World of Goo

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 775 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 31 out of 775
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  1. apokalipto
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  2. TheLinkgirl
    Jul 7, 2023
    2
    Time and time again I have tried to give this game my attention, but despite at least a couple dozen attempts to go through this game, I just don't find it interesting enough to dedicate the time. It's a shame, as I can tell it is well made, but it simply feels too slow and lifeless for my liking.
  3. 2I2l1a
    Oct 16, 2022
    6
    World of Goo is a physics based puzzle / construction game. The millions of Goo Balls that live in the beautiful World of Goo don't know that they are in a game, or that they are extremely delicious. [2D Boy]
  4. Misha_gus
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    Игра классная ведь вам придётся долго думать: как же их расставить? этих гушек? Это развлекуха на долго!
  5. B00tador
    Dec 5, 2021
    6
    A puzzle game where you can kind of bluff your way through. I don't think it's that good though.
  6. Ave-Nar
    Nov 17, 2021
    8
    Cool and wholesome artstyle and music. Creative puzzles and challenging optional achievements.
  7. Kelen
    Oct 9, 2021
    9
    9/10 ❤️ - Amazing
    (after completing the game several times)

    Incredibly fun to play. Sticking glutes together and creating structures out of them is incredibly addictive!
  8. hwanin
    Sep 17, 2021
    10
    OK, I think I played it in 2020 and it was on a bundle DVD packed next to a PC magazine many years ago. I kept it all the years because I "googled" it and it looked genuine and interesting even to my violent innerself at that time and what a clever decision it was.

    This game is stunningly brilliant. Sometimes you have only 1 way to solve a puzzle, but still you can try as many times    OK, I think I played it in 2020 and it was on a bundle DVD packed next to a PC magazine many years ago. I kept it all the years because I "googled" it and it looked genuine and interesting even to my violent innerself at that time and what a clever decision it was.

    This game is stunningly brilliant.
    Sometimes you have only 1 way to solve a puzzle, but still you can try as many times you need.
    There were few maps very frustrating, but it's obviously due to my own logic.
    I think I watched Youtube for solving 2 maps.

    There was only 1 map in particular where I think the game was buggy on PC as the console play on Youtube showed a flawless playthrough. This was most probably the only disadvantage of the game.

    The graphics are simply lovely, the "goo"s are cute and the puzzles are mostly clever.
    Also there is no violence in this game, so it's suitable for any age.    … Expand
  9. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    неплохая аркада, которая заставляет тебя реально включить мозг чтобы пройти идеально все уровни. А звуки, музыка, ух.
  10. nazarkin123
    Mar 10, 2021
    8
    Cool mechanics and interesting game as fot its ganre.Totally recommend among others.
  11. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    Very cute and funny. Everything is done with the mind and knowledge of their business, so it is very difficult to break away from the game. I like it.
  12. MatikTheSeventh
    Oct 10, 2020
    5
    It's a fun and well-thought-out puzzle game. The graphics are OK, and the gameplay is simple, but it's also plain and short of unique.
  13. EvgeniLinuxUser
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    A great opportunity to smear yourself with glue, which acts in accordance with simplified, but still physical laws. Works perfect on Ubuntu 18.04. Notebook with Intel® HD Graphics 4400 is enough.
  14. Sean-M
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Great game with interesting gameplay and a dark story. --------------------
  15. Kuner
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The quintessential indie game. Artsy, ambitious, different, fun. I can't say anything bad about this game. Some of the levels are frustrating, but that's part of the indie charm. The music, art style, concept are all incredible. Get this game.
  16. ZetMoriz_
    May 4, 2020
    10
    Одна из самых любимых головоломок в детстве. Даже на сегодняшний день она шедевральна. Моя Мама даже полюбила WOG и играла в неё, хотя она не геймер от слова вообще. Я вообще не вижу смысла что-то писать про шедевер, т.к шедевр не описать словами, он просто шедевр и это можно понять только пройдя игру.Одна из самых любимых головоломок в детстве. Даже на сегодняшний день она шедевральна. Моя Мама даже полюбила WOG и играла в неё, хотя она не геймер от слова вообще. Я вообще не вижу смысла что-то писать про шедевер, т.к шедевр не описать словами, он просто шедевр и это можно понять только пройдя игру.
  17. lorem
    Mar 31, 2020
    9
    A unique and fun puzzle game, with an addictive gameplay and even a pretty interesting background story.
  18. BFM
    Mar 28, 2020
    7
    Still a pretty good and fun game in terms of mechanics, atmosphere and writing.
    But it didn't age well and doesn't seem to have gotten any updates in the last decade.
    It still works (Steam version) but everything is low and outdated resolutions and aspect ratios stretched to modern screen, the chapter screen numbers are broken and show a white outline, etc. It's really unpleasant to    Still a pretty good and fun game in terms of mechanics, atmosphere and writing.
    But it didn't age well and doesn't seem to have gotten any updates in the last decade.
    It still works (Steam version) but everything is low and outdated resolutions and aspect ratios stretched to modern screen, the chapter screen numbers are broken and show a white outline, etc.

