World of Goo

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 19 expert reviews

Excellent:

15
Good:

3
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Deceptively challenging puzzles.
Realistic physics.
Simple interface.

Cons:

Limited replay value.
Finicky controls.

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Last revision on January 31, 2012

Reviewers Liked

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

Reviewers Didn't Like

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

Expert reviews and ratings

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...

By Game Observer on December 14, 2010

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,...

By New Game Network on October 12, 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...

By GamePyre on August 26, 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...

By Play TM on January 21, 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...

By GameZone on January 05, 2009

100

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...

By Expert Reviews on January 01, 2009

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,...

By Stuff NZ on December 01, 2008

It’s cheap, 62MB to download, DRM-free and highly addictive. 8.8/10Print this pageUser reviews (0)Share this pageNoticed something wrong? Report error/mistake.Add to my profile pageGame...

By NowGamer on November 27, 2008

World of Goo: players progress through 50 levels. ANOTHER great example of how the most interesting and innovative games will increasingly come from the independent fringe rather than risk-averse major publishers, World of Goo is a delight. This...

By Sydney Morning Herald on November 27, 2008

Innovative, addictive, and delightfully weird, World of Goo is a superb puzzle game....

By GameSpot on October 31, 2008

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