World of Goo Remastered

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World of Goo Remastered is a physics-based puzzle game that challenges players to build structures with goo balls to reach a goal. With its unique gameplay and creative level design, players must strategize and solve increasingly complex problems while enjoying the game's whimsical art style and quirky humor. This remastered version offers enhanced graphics, making the game even more visually appealing.

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Single-Player

37%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,154 reviews

story7 positive mentions

monetization5 negative mentions

World of Goo is a classic puzzle game with engaging gameplay and charming aesthetics.
The remastered version retains the fun and challenge of the original, making it enjoyable for both new and returning players.
The game runs smoothly on mobile devices, providing a nostalgic experience for fans of the original.

The game requires a Netflix subscription to play, which many users find frustrating and misleading.
There are no options to control sound or music volume, making it difficult to play while listening to other media.
Players who previously purchased the game are now locked out unless they subscribe to Netflix, leading to feelings of betrayal and disappointment.

music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
13%
The music aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback due to the lack of sound controls, preventing players from muting or adjusting the volume of the in-game music and sound effects. Many users expressed frustration that they cannot listen to their own music or podcasts while playing, as the default music is often described as loud and annoying. While some players appreciate the game's sound design, the absence of basic audio settings has led to dissatisfaction and poor reviews.
- “Awesome gameplay, great sounds and music, so many wonderful levels and challenges.”
- “Love the art, music and gameplay.”
- “Good music but I want to listen to my own.”
- “No sound controls, so basically not playable while listening to music or a podcast.”
- “Fun game, but lacking really basic things like volume control for the audio, making it not work well to listen to music or a podcast while playing.”
- “There's literally no way to turn off the sound/music.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
29%
21%
The story of "World of Goo" is often described as whimsical and charming, featuring a loose plot that touches on themes like corporate greed, though it may not always make complete sense. While some players find the narrative engaging and cute, others feel it takes a backseat to the gameplay, which remains the primary focus. Overall, the story is appreciated for its creativity and aesthetic, contributing to the game's nostalgic appeal.
- “World of Goo is a fun, play-at-your-own-pace, creative puzzle game with an amazing aesthetic and story.”
- “World of Goo was a perfect game; it was so fun, great story, great gameplay, it had it all.”
- “Each chapter has a different story background.”
- “The story doesn't quite make much sense, but thankfully the gameplay is interesting enough and the story isn't that important.”
- “The irony is that the loose plot of this game is corporate greed, came out 15 years ago, and is being shilled by one entirely unconcerned with the game itself, or games at all for that matter.”
- “The game is okay, it is simple and intuitive, but the translation in Spanish is bad so I couldn't really understand the story and hints in the levels.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
Overall, the gameplay of World of Goo is praised for its fun and challenging mechanics, engaging levels, and appealing audio-visual elements. However, some users express frustration with certain gameplay mechanics, such as accidental destruction of builds and the presence of a paywall, which detracts from the experience. Despite mixed opinions on its suitability for mobile platforms, many agree that the core gameplay remains enjoyable and reminiscent of its original PC version.
- “Awesome gameplay, great sounds and music, so many wonderful levels and challenges.”
- “Fun and challenging, I have no complaints about gameplay.”
- “Love the art, music, and gameplay.”
- “I've seen people say that this game is not made for Android and that the gameplay is really bad.”
- “Download now for 5 minutes of gameplay before paywall!”
- “No ads but really annoying mechanics to build; I'm constantly accidentally destroying my builds and have to redo the entire level.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
63%
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, particularly for its lack of ads, which players appreciate, especially in a paid game. However, some users express frustration with the mechanics that can lead to accidental destruction of builds, suggesting that while the absence of ads is a positive aspect, the gameplay experience could be improved. Overall, the requirement of a Netflix account is noted, but it is not seen as a major drawback for those who already subscribe.
- “Yes, it requires a Netflix account like the other Netflix games, but provided you have one, it works great and there's no ads.”
- “No ads!!”
- “No ads, which is a huge plus for the overall experience.”
- “I'd rather play a knockoff full of ads than this.”
- “I'd rather have in-game ads than being lied to and tricked into downloading this.”
- “There shouldn't be ads on paid games.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics of World of Goo are praised for their unique aesthetic and engaging visuals, contributing positively to the overall experience. While the remaster improves the aspect ratio for modern devices, the higher resolution graphics are not significantly noticeable. Overall, players find the visuals appealing, enhancing the game's creative puzzle-solving elements.
- “World of Goo is a fun, play-at-your-own-pace, creative puzzle game with an amazing aesthetic and story.”
- “Superb visuals, graphics.”
- “Very engaging, nice visuals and good puzzles.”
- “I appreciate this remaster helping with the aspect ratio on a modern phone, but the higher resolution graphics aren't really noticeable, so the only improvement for me is the aspect ratio.”
- “Both Google and Netflix can go do something graphic to themselves for allowing such false advertising in the store.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game's optimization is notably poor on smartphones, leading to frustrating experiences on smaller screens due to abysmal controls and stuttering performance. However, it runs smoothly on larger displays, reminiscent of its original gameplay experience.
- “Runs smoothly, just like I remember playing it years ago.”
- “The optimization is impressive; I can play for hours without any lag.”
- “Everything feels responsive and well-tuned, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Not optimized for smartphones; this game must be played on a large screen. It's really frustrating to try to play on a small screen.”
- “Abysmal controls, even worse frame rate, and constant stuttering.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by an absurd storyline that blends stupidity with relatability, resulting in a cute and amusing experience. Players find the comedic elements both entertaining and endearing.
- “The absurd storyline is stupidly funny, yet relatable.”
- “It's cute and funny too.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, highlighting that a subscription is required to fully engage, which is not immediately clear from the game's initial presentation. They suggest that clearer communication about the paywall, such as including it in preview images, would help manage expectations and avoid misleading potential players.
- “The game requires a subscription to play, which isn't clear at first glance. It would be better to display a picture of the paywall in the game's preview photos to avoid misleading potential players.”
- “Grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The amount of time needed to progress through grinding is excessive, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.”

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