
World of Goo stands out as one of the best Strategy/Educational titles in recent memory.
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Verdict
94%
Steam
87
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Very Positive on Steam (94% positive from 6K reviews)
Critically acclaimed (87/100 critic average)
Compelling narrative and story
Engaging multiplayer/co-op experience
Steep difficulty curve may not appeal to casual players
World of Goo is a physics-based puzzle video game developed and published by independent game developer 2D Boy. The game was released on Microsoft Windows and Wii on October 13, 2008, with releases on Nintendo Switch, Mac OS X, Linux, and various mobile devices in subsequent years. World of Goo has the player use small balls of goo to create bridges and similar structures over chasms and obstacles to help other goo balls reach a goal point, with the challenge to use as few goo balls as possible to build this structure.

Runs well on modern hardware.
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The game can be quite challenging in terms of difficulty. There is a completionist variant of each lvl. (ODC) challenges which are truly tough; you have to experiment with various approaches to find—in many cases—the only possible solution for the level. The variety of "Goos" is incredible. Simply perfect.
Great classic puzzle game. The core gameplay is simple, but there is a ton of variety in the different types of goo you get to build with, and the level design is consistently fresh and inventive. For how simple the gameplay itself is, it never feels repetitive. There are a few individual levels that require fast reaction timing, which the physics engine doesn't really feel equipped for. There are a couple levels where the player has to wait around for part of the level to cycle around. Both of these level types are annoying and detract from the puzzles, but are thankfully few and far between. The game isn't too challenging to complete (aside from the bonus final world), but each level has an additional challenge that is usually very difficult and really fun to figure out, so the game has something to offer players looking for experiences at all difficulty levels. The art direction is wonderfully bizarre. The music is good, oddly haunting at times, in a way that contributes to the game's unique atmosphere. Overall, this game is easy to recommend to anyone who likes puzzle games.
I LOVE WORLD OF GOO
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