World of Goo 2
{{Short description|2024 video game}}
{{mdy|date=August 2024}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = World of Goo 2
| image = File:World_of_Goo_2_Cover_Art.jpg
| developer = {{Unbulleted list|2D Boy|Tomorrow Corporation}}
| publisher = Tomorrow Corporation
| platforms = {{Unbulleted list
| Windows
| macOS
| Linux
}}
| released = August 2, 2024
| genre = Puzzle
| modes = {{Unbulleted list|Single-player|Multi-player}}
| producer = Ron Carmel
| designer = {{Unbulleted list|Kyle Gabler|Kyle Gray}}
| programmer = {{Unbulleted list|Noel Llopis|Aleš Mlakar|Miguel Ángel Pérez Martínez|Allan Blomquist}}
| artist = {{Unbulleted list|Kyle Gabler|Peter Hedin|Jay Epperson|Kyle Gray}}
| writer = {{Unbulleted list|Kyle Gabler}}
| composer = {{Unbulleted list|Kyle Gabler|Jonny Trengrove}}
}}
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).{{Cite web |last=Stedman |first=Alex |date=2023-12-08 |title=A World of Goo Sequel Is Finally Coming in 2024 {{!}} Game Awards 2023 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/a-world-of-goo-sequel-is-finally-coming-in-2024-game-awards-2023 |access-date=2023-12-09 |website=IGN |language=en}} It was released on August 2, 2024, after being delayed from its original release date of May 23, 2024.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ER2hl7HUWI |title=Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 2.21.2024 |language=en |publisher=Nintendo of America |access-date=2024-02-22 |via=YouTube}}
Gameplay
Like its predecessor, the game revolves around solving puzzles by constructing structures using Goo Balls. Players must strategically place and connect the Goo Balls to create stable constructions that allow them to overcome various environmental challenges and reach the exit points. The game builds on the core mechanics of the original, expanding the variety of Goo Ball types and introducing new gameplay elements to enhance the puzzle-solving experience.
Development
Development of a sequel to World of Goo was reported on December 8, 2023.{{Cite news |last=Chalk |first=Andy |date=2023-12-08 |title=Holy balls, after 15 years they're actually making World of Goo 2 and it's coming next year |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/holy-balls-after-15-years-theyre-actually-making-world-of-goo-2-and-its-coming-next-year/ |access-date=2024-08-06 |work=PC Gamer |language=en}} While the release date was initially set for May 23, 2024,{{Cite web |last=Campbell |first=Evan |date=2024-02-21 |title=World Of Goo 2 Release Date Revealed For May |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/world-of-goo-2-release-date-revealed-for-may/1100-6521260/ |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=GameSpot |language=en-US}} it was later pushed to August.{{Cite web |last=Dawe |first=Liam |date=2024-04-17 |title=World of Goo 2 delayed until August 2nd |url=https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/04/world-of-goo-2-delayed-until-august-2nd/ |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=GamingOnLinux |language=en}}
= Release =
World of Goo 2 was released for PC and Nintendo Switch on August 2, 2024.{{Cite web |title=World of Goo 2 available now for Nintendo Switch |url=https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/world-of-goo-2-is-out-for-the-nintendo-switch-system-now-with-more-goo/ |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=Nintendo |language=en-US}} A physical release for the Nintendo Switch was announced at the same time, scheduled for October 29, 2024.{{Cite web |last=Brian |date=2024-08-02 |title=World of Goo 2 Switch physical release confirmed |url=https://nintendoeverything.com/world-of-goo-2-switch-physical-release-confirmed/ |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=Nintendo Everything |language=en}}
= Translation =
The translation was done by volunteers.{{Cite web |title=World of Goo 2 |url=https://worldofgoo2.com/ |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=worldofgoo2.com}} 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.{{Cite web |title=Tomorrow Corporation : World of Goo 2 is out NOW! |url=https://tomorrowcorporation.com/posts/world-of-goo-2-is-out-now |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=tomorrowcorporation.com}}
Reception
{{Video game reviews
| MC = PC: 86/100{{cite web |title=World of Goo 2 PC Critic Reviews | website=Metacritic |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/world-of-goo-2/critic-reviews/?platform=pc}}
Switch: 82/100{{cite web |title=World of Goo 2 Nintendo Switch Reviews | website=Metacritic |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/world-of-goo-2/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch}}
| DT = 3.5/5{{cite web|last=Colantonio|first=Giovanni|date=August 5, 2024|url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/world-of-goo-2-review-nintendo-switch/|title=World of Goo 2 review: puzzle classic gets the meta sequel it deserves|website=Digital Trends|access-date=September 7, 2024}}
| NLife = 8/10{{Cite web |last=Olney |first=Alex |date=2024-08-02 |title=World of Goo 2 Review |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/world-of-goo-2 |website=Nintendo Life}}
| SN = 8/10{{Cite web |last=White |first=Lucas |date=2024-08-02 |title=World of Goo 2 review: New world, same goo |url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/140803/world-of-goo-2-review-score |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=Shacknews |language=en}}
}}
Initial critical reviews were positive, with a top critic average on OpenCritic of 82/100.{{cite web |title=World of Goo 2 Reviews |url=https://opencritic.com/game/16524/world-of-goo-2 |website=OpenCritic }} Nintendo Life called the game "a fantastic sequel to a stone-cold classic." Shacknews suggested that "for fans of the first game, of course, World of Goo 2 is a no-brainer". GamingTrend offered a mostly positive review, stating that "while it's somewhat of a mixed bag, there's far more good than bad here".{{Cite web |last=Flynn |first=David |date=2024-08-02 |title=World of Goo 2 review — It's GOOd to be back |url=https://gamingtrend.com/feature/reviews/world-of-goo-2-review-its-good-to-be-back/ |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=GamingTrend |language=en-US}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website}}
{{Tomorrow Corporation}}
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Category:Single-player video games