Closest to a story mode Go game we can get.”
“The campaign doesn't have anything like a captivating story, but for Go, I think this is not really needed.”
“You would imagine that there might be some kind of story involved, your road to pro, so to speak - but there's none.”
“At the start, you get an email, and you think 'Hmm, well, an email system is not exactly exciting to convey a story, but whatever.' All subsequent emails suddenly only state 'the next tournament in the X league starts on ...'”
“This game goes a little bit in that direction, but the 'characters' are just names of real-life players without even a portrait, and the 'story' is just names of real-life tournaments scattered on my calendar.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is well-structured, offering a natural learning curve that helps players evaluate their moves and improve over time. With features that cater to both basic mechanics and advanced techniques, players find the career mode particularly enjoyable and motivating. Overall, the process of improvement is a key aspect that enhances the gaming experience.
“I now understand how the game works, and the gameplay naturally allows me to evaluate my moves and how to improve for the next game.”
“Just Go provides many features to learn the basic mechanics of the game and many more advanced techniques I currently can't fathom.”
“For me, the gameplay itself and the process of improving are fun enough to keep me motivated to play.”
“The gameplay is frustratingly clunky, making it difficult to execute even the simplest of moves.”
“I found the controls to be unresponsive, which severely impacted my overall experience.”
“The lack of variety in gameplay mechanics made the game feel repetitive and dull.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features stunning graphics that may hinder performance on weaker computers, but overall, it is well-optimized and runs smoothly with a polished presentation. Players find it enjoyable despite the potential performance issues on lower-end systems.
“Only thing to note is the beautiful graphics come at a cost performance-wise.”
“It is much more polished than expected, looks gorgeous, has voiceover, and runs smoothly.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability; while some appreciate the design and find the program runs smoothly without glitches, others note that it remains quite buggy.
“It wasn't expensive, and the program runs great; no glitches that I noticed.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs, providing a seamless experience.”
“I appreciate how stable the game is; I've had no issues with lag or performance drops.”
“It is a nice design, but still quite buggy.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
“I experienced multiple glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized as very peaceful, complemented by a vast and progressive tsumego list that enhances the overall experience.
“The atmosphere is incredibly peaceful, and the tsumego list is vast and progressive.”
“The game creates a captivating atmosphere that draws you in and keeps you engaged.”
“I love the immersive atmosphere; it feels like I'm part of a living, breathing world.”
