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83%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
97% User Score Based on 6,332 reviews
Critic Score 57%Based on 5 reviews

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About Thank Goodness You're Here

Thank Goodness You're Here is a single player open world platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Coal Supper and was released on August 1, 2024. It received neutral reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Explore the strange town of Barnsworth in this cheeky comedy slapformer

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97%Audience ScoreBased on 6,332 reviews
humor2.3k positive mentions
grinding20 negative mentions

  • Hilarious and uniquely British humor reminiscent of Monty Python and classic UK comedy, packed with witty dialogue, visual gags, and well-developed quirky characters.
  • Charming, colorful hand-drawn art style with smooth animation and excellent voice acting, including a notable performance by Matt Berry.
  • Simple, accessible gameplay focused on exploration and interaction that complements the comedic narrative, offering a lighthearted, enjoyable 2-3 hour experience.
  • Relatively short length that some players feel is not fully justified by the price, with limited replayability beyond achievement hunting.
  • Repetitive backtracking through a small number of areas can lead to some tedium; occasionally unclear objectives or progression can cause confusion.
  • Minimal gameplay mechanics involving just moving, jumping, and slapping may not satisfy players looking for deeper or more challenging gameplay.
  • humor

    2,284 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    99% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions

    The humor in this game is widely praised for its distinctly British, absurd, and often raunchy style, drawing comparisons to Monty Python and classic UK comedy. Players find it consistently funny, with clever writing, memorable characters, and unexpected visual gags that keep the comedy fresh throughout its short 2-3 hour runtime. However, the humor is quite specific and culturally rooted, so it may not resonate with everyone, especially those unfamiliar with British or northern English culture.

    • “Thank goodness you're here is often laugh out loud funny, with charming visuals and a wonderfully crafted world.”
    • “The humor is the main highlight with moments ranging from whimsical silliness to dark absurdness which kept me amused throughout.”
    • “Absolutely hilarious game, oozing with charm.”
    • “The game is quite unfunny and it's nowhere close to Monty Python's skits.”
    • “The jokes are often either obvious, juvenile, mocking, or just... not funny.”
    • “It's not fun, it's not funny, it's completely worthless as an entertainment product.”
  • gameplay

    378 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    21% positive mentions, 76% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions

    The gameplay is extremely simple and minimalistic, largely revolving around walking, jumping, and slapping objects and characters to progress through light puzzles and narrative scenes. While mechanically straightforward and short (about 2-4 hours), the gameplay serves primarily as a vehicle for humor, quirky scenarios, and charming British comedy rather than challenging or deep mechanics. Overall, it is best appreciated as a comedic interactive experience with light adventure elements rather than a traditional game with complex gameplay.

    • “The gameplay is simple, you explore, solve light puzzles, and interact with everything around you.”
    • “A charming little game that's less about the gameplay itself (which does include very simple little puzzles), and more about exploration, navigation, and soaking in the overall experience.”
    • “The gameplay literally consists of walking around, jumping, and interacting with everything through slapping.”
    • “The gameplay itself isn't anything special; it's a point-and-click with no inventory system, and most of the puzzles are fairly easy to solve, often leading you to the solution without requiring any critical thinking.”
    • “There's no real gameplay; you're just running around smacking everything in sight, listening to dialogue, and exploring the same areas repeatedly.”
    • “I couldn't bring myself to finish this; it felt like I wasn't really playing the game or discovering anything. Gameplay-wise, it became a pointless drag, possibly because the British humor was not for me and I wasn't the target audience.”
  • graphics

    376 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    58% positive mentions, 41% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions

    The game's graphics feature a charming, hand-drawn, cartoonish art style that perfectly complements its offbeat British humor and quirky characters. The vibrant colors, fluid animations, and rich visual details create a distinctive, cozy atmosphere reminiscent of classic British comics and cartoons. While not technically complex, the visuals strongly support the narrative and comedic tone, earning consistent praise for their creativity, expressiveness, and unique aesthetic.

