Untitled Goose Game

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 216 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 141 out of 216
  2. Mixed: 48 out of 216
  3. Negative: 27 out of 216
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  1. chr1so
    Oct 21, 2019
    5
    I know it's meant to be a light-hearted, silly game and you might get a token chuckle once or twice, but really it's not that great. Way overhyped. One of those game you play with the mrs & have a laugh with her but deep down you just want the game to end
  2. TohNife
    Jan 22, 2020
    5
    I picked this game up the other day. The novelty of it wore off quickly, leaving a game with clunky controls and puzzles with very boring or very obscure solutions. I get the hype around "geese are jerks and fun to play as!" but what is left out of the discussion is how much "standing around doing nothing while the NPC progresses through their script" there is in the game. It feels like aI picked this game up the other day. The novelty of it wore off quickly, leaving a game with clunky controls and puzzles with very boring or very obscure solutions. I get the hype around "geese are jerks and fun to play as!" but what is left out of the discussion is how much "standing around doing nothing while the NPC progresses through their script" there is in the game. It feels like a chore, and that's not my idea of a fun game.… Expand
  3. B-Bog
    Sep 25, 2019
    6
    Fun little game with a funny concept and charming presentation. Though nothing more than that. The actual gameplay is quite limited and the game is REALLY short (2-3 hours). Camera and controls can be problematic sometimes. It actually felt more like a free flash game that you would find on Newgrounds back in the day. With the gold points I used, it cost me about 9€ and I'm glad I didn'tFun little game with a funny concept and charming presentation. Though nothing more than that. The actual gameplay is quite limited and the game is REALLY short (2-3 hours). Camera and controls can be problematic sometimes. It actually felt more like a free flash game that you would find on Newgrounds back in the day. With the gold points I used, it cost me about 9€ and I'm glad I didn't spend more than that.… Expand
  4. Jose99954
    Sep 25, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have to give it a 6 for the price point. Given you can get undertale and shovel Knight before yacht club put in all those expansions in the game. But for 2hr Max of content maybe 10$-13$ not 20$ if it was at this price point It would be a solid 8. For the game it was good and witty, you really got to feel like an **** goose. I also really enjoyed the secret to do list trying to find out what can you do. But one of the downsides I found out there is no fail state it made the game out to be a walking simulator. Towards the end of the game when you are going to the pub if you keep throwing yourself at the burly man at the gate you will eventually get through. I did this to my first playthrough and it felt very clunky. I think there should be a punishment if you're merely still something after it was taken from you. There is a making of a great game but it's missing some stuff.… Expand
  5. Sweetpair
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Everything is awesome in this game! Interesting story , cool gameplay! Absolutely love it!
  6. J2yyc
    Jan 1, 2020
    4
    Great graphics, great puzzles. Unfortunately way too overhyped and not worth its price. There's no replay value for this game.
  7. tomashrabek
    Feb 11, 2021
    8
    Playing as an annoying goose is an ingenious idea. The puzzles are fairly entertaining and it looks and sounds great, but boy, was it short. Makes you question the value for money equation.
  8. Ardho
    Aug 28, 2021
    8
    First time playing a game like this, very unique and entertaining, even though you have to think hard enough to solve the puzzle, the ending so creative
  9. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    7
    Funny goose game. Too short, tho. Needs more content to be worth the price.
  10. IamSquid
    Jan 2, 2022
    7
    This game is a children's story for sociopaths-to-be. It is remarkably cute, very well designed, and incredibly creative. Somehow without much in the way of violence, its somehow more wantonly cruel than anything in the GTA franchise. Unfortunately, its way too short, and ultimately unsatisfying. Buy it on sale, do NOT pay full price for it.
  11. lowey
    Dec 28, 2021
    9
    One of the most enjoyable games I've played in a while. This is a game that can be enjoyed by all ages. It's funny, it's silly, it's fun, it has lovely reactive music. My only criticism would be with the length of the game relative to its price tag. I loved the short self-contained story and the final todo list item was very funny, so I wouldn't necessarily want to see the game draggedOne of the most enjoyable games I've played in a while. This is a game that can be enjoyed by all ages. It's funny, it's silly, it's fun, it has lovely reactive music. My only criticism would be with the length of the game relative to its price tag. I loved the short self-contained story and the final todo list item was very funny, so I wouldn't necessarily want to see the game dragged out. But perhaps the game needs second and third chapters in different settings? Regardless, I loved the few hours I spent playing this game. Having got it on a physical cartridge I can lend it to my wife so that she too can enjoy it, and I will undoubtedly return to it in the future for more goosey hilarity.… Expand
  12. fognonadro
    Apr 9, 2022
    8
    I had much fun breaking the game with my brother as second player. Coop mode really is the true game, you can drive the NPCs insane this way. Also I got one million dollars for putting the rake in the lake.
  13. EdwardG
    Oct 20, 2019
    6
    Untitled Goose Game is very cute and amusing, but I don't think the gameplay is especially exciting and the novelty of being a goose wasn't enough to hold my attention. However, the game is quite short, and it's ending is adorable, so it's worth playing through. I imagine more fun could be had playing this with a friend.

