World of Goo

Touch Arcade ( ) (100%)

Puzzle games are a dime a dozen on the App Store, but World of Goo is easily one of the best ones available. It's charm, level of polish, and stream of new mechanics and ideas will keep you invested, while its other qualities will probably make you wish that every game from this point forward could be as imaginative and intuitive. Check it out.

MacLife ( ) (100%)

World of Goo’s funny, emotional story and solid puzzle premise form an excellent, unique game.

Video Game Talk ( ) (100%)

If there was any platform that was a perfect match for The World of Goo, both aesthetically and physically, it's the iPhone and iPod Touch. The controls are perfectly implemented and the gameplay is incredibly involving, so much so that you are invested in the survival of the cute little Goo balls. Puzzles are thoughtfully designed and the narrative slowly begins to delight the player as the game progresses. You are looking at about 7 to 9 hours of game time to polish off the nearly 50 levels, an extremely excellent deal at $2.99, especially compared to most console releases (Portal 2, I'm looking at you this week). Don't hesitate to download The World of Goo for the iPhone if you love puzzlers or simply well-polished games.

Tech with Kids (Computing with Kids) ( ) (100%)

World of Goo is a masterpiece. Its puzzles are simple in concept and deliciously difficult to solve. With its stunning graphics, endearing building materials, captivating music, and a quirky sense of humor, this is a game you won't want to miss.

DarkZero (10 out of 10) (100%)

To do World of Goo justice, you really need to get playing it. Screenshots and videos might not make you spark alight with interest but simply just grabbing that Wii remote and having a go will let you understand more why it is so special. World of Goo is so full of unbelievable ideas that merge so well with its fresh take on the puzzle genre. It ticks all the boxes: fun, innovative, simple yet complex, brilliant and addictive. I could go on and on, but really all I need to do is start a petition to get the meaning of goo in the dictionary changed to “a thick or sticky substance that makes for awesome games”. Don’t miss this year’s biggest surprise.

Game Tunnel (10 out of 10) (100%)

WoG could have zero personality and still be a good game, but on top of the tremendous technical execution, you are presented with a quirky and odd world that teems with character. WoG has a style all its own and the flair and dynamics of the world just add to the pleasure of losing time with the game. Perhaps the most impressive feat, WoG is one of the few physics games that are more rewarding than punishing. Instead of frequent frustration, it always feels like "you were almost there" and there is a strong desire to retry incomplete levels and use new strategies to get to the goal. World of Goo is an indie masterpiece.

Game Tunnel (10 out of 10) (100%)

World of Goo is the complete package, showing other indies what they could be. It's a mixture of passion and brilliance that left me blubbering like a fanboy. Honestly, it's hard to talk about the game without drooling, it's just that good. If you don't own a copy of this game (a legitimate one!) your computer will disown you.

Game Tunnel (10 out of 10) (100%)

World of Goo!!! I'll start with a "Go buy this game right now!" This game is so close to perfect that the jealous game developer in me (who doesn't make games nearly as good as this) wants to pretend it doesn't exist. Every aspect of this game is executed with such amazing attention to detail that it really helps put all other games, not just indie games, into perspective. The graphics are spectacular, the music and sound effects rich and engaging, and the level design and gameplay execution is flawless. As indie game fans, we have a moral responsibility to not only give 2D Boy our money, but to tell everyone else to as well. Support 2D Boy! By giving 2D Boy your money, you're telling them, and every other indie game developer out there, that you appreciate and support the hard work and dedication of any team that is willing to invest the time, effort and money to make truly amazing games like World of Goo.

Nintendo Wii X / GameCube X (10 out of 10) (100%)

World of Goo ist ein einziges Universalkunstwerk und mit Abstand der beste Titel auf WiiWare bis dato. Nicht nur kann es durch seine unverwechselbare grafische Aufmachung bestechen, sondern überzeugt auch durch die meditative, opulente, gedankenversunkene oder auch mysteriöse Musik und die fast schon poetischen kleinen Textfetzen, die die Levels betiteln oder auf Schildern in kurzen Beschreibungen zu finden sind und die kreative Geschichte erzählen. Das Gameplay selbst kann kaum simpler sein, macht unter anderem deswegen aber absolut süchtig und motiviert potentiell ewig, weil es optionale Zusatzziele in den Levels gibt (ZKVs - Zwingende Kriterien für Vollständigkeit), die wirklich schwer zu lösen sind. Kein Level gleicht dem anderen, es gibt immer Abwechslung und man wird von World of Goo niemals gelangweilt.

Eurogamer.net (UK) (10 out of 10) (100%)

But it's hard to think of anything more you could possibly want from a puzzle game. World of Goo is breathtakingly fresh while built on the foundations of genre classics. It offers a gentle challenge as you make your way through its seasonal chapters the first time, and then a fiendish one as you try to fathom quite how it's possible to attain the OCD targets. And while it's doing all that, your spirit soars, elevated by the depth of love that's gone into it, and pours out of it. The addition of a social way to play is the cherry ice cream with cherry sauce and real chunks of fresh cherries on top.

Nintendo Life ( ) (100%)

It's quite amazing that a development team consisting of basically three people has somehow managed to create such a unique and utterly charming gaming experience like the one found in World of Goo. What's also quite amazing is that you can purchase this outstanding title for a mere 1500 Wii Points. Other WiiWare developers out there need to take notice that World of Goo has raised the bar for what a WiiWare title should be, and it's raised it fairly high. Not only is it easily the best WiiWare release to date, it's also proof that you don't need a large development team or millions of dollars to create an outstanding video game. In an era of where style is often emphasized over substance, it's refreshing to see a title like World of Goo that somehow manages to feature an abundance of both.

