World of Goo 2

World of Goo 2 takes everything you loved about the original and turns it up to 11. The levels are more complex and inventive, there’s more types of goo, and the humor is even more out there. Unfortunately, there are some features that feel like they’re missing. While it’s somewhat of a mixed bag, there’s far more good than bad here.

Goo-d enough for two.

World of Goo 2 is a fantastic sequel to a stone-cold classic. The new focus on liquids feels right at home, and the utterly bizarre fourth chapter elevates the experience to one of considerable excellence. It’s a shame that it's somewhat let down by limited control options, occasionally wobbly performance, and some underutilised mechanics, but its core is so solid, we can’t help but recommend it regardless.

World of Goo 2 is exactly as it presents itself. It’s a lot more World of Goo, with more levels, gameplay mechanics, fancier visuals, and a new/continued storyline. As cute (in a sinister way) as its style looks, this is as hardcore as physics-based puzzlers can get. The game does not hold your hand, often has really tight margins of error, and only offers the bare minimum of guidance when it feels like it. That said, there’s a surprising amount of variety, and you’re allowed to skip levels without being penalized. Even if you struggle, there’s a lot of cool, smart design and an interesting wo...

World of Goo 2 is the sequel to 2008’s World of Goo by 2D Boy. The goal is to collect goo balls through various puzzles and challenges, with unique goo balls that reside in the game’s whacky landscapes helping you on your puzzle-solving journey. The Sign Painter from the original also returns, a mysterious figure who’s rooting for your success. But does the sequel live up to its predecessor? Or did this game fail to carry itself to victory?

“World of Goo 2 is the meta sequel that the eccentric puzzle classic deserves.”