Goetia

 PC
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Adventure Gamers
    Jun 10, 2016
    100
    Goetia is a beautifully crafted and intricately complex game set in a fantastically spooky world. It’s a must-play for horror and supernatural mystery enthusiasts, though not for those afraid of a little challenge.
  2. GameGrin
    May 22, 2016
    85
    I did like Goetia, and I especially liked the visuals which were truly entrancing. I also liked the plot and the way that I could play it for a prolonged period of time without realising just how long I’d been on it. That sheer feeling of being engrossed is something I look for in a game, especially with horror games being my favourite genre. Goetia can be difficult at points and can lead to frustrating moments, but overall I was definitely impressed.
  3. PLAY! Zine
    May 5, 2016
    85
    A dash of fresh air and a game that's a must buy for fans of point&click adventures. The story and atmosphere will grasp the player until the very end, letting him visit various locales. Goetia isn't high-budget but delivers a high-excitement experience.
  5. IGN Spain
    Apr 22, 2016
    77
    Goetia is a pleasant surprise by the french studio Sushee. It is a well-written, intelligent, challenging and attractive game. A good price too.
  6. God is a Geek
    Apr 26, 2016
    75
    Goetia is a difficult point-and-click adventure that tests your resolve, with an engaging story and some beautiful visuals.
  7. Gameblog.fr
    Aug 7, 2016
    70
    Goetia is a bewitching good point and click with a fantastic atmosphere and a few flaws. The difficulty of the whole experience can be repulsive to some players. But old school lovers who love to look around and read before finding a solution to a puzzle, will surely get what they want.
  8. GameSpew
    Apr 28, 2016
    70
    It has beautiful graphics, a truly intriguing storyline, and just enough creepiness to keep you on the edge of your seat. If you’re thinking of giving Goetia a try, I’d recommend turning off the lights and playing with headphones to really get the most out of it!

Awards & Rankings

83
#83 Best PC Game of 2016

User Reviews

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16
  1. curzon_dax
    Dec 23, 2016
    7
    Goetia is a beautiful game but it has some severe flaws

    1. Information needed is often scattered to very distant parts of the game, or,    Goetia is a beautiful game but it has some severe flaws

    1. Information needed is often scattered to very distant parts of the game, or, it’s unclear if the information needed is near or to a completely different zone. Sure, that could in theory be not a problem for some people but I believe recent history has proven games have advanced from complete disconnection to a more tidy fashion for collecting information and at least for most people parts of the game may prove frustrating.

    2. The inspected items that are almost completely irrelevant to the story do not disappear after examined once, or at least they are not shown with an altered color. Sure, like 1, that could be considered good, but mainly by elitists and a minority.

    3. Some puzzles seem almost nonsensical, though point 1 might be to blame since even if the information is available, it might be unclear where that is to be found in scope. In general, it seems to flood the gamer with more info than it should.    … Full Review »
  2. NightGeisha
    Jan 5, 2019
    4
    Goetia is a strange but very positive point and click adventure where you play as a ghost of a young lady, trying to solve a mystery.

    With    Goetia is a strange but very positive point and click adventure where you play as a ghost of a young lady, trying to solve a mystery.

    With nice visuals and a very dark and ghostly environment with the game is a challenge and some times not in a good way. The puzzles are complex and sometimes difficult to make sense, I need hours to figure them out and sometimes only with random guessing. Something that after a while becomes frustrating and we end up giving up.

    The music is great and fits like a glove into the environment. But despite I really liked the idea I cannot recommend it. Maybe a new future chance will change my opinion.    … Full Review »
  3. Julittok
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    This game is oddly underrated, I easily considered it one of the best point & click adventures ever made but it was barely advertised. TheThis game is oddly underrated, I easily considered it one of the best point & click adventures ever made but it was barely advertised. The atmosphere is gripping, the writing excellent, the puzzles challenging, the story intriguing to the very end. Some people complain the puzzles are nonsensical, I disagree. This is a very old discussion, what's challenging to some might not be to others. But if you go through a physics book and can't understand most of it don't claim that physics are nonsensical, maybe you lack the wit, just saying. So to sum up, play it you won't be disappointed.… Full Review »
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