Eurogamer.fr (10 out of 10) (100%)

Cela dit, on voit mal ce que l'on pourrait désirer de plus d'un jeu de réflexion. World of Goo est étonnamment original, bien que construit sur les fondations des classiques du genre. Il propose un challenge relativement simple quand on parcourt pour la première fois ses chapitres divisés en saisons et un défi diabolique quand on essaie de trouver comment il est possible d'atteindre les objectifs OCD. Tout au long du jeu, vous nagez dans une sorte de béatitude, devant l'amour qui a été consacré à sa réalisation et qui s'en dégage. L'ajout du jeu en coopération est, non pas la cerise, mais un tombereau de cerises sur un gâteau déjà fabuleusement appétissant.

Tech with Kids (Computing with Kids) ( ) (100%)

World of Goo is a masterpiece. Its puzzles are simple in concept and deliciously difficult to solve. With its stunning graphics, endearing building materials, captivating music, and a quirky sense of humor, this is a game you won't want to miss.

GameSpy ( ) (100%)

But these are the smallest of nitpicks with what's otherwise a fantastic puzzle game. World of Goo's mix of ingenious physics-based puzzles and witty, colorful presentation make it a game almost everyone should check out. It goes by fast -- you can get through most of the puzzles in 5-6 hours -- but for $20, there's little excuse not to check out this World.

Slide to Play (4 out of 4) (100%)

World of Goo is the quintessential, addictive iPad puzzler. Once you start flinging goo, you’ll never want to stop.

DarkZero (10 out of 10) (100%)

To do World of Goo justice, you really need to get playing it. Screenshots and videos might not make you spark alight with interest but simply just grabbing that Wii remote and having a go will let you understand more why it is so special. World of Goo is so full of unbelievable ideas that merge so well with its fresh take on the puzzle genre. It ticks all the boxes: fun, innovative, simple yet complex, brilliant and addictive. I could go on and on, but really all I need to do is start a petition to get the meaning of goo in the dictionary changed to “a thick or sticky substance that makes for awesome games”. Don’t miss this year’s biggest surprise.

Linux Format (10 out of 10) (100%)

An intoxicating masterpiece of gaming ingenuity, beautifully constructed and universally enjoyable.

Modojo (5 out of 5) (100%)

We literally have nothing bad to say about World of Goo. It's a wonderful puzzle game that every iPad owner needs to download. Prepare to spend hours, if not weeks, playing this one.

UOL Jogos ( ) (100%)

"World of Goo" é a prova de que criatividade e inovação não dependem de investimento de grandes produtoras. Não bastasse sua mecânica genial e uso inteligente da física para a realização de quebra-cabeças inovadores, o jogo traz ainda um visual único e uma trilha sonora belíssima e envolvente. O resultado é uma das melhores experiências que o Wii poderia proporcionar, capaz de estampar no rosto do jogador um sorriso durante toda sua duração.

NintendoWorldReport (10 out of 10) (100%)

World of Goo should not be passed over by a single gamer. It is easily the best WiiWare game to date and, perhaps, one of the best this generation.

Pocket Magazine / Pockett Videogames ( ) (100%)

World of Goo constitue l’un des meilleurs jeux de réflexion de ces dernières années et l’on ne peut que se féliciter de le voir débarquer sur de nouvelles plates-formes pour toucher un public plus large.

1UP (A) (100%)

But it's the atmosphere that transforms World of Goo from a great concept to a fantastic game, with production values well above what you'd expect from a tiny indie developer. The crisp, hand-drawn visuals burst with care and creativity, recalling the wonderfully distinct approach of another recent downloadable favorite, Castle Crashers. And the music -- who would've expected such intense anthems from a physics-based puzzler? Comparisons to composer Danny Elfman are spot-on, but to me, it sounds like the soundtrack to an epic, big-budget role-playing game -- either way, the dramatic tunes offer the perfect juxtaposition to the whimsical sights and sayings spotted throughout the game. Some will undoubtedly scoff at the $15 price tag for "just a downloadable game," but World of Goo isn't "just" anything -- except, that is, one of just a handful of truly excellent original games for the Wii.

UGO (UnderGroundOnline) (A) (100%)

If World of Goo were just a bare-bones game, it’d still be a ton of fun. But what elevates it above its competitors is the massive amount of work that went into every aspect of the game. The music is among the most memorable and pleasing that we’ve heard out of a video game this year, and the graphics are utterly charming, mixing a Dr. Seuss-inspired style with contemporary finishing. Even the writing is great, with funny inside jokes and references to other indie games. World of Goo really captures the best of both worlds – like indie games, it’s inventive, charming and totally unique. And like big-budget games, it looks great and controls like a dream. The WiiWare version costs 1500 Wii Points, and a downloadable PC version is available for $20, with a boxed retail release soon to come. However you play it, don’t let World of Goo slip by.

