World of Goo

World of Goo

Released: October 13, 2008
Type: Main Game

Platforms:

Linux Wii Windows Phone Android PC (Microsoft Windows) iOS Mac Nintendo Switch

Genres:

Puzzle Simulator Strategy Indie

Game Modes:

Single player Co-operative

Themes:

Comedy Sandbox

Player Perspectives:

Side view

Ratings

User Rating

79.6
Based on 308 ratings

Critics Rating

86.8
Based on 4 ratings

Total Rating

83.2
Based on 312 ratings

Summary

World of Goo is a multiple award winning physics based puzzle / construction game made entirely by two guys. Drag and drop living, squirming, talking, globs of goo to build structures, bridges, cannonballs, zeppelins, and giant tongues. The millions of Goo Balls that live in the beautiful World of Goo are curious to explore - but they don't know that they are in a game, or that they are extremely delicious. Congratulations, and good luck!

Storyline

Initially, pipes appear throughout the land, waking up many sleeping Goo Balls who have gone undisturbed until this, as they are filled with a childlike sense of curiosity and naivety they build themselves towards the pipes. Upon reaching the pipe entrance, the Goo Balls are sucked by the pipe system into the "World of Goo Corporation" main building where they are processed into many products, for example an energy drink. The excess Goo Balls are left outside the Corporation headquarters where they together begin to build a giant tower. At the end of the first chapter, some Goo Balls escape from a Corporation building by attaching themselves to eyeballs which have the ability to fly. The chapter ends with the Goo Balls "seeing far away new lands".

Involved Companies

2D Boy

Role:
Developer Publisher

Tomorrow Corporation

Role:
Publisher

Brighter Minds

Role:
Publisher

Microsoft Game Studios

Role:
Publisher

Keywords

casual gravity physics 2d construction steam overworld achievements building abstract steam achievements single-player only 60 fps on consoles breaking the fourth wall non-humanoid protagonist google play game services original soundtrack release humble bundle fake in-game advertising retail games with steam activation 4 player co-op internet culture reference steam play leaderboard physics manipulation gamersgate igf awards games on demand onlive one-handed gameplay games for windows - live interactive achievement awards 2009 spike video game awards 2008 game developers choice awards 2009

Alternative Names

グーの惑星

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