World of Goo 2

Item: World of Goo 2
Rating: 87
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-04-26

Summary

Nostalgic, yet fresh puzzle experience.
Great sequel with new levels/mechanics.
Addicting, challenging, and emotionally connecting.
Visually vibrant, pristine art style.
Price too high for the content.
Underdeveloped and uninspired mechanics.

Categories

Physics Simulation Puzzle Solving Base Building Single-player Story Linear Progression Mod Support Map Editor

Reviews (sample size): 91
Helpful reviews: 57%
Unhelpful reviews: 41%
Protest reviews: 2%

87%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
13%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 120
Negative points: 48
Gameplay points: 16
Perf. points: 1
Rec. points: 38
Misc points: 8

Point	Description	Importance
Nostalgic, yet fresh experience Description The game successfully captures the nostalgic feeling of the original while introducing new elements. Many reviewers specifically praised the music, art style, and gameplay for retaining the charm of the first game, while also feeling fresh and updated. Importance 91%	The game successfully captures the nostalgic feeling of the original while introducing new elements. Many reviewers specifically praised the music, art style, and gameplay for retaining the charm of the first game, while also feeling fresh and updated.	91%
Great and authentic sequel Description Reviewers feel that the game is a worthy and authentic sequel that lives up to the original. It expands upon the original's ideas and provides a familiar experience for long-time fans. Importance 46%	Reviewers feel that the game is a worthy and authentic sequel that lives up to the original. It expands upon the original's ideas and provides a familiar experience for long-time fans.	46%
New levels and mechanics added Description The game introduces new levels, goo ball types, and mechanics that add depth and challenge to the gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the improved level design and the unique functions of the new goo balls. Importance 23%	The game introduces new levels, goo ball types, and mechanics that add depth and challenge to the gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the improved level design and the unique functions of the new goo balls.	23%
Addicting, challenging, emotional connection Description The game is described as addicting, ethereal, and amazing, with challenging gameplay that requires deep thinking and problem-solving. Some reviewers express a strong emotional connection to the game and the series. Importance 19%	The game is described as addicting, ethereal, and amazing, with challenging gameplay that requires deep thinking and problem-solving. Some reviewers express a strong emotional connection to the game and the series.	19%
Interesting and unique story Description The game features an interesting and well-developed story, with some chapters standing out for their unique narrative techniques. The later chapters also incorporate self-reflection on the series. Importance 14%	The game features an interesting and well-developed story, with some chapters standing out for their unique narrative techniques. The later chapters also incorporate self-reflection on the series.	14%
Visually vibrant, pristine art Description The game features a distinctive hand-drawn art style with vibrant visuals and classic abstract animation. The art and music are consistently praised for their quality. Importance 12%	The game features a distinctive hand-drawn art style with vibrant visuals and classic abstract animation. The art and music are consistently praised for their quality.	12%
Passionate, satirical, and meaningful Description The game conveys the creators' passion and takes the satire of corporate greed to the next level. This adds a layer of depth and meaning to the overall experience. Importance 10%	The game conveys the creators' passion and takes the satire of corporate greed to the next level. This adds a layer of depth and meaning to the overall experience.	10%
Enjoyable core gameplay Description The core gameplay of building structures with unique physics remains enjoyable and distinct. This fundamental aspect of the game continues to resonate with players. Importance 6%	The core gameplay of building structures with unique physics remains enjoyable and distinct. This fundamental aspect of the game continues to resonate with players.	6%
Ukrainian language support Description The game includes Ukrainian language support, which is a positive addition for players who prefer to play in that language. Importance 5%	The game includes Ukrainian language support, which is a positive addition for players who prefer to play in that language.	5%
Community level editor support Description The WoG 2 team supports a community-made level editor, which can extend the game's lifespan and allow players to create and share their own content. Importance 3%	The WoG 2 team supports a community-made level editor, which can extend the game's lifespan and allow players to create and share their own content.	3%
Discount for original owners Description Owners of the original game received a 30% discount, which is a nice gesture for long-time fans of the series. Importance 3%	Owners of the original game received a 30% discount, which is a nice gesture for long-time fans of the series.	3%