World of Goo
World of Goo (WiiWare)
World of Goo is a physics-based computer puzzle game being developed by 2D Boy, an independent game developer company founded by Kyle Gabler and Ron Carmel, both former Electronic Arts employees. It has been nominated for the Seumas McNally grand prize, Design Innovation Award and Technical Excellence from the Independent Games Festival in December 2007.
The game is built around idea of creating large structures using balls of goo. It is based on prototype game Tower of Goo developed for Kyle Gabler's, rapid game prototyping Experimental Gameplay Project. The main objective of the game is to get a requisite number of goo balls to the pipe representing the exit. In order to do so, the player must use their various abilities to build bridges, towers and other structures to overcome terrain difficulties. Each level has its own graphical theme and music, giving it unique atmosphere.
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1. Boredom v2.2
12 Feb 2008, 02:44 GMT
Wow, this looks like a game my sister would like! Don't ask why.
So i'm just wondering, how do you guys know this is Wiiware material?
2. mario221
12 Feb 2008, 15:59 GMT
Looks fun.
3. jg233
14 Feb 2008, 04:49 GMT
Looks cool! I want pretty much every wiiware game so far!
4. Atlantis1982
17 Feb 2008, 09:08 GMT
o.o How about that, another Wii Ware game that looks worthy to buy.
5. uncle smuck
18 Feb 2008, 10:00 GMT
weyhey this looks like brilliant. The Dog's so to speak!
6. Serpent
18 Feb 2008, 18:32 GMT
looks great. graphic design looks alot like loco roco.
7. Elk810
19 Feb 2008, 18:31 GMT
This looks a lot like Patapon for PSP. Isn't that strange.
8. Herandar
20 Feb 2008, 19:35 GMT
Really hoping that gameplay footage was sped up. That's a bit too twitchy for my tastes.
9. The shoemaker
21 Feb 2008, 04:15 GMT
Looks a bit odd. The video didn't show much of what you have to do, but the music is nice
10. Atlantis1982
21 Feb 2008, 07:29 GMT
Shoemaker, I guess the good 'ol "get from point A to point B" thing.
11. Clayfrd
02 Mar 2008, 02:19 GMT
Almost every WiiWare title announced has me excited. This one is included! It has the artistic style of LocoRoco/Patapon, both of which are apparently great! I've played neither unfortunately...
12. Clayfrd
02 Mar 2008, 02:21 GMT
This game looks bold, poineering its own genre.
13. Roo
11 Mar 2008, 19:17 GMT
If they change the name to World of Roo then I'll consider it.
14. jg233
28 Mar 2008, 22:57 GMT
If they change the name to World of Poo then I'll consider it.
15. Clayfrd
30 Mar 2008, 18:39 GMT
I got Patapon, actually. If this game is as great as Patapon, especially in terms of artistic style, this will be worth a download.
16. Lando
31 Mar 2008, 21:56 GMT
This looks like garbage
17. TheLuigiDude
07 Apr 2008, 03:10 GMT
Anyone get the shirt from Target (in the US)? Awesome, I cannot wait for this one to come out since it feels really unique. Though I'm hoping that its better than the demo I recieved, because either I suck (probably this) or it is way hard to build something with those realistic, but hard physics!
18. azariaspice
08 Apr 2008, 06:36 GMT
It looks amusing, but I'd probably lose everytime. Hopefully it's only like 500 points.
19. TheLuigiDude
08 Apr 2008, 22:50 GMT
500 points is a little cheap though it'll really depend on how many levels there are, but I'd pay from 800-1000 points out of what I've seen
20. The shoemaker
03 May 2008, 05:11 GMT
I still don't know what and how to think about this game.
21. Fireballmario
04 May 2008, 22:38 GMT
I take back what I said about this game it looks ok I guess, get if it is cheap, if it is 1000 Wii Points not goona buy it!!!
22. Objection_Blaster
06 May 2008, 01:46 GMT
800 sounds good unless it has a good story mode. Love the style and music, but I need to play it before I can tell if its fun (no duh, but its kinda obscure)
23. samus2008
13 May 2008, 00:28 GMT
this one looks interesting, looks kinda like loco roco, lol
24. KnucklesSonic8
15 May 2008, 15:24 GMT
I am very excited for this. Looks to be a really good puzzler!!
But I heard it was originally announced to be 2000 Points. Did I hear wrong? Has anyone heard any news on pricing for the game? If it's 1000 or less, my mind will be made up to get it!
25. trinest
18 May 2008, 05:36 GMT
I hope it is 1000 wii points or less, it looks like a great title.
26. KnucklesSonic8
20 May 2008, 17:33 GMT
It most certainly does, especially for Puzzle fans like myself!
I'm pretty sure, though, they'll re-think the pricing.
27. Grumple
21 May 2008, 01:09 GMT
Am I the only one who thinks this looks a lot like Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. The looks and the music are especially similar.
But I think it actually looks like it will be fun.
