Welcome to Goodland

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This is the police + Ozark TV Show = Welcome to Goodland An ordinary salaryman is forced to work under a merciless Mexican cartel. Stay alive for as long as you can, get enough money for your new bosses, make tough decisions, acquire businesses and find allies you can trust. But in this cutthroat world, will you be able to keep to your humanity?

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Play Modes

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

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

Intriguing storyline with multiple endings that keeps players engaged.
Offers a unique blend of choose-your-own-adventure and management sim elements, appealing to fans of narrative-driven games.
The game captures the dark atmosphere reminiscent of shows like Ozark, providing an immersive experience.

Frustrating micromanagement and steep learning curve make gameplay feel tedious and stressful rather than enjoyable.
Lacks quality of life features and automation, leading to repetitive tasks that detract from the overall experience.
Bugs and crashes, particularly in the tutorial, hinder gameplay and create a frustrating user experience.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
67%
19%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the mechanics simple yet enjoyable, while others criticize the lack of depth and repetitive nature. The choose-your-own-adventure aspect adds a layer of strategy, but many users struggled to grasp the gameplay mechanics fully. Overall, while the game may not revolutionize the genre, it offers a fun experience for those who appreciate its unique elements.
- “While on my first playthrough, I didn't respect the choose-your-own-adventure aspect of the game. It was only after replaying and seeing how my stats change based on what I say in the opening scene that determines my strategy going into the core gameplay.”
- “Welcome to Goodland doesn't revolutionize the wheel, but I can appreciate it for what it is because, at the end of the day, I am having fun with the gameplay mechanics.”
- “The game has simple mechanics, but they are very hard to master.”
- “Game is not very good from the gameplay standpoint and the concept of money laundering was not very well researched by the developers.”
- “Admittedly, at first I kind of gave up on the game and it's been a rough couple of weeks for me, but ultimately I powered through and looked up some videos only to find that no one quite understood the gameplay mechanic or how to balance it.”
- “Way too repetitive gameplay.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-developed, particularly appreciating its branching paths and character progression in a criminal setting. However, others criticize it for being slow or lacking depth, suggesting that it could benefit from more voice acting and a stronger narrative delivery. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable, the story's impact varies among players, with some praising its originality and others feeling it falls flat.
- “In the end, you can role play as you'd like and experience for yourself the branching paths of the storyline.”
- “It's a pretty solid story and conversation-driven criminal drama with immersive gameplay.”
- “Never played anything like it before, but I enjoyed the story and how my character was developing rapidly into this criminal mastermind in a small town.”
- “For all intents and purposes, this is a fictional location, set in a storyline that's as fictitious as its characters.”
- “Not a deal breaker, but the story would have only benefitted even from some amateur voice actors instead of utter silence.”
- “I'm pretty early in the story so not sure how much replayability this offers, but overall the writing is competent and there are some choices that affect your stats and how the story progresses.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The graphics in "Welcome to Goodland" are described as simple yet well-executed, with a pleasing art style that evokes a nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of "This Is the Police." While some users find the visuals unimpressive, they are generally considered acceptable and complement the game's overall experience.
- “In my opinion, Welcome to Goodland has a sort of 'This Is the Police' aesthetic that I've missed.”
- “The playstyle is easy to understand, the story (from what I gathered so far) seems really interesting, the graphics are simple yet well done.”
- “The artwork is pretty good too.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail.”
- “The art style feels outdated and doesn't match the game's theme.”
- “The overall visual presentation is disappointing and could use significant improvement.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits stability issues, with users reporting bugs, particularly in the task system, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Kinda buggy around the edges too.”
- “The game has a buggy task system.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game offers significant replayability due to multiple endings and choices that impact stats and story progression. While some users are still early in their playthroughs, the competent writing suggests a compelling experience that encourages multiple runs.
- “The game offers great replay value through multiple endings.”
- “I'm still early in the story, so I'm not sure how much replayability this offers, but the writing is competent and there are choices that affect your stats and how the story progresses.”
- “I'm pretty early in the story, so I'm not sure how much replayability this offers. However, the writing is competent, and there are some choices that affect your stats and how the story progresses.”
- “Replay value through multiple endings.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The game successfully creates a unique atmosphere that blends chill management elements with a subtle dark undertone, appealing to fans of single-player experiences. Reviewers commend the developers for their original approach in crafting this engaging environment.
- “Overall, a good single-player game for all people who like chill management games with a hint of dark atmosphere.”
- “Overall, a good single-player game for all people who like chill management games (with a hint of dark atmosphere).”
- “Fair play to the game devs for capturing this atmosphere in such an original way.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, leading to an overall lack of enjoyment from the very beginning.
- “This game is just not fun to play from the very start - it's tedious and repetitive.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks any meaningful reward, making it a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I found myself stuck in a loop of grinding that felt more like a job than a game, draining all the fun out of it.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by a blend of black comedy and dialogue reminiscent of shows like "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul," offering a sharp and edgy wit that resonates with fans of those series.
- “The game is filled with dark humor and conversations that are clearly inspired by shows like Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout the entire game.”
- “I love how the humor is both clever and absurd, making even the most serious moments feel lighthearted.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in "Welcome to Goodland" features a repetitive soundtrack, and players note a lack of diverse sound effects, which may detract from the overall audio experience.
- “Apart from a rather repetitive soundtrack, there aren't many sound effects in Welcome to Goodland.”