    Untitled Goose Game is a charming little game that I wish I found    Untitled Goose Game is very cute and amusing, but I don't think the gameplay is especially exciting and the novelty of being a goose wasn't enough to hold my attention. However, the game is quite short, and it's ending is adorable, so it's worth playing through. I imagine more fun could be had playing this with a friend.

    Untitled Goose Game is a charming little game that I wish I found more fun - it does have its moments, but I wasn't consistently engaged. Overall, there's more to it that I liked than didn't, and it is quite refreshing to play a game like this - there's not much you can compare it to, and being different is always commendable.    … Expand
  14. plotnus
    Nov 3, 2019
    3
    This is the worst game I have played for switch. It's really a puzzle game where the solutions are not clear. There's no way I could have known some of the things needed to be done to get a checklist. I would ask for my money back if possible. Once you get over being a goose, the combination of solutions not being clear, and how long it takes to attempt one version of it make for a veryThis is the worst game I have played for switch. It's really a puzzle game where the solutions are not clear. There's no way I could have known some of the things needed to be done to get a checklist. I would ask for my money back if possible. Once you get over being a goose, the combination of solutions not being clear, and how long it takes to attempt one version of it make for a very boring and slow experience. For some of these I have no clue how I would have figured out what the goose would have to do. So I guess goose annoys the player too. DON'T BUY.… Expand
  15. nusco
    Sep 21, 2019
    8
    When I saw the trailer for Untitled Goose Game, I scoffed. I was expecting a gimmicky disappointment. Boy, was I wrong. I don't think I'll forget this spiteful goose and its charming little world anytime soon.

    Somehow, Untitled Goose Game makes me think of the earliest videogames, when everything was new and funny and surprising. It's one of those rare things: a comedy game that    When I saw the trailer for Untitled Goose Game, I scoffed. I was expecting a gimmicky disappointment. Boy, was I wrong. I don't think I'll forget this spiteful goose and its charming little world anytime soon.

    Somehow, Untitled Goose Game makes me think of the earliest videogames, when everything was new and funny and surprising. It's one of those rare things: a comedy game that actually makes you laugh, although in a very understated, very English way. (I understand that this game was developed in Australia, but it's one of the most English games I've ever experienced).

    Mandatory warning: Untitled Goose Game is extremely short. You'll complete it in an afternoon, and then probably be done with it. If you want a longer experience, you can probably add a few hours by tackling all the additional "missions" that open up at the end. Me, I didn't want to spoil the freshness by turning it into a frustrating tour de force. It's been a great three hours, and I want to remember it like this. The very last image made me laugh out loud, and that's a perfect conclusion to this charming experience.    … Expand
  16. RedPixel
    Sep 22, 2019
    7
    You're a goose. You're a jerk. You have things to check off your be-a-jerk list. So, get to it. You have to poke around a wee bit with each new level to figure out what you have to work with to complete your checklist, but then for the most part it's clear what you have to do, and it's just a bit of try, try again to get it done. Very nice music.

    The huge appeal of this game is that    You're a goose. You're a jerk. You have things to check off your be-a-jerk list. So, get to it. You have to poke around a wee bit with each new level to figure out what you have to work with to complete your checklist, but then for the most part it's clear what you have to do, and it's just a bit of try, try again to get it done. Very nice music.

    The huge appeal of this game is that you're a goose and you're a jerk, and it's funny. Everything is well done, and the game runs smoothly; there was only one time I hit a glitchy spot where characters were stuck and I had to move deliberately to get them unstuck.

    Goose fans will probably hate me for saying this, but this game reminded me a lot of Pan-Pan. It's better than Pan-Pan, but it's similarly small, similar in the repeated-small-puzzles playing style, and there's even a sort of similarity in the animation style.

