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"Tingus Goose - Weird Idle Game" is a casual title with quirky and humorous gameplay, adorned with charming graphics. As you nurture your bizarre goose tree, you'll witness the growth of adorable goose offspring. Despite its appeal, the game is plagued with bugs and an excessive amount of ads, which can detract from the overall experience.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Tingus Goose - Weird Idle Game screenshot

45%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,060 reviews

gameplay34 positive mentions

monetization189 negative mentions

The game features a unique and bizarre art style that keeps players engaged.
The gameplay mechanics allow for creativity and experimentation, making it fun to strategize.
The game is entertaining and provides a quirky experience that stands out from typical idle games.

The recent update (2.0) has stripped away key gameplay elements, making it feel like a generic idle game.
Progression becomes nearly impossible at patient 12, requiring excessive time or money to advance.
Many players have reported losing their progress and in-game purchases after the update, leading to frustration.

monetization
236 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
9%
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players feeling that it heavily relies on ads and in-app purchases to progress, often to the detriment of gameplay enjoyment. Users report that essential features and rewards are locked behind ad walls, and the cost to remove ads is perceived as exorbitant, especially after previous purchases for ad removal were rendered ineffective by updates. While some players appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses, the overall sentiment is that the game has shifted towards a cash grab model, diminishing the fun and engagement that initially attracted them.
- “The microtransactions are optional, but without purchase you're in for a long time.”
- “What is happening to me it's an engaging, deeply interesting game that is honestly and up-front about the monetization in a way that doesn't feel pressured or extorted, and I respect that.”
- “Nice start, no ads, fun and quirky.”
- “Now the animations are cut short, and the mechanics are almost entirely microtransaction based and because of the prohibitive nature of these microtransactions a lot of the whimsy has been sucked out of a game full of fantastic absurdist art.”
- “The art is great and the absurdity of the game is adorable, but the monetization via ads is sickening and ruins the game experience.”
- “The complete restructure took the game from janky, but entertaining to a fully linear, static idler while ramping up the monetization.”
gameplay
138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
65%
10%
The gameplay of the game has undergone a significant and largely negative transformation, with many players expressing disappointment over the removal of unique mechanics and engaging features that once defined the experience. The recent updates have shifted the game towards a more generic idle format, heavily reliant on microtransactions and ad-watching, leading to a frustrating and tedious gameplay loop devoid of the charm and creativity that originally attracted players. Overall, the consensus is that the gameplay has been simplified to the point of being uninteresting, with many players longing for the depth and fun of the previous version.
- “Engaging and refreshing gameplay with excellent replayability.”
- “The art and gameplay were unique in a way that kept me engrossed for hours - it was really that good.”
- “Just a good silly game with fun mechanics, perfect for killing time.”
- “Now the animations are cut short, and the mechanics are almost entirely microtransaction based, and because of the prohibitive nature of these microtransactions, a lot of the whimsy has been sucked out of a game full of fantastic absurdist art.”
- “Unfortunately, the devs destroyed the mechanics of their own game by removing the ability to reposition platforms, no longer being able to combine babies into higher yielding creatures, the backgrounds don't impact the physics anymore, and they implemented a 'quest' system that serves as a barrier to progression.”
- “The gameplay loop is now terrible; strategy and design have been replaced with tapping.”
story
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
82%
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The game's story is described as quirky and enjoyable, featuring unique designs and a bizarre narrative that initially captivates players. However, many users express frustration with the progression system, particularly at level 12, where the final quest becomes nearly impossible to complete without excessive grinding or spending real money, leading to a sense of stagnation and disappointment in the overall experience. The shift from engaging gameplay to tedious, ad-reliant missions has detracted from the fun, making the story feel overshadowed by the grind.
- “The intellectual levels, the deep meanings, the lore, storyline, main character, and side characters are perfect.”
- “Sure, the wacky designs and grotesque storyline; I loved it, by the way.”
- “But the overall design and story it captures is like no other.”
- “At level 12, the quest requirement to progress shoots up from 10 to 31, with the last quest requiring an astronomical amount of grinding to complete.”
- “You rely on getting quests to progress, but they are repetitive, and the only way to complete these grindy quests is to constantly watch videos or spend.”
- “I'm on level 12 and the current quest is to upgrade hinge to level 500, which will take several months at minimum (the final 31st quest of 31!).”
graphics
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
42%
5%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and quirky art style, which many players find charming and entertaining. However, some users express disappointment that the recent updates have diminished gameplay elements, making the visuals feel less impactful in the overall experience. While the aesthetics are often described as fun and bizarre, concerns about slow progression and excessive ads overshadow the positive reception of the graphics.
- “Artwork and sound are out of this world (literally) but don't expect to progress into the super far levels.”