28. Terranigma
23 May 2008, 21:44 GMT
This game, it just doesn't click for me. I know lots of people want it but i'll pass when it's released
29. Twilight
30 May 2008, 19:59 GMT
the music is excellent
. i have researched this game, and i am pretty sure it is only 500 points. i am planning on getting this game(but 3 other games before this).
30. Dazza
30 May 2008, 20:50 GMT
@Twilight - How did you come to the conclusion that one of the potentially most exciting WiiWare games would only cost 500 points? You are going to be very dissapointed!
31. Twilight
31 May 2008, 05:48 GMT
sorry, i read wrong. i remember seeing somewhere it would cost 500, but now that you mention it, i was being a bit ambitious. i think 800 seems right actually. although they have no prices on any websites, this is just my estimate.
32. x.SuperMario.x
31 May 2008, 20:45 GMT
@ Twilight-
in your dreams.
World of Goo looks like it will be one of the best WiiWare titles,
expect it to be at least 1000 points, but it'll probably be more.
33. The shoemaker
01 Jun 2008, 06:05 GMT
That new video looks awesome. and yeah the music and graphics remind me a lot of Nightmere before christams. I'm gonna have to get this game sooner or later.
All hail wiiware!
34. strade32
04 Jun 2008, 22:04 GMT
you guys dont get it. no game is over 1000 points except for my life as a king, and that is because it is pretty much a full game and it is under a large license. 1000 points is pretty much the max for downloadable games.
35. x.SuperMario.x
04 Jun 2008, 23:15 GMT
@ strade32
actually, i don't think you get it.
do you work for Nintendo or something?
no, no you don't.
there is no max points for WiiWare games.
and if you're unaware, people have already been thinking this game will be 1500.
Dazza even stated he thought the game could be 1500, and he's a little more in tune with WiiWare than you are.
36. strade32
05 Jun 2008, 01:26 GMT
i think it is clear that there is no limit. that is why i said "pretty much". and who's to say i am not in tune with wiiware? do you know me? sorry if i sounded a little harsh with that message i wrote, i wasn't trying to offend people. also, i am sure this game would not sell as much as it would it was over 1000 seeing as no other games are(except for MLaaK) and i think that the publishers know that. therefore, MY OPINION is that it will be less. once again, not trying to offend you or anyone else.
37. x.SuperMario.x
05 Jun 2008, 03:36 GMT
okay, then i just misread what you said.
i think people will occasionally pay a little extra for a bigger game, ie. FFCC,
but your right as in most games will be 1000 or less.
people already complain about prices (which i thought you were, my mistake) so developers know that their game has to be worth the price.
i'd like some games, such as World of Goo, to be bigger than the average WiiWare game though, which would call for a higher price.
38. strade32
05 Jun 2008, 05:19 GMT
yeah, i will occasionally pay more then a thousand(such was the case with FFCC), but the casual group of customers will look at the price and skip a great-looking game such as this. i could care less what the price was just as long as the game backs it up.
39. Objection_Blaster
06 Jun 2008, 02:08 GMT
@strade and supermario
God, i thought you were gonna rip each other's throats out
Anyway, I'd be happy to pay 1000-1500 for this if it has a full single player and some extra goodies. (CUTSCENES!) Could use co-op though or at least online scoreboards (for time or points)
40. strade32
06 Jun 2008, 04:26 GMT
nah, it's cool now. i think we've settled it. i wouldn't want to hurt him now would i? haha
41. Bleak Destiny of Fate
06 Jun 2008, 14:57 GMT
I personally agree with strade32. This game can't be over 1,000 points, or else it won't get as much sales. And how come you, objection_blaster and x.SuperMario.x always end up in the same place, anyway?
42. x.SuperMario.x
07 Jun 2008, 01:40 GMT
@ Bleak Destiny of Fate-
FFCC cost 1500, and more with DLC, and it sold very well.
so i strongly disagree.
as long as a game proves to be worth the price, it doesn't matter how much it costs.
besides, what is a difference of $5? that won't even get you a gallon of gas.
and as for Objection_Blaster,
well he just follows me around.
43. strade32
07 Jun 2008, 04:01 GMT
@x.SuperMario.x-
I think that was because of the size of the game. also, that was a final fantasy game, so that got it lot of it's sales. so don't refer to that game. oh and, $5 is a big deal when it comes to wiiware believe it or not.
44. Objection_Blaster
07 Jun 2008, 20:05 GMT
@supermario
Ah! He's on to me!!
Actually, I just think that you, Strade, KnucklesSonic8 and I all like the same games.
45. x.SuperMario.x
08 Jun 2008, 03:24 GMT
@ strade32 - i know $5 is a big deal, i just wanted to make fun of the gas prices.
@ Objection_Blaster- i'd agree with that.
46. strade32
08 Jun 2008, 07:31 GMT
i agree with that. unless you like shovelware?

47. Objection_Blaster
08 Jun 2008, 17:21 GMT
@strade
I have DYC, FFCC:MLAAK, LostWinds, and Toki Tori. So no, no shovelware
48. x.SuperMario.x
08 Jun 2008, 19:32 GMT
@ Objection_Blaster-
i have Dr. Mario, FFCC, Lost Winds, and Toki Tori.