    • “Its hand-drawn art style bursts with personality, perfectly complementing the game’s deeply silly, nonsensical humor that transforms mundane tasks into surreal gags.”
    • “From start to finish I was hooked, the art style is gorgeous, the writing is razor-sharp, the animations are delightful, and the soundtrack is irresistibly catchy.”
    • “The art style enhances the comedy tenfold; the vibrant colors and almost kiddish simplicity of the world do wonders to put you off guard, allowing for lots of background gags you'll need to replay the game to catch.”
    • “Bought the game on sale, and while I liked the point-and-click style gameplay, something about the visuals and the humor just didn't work for me.”
    • “But I wonder if the pursuit of these visuals is what causes the game to feel a little bare bones in every other respect.”
    • “I don’t particularly care for the graphics; the characters are stylized but somewhat unattractive to me.”
  • story

    339 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    35% positive mentions, 61% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions

    The story is a short, quirky, and humor-filled narrative set in a small northern English town, delivering a mix of absurd, slapstick, and heartwarming moments through engaging characters and British wit. While largely linear and about 2-3 hours long, it relies heavily on exploration, comedic side quests, and recurring gags rather than a traditional, cohesive plot, making enjoyment dependent on appreciation of its style and humor. Some players note its simplicity and repetitiveness, but praise its voice acting, art, and the charm of its offbeat storytelling.

    • “What an absolutely delightful little story game.”
    • “There are so many running gags throughout the game that have satisfying conclusions, such as the two neighbours arguing over whose rubbish is in their bins which effectively becomes a weird love story.”
    • “The mise en scene is impeccable, full of environmental storytelling and informing the tone and messages of the game.”
    • “The story is basically non-existent, too.”
    • “If you like a clear storyline, you won't like this game.”
    • “The game is extremely linear, and because of how little there is to do for the story, most of the time you spend playing the game will be on seeing the fun ways to interact with the world rather than furthering the story itself.”
  • music

    170 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    57% positive mentions, 41% neutral mentions, 2% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, fitting, and atmospheric quality, perfectly complementing the quirky British humor and art style. Many reviewers highlight the memorable soundtrack, including standout musical numbers and songs that linger in their minds, often calling it a major highlight of the experience. The sound design, voice acting, and music blend seamlessly to create an engaging, fun, and charmingly absurd ambiance that enhances the game's overall appeal.

    • “The sound design and music are what really make this game what it is; something truly special to brighten up your day.”
    • “Every scene feels alive and full of personality, and the soundtrack fits the world perfectly, adding even more character to an already vibrant experience.”
    • “The play-along musical finale is the greatest game ending I've ever played.”
    • “There's no gameplay, the music is lazy, and you only have one thing you can do that doesn't include movement - slap.”
    • “The music repeats ad nauseam.”
    • “I will admit my time with this game was enjoyable, but by the time you start actually getting into it, it chucks a long-winded annoying 4 minute musical segment at you and then credits roll.”
  • replayability

    61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    21% positive mentions, 68% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The game offers limited replayability due to its short, linear nature and primarily appeals to those interested in unlocking all achievements or re-experiencing its dense British humor and hidden jokes. While some find value in revisiting the game for its comedic content and subtle details, most agree it is largely a one-time experience with minimal reasons to replay beyond completionist pursuits. Overall, replay value is modest and best appreciated by fans who enjoy exploring every bit of the game's humor and references.

    • “One of the game’s strongest features is its replayability.”
    • “It encourages experimentation and replayability.”
    • “There's also replayability, plenty of hidden bits and bobs all over the place, with hidden achievements that are a little trickier than just 'wander about and find out' which I very much enjoy.”
    • “You need to enjoy British humour and don't watch anyone else play this game before going in, since besides a few achievements it has very low replayability.”
    • “There is really no replayability here after you beat it once, and for the price being charged, there really isn't enough going on to justify it.”
    • “Overall a pleasant experience, I enjoyed seeing my favorite 'untitled goose game' characters making an appearance (Herb and the posh neighbor), but the replayability irked me too much to give this game a recommended review.”
  • emotional

    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    98% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 2% negative mentions

    The game blends absurd, surreal humor with heartfelt and wholesome moments, creating an emotional experience that is both funny and touching. Players often describe feeling warm, nostalgic, and genuinely entertained, with laughter and occasional tears throughout. Its authentic British charm and thoughtful details contribute to a unique, emotionally resonant atmosphere.

