Best of 2008:
World of Goo is a phenomenally creative physics-based building game where you assemble bits of goo to form structures leading to an exit pipe in each stage. The visuals are stunning, the sense of humor wry, and there are gameplay innovations at every corner.
Why we picked it: The last of the goo balls did not realize that they were incredibly delicious... and popular! With over half of the audience vote and a nearly unanimous decision from the reviewers of JIG, World of Goo has received international acclaim as one of the greatest independent games of the year. 2D Boy, the production team of Kyle Gabler and Ron Carmel (yes, that's a total of two people), have created a beautiful game of jaw-dropping graphics, astounding physics, humor, whimsy, and millions of gallons of goo. World of Goo instantly sucks you into an intriguing planet where balls of goo are stacked, popped, dripped, and flung to get to that elusive vacuum-powered pipe of mystery. Along your journey around the titular World, the unknown Sign Painter brings an amazing sense of humor to a game that already causes giggle fits in people of every age. With an unmistakable style and an invigorating story, World of Goo has proven itself as a powerhouse in the world of gaming, and unquestionably one of the Best of 2008.
Audience Award:
World of Goo is a phenomenally creative physics-based building game where you assemble bits of goo to form structures leading to an exit pipe in each stage. The visuals are stunning, the sense of humor wry, and there are gameplay innovations at every corner.
