World of Goo

 iOS
Metascore
97

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. AppSafari
    Dec 20, 2025
    100
    World of Goo had stunning visuals prior to the upgrade to high definition graphics, but the addition of the HD graphics only enhances an already great experience. World of Goo HD is easily one of the best designed and most polished iPhone apps available on the market.
  2. Eurogamer
    Dec 20, 2025
    100
    The rest you probably know about already: the fantastic visuals, the cracked humour, the five contrasting chapters that keep you transfixed right to the end. If a better game ever comes to the iPad, you might well spontaneously combust.
  3. GamePro
    Dec 20, 2025
    100
    A stellar recreation of the PC version. I've encountered absolutely no slowdown (or any other issues) during my time with the iPad edition.
  5. Modojo
    Dec 20, 2025
    100
    We literally have nothing bad to say about World of Goo. It's a wonderful puzzle game that every iPad owner needs to download. Prepare to spend hours, if not weeks, playing this one.
  6. Slide to Play
    Dec 20, 2025
    100
    World of Goo is the quintessential, addictive iPad puzzler. Once you start flinging goo, you'll never want to stop.
  7. TouchGen
    Apr 21, 2011
    100
    Part puzzle game, part platformer, and always guaranteed to raise a smile… it's a real gem. Albeit one that's covered in gloop.
  8. Video Game Talk
    Apr 19, 2011
    100
    Don't hesitate to download The World of Goo for the iPhone if you love puzzlers or simply well-polished games.
  9. AppSpy
    Apr 15, 2011
    100
    World of Goo for iPhone and iPod Touch devices is almost everything fans of the original could want and those who are yet to try out this puzzling feast will be blown away by the deep, touching gameplay that grips you until the end; an easy must buy.
  10. IGN
    Apr 19, 2011
    95
    The puzzles are incredibly fun and satisfying. The art direction is top notch. For three bucks you get a deliriously cool and fun puzzle game that really lets the iPhone shine.
  11. Games Master UK
    Jul 8, 2011
    91
    It's a massive game set in a glorious looking world of intrigue and fun. [Aug 2011, p.95]
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  12. 148Apps
    Dec 20, 2025
    90
    I can't recommend World of Goo enough. If you are a fan of physics puzzlers or just a good games in general, this is a must have. While it's not a new game, it's good to have it finally on a platform that it seems to have been designed for.
  13. Gamereactor Sweden
    Dec 20, 2025
    90
    As good as it gets.
  14. Pocket Gamer UK
    Dec 20, 2025
    90
    Oozing charm and smart design, World of Goo is the best physics puzzler available on iPad.
  15. Vandal
    Jun 30, 2011
    90
    As great as the original, and for a great price.

Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best iOS Game of 2010
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#9 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2010
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#11 Most Shared iOS Game of 2010

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 92 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 92
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 92
  3. Negative: 19 out of 92
  1. leogt123
    May 31, 2011
    0
    This game has very poor graphics and is not worthy of the very high score it has. The very limited game play also affects the low rate I amThis game has very poor graphics and is not worthy of the very high score it has. The very limited game play also affects the low rate I am giving this game along with the lack of an online multi player option.… Full Review »
  2. Noesis
    Jun 11, 2011
    9
    World of Goo shines on many accounts: excellent graphics which rely on a refined and imaginative artwork quality, an atmospheric soundtrackWorld of Goo shines on many accounts: excellent graphics which rely on a refined and imaginative artwork quality, an atmospheric soundtrack which confers a unique feeling to every stage of the game and, above all, an original and varied puzzle game style which poses a different challenge every time you face it, while still keeping the playing time compatible with a quick grab-and-play session.
    The game also does offer a specific online multiplayer option, which will put you in competition with all other players in a specific building task where your resources are available proportionally to your performance in the single player campaign, giving you reasons to come back to it and find out smarter solutions to levels you already completed.
    It's honestly sad to see such uncontroversial features to be denied by someone. That's very misleading, since they are clearly there.
    The only negative element I could point out is that playing the game on an iPhone poses some challenges which can be slightly annoying, since sometimes your fingers will just obscure your sight of details which could be useful to precision tasks. Nothing unbearable, anyway, and somewhat rooted in the characteristics of the device.    … Full Review »
  3. hRrey
    Jul 11, 2022
    7
    playing on the mobile phone is not good for this game since your fingers would block the view of stuff you need to see clearly
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