    It's really unpleasant to look at right now, and you have to sit as far away form your monitor as possible.

    But the game itself is still fun, and a great way to spend an afternoon.    … Expand
  19. dzbnkx
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    One of the best indie puzzle game of all-time. It's highly addictive, and basically it's a must play.
  20. Broyax
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    L'indé foireux du jour est aussi casse-gueule que ses espèces de petites larves noires qu'il faut guider vers les tuyaux pour évacuer toute cette chia... euh ces merveilleuses créatures à gogols. Un peu comme si on devait construire sur de la mélasse pour atteindre la commande et pouvoir enfin tirer la chasse.

    Comme dans un Bridge Constructor en somme mais avec ici uniquement du mauvais    L'indé foireux du jour est aussi casse-gueule que ses espèces de petites larves noires qu'il faut guider vers les tuyaux pour évacuer toute cette chia... euh ces merveilleuses créatures à gogols. Un peu comme si on devait construire sur de la mélasse pour atteindre la commande et pouvoir enfin tirer la chasse.

    Comme dans un Bridge Constructor en somme mais avec ici uniquement du mauvais goût et de la débilité, laquelle devient de plus en plus débile à chaque sous-niveau et très répétitive. C'est évidemment en 2D 256 couleurs et aucune option n'est disponible, même pour diminuer ou éteindre la sale musique de merde.

