World of Goo
- October 13, 2008
- 2D Boy
- 6h median play time
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Get on Apple StoreWorld of Goo is a physics-based puzzle game where players build structures with goo balls to reach exit points. Each level presents unique challenges and new types of goo with different properties. The game features a whimsical art style and an eerie soundtrack, creating an immersive and engaging experience.
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Reviews
- World of Goo is a beautifully designed game with charming graphics and a captivating storyline that keeps players engaged.
- The gameplay is fun and challenging, offering a unique blend of physics-based puzzles that require creative problem-solving.
- The game has a great sense of humor, with witty dialogue from the 'Sign Painter' that adds to the overall experience.
- The game lacks a mute option, making it difficult for players who want to listen to their own music while playing.
- There are frequent crashes and bugs, particularly when the screen times out or when transitioning between levels.
- Some players have reported losing their progress unexpectedly, which can be frustrating and discouraging.
- graphics397 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their stunning quality, vibrant art style, and smooth animations. While the visuals are often described as beautiful and fitting for the game's whimsical theme, some players have reported occasional graphical issues on certain devices. Overall, the game's graphics are considered top-notch, contributing significantly to the immersive and enjoyable gameplay experience.
“The graphics are stunning and so is the story.”
“The visuals are fun, polished, and fitting of the story they are trying to tell.”
“The graphics are beautiful and consistent with a well conceived 'goo world' that is challenging and fun.”
“This is an amazing game I played it before on PC, but there are some graphics problems for Android 10.”
“Ever since I got it from the Play Store, if I swipe off the edge of the play screen, the graphics go black.”
“Used to love the game, but on my Galaxy Note tablet 10.1 inch with Lollipop, the graphics randomly go completely black and you have to restart.”
- music357 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality, atmosphere, and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers describing it as beautiful and fitting for the game's unique art style. However, a significant number of players express frustration over the lack of options to mute or adjust the music volume, which prevents them from listening to their own music or podcasts while playing. Additionally, some users report issues with the music not looping properly or cutting out during gameplay, detracting from the immersive experience.
“The music and art in this game are stunning.”
“I love this game so much, the atmosphere is great, and the soundtrack is incredible.”
“The music fits perfectly to the bizarre characters and landscapes you meet and the signs you find in each level, giving you tips that make the game truly unique.”
“This version tragically ruins the music with low quality, short clips of the songs which don't loop properly.”
“I would have played it a lot more if I could mute the music and listen to my own book.”
“The only issue I noticed was a minor audio glitch on the background music when the song repeats.”
- gameplay203 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game is widely praised for its engaging mechanics, challenging puzzles, and smooth execution, making it both addictive and enjoyable. Players appreciate the clever design and variety of levels, which keep the experience fresh and entertaining. Overall, the combination of intuitive controls, beautiful graphics, and a captivating storyline contributes to a highly immersive gameplay experience.
“Super fun and intuitive, with lots of interesting mechanics, with extra challenges for completionists.”
“The gameplay is enthralling & challenging, the text throughout is super funny, the music is perfect, the sound effects are cute, the different levels strike a perfect balance between following the overall concept of the game and adding just enough diversity to each level that you don't get bored - and there's even a storyline to follow!”
“The gameplay is fluid.”
“The gameplay gets tired quickly and the difficulty is (at times) unmanageable.”
“After a few minutes of gameplay, the touch screen becomes flaky.”
“It works fine, but the gameplay feels dull.”
- story190 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its cleverness, humor, and engaging narrative, often enhanced by the whimsical commentary of the "sign painter." Players appreciate the unique blend of quirky storytelling and challenging puzzles, with many noting that the visuals and soundtrack complement the narrative beautifully. While some find the story enjoyable and immersive, others feel it lacks replayability, suggesting that it may be best experienced once.
“The story line has the small but surprising twists and playful foreshadowing that you love to see in an indie release.”
“The perfect price, the perfect soundtrack, the perfect touch response, a compelling story... the gamemaker's and storyteller's personalities really shine with this game.”
“With its charming art style, entertaining core mechanic, and story which is better than what the AAA developers can offer, World of Goo is a package of gooey goodness.”
“Its story works really well the first time, but after that, it's just a game I could play once and that's it.”
“It's a really fun and creative game, but there is no need for the dumb storyline it tries to create.”
“I love the story but have to say it was all over very quickly, so I felt it was expensive for the time spent playing.”
- humor87 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its witty dialogue, clever writing, and amusing storyline that enhance the overall experience. Many reviews note the game's ability to balance humor with challenging gameplay, making it both entertaining and engaging. The quirky graphics and funny sound effects further contribute to its charm, making it a standout title for those who appreciate a lighthearted approach to puzzle-solving.
“There is a narrative about this world we were in and the sense of humor of the developers infused the game and made it even more of a delight.”