    This would be fun to play with others kibbitzing, including with kids. (Probably just a few spots might be too tedious for younger kids to complete on their own, and there's just a few places where you have to get the timing just right that might also be too annoying for younger kids.)

    There are several more post-game checklist challenges if you want to spend more time in this world (including basically 'do it faster'), and I'll probably work on those in spare moments here and there. Aside from this, I don't see myself playing this game again in the future (including the playing through fast challenges), though it would still be fun to watch others play. Playing through again just doesn't seem to be in the cards for me because a lot of the puzzling involves a form of learning how the world works, and the game unfolds too linearly for a new game to hold anything interesting.

    It's cute, it's clever, it's well done... but it should be more like 10 bucks.    … Expand
  17. DoctorCalamari
    Sep 21, 2019
    8
    Got for the memes, stayed for an endlessly enjoyable game that lasted WAY shorter than it should've.
  18. FireCode33
    Sep 20, 2019
    7
    I just like this game it’s cute it’s fun it’s wacky it’s stupid I think that adds some nice charm to it , it’s not perfect but for a Digital fun time waster it’s great
  19. SenDji
    Sep 26, 2019
    4
    Charming art and premise, but interactions are superficial and the game is woefully short. And definitely not as funny as reviewers would like you to expect. Save your money and watch a streamer play it, it's what the game was built for anyway.
  20. Fnordlikeallama
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    Bought it for the memes but I actually love it, it’s wonderfuly made with tight controls, great music and it makes you fill like an untitled goose
  21. SuperkenGaming
    Sep 28, 2019
    8
    Untitled Goose
    A Wild Goose Chase
    Untitled Goose is a Goose Simulator Puzzle game where you play as a goose, being a goose… Your objective of the game is to simply cause mayhem. As a a goose you can grab thungs, run, peck, and honk. And with these abilities you set out to complete a to do list. Untitled Goose’s initial campaign took my about 2 hours to clear, though after you do    Untitled Goose
    A Wild Goose Chase
    Untitled Goose is a Goose Simulator Puzzle game where you play as a goose, being a goose…
    Your objective of the game is to simply cause mayhem.
    As a a goose you can grab thungs, run, peck, and honk.
    And with these abilities you set out to complete a to do list.
    Untitled Goose’s initial campaign took my about 2 hours to clear, though after you do complete it you are given new tasks to complete across the 5 levels you just beat if you wish…
    And this game is just ridiculous…
    Stealing sandwiches, making neighbors fight, pulling chairs out from under old men..
    Its so dumb but that’s what makes untitled goose so great…
    Its almost like a hitman style puzzle game where youre setting up to scratch off a goal until the areas final goal pops up for you to complete and move on…
    My only gripe with this game is how repetitive it is…
    Untitled Goose ends right when Im getting tired of it…
    The tasks at the end of the day are essentially the same in every level… the tasks are all different… but the goal is always the same, figure out a way to distract this person just long enough to grab the thing you need and try not to get it stolen back or swatted away.. all that really changes is the challenge of each level.. theres a new hurdle each time…
    The game does lose its charm so im happy with its length..
    I don’t know if I could’ve taken another hr of this game..
    But again the fun is just in the silliness of being a goose.
    I give Untitled Goose
    an 7.5/10    … Expand
  22. A_coat
    Nov 11, 2019
    8
    Awesome soundtrack, gorgeous animation, and some genuinely funny moments make this limited $20 experience worth the price of admission. It's a pretty short game, only a few hours, but some of the puzzle-solving is relatively challenging and even required me to cheat a couple of times online, which I'm not proud of. My advice: just try to figure it all out yourself because it will extendAwesome soundtrack, gorgeous animation, and some genuinely funny moments make this limited $20 experience worth the price of admission. It's a pretty short game, only a few hours, but some of the puzzle-solving is relatively challenging and even required me to cheat a couple of times online, which I'm not proud of. My advice: just try to figure it all out yourself because it will extend your playtime...though some solutions are really not so obvious. There's a few new tasks to do after the credits, including repeating the game again on a timer, but even without that it's certainly a unique experience that after you put it down for a while would still be fun to come back to. One of the more sensory pleasing games I've played in a long time. HONK!… Expand
  23. AMKrishnan
    Oct 30, 2019
    8
    An amazing indie game that lived up to the hype. A simple concept that provides a very enjoyable experience. Never thought I'd have so much fun on a game where I annoy the neighborhood as a goose. The controls in the game are simple and the music is somewhat fitting. It's a really good effort from an indie developer. I recommend getting this on sale as 17.99 is a bit high. I purchased itAn amazing indie game that lived up to the hype. A simple concept that provides a very enjoyable experience. Never thought I'd have so much fun on a game where I annoy the neighborhood as a goose. The controls in the game are simple and the music is somewhat fitting. It's a really good effort from an indie developer. I recommend getting this on sale as 17.99 is a bit high. I purchased it for around £9 when it launched with a sale promotion.… Expand
  24. Schnapfel
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    This game is not a masterpiece. It is THE masterpiece. It is the pinnacle of video games as we know them, the Citizen Kane of interactive entertainment. Everything that was wrong with Breath Of The Wild, this game gets right. The musical arrangement is cartoonish, yet genius in its simplicity, and of a virtuosity to make Chopin hide in shame. The graphics feel like a Bob Ross paintingThis game is not a masterpiece. It is THE masterpiece. It is the pinnacle of video games as we know them, the Citizen Kane of interactive entertainment. Everything that was wrong with Breath Of The Wild, this game gets right. The musical arrangement is cartoonish, yet genius in its simplicity, and of a virtuosity to make Chopin hide in shame. The graphics feel like a Bob Ross painting brought to life, with charme and atmosphere to touch you where you have never been touched. The story in its subtlety transcends your imagination and unfolds its beautiful wings like a freshly hatched butterfly. Leave your problems at the door. And welcome. Welcome to the story of your lifetime!… Expand
  25. inkling_girl
    Sep 25, 2019
    3
    New idea which I like but the game is not worth $20 or $15. This game is very short, you can finish it in 2 hours. It's too expensive for a game that short. Not really worth it unless it goes on sale for $10 or even less.
  26. mindplay
    Sep 23, 2019
    2
    I waited impatiently after watching the trailer, and I was stoked to play this. Huge letdown. Most of the puzzles are pretty meaningless and there's no real satisfaction to solving any of them - the slapstick comedy wears off quickly.