WiiWare World (10 out of 10) (100%)

It's quite amazing that a development team consisting of basically three people has somehow managed to create such a unique and utterly charming gaming experience like the one found in World of Goo. What's also quite amazing is that you can purchase this outstanding title for a mere 1500 Wii Points. Other WiiWare developers out there need to take notice that World of Goo has raised the bar for what a WiiWare title should be, and it's raised it fairly high. Not only is it easily the best WiiWare release to date, it's also proof that you don't need a large development team or millions of dollars to create an outstanding video game. In an era of where style is often emphasized over substance, it's refreshing to see a title like World of Goo that somehow manages to feature an abundance of both.

Eurogamer.net (UK) (10 out of 10) (100%)

The rest you probably know about already: the fantastic visuals, the cracked humour, the five contrasting chapters that keep you transfixed right to the end. If a better game ever comes to the iPad, you might well spontaneously combust.

App Spy (5 out of 5) (100%)

World of Goo for iPhone and iPod Touch devices is almost everything fans of the original could want and those who are yet to try out this puzzling feast will be blown away by the deep, touching gameplay that grips you until the end; an easy must buy.

Hooked Gamers (10 out of 10) (100%)

While it is among the most expensive games on the Wiiware service at the moment, I can testify that it is more than worth the price tag. If you consider yourself a fan of video games, then I send out my highest recommendations for you to give this game a shot. You won't be disappointed.

Indie Game Magazine (97 out of 100) (97%)

What it comes down to is that World of Goo is one of the finest and most original games I have played in recent years. It may not be the longest experience, but much like XBLA’s Braid, Goo maintains an interest and high quality throughout every level of the game. The game is a fantastic experience that will be thoroughly enjoyed, but then you can move on. This approach to indie games is excellent because ultimately and indie studio cannot compete with the longevity of a commercial studio game. This is what they do best – Wow you with originality, art style and uniqueness and offer you a fantastic experience for the fraction of the price of a full scale commercial title. World of Goo is an exceptional game at an exceptional price. There’s really no excuse not to experience the creativity, art, and fun that permeates this game. Cons: Ultimately the game can be beaten over a weekend and every level played.

Retroage (9.7 out of 10) (97%)

Produkt najwyższej klasy, choć w małym formacie to najlepszy w swojej kategorii. Zapamiętajcie ten tytuł z cyfrowej dystrybucji Nintendo WiiWare, bo to najlepsza gra, jaką oferuje nam ta usługa. Cena jest niestety trochę wysoka, bo aż 1500 Nintendo Points (około 46zł), ale grywalność tej pozycji zrekompensuje Wam wydane pieniądze. Bardzo POLECAM. Pozwolę sobie na koniec wspomnieć jedno zdanie z recenzji, którą przeczytałem gdzieś w Internecie. Sens wypowiedzi brzmiał mniej więcej tak: Ta gra pokazuje, że tworzenie jest bardziej miodne, niż niszczenie i zabijanie. Wspomnianym zdaniem chciałbym ukazać jak twórcy gier popadają w schematy nie tworząc niczego nowego. Word of Goo jest właśnie tym nowym, świeżym pomysłem. Jeśli nie graliście jeszcze w ten tytuł to nie graliście w nic podobnego do tej pory. Czekam na kolejny tytuł tej ekipy, zagram na każdej możliwej platformie. Wiem jednak, że przebić to co stworzyli w Word of Goo będzie im bardzo ciężko.

GamingHeaven / DriverHeaven (96 out of 100) (96%)

World Of Goo is an amazing success story, it shows that you don't need a massive team of game developers to create something fresh , exciting and extremely addictive. The Wii needed this game because the last few months have seen quite a dry spell on Nintendo's console. It is crammed with creative, inventive and exhilarating level design and the art direction is wonderfully accomplished. If you are a current Wii owner, then vote with your Wii points and make sure you purchase. 2D boy need to be supported so they can release future masterpieces!

IGN (9.5 out of 10) (95%)

IGN gave World of Goo a near-perfect score on WiiWare. I'm seconding that praise for the iPhone edition. World of Goo is a brilliant puzzle game that was seemingly made to be played on a touch screen, as it's so easy -- so second-nature -- to use your finger to drag the little goo balls around to create towers, bridges, escape routes, and more. Like Osmos before it, there is just something about using actual touch to control this game...not to get too feely-feely about it, but it creates a real connection between you and the action.

IGN (9.5 out of 10) (95%)

World of Goo is an amazing WiiWare game that you simply must buy for this is exactly the type of software that needs both recognition and support. A three-man team has created a title that is not only significantly cheaper than most retail Wii games, but a hell of a lot better in every regard, from concept to execution. It's packed full of brilliant, challenging levels. It's gorgeous. It's got beautiful music. And it controls really well. So if you value any or all of these qualities, and hopefully you do, you should be delighted to know that Nintendo's downloadable service is about to rock your world, goo style.

411mania.com (9.5 out of 10) (95%)

It comes the time to wrap this thing up and all I can think is “hell yeah, I get to go and play some more of this game” because I need to get the screen shots done. 2D Boy have created one of the finest games of the year, I don’t care that it is an indie game; it is up there with any and all the hits. This is what gaming is all about, great game design, great character, and great fun. This is a gamer’s game and a game that should be played by non-gamers. It is a piece of art and a Goo filled ball of fun.

gamrReview (9.5 out of 10) (95%)

Of course, I can't tell you whether or not World of Goo will be remembered as a classic game and it would be presumptuous to assert that it should be. What I can tell you is that it shares a large number of the qualities that some of the greatest games have in that it's simple, it's fun, it's addictive, and it's approachable for everyone. Put simply, if you can even remotely afford to pick the game up, it's worth every last cent.