49. strade32
08 Jun 2008, 20:19 GMT
i have FFCC:MLAAK, Lostwinds, Toki Tori, and DYC. i plan to get World of Goo and Gyrostarr. so yep, no shovelware.
50. strade32
10 Jun 2008, 04:22 GMT
i guess that makes you the outcast x.supermario.x. seeing as you have Dr.Mario, not Defend your castle.
51. x.SuperMario.x
10 Jun 2008, 18:58 GMT
i played DYC on the internet, and i just didn't enjoy it enough to consider buying it on my Wii.
i will be getting Gyrostarr and World of Goo though.
52. Objection_Blaster
11 Jun 2008, 02:30 GMT
@supermario
Back on topic, World of Goo: great style, looking-good gameplay=me want 
Well, I like the mild depth offered by improving your defense and multiplayer is amazing!
53. zoipi
12 Jun 2008, 19:39 GMT
Amazing.
And they only needed three people to make that!?
54. ZIMlord
19 Jun 2008, 20:44 GMT
can't wait for this one!!!!!!!
55. strade32
21 Jun 2008, 21:53 GMT
@supermario- oh well. your still the outcast
.
56. mr.niceguy
22 Jun 2008, 03:06 GMT
DYC controlled better, too. I played the internet one, and thought it was awful, at least compared to the Wiiware one. x.SuperMario.x, you don't have to try it if you don't want to, just keep that in mind, along with the fact that it's only 500 wii points and only takes 100 blocks, okay? Darn it, I should be a salesman, I tell ya...
Anywho, World of Goo is definately one of my most anticipated games. It seems so creative and original, it looks even more fun and original than Defend Your Castle(bearing in mind, I didn't know about the online version after I played the Wiiware version). This is the reason Wiiware was invented(along with being a quick cash-in for Nintendo)! Yay Wiiware!!!
57. strade32
22 Jun 2008, 19:48 GMT
if you were a salesman, i would yell at you to "get of my property!" and then i would call the cops
. then again, i am only 13, so the cops might take that as a prank.
58. andy836
25 Jun 2008, 03:51 GMT
lol i have FFCC MLAAK, Lost winds, Dr.Mario, Toki Tori, DYC, Gyrostarr, and block breaker deluxe lol for my mom. lol i feel left out of conversations so i decided to join in lol
59. Bensei
25 Jun 2008, 16:31 GMT
World of Goo is on that list, but the publisher is RTL Playment ( http://gonintendo.com/?p=47320 )
Is that the one we know or something else?
60. SuperMichael64
26 Jun 2008, 15:00 GMT
@ andy836
which of those games would you recommend? I haven't any wiiware titles yet.
61. andy836
26 Jun 2008, 17:47 GMT
@SuperMichael64
i would recommend FFCC MLAAK, Dr.Mario, or Toki Tori all are great and will last you a while easily more then 10 hours.
Lost Winds is short but fun.
DYC gets boring in my opinion unless you have someone to play with.
Gyrostarr also gets repetitive unless you have someone to play with.
block breaker is a family game, the multiplayer is great fun.
62. strade32
26 Jun 2008, 19:53 GMT
DYC is great period. that is one you should definatley get along with with Toki Tori and MLAAK.
63. andy836
26 Jun 2008, 20:04 GMT
@strade32
i don't agree its an okay game, it depends on what you like.
64. strade32
26 Jun 2008, 21:10 GMT
i don't agree that Dr.Mario is a good game. i can't stand that game. i didn't comment on that.
65. andy836
26 Jun 2008, 21:15 GMT
@strade32
i said it depends on what you like i wasn't putting you down.
66. strade32
26 Jun 2008, 21:51 GMT
yes, i know. did i sound mad or something? i just said that i didn't comment on Dr. Mario. it's all good.
67. pdvsky
06 Jul 2008, 17:16 GMT
I loved the coming "soon"
68. MoneybagzX
12 Jul 2008, 20:57 GMT
cool ill definetly pick this up if its less than 1000 points
69. Dalek Gerbil
12 Jul 2008, 21:48 GMT
Looks...differnt, I way get this but im still working on the lost winds controls, lol.
70. Mr.Game and Watch
23 Jul 2008, 14:51 GMT
I'll get this if they change it back from retail to WiiWare.
71. Olimar_91
27 Jul 2008, 20:17 GMT
I can't beleive all of the "I'll buy it if its less than X.XX" comments. I'm buying this game no matter what the cost. Easily my most anticipated Wiiware game.
72. Objection_Blaster
28 Jul 2008, 02:35 GMT
@Olimar
Amen. Everyone's a bunch of wallet-pansies who'd rather buy okay games for a few bucks cheaper than great ones. Not that this one is guarenteed great, but i seems likely.
73. Mr. Cheez
01 Aug 2008, 17:30 GMT
Mehhh. I was looking forward to this game at first, but now I'm not so interested. Looks.... odd. If it's around 800 points, I might try it out.
74. ALDAWGZ
08 Aug 2008, 06:46 GMT
i can't wait 4 this 2 come out looks awesome
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