The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo

The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo is a perfect blend of art and puzzle design. Ignore the bugs that may be and immerse yourself in this whimsical world.

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stability, grinding

82% User Score Based on 446 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 6 reviews

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The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo is a single player casual puzzle game with fantasy and comedy themes. It was developed by Nacho Rodríguez and was released on September 6, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo" is a physics-based puzzle game where players help Mr. Coo, a curious creature, navigate through various levels by manipulating the environment. The game features unique mechanics, such as controlling gravity and using wind to move Mr. Coo's pieces around. Players must solve increasingly challenging puzzles to reunite Mr. Coo's scattered pieces and uncover the mystery behind his separation.

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Audience ScoreBased on 446 reviews

graphics61 positive mentions

stability36 negative mentions

The game features stunning hand-drawn animations and a unique art style that captivates players.
Puzzles are creative and challenging, with a helpful hint system that enhances the experience.
The overall whimsical and surreal atmosphere, combined with charming characters, makes for an enjoyable short adventure.

The game is very short, typically taking around 1-2 hours to complete, which some players feel does not justify the price.
There are numerous technical issues, including bugs that can lead to soft locks and unresponsive controls, particularly with mouse input.
Many puzzles rely on arbitrary logic, making them frustrating and difficult to solve without hints.

graphics
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning hand-drawn art style and whimsical animations, which create a charming and imaginative visual experience. Many reviewers highlight the unique blend of creative character designs and surrealist elements, making it a visual treat reminiscent of classic cartoons. However, some players note that while the visuals are impressive, they may not compensate for the game's short length and gameplay issues.
- “Stunning visuals, of course - but also challenging puzzles, neat little characters, a lot of personality from the characters who never even deliver proper dialogue, and a genuinely interesting but also digestible and bite-sized story.”
- “Inventive, startling visuals, hugely imaginative, funny, beautifully rendered and the most fun I've had in a while.”
- “The slapstick comedy and wacky hijinks are here in full force, and the 2D animations paired with a delightfully strange art style make for an incredibly enjoyable time I was sad to see finish.”
- “Tldr: positives: visuals made by artists negatives: so was everything else”
- “Interactions are minimal -- it is essentially an interactive cartoon where you're clicking on interactions in order to advance to the next scene -- and while the game can be completed in 30 minutes (90-120 realistically on a first play) it's just a nonstop visual assault of charming artwork.”
- “Very eye-catching visuals with some mysterious characters that I would really like to know who they are and what's their background, but since it's 'to be continued', you won't find out at this point.”
story
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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81%
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The story in "The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo" is described as a surreal, cartoon-like experience that is open to interpretation, featuring stunning visuals and engaging puzzles without any dialogue. While the narrative is intriguing and digestible, it is notably short (around 30 minutes) and ends on a cliffhanger, leaving players eager for a continuation. Despite its nonsensical elements, many players appreciate the unique storytelling approach and hope for further development in future installments.
- “Stunning visuals, of course, but also challenging puzzles, neat little characters, a lot of personality from the characters who never even deliver proper dialogue, and a genuinely interesting but also digestible and bite-sized story.”
- “No words are given but the story is very understandable.”
- “I love the idea, story, animation, and everything about this game!”
- “The unfinished story is still a true bummer, so hopefully you guys get enough traction to keep going and don't get demoralized by thumbs down like mine.”
- “Story is nonsensical and the game is a hassle to play and very short (about 30 mins).”
- “The ending has 'to be continued...' so do we need to buy another game to finish the story?”
music
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many reviewers highlighting its whimsical and catchy qualities reminiscent of classic cartoons. The soundtrack is described as beautifully composed, perfectly complementing the stunning animations and engaging puzzles, contributing significantly to the game's appeal despite its short runtime. Overall, the music stands out as one of the game's strongest elements, leaving players wanting more.
- “Music is also greatly done and perfectly contributes to the game atmosphere.”
- “The beautiful, hand-drawn levels are accompanied by a neat jazz soundtrack, and the puzzles require you to think and multitask, controlling Mr. Coo's pieces to get them to work together and solve the predicament they're in.”
- “The music is very whimsical and I found it hard to stop playing.”
- “I wish as much care was given to the gameplay/dev as was given to the animation, music & sound.”