Cheat Code Central (4.7 out of 5) (94%)

This is exactly the kind of experience WiiWare seems designed for. 1500 Wii Points is really a small price to pay for excellence, especially when the sheer quality of World of Goo handily puts more than a few full-blown Wii releases to shame. It's a blast from start to finish. If there's one game you pick up on WiiWare this year, make it this one.

Absolute Games (AG.ru) (93 out of 100) (93%)

Два сотрудника Pogo.com («казуальное» подразделение Electronic Arts) ушли на вольные хлеба, а в итоге появилась World of Goo, из принципиальных соображений обходящаяся без защиты от копирования. О ней нельзя рассказать много, не усыпав статью спойлерами. Это очень простая, но очень гениальная игра. С ценником в $20 она приносит удовольствия на $60. Подобные проекты, сделанные с любовью, для себя, возвращают нас в солнечное прошлое и сохраняют надежду на то, что и будущее окажется не слишком мрачным и печальным.

Mana Pool (9.2 out of 10) (92%)

World of Goo really is an absolute delight from start to finish, and the additional gameplay that you can reap from trying to attain OCD and the World of Goo Corporation meta game really add to the replayability/value for money. Even for those who don’t enjoy trying to achieve such accolades, the wonderful experience of the main game itself more than justifies shelling out a few bucks. In short, if you’re a fan of puzzles there is absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t play this game. It really is glorious.

A.V. Club, The (A-) (91%)

Though the game's downbeat point of view doesn't quite jibe with the gameplay, the puzzle setups are irresistible, and the physics impeccable.

Gamer.co.il (91 out of 100) (91%)

אז הנה לכם הסיפור כולו על רגל אחת: צמד מפתחים, שצצים משום מקום, ועושים לכולם בית ספר על איך משחק ראוי להעשות. מי היה מאמין שאחד המשחקים הטובים של השנה יעסוק בכדורי ג'יפה דביקים?

Game Revolution (A-) (91%)

World of Goo can be faulted, though, for its controls. The Wii remote is the main form of control, and in most levels, a lot of scrolling has to be done. A lot of time is spent moving the cursor being to the edges of the screen, sometimes making things confusing. Coming in at 1500 Wii Points, World of Goo pushes the downloadable game cliché out of the window, providing hours of dynamic and unique fun that a lot of fully priced releases fail to do. Get on sliming!

Gamereactor (Sweden) (9 out of 10) (90%)

Det finns inte mycket mer att diskutera, applådera nu 2D Boy och köp det här spelet så fort du kan. Själv fortsätter jag samla slem och jobba uppåt, uppåt, uppåt i mitt vansinniga torn. Det börjar bli ostadigt igen, men den här gången kommer jag att fixa det. Det gungar alltid på toppen, men där är utsikten som vackrast.

PC Games (Germany) (90 out of 100) (90%)

Aliens zermatschen, PvP-Ranglisten anführen und die Weltherrschaft erobern - viele Spiele begannen mich zu langweilen, zu oft waren Tod und Zerstörung das Ziel. Und dann kam World of Goo: ein kleines Juwel, voll abwechslungsreicher Levels, edlem Design und einem ergreifenden Soundtrack - für mich das schönste aller Knobelspiele und obendrein das zeitgemäße Gegenstück zu Metzgerspielen der Sorte Dead Space. Kaufen!

Jeuxvideo.com (18 out of 20) (90%)

World of Goo nous offre une véritable leçon de game design, de créativité, en un mot d'art. De quoi rappeler aux plus blasés d'entre nous pourquoi nous aimons les jeux vidéo. Il y a encore de l'espoir dans ce monde formaté, ça fait du bien. Que dire de plus, sinon merci 2D Boy ?

GameZebo ( ) (90%)

World of Goo is one of the best games of the year. It’s so rare that a game does so much right. Publisher Brighter Minds should be lauded for distributing such an off-beat independent game, and 2D Boy has instantly earned itself a huge fanbase. Whatever you do, don’t miss the Goo.

Eurogamer.net (UK) (9 out of 10) (90%)

If there's any justice, World of Goo will set the internet aflame and earn its creators a million dollars. The members of 2D Boy should be carried around in chariots while this glory lasts - because at some point, they're going to realise what a murderously high standard they've set for themselves, and run away forever.

JustPressPlay (9 out of 10) (90%)

World of Goo is one of the most fun games you will ever play. There’s a free demo available on Steam, and it’s worth the minute or so it takes to download. 2D Boy has been generous, and included the full first chapter in the demo! Players should immediately buy the game if they have money on hand. That is, unless they don’t like the taste of goo in the morning. But honestly, who doesn’t? The goo balls taste amazing, and if I were a food reviewer, I’d give the goo balls a nine out of ten.

GBase - The Gamer's Base (9 out of 10) (90%)

So einfach, so technisch unspektakulär, so günstig und doch so genial. World of Goo ist - und das war eigentlich schon vor diesem Test klar - ein echter Geheimtipp auf dem Gebiet der Knobelspiele. Auch wenn die Grundidee dem Konzept des Vorreiters Bridge Builder unverschämt ähnlich ist, entwickelt World of Goo allein wegen des comichaften Grafikstils und des genialen Leveldesigns genug Eigenständigkeit, um den Spielern zu gefallen. Das Schönste aber ist, dass World of Goo Profi-Zocker und Gelegenheitsspieler vereint. Dass unsereins in Unreal Tournament 3 einfach den besseren Abzugsfinger hat, als jemand, der nur Solitaire spielt, versteht sich von selbst. Aber vor den physikalischen Herausforderungen in World of Goo sind wir alle gleich.