    Un World of prout donc, totalement nul à chier et pitoyable, programmé par quelques stagiaires qui ont fumé toute la moquette de leur studio-cuisine.    … Expand
  21. gracjanski
    Jul 27, 2018
    6
    I dont see any special in this game. It is almost a mini game and in comparison to other puzzle game this didnt catch me so much like Portal or The Talos Principle. Here you have no story, no intro. Just a gameplay that is even very basic in comparison to the 2 I mentioned above. In addition you dont know, how the goos will affect your construct before setting it, so you have a trial andI dont see any special in this game. It is almost a mini game and in comparison to other puzzle game this didnt catch me so much like Portal or The Talos Principle. Here you have no story, no intro. Just a gameplay that is even very basic in comparison to the 2 I mentioned above. In addition you dont know, how the goos will affect your construct before setting it, so you have a trial and error problem here.
    After few levels I deinstalled it.    … Expand
  22. RagingPoet
    Nov 30, 2017
    8
    8.5 out of 10
    I played the demo that only had core mechanics, sounds and nothing else and it still was good. Full game adds some actual goals, different levels, stylish cutscenes and great humor.
  23. ChoicestGames
    Sep 24, 2017
    7
    World of Goo is like Lemmings with goo balls and that's a good thing: the game is funny, has a pleasing soundtrack and is a decent challenge for those that aren't familiar with puzzle games in general. However, World of Goo is up against a lot of competition in the indie puzzle game market nowadays and while it may have been a rising star almost 10 years ago, it's not really the case now.World of Goo is like Lemmings with goo balls and that's a good thing: the game is funny, has a pleasing soundtrack and is a decent challenge for those that aren't familiar with puzzle games in general. However, World of Goo is up against a lot of competition in the indie puzzle game market nowadays and while it may have been a rising star almost 10 years ago, it's not really the case now. Also, the unpredictable nature of the goo balls can be off-putting at times, so much so it might actually lead you astray in terms of finding solutions.… Expand
  24. auditbadger
    Jul 30, 2017
    8
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  25. KeelinSimpson
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    Brilliant game. When I was young, I would come home to this on my Wii and I would play it forever. My parents had to force me to get off of it. And when I beat the game, once I reset the game it was still the same fun as it was each time I played it again. And it being on steam just makes me filled with nostalgia. World of goo permanently has a place in my heart, and in my soul.
  26. curzon_dax
    Jan 4, 2017
    9
    It was excellent but with the flaw that the dialogue/text from the signs were too cheesy to the point of ridiculousness, so no 10 because of that. Other than that the design of the game was stellar. The difficulty was neither too hard to become very frustrating, neither too easy to become boring, the perfect balance ,it's rare to find such perfection in difficulty balance in puzzle games, bravo.
  27. Diabollus13
    Dec 6, 2016
    8
    Как же я хотел построить эту башню, но она все время падала. Вот мои эмоции при прохождении этой игры. Очень мило и смешно. Все сделано с умом и знанием своего дела, поэтому от игры оторваться очень трудно. Мне понравилось. И хотя игра вышла весьма давно, актуальности не теряет и по сей день.Как же я хотел построить эту башню, но она все время падала. Вот мои эмоции при прохождении этой игры. Очень мило и смешно. Все сделано с умом и знанием своего дела, поэтому от игры оторваться очень трудно. Мне понравилось. И хотя игра вышла весьма давно, актуальности не теряет и по сей день.
  28. marc5477
    Nov 27, 2016
    5
    This is just a artsy bridge builder game like the many flash based games that came before it. Where most bridge builders are designed to mimic reality, this one opts for a funny premise of trying to free goos who are stuck in pipes and such. It adds levels with obstacles and different building parts to overcome them (no different than bridge builders in that respect). Ultimately however,This is just a artsy bridge builder game like the many flash based games that came before it. Where most bridge builders are designed to mimic reality, this one opts for a funny premise of trying to free goos who are stuck in pipes and such. It adds levels with obstacles and different building parts to overcome them (no different than bridge builders in that respect). Ultimately however, it is a very short and simple game with practically no replay value. I honestly had more fun with some free bridge builders on my phone especially ones that required you support trucks that have to cross. This one does have its own unique charm given the premise but that is just not enough to overcome the boredom factor for me. That said, most normal folks might find it more fun that I did and given how cheap it is now, its probably worth trying for most folks.… Expand
  29. Silverzapper
    Jan 31, 2016
    8
    This game is really good. The levels are solid, the music is great and it looks beautiful. The game is a bit short but that's to be expected from an indie game. A sequel would be appreciated.
  30. DanySK
    Nov 1, 2015
    6
    Very nice physics puzzle game. You have some sticky balls, you should build a net with them to let those balls exit the level through a tap. Some puzzles are pretty interesting, but after the first couple of worlds the game quickly becomes less interesting.
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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best PC Game of 2008
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#23 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
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#31 Most Shared PC Game of 2008

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Eurogamer
    90
    The members of 2D Boy should be carried around in chariots while this glory lasts - because at some point, they're going to realise what a murderously high standard they've set for themselves, and run away forever.
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  2. GameSpy
    100
    World of Goo's mix of ingenious physics-based puzzles and witty, colorful presentation make it a game almost everyone should check out. It goes by fast -- you can get through most of the puzzles in 5-6 hours -- but for $20, there's little excuse not to check out this World.
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  3. Edge Magazine
    80
    Masterfully done, and certainly set to become an instant Wii and PC cult hit. [Dec 2008, p.98]
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