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World of Goo 2

World of Goo 2 is a 2024 physics-based puzzle video game developed by independent game developers 2D Boy and Tomorrow Corporation. It is a sequel to World of Goo (2008).[1] It was released on August 2, 2024, after being delayed from its original release date of May 23, 2024.[2]

World of Goo 2
Developer(s)
Publisher(s)Tomorrow Corporation
Producer(s)Ron Carmel
Designer(s)
  • Kyle Gabler
  • Kyle Gray
Programmer(s)
  • Noel Llopis
  • Aleš Mlakar
  • Miguel Ángel Pérez Martínez
  • Allan Blomquist
Artist(s)
  • Kyle Gabler
  • Peter Hedin
  • Jay Epperson
  • Kyle Gray
Writer(s)
  • Kyle Gabler
Composer(s)
  • Kyle Gabler
  • Jonny Trengrove
Platform(s)
ReleaseAugust 2, 2024
Genre(s)Puzzle
Mode(s)Single-player

Gameplay

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Like its predecessor, the game consists of building structures from goo balls in order to solve puzzles.

Development

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Development of a sequel to World of Goo was reported on December 8, 2023.[3] While the release date was initially set for May 23, 2024,[4] it was later pushed to August.[5]

Release

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World of Goo 2 was released for PC and Nintendo Switch on August 2, 2024.[6] A physical release for the Nintendo Switch was announced at the same time, scheduled for October 29, 2024.[7]

Translation

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The translation was done by volunteers.[8] The following languages are available in the game, on all platforms: English, French, German, Latin American Spanish, Castilian Spanish, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, Ukrainian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Polish, and Russian.[9]

Reception

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Initial critical reviews were positive, with a top critic average on OpenCritic of 82/100.[10] Nintendo Life called the game "a fantastic sequel to a stone-cold classic."[14] Shacknews suggested that "for fans of the first game, of course, World of Goo 2 is a no-brainer".[15] GamingTrend offered a mostly positive review, stating that "while it's somewhat of a mixed bag, there's far more good than bad here".[16]

References

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  1. ^ Stedman, Alex (December 8, 2023). "A World of Goo Sequel Is Finally Coming in 2024 | Game Awards 2023". IGN. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  2. ^ Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 2.21.2024. Nintendo of America. Retrieved February 22, 2024 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ Chalk, Andy (December 8, 2023). "Holy balls, after 15 years they're actually making World of Goo 2 and it's coming next year". PC Gamer. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  4. ^ Campbell, Evan (February 21, 2024). "World Of Goo 2 Release Date Revealed For May". GameSpot. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  5. ^ Dawe, Liam (April 17, 2024). "World of Goo 2 delayed until August 2nd". GamingOnLinux. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  6. ^ "World of Goo 2 available now for Nintendo Switch". Nintendo. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  7. ^ Brian (August 2, 2024). "World of Goo 2 Switch physical release confirmed". Nintendo Everything. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  8. ^ "World of Goo 2". worldofgoo2.com. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  9. ^ "Tomorrow Corporation : World of Goo 2 is out NOW!". tomorrowcorporation.com. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  10. ^ a b "World of Goo 2 Reviews". OpenCritic.
  11. ^ "World of Goo 2 PC Critic Reviews". Metacritic.
  12. ^ "World of Goo 2 Nintendo Switch Reviews". Metacritic.
  13. ^ Colantonio, Giovanni (August 5, 2024). "World of Goo 2 review: puzzle classic gets the meta sequel it deserves". Digital Trends. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  14. ^ a b Olney, Alex (August 2, 2024). "World of Goo 2 Review". Nintendo Life.
  15. ^ a b White, Lucas (August 2, 2024). "World of Goo 2 review: New world, same goo". Shacknews. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  16. ^ Flynn, David (August 2, 2024). "World of Goo 2 review — It's GOOd to be back". GamingTrend. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
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