Play.tm (90 out of 100) (90%)

So there we have it, not only have 2D Boy provided a world full of goo related fun as promised, they've done so at a bargain basement price of only 16.99 GBP. In a gaming world populated by companies able to throw millions of pounds at tired franchises that sell on their name alone and where genuine innovation and fresh ideas should be welcomed with open arms, there's no better game to throw your weight behind than World of Goo. If more titles were made with this much passion the gaming world would be a much nicer, although possibly gooier, place.

Binary Joy ( ) (90%)

The game could also do with a few basic setup options. I suspect their lack is primarily due to the game being developed with the Wii in mind, but I would really have liked the option to play World of Goo in a window rather than full screen and some volume controls would have been nice (the music is fantastic but I like to listen to my own music and with Goo it’s all or nothing).

Game Tunnel (9 out of 10) (90%)

For as much as I enjoyed the game, though, I can't give it a 10 because some of the challenges are very difficult. The final level of the first section is a good example. You're building an impossibly large tower, using stages of goo constructions. It takes forever, and it's very easy to have 10 minutes of hard work and careful planning wiped out with a simple error in judgment… and then you have to start over. Fun factor is high, but so is frustration factor.

IGN (9 out of 10) (90%)

World of Goo is an amazing downloadable PC game that you simply must buy. It's packed full of brilliant, challenging levels. It's gorgeous. It's got beautiful music. And it controls really well. So if you value any or all of these qualities, and hopefully you do, you should not hesitate to add it to your My Games List via Steam. I've given it a slightly lower score on PC versus WiiWare because it lacks the cooperative mode found in the Nintendo build and also because it retails for $5 more. But even at $20, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better, more engrossing downloadable game.

GameSpot (9 out of 10) (90%)

All in all, World of Goo plays like you're messing around with a slimy, virtual erector set loaded up with real physics and gravity. Don't miss one of the most original and addictive gaming experiences to come along in years.

Inside Mac Games (IMG) (9 out of 10) (90%)

WoG is highly entertaining. The levels are unique and challenging, the physics make each level slightly different every time you play it, and the bonus challenges for each level add a huge amount to each level's replayability.

Macworld ( ) (90%)

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.

Games4Mac (90 out of 100) (90%)

Tolles Puzzle-Spiel! Ein klasse Preis-Leistungsverhältnis hat das Spiel ebenso: Viele Level, sehr viel Spielspaß und eine tolle Präsentation. Kritikpunkte sind der fehlende Multiplayer-Modus und die nervige Musik, die sich leider nicht abschalten lässt.

HonestGamers (Staff reviews only) (9 out of 10) (90%)

World of Goo is the most beautiful, hilarious, surprising physics-based puzzle game since Portal. The soundtrack is particularly amazing.

Gamervision (9 out of 10) (90%)

This game is one of the finest titles available on WiiWare. It is easily worth fifteen bucks. If you own a Wii and complain about it gathering dust, then please – do yourself a favor. Stop complaining, pony up the cash and enjoy yourself. You'll get at least a few evenings out of this one. And you won't have to eat a human-being cake.

Jolt (UK) (9 out of 10) (90%)

World of Goo is a fun, inventive and skilfully assembled game that’d even be at home on your laptop. The only downside is that, bizarrely, its availability in the UK is currently limited. All we’ll say as far as that goes is that if you do choose to evaluate some of the DRM-free code that’s being sold in the US, do still show your support for developer 2D Boy when their site is back up or they can be arsed to remove the region-lock on Steam.

Jeuxvideo.com (18 out of 20) (90%)

World of Goo nous offre une véritable leçon de game design, de créativité, en un mot d'art. De quoi rappeler aux plus blasés d'entre nous pourquoi nous aimons les jeux vidéo. Il y a encore de l'espoir dans ce monde formaté, ça fait du bien. Que dire de plus, sinon merci 2D Boy ?

Thunderbolt Games (9 out of 10) (90%)

The blend of puzzle solving and physic fundamentals is what makes it all happen. The challenges are incredibly well-designed; despite having a little less than fifty playable stages, many of them require a ton of planning and countless retries before you get them right. With so many different kinds of Goo and an ever-increasing level of complexity, the later areas will definitely give you a run for your money. Mastering the gameplay has its rewards; beating the game with the OCD requirements not only nets you more bragging rights, but lets you build further in the game’s open-ended challenge. The awkward controls are the only problem, but it’s nothing game-breaking. Besides, the stellar soundtrack, engrossing atmosphere, and quirky style will keep you hooked. And the craziest part of all? It only took two people to come up with something this awesome. If there was ever a game that demonstrated quality over quantity, this is it.

GameSpot (9 out of 10) (90%)

All in all, World of Goo plays like you're messing around with a slimy, virtual erector set loaded up with real physics and gravity. Don't miss one of the most original and addictive gaming experiences to come along in years.

Macworld ( ) (90%)

That said, few games are as fun, interesting, and enjoyably complicated as what you’ll find in World of Goo HD. It’s a must-have for iOS gamers.

Gamereactor (Sweden) (9 out of 10) (90%)

Men detta förringar inte att World of Goo är ett fullkomligt lysande spel, oavsett format man spelar det till. Personligen föredrar jag Ipad-versionen framför dator-versionen, men oavsett om du har en Ipad eller inte, behöver du som gillar härliga pusselspel med härlig stämning, köpa World of Goo.