- “I love the bizarre visuals and concept of this game.”
- “I absolutely love the charming graphics combined with the crazy animations.”
- “You can no longer interact with the babies, making them a pointless graphic.”
- “The game took the art style from version 1 and completely eliminated the gameplay in version 2; there's no more customization and so many features were gutted that it's not enjoyable anymore.”
- “The charming art style and weirdness are all it really has going for it.”
humor
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its quirky, absurd, and often disturbing nature, blending elements of fun and creativity. Many players find the presentation and mechanics to be hilariously entertaining, with a unique charm that keeps them engaged, although some note that the humor can become repetitive over time. Overall, the game's surreal and unpredictable humor is a standout feature, making it a memorable experience for those who appreciate its offbeat style.
- “The art is right up my alley - it's weird, disturbing, funny, and cute, all at the same time.”
- “One late night I was genuinely depressed and having my yearly cry while doom scrolling, saw an ad for this game and started playing it for like 7 minutes before I burst out laughing at the absurdity of this game and the life that surrounds it.”
- “This game is a fresh breath of air, unpredictable, funny in a smart way, it probably has a lore behind the world and has some Binding of Isaac kind of vibe, and obviously addictive.”
grinding
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players overwhelmingly criticize the grinding aspect of the game, noting a significant increase in quest requirements that leads to tedious and repetitive gameplay. Many feel that the fun and engaging elements have been stripped away, replaced by a grind that often necessitates watching ads or spending money to progress. Overall, the experience is described as mind-numbingly dull, with little reward for the time invested.
- “At level 12, the quest requirement to progress shoots up from 10 to 31, with the last quest requiring an astronomical amount of grinding to complete.”
- “Was always excited to see what could be discovered next, but this is so mind-numbingly tedious that I don't even care.”
- “The devs keep dismissing critiques of this saying 'you can progress without paying, you just need to persevere,' but offline progression is capped, requires days of grinding, and the app becomes an ad simulator instead of an actual game.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with many users reporting significant bugs, glitches, and performance issues that require frequent app restarts. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these problems, the overall consensus indicates that the game feels incomplete and suffers from lag, especially after extended play sessions.
- “I was enjoying the game at first, but now it seems very buggy, and the level I'm on will take months to complete if the level of available progress stays the same.”
- “Along with significant glitches, I have to constantly restart the app to keep it functioning.”
- “Promising game, but there are bugs and issues - if you let the game run actively for a while, everything becomes very laggy and buggy. I need to exit the app and re-log in to refresh; if I exit the app, it doesn't seem to realize time passes.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
43%
The music in the game is generally praised for being pleasing, relaxing, and effectively enhancing the gameplay experience, despite the game's quirky and sometimes disturbing visuals. Reviewers appreciate the nostalgic quality of the soundtrack, which evokes memories of classic online games, while also noting that the background music and sound effects contribute positively to the overall atmosphere. However, some players express frustration with the frequency of ads, which can detract from the gaming experience.
- “Very pleasing music and beautiful art.”
- “Great music and relaxing gameplay.”
- “Even though it looks so creepy, funny, and weird, the music makes it so calm.”
- “They play over your background music/podcast when you have to watch 15 ads to collect one reward, and you can only get one every 5 minutes. It gets to the point where you are not playing any game at all; you are only watching ads.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The soundtrack feels outdated and doesn't match the game's theme, which detracts from the overall experience.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews on replayability are mixed; while some players find the gameplay engaging and refreshing with excellent replay value, others express disappointment, citing a decline in the game's unique qualities and a lack of replayability due to bugs and changes. Overall, the game's replayability seems to hinge on personal experience and expectations.
- “Engaging and refreshing gameplay with excellent replayability.”
- “Like everyone else who's writing recent reviews, this is not the game I once enjoyed as all of the aspects that made the game unique, fun, and replayable.”
- “Zero replay value.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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Players initially praised the game's optimization features and the engaging mechanics that encouraged exploration and discovery. However, recent updates have replaced these elements with a less dynamic progress bar system, leading to disappointment among users who valued the previous optimization aspects. Overall, while the game still offers interesting gameplay and style, the changes have detracted from the optimization experience.
- “Previous update was so good, I loved all the aspects of optimization and discovering new blossoms as I progressed in the game.”
- “Review: the game is very interesting in both gameplay and style, requiring innovative methods of optimization and play.”
- “The unique 'falling' mechanic, which encouraged optimization and discovery, has been replaced by a dull progress bar simulator.”
- “The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it frustrating to play and undermining any sense of achievement.”
- “Despite the potential for strategic gameplay, the lack of optimization leads to frequent crashes and lag, ruining the experience.”