World of Goo

 Switch
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 94 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 67 out of 94
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 94
  3. Negative: 17 out of 94

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  1. FabbeFapFap
    Apr 9, 2017
    5
    Word of goo, nothing more, nothing less. The same game we have been able to play on every pc, console and cellphone since 2008.

    Entertaining? Sure, but nothing new
  2. StevenGreen
    May 30, 2017
    7
    World of Goo is known for being one of the forefathers in the indie craze, and the game holds up extremely well, but after almost 10 years on the market this game really needed an overhaul that it doesn't get in this port. It uses the same wonky controller functionality that it did on the Wii and Wii U where you point your controller at the screen, click a button, and then have itWorld of Goo is known for being one of the forefathers in the indie craze, and the game holds up extremely well, but after almost 10 years on the market this game really needed an overhaul that it doesn't get in this port. It uses the same wonky controller functionality that it did on the Wii and Wii U where you point your controller at the screen, click a button, and then have it "centered" based on where you were pointing. Luckily, the Switch has a much better controller then the previous Nintendo entries with the Joy-Con, but you have to almost continuously re-center the game in order to keep the pointer where you want it. That is my biggest issue with this port. Otherwise, it is still a super fun and interesting puzzle game, that I have loved since it first came out. This game is a classic in the indie realm, and I love having it available to me still to this day, but the game definitely needs to better utilize a new control scheme. This is the same control scheme used by all the Tomorrow Corporation games, but the problem with this one is that there are puzzles that require you to do things quickly and accurately, and when you have to constantly re-center the pointer it can get frustrating. This game is a 9 with a perfect control scheme, but this feels like they plugged the old Wii version into a Switch emulator and hit play. Disappointing, but worth a play for first timers to this game. Otherwise, just keep playing it on your PC or mobile device as most gamers have probably bought this one before.… Expand
  3. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    7
    Not much of a puzzle game guy unless the game is REALLY different. I thought this would be good, seeing as how I loved Little Inferno, but it's just not my thing. I'm giving it a 7, but I barely played it. It's well designed and everything, and it seems good, tho.

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#23 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#89 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#41 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Switch Player
    Jun 20, 2017
    62
    World of Goo is a game with an excellent concept, held back from greatness by its limited scope and inaccurate control schemes. More levels, a proper ultimate goal, or even a good control scheme could've boosted this game out of middle-of-the-road territory - but as it stands, that's right where it sits.
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  2. FNintendo
    Apr 29, 2017
    80
    World of Goo makes its arrival on the Nintendo Switch and almost ten years after its debut on the Wii, the game has not lost any of the quality that made it a reference for puzzle games. World of Goo's magnificent production values, where its rich visuals and remarkable soundtrack are key, its gameplay mechanics that follow the laws of physics and the amount of content make this a game that clearly stands out above its competitors, even in a segment as large as puzzle games made by indie developers.
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  3. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 24, 2017
    90
    I'm seriously impressed, and so much so that I'm excited for the possibilities of other old Wii titles making encore appearances on Switch thanks to this single, indie-crafted proof of concept! [Issue #27 – May/June 2017, p. 23]
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