Macworld ( ) (90%)

That said, few games are as fun, interesting, and enjoyably complicated as what you’ll find in World of Goo HD. It’s a must-have for iOS gamers.

Pocket Gamer UK (9 out of 10) (90%)

Oozing charm and smart design, World of Goo is the best physics puzzler available on iPad.

148apps ( ) (90%)

I can’t recommend World of Goo enough. If you are a fan of physics puzzlers or just a good games in general, this is a must have. While it’s not a new game, it’s good to have it finally on a platform that it seems to have been designed for.

Wired ( ) (90%)

To exacerbate things, the difficulty curve isn't very forgiving. The game quickly starts getting hard, so there isn't much time to get acquainted with the mechanics. A level-skip feature comes in handy, but a level-select option that let you play levels out of order — instead of forcing you to suffer the indignity of having the level cleared automatically for you — would be better. Still, all the game's complexity makes for some brilliant puzzles. World of Goo is not about trial and error. You may not complete most of the levels on your first run, but the carefully polished physics and smart mechanics mean there's always a logical solution. I played World of Goo previously on my PC, but the iPad version's controls are a lot more suited to the game. Stacking goo balls by dragging them with your finger is faster, not to mention more fun.

Nintendo Life ( ) (90%)

World of Goo is a true classic, and it's revered for good reason. It's instantly accessible but with plenty of depth; it's paced out perfectly, with a steady stream of new tricks and techniques to learn; and its puzzles can be solved with forward-thinking, quick reflexes or a mixture of both. Wrapped up in a unique, pleasantly apocalyptic presentation, with co-op support and a harder 'OCD' mode for added replay value, this is a complete puzzle package. If you've played it previously, the Switch incarnation might be worth a second go for its portable pointer controls and on-the-go co-op, but if it's your first time into the World of Goo it's absolutely a must-play, and this is — in our minds — the definitive version.

Cubed3 ( ) (90%)

Nothing has changed here - this is still the same fantastic World of Goo that was so loved back on WiiWare, and now comes with the handy feature of including not only motion controls from the Wii version, but touch input from the mobile edition, as well as a great two-player feature and instant access to the atmospheric soundtrack. The core puzzles are as dastardly as ever, and feel just as fresh as they ever did, with numerous ways to solve them…and numerous ways to epically fail! Highly challenging, highly addictive, and, more than ever, leaving a thirst for a true sequel, World of Goo is a must for any Nintendo Switch owner.

Gameswelt (89 out of 100) (89%)

World of Goo ist ein absolutes Lehrstück in Sachen Spielkonzept und Spieldesign, vergleichbar mit dem Xbox-Live-Arcade-Kracher Braid. Erstens ist es extrem abwechslungsreich, das heißt, es werden keine Elemente hundertfach wiederholt und es kommen auch in späteren Levels neue Ideen zum Zug. Zweitens spielt es sich intuitiv, denn trotz der vielen verschiedenen Goo-Arten müsst ihr nicht gleich tausend Regeln beherrschen. Und drittens ist die Idee, das Bridge-Builder-Prinzip mit einem Echtzeitfaktor und knuddeligen Goos zu versehen, einfach traumhaft.

GameLemon (8.9 out of 10) (89%)

Oh yes. Well, to sum it all up, World of Goo is a great title that will reward you for playing it with a reasonable few hours of fun at a not immoderate difficulty level. Unlike many puzzle games it's rarely frustrating, often entertaining, and it has something quite stunning and beautiful to it. In other words, it's worth your money, providing that that's what you want. You might just want to go back to headshotting zombies on Left 4 Dead though, in which case, good luck to you, peon. I'm done here anyhow.

GameLemon (8.9 out of 10) (89%)

Oh yes. Well, to sum it all up, World of Goo is a great title that will reward you for playing it with a reasonable few hours of fun at a not immoderate difficulty level. Unlike many puzzle games it's rarely frustrating, often entertaining, and it has something quite stunning and beautiful to it. In other words, it's worth your money, providing that that's what you want. You might just want to go back to headshotting zombies on Left 4 Dead though, in which case, good luck to you, peon. I'm done here anyhow.

4Players.de (88 out of 100) (88%)

Auch drei Jahre nach seinem Debut hat World of Goo nichts von seiner Faszination verloren. Das Hochziehen immer abenteuerlicherer Konstruktionen mit Hilfe der putzig gezeichneten Knetkugeln sorgt noch immer für viel Spannung. Außerdem ist das Spielprinzip wie für den Touchscreen gemacht: Wenn man sich einen fröhlichen kreischenden Ball mit dem Finger schnappt, kann man ihn blitzschnell und intuitiv an seinen neuen Platz schieben – und nebenbei mit einem zweiten Finger die Kamera justieren. Ab und zu wird es zwar ein wenig fummelig oder der Zeigefinger verdeckt kurz die Sicht (gerade auf kleinen Bildschirmen), doch diese vergleichsweise kleinen Probleme bekommt man schnell in den Griff. Wer noch keine andere Umsetzung besitzt, sollte also unbedingt zuschlagen!