“The gameplay is enthralling & challenging, the text throughout is super funny, the music is perfect, the sound effects are cute, the different levels strike a perfect balance between following the overall concept of the game and adding just enough diversity to each level that you don't get bored - and there's even a storyline to follow!”
“The intermission scenes and story are full of satire and humor.”
- stability51 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 65 % negative mentions
Overall, the stability of the game is mixed, with many users reporting occasional freezes and bugs, particularly during gameplay and loading screens. While some players experience smooth performance without glitches, others face frustrating interruptions that can disrupt their experience. The game's performance seems to vary significantly across different devices, with some users enjoying a stable experience while others encounter frequent issues.
“No glitches.”
“Great game, fun story, engaging gameplay, no glitches of any kind on the GS2 and Xoom I played it on.”
“Excellent game, well made, runs great on Android/SGS2 ... I own this for PC and now Android and it's a great conversion to Android... well worth it.”
“Used to work well; now it freezes on load screens after playing for a while.”
“As soon as I start the fire and the flames get to the bottom of the funnel, the entire game freezes up and force closes.”
“I really like playing this game but it constantly freezes.”
- replayability30 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
Overall, the reviews reflect a mixed perception of replayability, with many users praising the game for its high replay value due to engaging gameplay, creativity, and humor. However, some players noted a lack of replayability, particularly in puzzle-based elements. Despite these differing opinions, a significant number of reviewers found the game enjoyable enough to warrant multiple playthroughs.
“Beautiful, original, funny, massive replay value!”
“The creativity, humor, and replay value are all top notch.”
“Well worth the money and tons of replay value!”
“There's not much replay value, but that's true of most puzzles.”
“Very well put together, breath of fresh air, will add 5th star when online added as not much replay value.”
“No replay value.”
- atmosphere26 mentions
- 85 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its engaging and immersive qualities, enhanced by an incredible soundtrack and beautiful graphics. Reviewers highlight the combination of humor, creativity, and a unique dark ambiance that captivates players, making the overall experience both atmospheric and enjoyable. Many recommend using headphones to fully appreciate the depth of the sound and atmosphere, which contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
“The whole atmosphere in the game is just amazing.”
“Use headphones whilst playing as the atmosphere is truly engaging.”
“The art, the gameplay, even the semi-creepy/comical atmosphere have made this game well worth the buck I paid for it.”
“The levels are so thought-provoking and everything down to the music and atmosphere created in this game is simply beautiful.”
“A beautiful game well worth the money has a sort of atmosphere that Lemmings had.”
- optimization20 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game varies significantly across devices, with some users reporting excellent performance and smooth gameplay on older models like the HTC Desire and Galaxy S2, while others experience severe frame rate issues on newer devices such as the Galaxy Tab S and Nexus 5X. While many players appreciate the graphics and overall experience, there are notable concerns regarding performance tuning, particularly for specific resolutions and touch screen usability. Overall, the game shows potential but requires further optimization to ensure a consistent experience across all devices.
“Almost exactly like the original, but optimized well for Android.”
“Runs amazingly smooth, and perfectly optimized for a phone.”
“Performance is excellent, gameplay is excellent, just an excellent game.”
“On Galaxy Tab S, which is new and powerful equipment, the performance is not acceptable, about 2 fps.”
“World of Goo Megatower bonus level needs serious performance tuning; however, even the Nexus 5X is completely incapable of rendering it with more than just a few fps, making it entirely unplayable once you have collected enough balls.”
“Needs optimization for 720p screens!”
- monetization17 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 35 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating the absence of ads, microtransactions, and in-app purchases. Players enjoy a complete gaming experience without interruptions or pressure to spend more money, highlighting the game's focus on pure enjoyment and quality gameplay. Overall, the lack of monetization pitfalls contributes to a positive reception.
“No microtransactions or advertisements, just pure fun.”
“Complete game, no in-game purchases.”
“As the others have said, no in-app purchases, no nag screens, no ads, no junk, no DRM.”
“Advertisements in game, and no crap to buy to keep playing.”
“No stupid in-app purchases etc. etc. those other types of games you spend all your money and if you get a new device or something, you end up losing all of the money that you put into the stupid game.”
“Finally a game without all the in-app purchase crap.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its beautiful yet dark narrative, which resonates deeply with players, evoking a range of feelings from joy to sadness. Many reviewers highlight its addictive nature and the profound impact of the music, which enhances the overall emotional experience. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to create a compelling emotional journey despite being developed by a small team.
“Beautiful, tough, heartwarmingly dark.”
“Utterly addictive and oddly emotionally compelling - astounded it was made by so few people - great job.”
“Very good, but the music makes me want to cry :(”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews on grinding highlight a mixed experience; while some players find it tedious and cumbersome, others appreciate that the levels remain engaging and avoid becoming monotonous as the game progresses.
“Thereafter becoming tedious and cumbersome to play.”