    After waddling about for 20-30 minutes in frustration, I'd look up a solution online, and often felt like the solutions were just dumb nonsense. I played    I waited impatiently after watching the trailer, and I was stoked to play this. Huge letdown. Most of the puzzles are pretty meaningless and there's no real satisfaction to solving any of them - the slapstick comedy wears off quickly.

    After waddling about for 20-30 minutes in frustration, I'd look up a solution online, and often felt like the solutions were just dumb nonsense. I played through 4 of the 5 levels, hoping it would turn for the better. It didn't. I had such high hopes, but this game is just boring and a waste of time.    … Expand
  27. AndreZack
    Sep 24, 2019
    9
    Completely fell in love with this goose. My only complaint is that it is too short. 9 out of 10 easy!
  28. Funkyxp
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    This game is a laugh riot. I didn't know how much I needed it in my life. GOTY (Goose of the Year) for sure!
  29. TheJamesJam
    Sep 22, 2019
    10
    I don’t think I have ever had this much fun screwing around with people in a video game. The idea of playing as a goose and destroying people’s property, or making their lives miserable is just a grand idea and really was executed well. My GOTY for now
  30. fernaligatr
    Sep 24, 2019
    9
    Loved every minute of it. Short and sweet. A little too short for some maybe but being a goose is so much of a good time I’ll definitely be coming back to it whenever I just wanna cause a little havoc.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
  1. KeenGamer
    Dec 11, 2020
    90
    The elements of this game all work together wonderfully to charm and amuse you through its 3-or-so hours. From the vibrant art design to the charming characterisation, this British town is ready to hate this goose with a passion. This game just holds so much in every inch of its world and the way it comes together makes it so hard to not completely fall in love.
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  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 29, 2020
    85
    Go ahead and treat yourself to a delightful afternoon of spreading havoc all over a quaint town. You won't regret it! [Issue #43 – November/December 2019, p. 25SW]
  3. Worth Playing
    Dec 30, 2019
    90
    Untitled Goose Game is a gem that hits all the right marks. There's some real appeal in using an otherwise innocuous animal sowing chaos in a sleepy village, and it helps that the results aren't violent at all. The game's short length keeps the experience from wearing thin, but there's enough here to keep you busy. With a pleasant presentation, Untitled Goose Game is a title where you'll both cherish the initial experience and enjoy showing it off to friends to see their reactions.
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