Goodbye Volcano High

 PC
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Digital Spy
    Sep 20, 2023
    70
    At its best, Fang and their friends' journey is affecting and thought-provoking, and while their time threatens to be cruelly cut short, the time we spent at Volcano High was mostly well-spent.
  2. GameMAG
    Sep 8, 2023
    70
    Goodbye Volcano High is a cute looking game about modern western teenagers with some fun characters and memorable indie music.
  3. Gamers Heroes
    Sep 15, 2023
    65
    For a game about dinosaurs and the end of the world, Goodbye Volcano High’s coming of age tale ironically plays things far too safe. Those looking for a comfort tale akin to an anime will enjoy its trappings, but those who have already graduated have no doubt seen what this title has to offer.
  5. New Game Network
    Sep 5, 2023
    65
    Goodbye Volcano High hits a few promising notes, put intended, with its good musical numbers, decent dialogue and nice art. However, notable issues and inconsistencies with the main story plus a few minor technical quirks keep this fantasy tale from reaching its full potential.

Awards & Rankings

72
#72 Best PC Game of 2023
64
#64 Most Discussed PC Game of 2023

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 7 out of 23
  1. FurroRigo
    Sep 4, 2023
    9
    Art: I found all the concepts and colors used very beautiful in addition to the well-structured scenarios.

    Music: Likewise, the music for my    Art: I found all the concepts and colors used very beautiful in addition to the well-structured scenarios.

    Music: Likewise, the music for my taste has a good rhythm and is soft/relaxing.

    Characters: The truth is that the contribution of the characters in relation to their personality and behaviors got a little out of hand

    Gameplay: A lot of dialogue as in TWD or AU and they only passed 5(6?) Music scenes, but when they passed they were long enough to entertain.

    History: I liked it in general, but if there was a little filler in the dialogues that was a little unnecessary in addition to leaving the end a little to the imagination for not showing the collision of the asteroid itself.

    Ending: It was good only that there were some points that became a little ugly both of the ending itself and of the characters and frames used, but it was a good ending

    Conclusion
    In itself the game is well developed since to be a game that has just come out it does not have as many errors or bugs as others that in the future they will surely fix, just like this cool that it is a one shot type for not having dlc or any downloadable content and not dealing with the issue of transgender, lesbian, gay, etc. as we all thought they were going to exaggerate it. Recommendation: don't play Snoot Game first, if you want play Goodbye Volcano High    … Full Review »
  2. dreesha
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Best story in a video game ever. Best of the genre.

    Goodbye Volcano High is a cinematic story game I have been eagerly waiting to release    Best story in a video game ever. Best of the genre.

    Goodbye Volcano High is a cinematic story game I have been eagerly waiting to release for nearly a year. Having now played the game through beginning to end twice, the wait was worth it.

    The memorable soundtrack and music mini-games help to keep the story tight. Fang's main passions in life are their musical career and their friends, and sometimes they have to decide. I immediately connected with Fang and empathised with their struggles.

    The game takes about 6.5 hours to complete, but has definite replay value. There is new content to be discovered on the second, and even the third play, if you make different choices along the way.

    Goodbye Volcano High is a fantastic game. There have been, and there will continue to be, comparisons drawn between this game and Night in the Woods. In a world of mediocre furry-themed visual novels, Goodbye Volcano High has unseated NITW as the finest ever made. It's earned a permanent place in my heart.    … Full Review »
  3. mayuri_
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Personally I really enjoy the game, loved the characters especially fang, I can understand if some people don’t find the game as appealing butPersonally I really enjoy the game, loved the characters especially fang, I can understand if some people don’t find the game as appealing but I think some are overly critical to it.… Full Review »
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