- “The puzzles are challenging, the OST is reminiscent of classic cartoons, the animation is amazingly well done.”
- “Why does music calm it down!?”
gameplay
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising its creativity and fun puzzles, but also highlighting significant flaws such as bugs, crashes, and a short playtime of around an hour. While the animations and visuals are well-received, the gameplay mechanics are often described as lacking depth and coherence, leading to frustration for some players. Overall, the game offers an entertaining experience but is marred by technical issues that detract from its potential.
- “Puzzle design isn't flawless, but it's an animated trip that didn't try and skimp on gameplay, and I can't help but respect the creativity and craftsmanship that went into this game.”
- “Fun gameplay and interesting puzzles.”
- “Gameplay and cutscenes blend together seamlessly, and the puzzles are kept short enough that the game moves on before you can become bored or frustrated with your surroundings.”
- “Sadly, this immense promise is ruined by some severe gameplay flaws.”
- “However, the gameplay is severely lacking.”
- “Once the titular mechanic of having you control different body parts shows up, I've run into several game-breaking bugs that have softlocked the game, and with only checkpoint saves, forced me to replay whole parts over.”
stability
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been widely criticized for its stability issues, with players reporting frequent glitches, random freezes, and bugs that disrupt gameplay, particularly towards the end. While some users noted that these issues were manageable and did not completely ruin the experience, many expressed frustration over the game's overall instability and the need for patches to address these problems. Despite the technical shortcomings, some players still found enjoyment in the game, hoping for improvements in future updates.
- “At the time of this review, however, it's a buggy mess.”
- “Also significantly buggy (had to unplug the controller for the mouse to work and the game locked up a few times) and appears to not be a complete story, if you could even call it that with the sequence of events that occurred.”
- “It's also very short and buggy (I finished the whole game but wasn't credited with a single achievement, and I had to try one segment four times because the game wasn't recognizing my clicks at a critical timed component).”
humor
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and creativity, with many reviewers highlighting the beautiful and hilarious animation that complements the quirky characters. The combination of inventive visuals and funny scenarios, particularly featuring the endearing "funny yellow man," creates a delightful experience that resonates with players. Overall, the game is celebrated for its ability to blend humor with artistic expression, making it a memorable and enjoyable adventure.
- “However, it remains a rare gem, a work of art, creative, inspiring, that manages to make tenderness and humor out of the grotesque, that no one should miss.”
- “Amazing animation, wonderful humor, ton of charm.”
- “In short, it's a perfect combination of art, animations, mechanics, humor and fun.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the fun and engaging music that enhances the overall experience. The visual presentation, combined with the sound design, creates a compelling and immersive environment that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “Music is also greatly done and perfectly contributes to the game atmosphere.”
- “Something about the visual presentation and the atmosphere in this game was immensely compelling to me.”
- “The sound and music also added good atmosphere to the action.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers notable replayability, particularly for players interested in collecting extras like concept art and collectibles, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the adventure during subsequent playthroughs.
- “It is a very enjoyable adventure with replayability due to the collectibles available the second time you play it.”
- “The game offers replayability for extra concept art, which is worth it to me since I like it so much.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the emotional aspect of the game to be impactful, as it fosters a sense of connection and alleviates feelings of loneliness. The bespoke animation and production contribute to a heartfelt experience, culminating in a wholesome musical ending that resonates with players.
- “The comments on all those videos made me feel less lonely in that feeling.”
- “It's relatively short at just over an hour, which makes sense with how painstakingly bespoke the animation and production are, and it ends on a very wholesome musical note.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be well-presented, but it can occasionally feel tedious and repetitive.
- “Don't get me wrong; they were well presented, but it could feel tedious sometimes.”
- “The grinding feels endless and often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel monotonous.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is highlighted by a stunning blend of art styles and imaginative character designs, which leave a lasting impression on players.

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The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo is a casual puzzle game with fantasy and comedy themes.

The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo was released on September 6, 2023.

The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo was developed by Nacho Rodríguez.

The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo is a single player game.

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