4Players.de (88 out of 100) (88%)

Dieses Spiel ist wie gemacht für's iPad! Nichts gegen Maus oder Remote, aber die eigenen Finger sind zusammen mit der Multitouch-Möglichkeit einfach schneller. Mittlerweile ist World of Goo ja ein, wenn nicht sogar der Beweis dafür, welches kreative Potenzial in der umtriebigen Independent-Szene schlummert: Obwohl das physikbasierte Konstruktionsabenteuer schon zwei Jahre auf dem klebrigen Buckel hat, merkt man es dem Spiel mit seinem bestechenden Artdesign nicht an - es ist einfach zu gut. Kaum hat man die sauber umgesetzte iPad-Version gestartet, vergeht die Zeit wie im Nu. Das trickreiche Zusammenbasteln der wackligen Schleimbälle verbindet den fürsorglichen Charme von Lemmings mit den gefährlichen Gesetzen der Schwerkraft- das ist witzig, das ist fordernd und verdammt unterhaltsam!

Game Captain (87 out of 100) (87%)

Mit wenigen Mitteln haben die 2D Boys (übrigens ehemalige EA Mitarbeiter!) ein richtig schönes Denkspiel geschaffen. Hervorragend, dass es so was in der Branche noch gibt. Wer nicht gerade der absolute Denkspielmuffel ist, kann also getrost das kleine Entwicklerteam mit einem Kauf des Spiels unterstützen. Noch Unschlüssige kleben einfach einmal ein paar Goos mit der Demo-Version.

PC Action (Germany) (87 out of 100) (87%)

Eigentlich habe ich es mir ja schon als Siebenjähriger abgewöhnt, mit grünem Schleim zu spielen. Das weiß ich noch genau, weil ich damals zeitgleich auch das Rauchen aufgab. Die Batzen in World of Goo hingegen faszinieren durch ein einfaches Spielprinzip und ziehen mich immer wieder vor den Bildschirm.

Gameplay (Benelux) (87 out of 100) (87%)

Een wereld vol gekleurde slijmballen, dat is wat je in deze Indie game aangeboden krijgt. En nee, je moet deze slijmballen niet met je shotgun herleiden tot een paar vlekken op het behangpapier, je moet ze koesteren en hun rekbare eigenschappen gebruiken om ze uit een of andere penibele situatie te redden. Een soort van Tower of Goo meets Lemmings en dat overgoten met een sausje van Tim Burton meets Danny Elfman (hoog tijd dat die kookprogramma's op tv gaan afnemen - red.). Het resultaat is één van de meest sfeervolle en originele Indie Games die we in jaren hebben gespeeld. Champagne!

4Players.de (86 out of 100) (86%)

Wer Bridge Builder und seine Nachfolger gemocht hat, dürfte World of Goo bereits auf dem Kieker gehabt haben. Aber auch sonst gilt: Wenn ihr keine totale Denkspielallergie habt, solltet ihr zugreifen. World of Goo verbindet Stil und Substanz, aber beeindruckte mich auch durch seine Varianten: Kein Puzzle wiederholt sich, jede Herausforderung wartet mit neuen Elementen auf. Langeweile oder Sättigung ist ein Fremdwort in der Welt des Schleims. Die Grafik, der herrlich absurde Humor sowie die stimmungsvolle Musik tun ihr Übriges, um dem Ganzen eine spezielle Atmosphäre zu verpassen. Nach Braid und Mount & Blade hat die Indie-Szene binnen weniger Monate ein weiteres Highlight hervorgebracht. Und auch wenn Tower-Modus und OCD längerfristig motivieren, so habe ich doch eine Bitte an 2D Boy: Mehr davon!

Jeux Vidéo Network (17 out of 20) (85%)

Sans magouilles, World of Goo est un jeu de réflexion aussi rafraîchissant qu’intéressant qu’on se doit de posséder, sous peine d’être un goujat.

Indius (17 out of 20) (85%)

Au final, World Of Goo s'avère un jeu d’exception qui marquera les joueurs, de par les émotions apportées au joueur et aussi le gameplay intuitif. Il trouvera facilement son public, et c'est une preuve vivante qu'il ne suffit pas d'avoir beaucoup d'argent pour faire une merveille vidéoludique. Si vous ne l'avez pas encore essayé, vous êtes considéré comme Hors-la-loi... Allez donc tout de suite vous le procurer !

Indius (17 out of 20) (85%)

Au final, World Of Goo s'avère un jeu d’exception qui marquera les joueurs, de par les émotions apportées au joueur et aussi le gameplay intuitif. Il trouvera facilement son public, et c'est une preuve vivante qu'il ne suffit pas d'avoir beaucoup d'argent pour faire une merveille vidéoludique. Si vous ne l'avez pas encore essayé, vous êtes considéré comme Hors-la-loi... Allez donc tout de suite vous le procurer !

Indius (17 out of 20) (85%)

Au final, World Of Goo s'avère un jeu d’exception qui marquera les joueurs, de par les émotions apportées au joueur et aussi le gameplay intuitif. Il trouvera facilement son public, et c'est une preuve vivante qu'il ne suffit pas d'avoir beaucoup d'argent pour faire une merveille vidéoludique. Si vous ne l'avez pas encore essayé, vous êtes considéré comme Hors-la-loi... Allez donc tout de suite vous le procurer !

Indius (17 out of 20) (85%)

Au final, World Of Goo s'avère un jeu d’exception qui marquera les joueurs, de par les émotions apportées au joueur et aussi le gameplay intuitif. Il trouvera facilement son public, et c'est une preuve vivante qu'il ne suffit pas d'avoir beaucoup d'argent pour faire une merveille vidéoludique. Si vous ne l'avez pas encore essayé, vous êtes considéré comme Hors-la-loi... Allez donc tout de suite vous le procurer !