    • “One of my favourite games of all time, I cried of laughter, I'd like to have amnesia so I could play again and again.”
    • “Throughout the story, there were tons of funny, sad and even some genuinely wholesome moments.”
    • “A shining example of surrealist comedy that manages some surprisingly emotionally affective moments, this is a sublime experience that I can do nothing but recommend.”
  • grinding

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 83% negative mentions

    Grinding in this game often involves repetitive backtracking and revisiting the same areas, which many find tedious despite occasional new gags and character movements that offer some variety. While the humor and dialogue help break up the monotony, the gameplay loop can still feel like a slow, padded walking simulator for some players. The relatively short length prevents the tedium from becoming overwhelming, but the frequent grinding detracts from the overall experience.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Man, I really wanted to love this game, but the later half started to feel a bit tedious, especially when I had to keep running back and forth between places just to finish one task.”
    • “The game is tedious in all senses of the word. You go round the same map over and over again, and while it does change it up a bit by moving characters around and having some running jokes, the characters and their humor are tedious as well.”
  • atmosphere

    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    55% positive mentions, 45% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and authentic depiction of a British, specifically Northern England, town, enhanced by vibrant art, witty writing, and excellent voice acting. Its charming humor, clever references, and relaxing sound design create a unique, jovial, and nostalgic mood that many find memorable. Though the experience is brief and gameplay simple, the richly crafted atmosphere remains its standout strength.

    • “Atmosphere was immaculate, especially when I saw the lottery stand in the convenience store: 'Ah yes, it is England.'”
    • “The sound design is solid, voice actors do an incredible job and the soundtrack is atmospheric and dares you to relax; just enjoy the ride and take all that weirdness in.”
    • “This game takes you on a journey to a northern England town and it fully immerses you in its atmosphere.”
  • optimization

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    54% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is praised for its seamless and flawless optimization, delivering excellent technical performance without causing overheating or other issues. Users report a stable experience with no significant performance problems, complemented by top-tier audio and voice acting.

    • “✅ seamless and perfectly optimized”
    • “✅ flawless and well-optimized”
    • “Performance was excellent.”
  • character development

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    71% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features cute, quirky, and visually vibrant character designs that are widely praised for their charm and appeal. While the story is quick and somewhat ridiculous, the engaging and endearing characters greatly enhance the overall enjoyment.

    • “Really cute character designs, a quick yet ridiculous story, and super easy to get all the achievements (if that's your jam).”
    • “Fun, interesting, and oddly endearing character designs.”
    • “A vibrant colour palette with some unique and quirky character designs, can you tell I enjoyed myself?”
  • stability

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, glitches, and even save file corruption that can force players to restart progress. Several animations and events are buggy, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and missed achievements. Overall, these stability problems detract heavily from the game's enjoyment.

    • “However, I encountered so many bugs and glitches during my playthroughs. In one cutscene, the game went blank, and I had no choice but to exit despite hearing the audio. When I rejoined, my save file was corrupted, forcing me to start over.”
    • “All standard troubleshooting did nothing to fix the stability issues.”
    • “All of this cannot make up for the 2-ish hours of buggy content, especially at the current price.”
  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game offers a distinctive and quirky experience without emphasizing aggressive monetization, focusing instead on its unique story and puzzle elements.

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Play Times

3h Median play time
3h Average play time
3-4h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 33 analyzed playthroughs
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Thank Goodness You're Here is a open world platformer game with comedy theme. Common tags for Thank Goodness You're Here include indie, exploration, gaming, cartoon, mature and others.

Thank Goodness You're Here is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Thank Goodness You're Here.

Thank Goodness You're Here was released on August 1, 2024.

Thank Goodness You're Here was developed by Coal Supper.

Thank Goodness You're Here has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked Thank Goodness You're Here for its humor but disliked it for its grinding.

Thank Goodness You're Here is a single player game.

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