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World of Goo

Based on 20 reviews

Excellent:

16
Good:

3
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros

Deceptively challenging puzzles.
Realistic physics.
Simple interface.
Colorful environments.
Brilliant design loaded with gameplay depth.
Varied levels sporting wideranging objectives and different types of goo.
Surreal sense of humor.
Atmospheric soundtrack.
Well-crafted physics-based puzzles.
Cheap.

Cons

Limited replay value.
Finicky controls.
The controls can't always keep up with the action.
Visuals aren't as vibrant as they could be given the cartoony premise.
No tweaking options for graphics or controls.

By Game Observer on December 14, 2010

World of Goo is innovative because it presents a new take on video-game physics. It is a fascinating puzzler intertwined with a mysterious story. Despite my distaste for the music and narrative elements, I enjoyed playing through the game. Even if you...

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By New Game Network on October 12, 2009

World of Goo is a puzzle game with a strong emphasis on physics by 2D Boy, an independent game developer consisting of Kyle Gabler and Ron Carmel, both former Electronic Arts employees. The game has received a lot of praise during its initial release,...

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By GamePyre on August 26, 2009

Are you looking for a complex plot? What about spectacular movie files or celebrity voice acting? The reason why I ask is because if you answer yes to either one of the questions listed above, World of Goo is definitely not a game for you. On the...

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By Ocaholic on February 10, 2009

What is World of Goo? Thats a good question. It actually is a physics construction game in a comic design. You can play through different levels and youll face lots of different and sometimes difficult problems. Your opponents are wind, water and...

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By Play TM on January 21, 2009

If a game's title was in any way linked to its quality then World of Goo was always destined for greatness. There's something delightfully innocent and silly about the idea of goo that raises a smile in these dark, depressing times so show me a...

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By TechCentral on January 08, 2009

World of Goo is a very well-made game considering that it was created by only two people. However, that is not to say it is perfect. Sometimes picking a goo ball can be troublesome as unused goo will usually flow throughout the entire structure,...

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By GameZone on January 05, 2009

This is a game that will make you hold your breath, and curse at your monitor (I have since apologized to my LCD). I like that it is simple in design, but deep and complex in completion of objectives. Replaying a level gives you the chance to hone the...

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By Expert Reviews on January 01, 2009

World of Goo is a brilliantly innovative puzzle game, created by independent developer 2D Boy. Using some excellent physics and with high production values, the company has certainly pulled out all the stops. The surreal two-dimensional World of...

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By PCWorld on December 11, 2008

World of Goo is a trippy puzzle game that pushes your knowledge of physics to its gooey limits in a post-modernistic setting. Fun, quirky, and highly-addictive, World of Goo is one of the most entertaining puzzle games to come to the Mac in years....

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By Stuff NZ on December 01, 2008

The goal is usually to build a structure to transport your precious globules to a pipe elsewhere in the level, avoiding obstacles such as spikes and windmills. Constructing structures such as teetering towers and bridges is intuitive and satisfying,...

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