GameStar (Germany) (84 out of 100) (84%)

World of Goo zeigt, dass es neben der Fließband-Spieleindustrie immer noch kleine, unabhängige Studios gibt, die mit tollen Ideen und viel Herzblut kleine Kunstwerke erschaffen. Und durch den Online-Vertrieb weiß ich, dass mein Geld direkt an diese Leute geht, anstatt bei den Publishern zu versickern. Man muss dieses Spiel also schon aus Prinzip kaufen. Doch das Tolle ist: Abgesehen davon ist es auch noch super!

IGN España (8 out of 10) (80%)

World of Goo es un juego de puzles bien resuelto, con carisma y personalidad propia. No podemos negar que estamos ante un gran juego, pero la falta de novedades con respecto a un juego que se encamina a la década de existencia nos hace plantearnos si merece la pena el sobrecoste de esta versión con respecto a sus ports móviles.

GameZone (8 out of 10) (80%)

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 skills you develop. It is interesting to re-visit a level and use less Goo in your replay situation, once you have a better feel for how things work. It’s a fun self-challenge to use less resources and be more efficient on a replay, but being able to share those results with the online Leaderboard.

Bit-Tech (8 out of 10) (80%)

Unfortunately, the game itself is fairly short-lived and a focused gamer could probably burn through the entire thing in just a few hours. That’s fair considering the price, but we would have loved to see a bit more of what 2D Boy has to offer. It’s a shame, because World of Goo is a great game while it lasts – it’s just that there’s nothing here to really draw you back for a second play. All the game would've needed is a rudimentary level editor or sandbox mode to ensure long-lasting appeal. With those features lacking though, World of Goo has to be judged as what it is; a very accessible, quirky and fun puzzle game which falls down on replayability but redeems itself on sheer cuteness. It’s a great game, but just don’t expect it to hold your attention for very long.

Vooks ( ) (80%)

World of Goo is a game that has aged pretty well since it's original release and the HD graphics go a long way in making it stay a classic puzzle game. The progression is great, with some levels that will make you scream and shout whilst simultaneously pulling out your hair, has a great art style and some pretty funny remarks from The Unknown Sign Painter. It does face some control issues but nothing which is a deal breaker. If you haven't played World of Goo before, or even if it's been a few years or more since you last did, it's certainly worth your time on the Switch.

GNT - Generation Nouvelles Technologies (8 out of 10) (80%)

On a longuement hésité dans la notation finale. 8/10 ? 9/10 ? Plus ? Moins ? Il est difficile de noter un tel jeu vu qu'il ne rentre pas dans les cases formatées de l'industrie vidéoludique en général. Il fait tellement appel à ce que l'on peut éprouver en le parcourant que l'on ne peut être parfaitement absent d'une certaine forme de subjectivité nous projetant vers notre enfance et les souvenirs parfois encore bien présents. Alors on a fait une moyenne. Mais elle ne reflète que partiellement toute la qualité de ce jeu et son unicité qu'on aimerait tant retrouver en chacun des softs que l'on teste.

Edge (8 out of 10) (80%)

Masterfully done, and certainly set to become an instant Wii and PC cult hit.

Games TM (8 out of 10) (80%)

Around every corner there's a surprise - a stirring new setting here, a different goo type there, and a couple of unexpected twists along the way. World Of Goo just keeps on giving right up until its final moments and keeps so much new and exciting content trickling your way that you'll find it hard not to start a new level as soon as you've finished each and every previous one. The negative side of this is that you'll finish the game all too quickly and be left wishing that you'd paced yourself more. But when you think about it, that's really a positive and perhaps the greatest indication that World Of Goo is something very special indeed.

Video Chums (7.7 out of 10) (77%)

World of Goo was a phenomenally distinct puzzler when it first debuted and it remains worthwhile nearly a decade after its initial release. If you've never played it before then you owe it to yourself to download it on your brand new Switch.

Krawall Gaming Network (76 out of 100) (76%)

„World of Goo“ ist ein spaßiges Spiel mit interessanten Ideen und einem innovativen Konzept, das leider zu wenige wirklich fordernde und abwechslungsreiche Level bietet.

Computer Bild Spiele (2.5 out of 6) (70%)

PC-Spieler können sich jetzt über ein innovatives, witziges und anspruchsvolles Geschicklichkeitsspiel freuen. Wie der TV-Klassiker „Wetten dass?“ fasziniert das Spiel jede Altersklasse – vom Kind bis zum Greis. Und es ist völlig wurscht, ob Sie Vielspieler oder Anfänger sind. Neulinge werden zwar an einigen Aufgaben fast verzweifeln, aber das Erfolgserlebnis, wenn eine Spielstufe endlich geschafft ist und Sie sich voller Spannung an die nächste wagen dürfen, macht die hohe Hürde erträglich. Die Grafik gewinnt zwar keinen Preis. Das realistische Verhalten der schleimigen Gebilde ist dagegen erstklassig. Eine wirklich „gute“ Sache.

Marooners' Rock (6.6 out of 10) (66%)

If anything, World of Goo is a fun little distraction on a console that is still trying to find its feet. There are definitely worse ways to spend ten bucks. It will always feel better playing this game with a mouse though.

Switch Player (3.1 out of 5) (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.