World of Goo Remastered

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World of Goo Remastered is a single player casual puzzle game. It received negative reviews from players.

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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36%

Audience ScoreBased on 922 reviews

story5 positive mentions

monetization5 negative mentions

World of Goo is a fun, creative puzzle game with an amazing aesthetic and story.
The remaster helps with the aspect ratio on modern phones, making it more accessible.
The game is addictive and features well-made levels that many players enjoy.

The game requires a Netflix subscription to play, which many find misleading and frustrating.
There are no options to control sound or music volume, making it difficult to play while listening to other media.
Players have reported losing progress and save data, which significantly detracts from the gaming experience.

music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
13%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with many users expressing frustration over the lack of sound control options, particularly the inability to adjust or mute the music and sound effects separately. While some players appreciate the quality of the music and its integration with gameplay, the overwhelming volume and absence of customization options have led to negative reviews, as it prevents them from enjoying other audio content simultaneously. Overall, the need for better sound settings is a common request among players.
- “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.”
- “But the music is too loud and there's no way to turn it off.”
- “There's literally no way to turn off the sound/music.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
27%
The story of "World of Goo" is described as whimsical and absurd, often lacking coherence but still engaging enough to complement the gameplay. While some players find the narrative to be charming and relatable, others note that it isn't crucial to the overall experience, allowing the creative puzzles and aesthetic to take center stage. Overall, the story is appreciated for its cuteness and humor, despite some inconsistencies and translation issues.
- “World of Goo is a fun, play-at-your-own-pace, creative puzzle game with an amazing aesthetic and story.”
- “Yeah, you need a Netflix subscription for this, but other than that, it's an amazing game with a captivating story.”
- “The story and animations were super cute; I love it.”
- “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.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
63%
Overall, players express frustration with monetization practices, preferring in-game ads over deceptive tactics or annoying mechanics. While some appreciate the absence of ads in games tied to a Netflix account, there is a strong sentiment against ads in paid games, with many praising those that remain ad-free.
- “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!!”
- “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.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for being engaging and enjoyable, with a variety of levels and challenges that keep players entertained. However, some users express frustration with certain mechanics that can lead to accidental mistakes and the presence of a subscription model that limits access. Despite these issues, the art and music complement the gameplay well, making for a generally positive experience.
- “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.”
- “No ads, but the mechanics to build are really annoying. I'm constantly accidentally destroying my builds and have to redo the entire level.”
- “There is no reason for a game like this to need a subscription-like mechanic, and there's no way to separate the audio from the sounds.”
- “Download now for 5 minutes of gameplay before hitting a paywall!”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics of World of Goo are praised for their amazing aesthetic and engaging visuals, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the game. While the remaster improves the aspect ratio for modern devices, the higher resolution graphics are not significantly noticeable. Overall, the visuals are considered superb and enhance the puzzle-solving experience.
- “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 criticized for being unsuitable for smartphones, as it requires a larger screen for an enjoyable experience. Users report poor controls, low frame rates, and frequent stuttering, although some note that it runs smoothly on larger devices, reminiscent of past experiences.
- “Runs smoothly, just like I remember playing it years ago.”
- “The optimization is impressive; I can play on lower-end hardware without any issues.”
- “I love how the game maintains a high frame rate even in intense situations.”
- “Not optimized for smartphones; this game must be played on a large screen. It's really frustrating if you 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 yet relatable storyline that combines elements of cuteness and silliness, resulting in a blend of "stupid funny" moments that resonate with players.
- “Absurd storyline, but it's stupid funny... yet relatable.”
- “Cute and funny too.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it requires a subscription to access fully, 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 an excessive amount of grinding to progress, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “Grinding in this game is tedious and repetitive, leading to burnout rather than excitement.”
- “The amount of time needed to grind for resources is overwhelming, and it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”