Gorogoa

Gaming NexusKinsey Danzis

9.5/10

Gorogoa is a relaxing, intriguing puzzle game that is a must-have addition to anyone's game library. With unique art and unique gameplay, it's a fresh new take on the genre, and its quality reflects the fact that it took years to perfect.

Gorogoa is quaint, expressive and beautiful, delivering a lush narrative full of different potential interpretations carried by game mechanics which challenge players to think in unfamiliar and creative ways. Even in its quieter moments, Jason Roberts finds a way to make every moment feel poignant, and every movement seem otherworldly. Despite simple puzzles, the solutions always manage to conjure the kind of childlike magic that deep down we are all familiar with, that we are all still searching for on some level. It’s a lovely game to be explored, to be shared, to be discussed, and to be r…

GameSpaceEd Orr

9/10

In the end that is probably how Gorogoa should be considered. It is a beautiful and thoroughly captivating short story. Puzzles, while not overly difficult, are thoughtfully constructed and fit together like clockwork. Robert’s plays with our perceptions and understands that the audience is capable of keeping up with the unfolding story. If you have a few hours please do pick this game up and lose yourself in Gorogoa, available now on Steam, GoG, iOS, and Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo LifeRyan Craddock

9/10

The Switch’s eShop is starting to become saturated with bucket loads of high-quality content. This is great in one way, of course, but stumbling across hidden gems within it will get tougher as time goes on. Gorogoa is one such gem; a game quite unlike any other that deserves your attention. It is a little on the short side, but the creativity that has been put into its design, and the effect it will have on you during your time exploring its gorgeous world, is something that you’ll want to experience. If you’re looking for something new to try, this would be an excellent choice.

IGNChloi Rad

8.5/10

Gorogoa crafts its inventive, sliding-tile puzzles and magical world with a graceful simplicity across a compact but fulfilling adventure. The excitement of solving each puzzle may be lost on a repeat playthrough, but its hand-drawn art and clever payoffs are no less satisfying to watch unfold again and again. Gorogoa manages to say so much without uttering a single word, endowing it with a mystery that invites a more attentive, thoughtful revisit — and one that I was more than happy to accept.

TechRaptorSamuel Guglielmo

8.5/10

With smart puzzles and lovely art, Gorogoa is well worth grabbing for anyone who's a fan of puzzle games, even despite its short length.

GameGrinDylan Chaundy

8.5/10

Gorogoa is a tremendously designed puzzle experience that rewards creative, out-of-the-box thinking. Though there were a few, rare moments where frustration blemished the ride, the game is so authentically unique, beautifully illustrated and wonderfully scored, that it’s impossible to not be enamoured by its potent, singular vision.

Nintendo World ReportNeal Ronaghan

8.5/10

While the short length is somewhat disappointing, Gorogoa is still a breathtaking experience. The gorgeous art and engaging puzzles fuse together for something otherworldly. I don’t know if I’ll revisit Gorogoa, except to maybe show friends, but the focused, impressive design will stick with me for a long time.

PC GamerPhilippa Warr

85/100

The elegance of Gorogoa masks a formidable design achievement.

GameSpotJason D'Aprile

8/10

Manipulate works of art to twist reality.

GameSpewKim Snaith

7/10

I wouldn’t say I disliked Gorogoa. It’s definitely an impressive piece of work. Considering it’s been designed and illustrated by just one man, Jason Roberts, it’s very clearly an amazing feat. It’s been a labour of love for several years, and the care and dedication put into it clearly shows. It takes someone quite extraordinary to see the world in such a way to connect images like Roberts does in Gorogoa, and for that alone I’m glad I’ve been privy to it. It’ll stick with me as a piece of art to admire, but not as a video game to enjoy.

TheSixthAxisDave Irwin

6/10

Gorogoa’s main problem lies with its outdated linear approach. It’s a fantastic, distinctive looking game with a solid hook for progression through its puzzles, but it ironically doesn’t take a lot of risks. If you want a good hour or so to play a unique puzzle game, Gorogoa will fill that void, but just don’t expect it to do much more than that.