World of Goo Impressions

ChrisGrenard · Post by **ChrisGrenard** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:49 pm

Also, somebody has already written a Goo Decrypter program that allows people to edit the XML files that are used to generate levels. So I would say by year's end there will be a level editor out there, which could be quite awesome.

Kelric · Post by **Kelric** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 8:26 pm

tals wrote:
Zaxxon wrote:FWIW, there is talk of add-on chapters via DLC. I could see paying $5 for new chapter(s).
I'd pay $5 a chapter if they were to this level of quality

Agreed. I just need to get around to eventually buying the main game.

rrmorton · Post by **rrmorton** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:22 pm

I picked this up the other day and everybody's right. It's great.

Kelric · Post by **Kelric** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 11:17 pm

I caved and bought this today. It's my 'damnit, I need to buy a new monitor so I might as well get a game, too!' purchase. After playing the heck out of the initial experimental release and enjoying the demo twice, I wanted to support the little guy (and those bastards at Valve). Won't have a chance to get to it until Sunday night or Monday, though.

Edit - And it's amazing seeing a game that only takes up 70 megs of space.

Koz · Post by **Koz** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 12:56 am

So I'm planning on buying this for my sister for Christmas. However, since it's not available in B&M stores that I can see I have to go the download route. I would like to avoid DRM options and I see on their site you can download it straight from them DRM-free. Does anyone have experience with this and do you think it would be possible to "gift" it somehow while still being legit?

ChrisGrenard · Post by **ChrisGrenard** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 1:16 am

Uh... literally the site download has NO drm. You could easily just download the client, burn it to a CD (Or put it on a USB memory stick, also part of the gift!) and hand it to her to install. It's not going to ask any questions whatsoever.

Dan_Theman · Post by **Dan_Theman** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 11:11 am

Or if you do want the boxed version, you can purchase it via Amazon for $19.99 (which I did - I'm a "game library" kinda guy, hence the desire for the box).

edit - if you want the "free super saver shipping," don't forget you'll still need to buy another $5.01 worth of eligible items.

Godzilla Blitz · Post by **Godzilla Blitz** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:58 pm

I got the Wii version a few days ago and it's been a blast. Almost done with it now, but well worth the $15 it cost for the download. Good stuff!

pengo · Post by **pengo** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 2:33 pm

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was someone tripping on something when they designed this game?

Zaxxon · Post by **Zaxxon** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 2:42 pm

Absolutely. It's fantastic.

Kelric · Post by **Kelric** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 2:36 pm

pengo wrote:

was someone tripping on something when they designed this game?

Easily one of the best games of the year.

tals · Post by **tals** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 4:01 pm

Kelric wrote:
pengo wrote:

was someone tripping on something when they designed this game?
Easily one of the best games of the year.

Red Carpet is an awesome level in terms of presentation and sound - awesome. Volume up

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ChrisGrenard · Post by **ChrisGrenard** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 4:07 pm

Red Carpet is one of the top levels I've seen in any game in a long time.

Lordnine · Post by **Lordnine** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:54 pm

I finished the game yesterday and I have to agree with everyone else. Awesome game from start to finish. It’s one of very few games that I would say got almost everything right. Even the story, which was unexpected in a puzzle game, was charming and interesting. I would love to see some form of continuation of the game world.

whispa · Post by **whispa** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:32 am

Down to $19.95 on Impulse from Dec 11 through Dec 14.

Freezer-TPF- · Post by **Freezer-TPF-** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 1:25 pm

It's also been $19.99 on Steam for a while, for those who swing that way.

I finished the main game last night (still need to tackle the epilogue challenges). Completely brilliant. Fabulous music, art design, and the best writing since Portal. Anyone who appreciates good design should get it.

BigBoneTone · Post by **BigBoneTone** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 6:04 pm

I'm sure this is one of those games I would have overlooked had the folks on this thread not pushed the good times of Goo. Just started it with my 6 year old and having a great time. I'm glad I've got him hooked on this as I'm sure I'll be needing his help; BBT + architecture = many a retry.

Godzilla Blitz · Post by **Godzilla Blitz** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:12 pm

I finished the Epilogue level Friday night to complete the game.

After the first world, I thought that the concept would get repetitive, but the designers do a great job of adding new twists as the game progresses.

Took me a little under nine hours to finish it (including about an hour of trying the "compulsive" solution challenges), so it's not a long game. Still, well worth it for the $15-20 price. It oozes charm and style.

Dan_Theman · Post by **Dan_Theman** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:34 pm

For those who have played both, how does it compare to de Blob in terms of overall fun?

Zaxxon · Post by **Zaxxon** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 10:51 am

Dan_Theman wrote:For those who have played both, how does it compare to de Blob in terms of overall fun?

They're obviously totally different types of games, so I don't know how valid a direct comparison is. I can say that I enjoyed both immensely during the time I played them, and that de Blob took me close to 30 hours (I OCDed it a little on the achievements) while WoG took me around 10. I still play both occasionally.

The correct answer, of course, is that you need both.

Dan_Theman · Post by **Dan_Theman** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 12:53 pm

lol - fair enough. I've been debating about which would be best as a gift to my son. Of course, he has a birthday coming up shortly as well, so whichever doesn't make the cut for the holidays ...

tals · Post by **tals** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 6:38 pm

Zaxxon wrote:
Dan_Theman wrote:For those who have played both, how does it compare to de Blob in terms of overall fun?
They're obviously totally different types of games, so I don't know how valid a direct comparison is. I can say that I enjoyed both immensely during the time I played them, and that de Blob took me close to 30 hours (I OCDed it a little on the achievements) while WoG took me around 10. I still play both occasionally.

