Just Go

About

Just 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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 290 reviews

graphics22 positive mentions

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.

graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
24%
9%
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.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
22%
13%
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.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
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.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
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.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
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.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”