The correct answer, of course, is that you need both.

I'm going through World of Goo again now OCDing each level - wish me luck

Zaxxon · Post by **Zaxxon** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:58 pm

Good luck--you'll need it. I've gotten OCD on several levels, but there are at least as many where my current reaction is 'OMG, there's no way I'll ever get that OCD goal...'.

yossar · Post by **yossar** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 4:24 am

Zaxxon wrote:Good luck--you'll need it. I've gotten OCD on several levels, but there are at least as many where my current reaction is 'OMG, there's no way I'll ever get that OCD goal...'.

Yeah, I had a few of those and just gave up on the OCD challenges. The core game is fun, but achievements requiring pixel-perfect placement and/or superhuman reflexes (particularly in a game that didn't really require that previously) are just tedious.

tals · Post by **tals** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 4:49 am

yossar wrote:
Zaxxon wrote:Good luck--you'll need it. I've gotten OCD on several levels, but there are at least as many where my current reaction is 'OMG, there's no way I'll ever get that OCD goal...'.
Yeah, I had a few of those and just gave up on the OCD challenges. The core game is fun, but achievements requiring pixel-perfect placement and/or superhuman reflexes (particularly in a game that didn't really require that previously) are just tedious.

At the moment its quite fun - but i'm sure i'm going to get to some which I view as impossible. I like the fact it shows you which you have OCDed

The Meal · Post by **The Meal** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 4:32 pm

I'm stuck.

Chapter 3 ->

Spoiler:

Padre · Post by **Padre** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 5:34 pm

Spoiler:

Padre · Post by **Padre** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 5:37 pm

tals wrote:
yossar wrote:
Zaxxon wrote:Good luck--you'll need it. I've gotten OCD on several levels, but there are at least as many where my current reaction is 'OMG, there's no way I'll ever get that OCD goal...'.
Yeah, I had a few of those and just gave up on the OCD challenges. The core game is fun, but achievements requiring pixel-perfect placement and/or superhuman reflexes (particularly in a game that didn't really require that previously) are just tedious.
At the moment its quite fun - but i'm sure i'm going to get to some which I view as impossible. I like the fact it shows you which you have OCDed

I managed to get the whole lot. It was fun! On the whole it required more creativity than pixel perfection. Key to many solutions was

Spoiler:

The Meal · Post by **The Meal** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 6:01 pm

Thanks for the verification, Padre. I didn't realize that I was going to have to be ready for a dynamic response as things starting collapsing together.

Very fun game. Thanks to the OOFE (and ChrisGrenard) for getting me interested in this one.

Zaxxon · Post by **Zaxxon** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 6:30 pm

Glad you like it, Meal. I'm surprised it took you this long to discover, being an engineer and all.

The Meal · Post by **The Meal** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:53 pm

I've known of it since before CG was hosting the demo. But I haven't been purchasing a lot of games of late.

Lee · Post by **Lee** » Sun Oct 25, 2009 10:41 pm

Started playing again, but I can't connect to the internet on it. Are the games servers dead?

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Sun Oct 25, 2009 11:18 pm

Lee wrote:Started playing again, but I can't connect to the internet on it. Are the games servers dead?

Hopefully not. They were just selling it for "best offer" recently.

Sudy · Post by **Sudy** » Sun Oct 25, 2009 11:54 pm

In for "pay what you want" at the last moment. Do not disappoint me!

Archinerd · Post by **Archinerd** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 1:55 pm

Lee wrote:Started playing again, but I can't connect to the internet on it. Are the games servers dead?

I can't connect either. At first I thought it was my firewall, but then I saw a note somewhere on their website about a new improved leader board coming soon.

Sudy · Post by **Sudy** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:50 pm

I don't mean to be "that guy", but so far, I just don't get the love for this game. Played a few levels, and it was pretty much the same as what I remember from the free web game. Everything seems well done, and the menu music is awesome (sounds like James Horner composing for Tim Burton), but the gameplay just doesn't scream "awesome" to me. I'm a little surprised all the reviews are as good as they are.

So why does World of Goo do it for you all? Not trolling; honestly curious.

IceBear · Post by **IceBear** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:06 pm

I don't think it was the gameplay so much as the gameplay + art style + music

Holman · Post by **Holman** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 10:30 pm

I'm hooked. Sheer cuteness makes up for the repetition factor. It probably helps that I've almost never played any 2D/platform/side-scroller games, so the whole setup has a kind of retro-newness to it.

The Meal · Post by **The Meal** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 12:46 am

Each new world adds a new game mechanic as well. As I recall, things start out relatively simple, but gameplay complexity increases as you move forward.

Lordnine · Post by **Lordnine** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 3:09 am

Sudy Nym wrote: So why does World of Goo do it for you all? Not trolling; honestly curious.

Because of the Sign Painter of course!

There must be some way to cross this pit.

Maybe if you fill it with the shattered pieces of those less fortunate than
you.

- the Sign Painter

Seriously, the way the story was told in World of Goo combined with the art style just created an amazing experience.

The Goo Balls were excited to explore the mysterious pipe system ...

... even if it meant traversing ridiculously contrived terrain.

One of the goo balls seemed to say he felt like an armadillo. Moo!

- love, the mysterious Sign Painter

'Be good.'

'MOM is watching.'