Gorogoa

this is the single best puzzle game i've ever played. its such a mindbogglingly beautiful experience from beginning to end. cannot recommend enough.

Wooow, such a great game!
The storytelling and visual aspects give you just another layer of complexity of this masterpiece!
It's definitely an unique experience.

Very neat, very nicely illustrated little puzzle game with mechanisms that I haven't seen elsewhere.
Kept me engaged, but it's quite short (Took me 3 hours to complete, and that's including places I got stuck for a while), and maybe it's just my own perception but there was more than one places where I could swear after clicking and dragging everything I could think of, suddenly something I tried multiple times suddenly worked for no explained reason.
Overall, worth the play if you get it on sale. Due to the short play time I'd feel robbed if I had paid full price for it.

Rich story telling, intricate, beautiful... immersive. I'm in-love with both the art style and the style of gameplay. Never seen anything quite like it. The puzzles aren't too difficult and I found them satisfying.

Neat, short puzzle game. It's really clever, but doesn't pick my brain as much as I wished it did. You can get through most of the puzzles by clicking at random. Regardless, the artstyle is beautiful and the game comes together quite well.

It was really fascinating, the animation, the art style, the way the puzzles get solved is just amazing.

A beautifully crafted, wonderful game. The puzzles are amazingly designed and incredibly clever. Avoid spoiling the experience by watching YouTube videos. Although the game is relatively short, it is definitely worth your time.

Very nice point and click puzzle game, sadly one hour of gameplay isn't nearly enough. Was expecting a bit more considering the reviews, but it's nowhere close to 3.
Still fun and relaxing.

A short but sweet puzzle game with very cool and surprising mechanics, and gorgeous art.

A wonderful little puzzle game. A fantastic way to spend a few hours.

the art is intricate, the music is hauntingly beautiful, the story is engrossing and the gameplay is very satisfying. 10/10

the art style is great. the story is open to interpretation. very short and sweet. 9/10

Very cute and well done game, but 15 dolars for just 3 hours gameplay is a bit exagerrated imo

2 hours well spent. Clever style of puzzle, felt fresh, and the sound design is great.

Unique game, but not that long. Would have loved a little more chapters. If it's on sale give it a try.

A puzzle game like no other.
Like most puzzle games it doesn't have much of a story and it's quite short (which is a shame really) but that's where the downsides of this game end in my opinion.
The game is really unique and like no other puzzle game I've personally played or seen- it's a completely new concept and at times I found myself thinking "How did the developer even came out with this".
This game is perfect for a chill weekend afternoon- it's calm, beautiful, creative, captivating, really well made and definitely a must play for everyone who likes a good puzzle.

Great puzzle game very unique although would recommend getting on sale because for 15 dollars you only get max 4 hours of game-play and that's if you 100% the game

booted up and beat this game drinking a coffee on a rainy Sunday morning --

what a treat!! The art style and design are extremely impressive and inspiring, following this dev for sure

Concept is cool and the art is gorgeous, but I found myself getting overly frustrated by some parts.

this is by far the most unique puzzle game i’ve played to date. it makes you think outside of the box and feels so rewarding when the pieces fall into place. highly recommend to any puzzle enjoyers out there!

This puzzle game is better than I expected. A really different perspective to solve a puzzle. Had fun while playing it 💝

A really charming, parallax-style point and click puzzle game with beautiful hand-drawn art. The puzzles aren't difficult and it I think that's to this game's advantage. I'm not much of an 'artsy game' enjoyer but this was an exception, I'd put it in the same boat as 'Gris'! So even if you're like me, I'd still recommend giving this game a try and you can always refund it if it's not for you. Playing for 30 minutes will give you the gist of what this game has to offer.

The story is short and you can finish the game leisurely in about 3 hours. I would recommend getting this game on sale for $5 as the $15 price point is a little high for such little playtime and replayability.

So good, art is fantastic and the ethereal music makes this game priceless. Absolutely beautiful

Different approach to a puzzle game. Fun and fairly short, all the achivements are pretty straight forward too.

Fun little puzzle game! Short but really unique and clever. Great art style.

If you like art and puzzle games and music, this might be the best thing that could ever happen to you.

Mind-boggling responsive/interactive puzzles that build an otherworldly world. Yeah. I said it.

not sure it worth its full price as gameplay is like 1 hour. still will give it a thumbs up

it is beautiful, smart and all puzzles make sense. definitely must buy on discount for any puzzle lover.

An wonderfully engaging indie game that I would recommend to anyone. I will look for more games from this team in the future.

Beautiful, immersive, mythological interaction with scale and perspective. An exercise in expanding perception. Loved, loved, loved.

Puzzle games are by far my favorite genre, and this one? Is one of the best I have ever seen. Despite the somewhat short game-play (if you speed through it) it is very much worth its cost. You can instantly see a lot of effort went into this game, with its mechanics and visual design. I honestly wish I never finished this game because it was so fascinating and fun to play. I am eternally grateful to all the people who made this game possible, it provided me with a VERY pleasant evening <3, hopefully the game devs don't ever stop doing such a wonderful job, since clearly they all have inexplicable talents.

A short but very interesting game. It reminds me of monument valley, only more complex. The puzzles range from easy to challenging, which keeps you entertained. The game is cohesive, and everything is put together really well.

very beautiful artwork and very creative gameplay

Beautiful, thought provoking, and unique puzzle game! Really enjoyed connecting shapes/concepts/stories.

Cons - maybe too short, could have a bit more variety.

This is one of my favorite games. It is visually stunning, and the immersive music and sound effects really help you feel like you're inside the game's world. For me the length of play-time and puzzle difficulty level was exactly right. I have not yet set any records for shortest time to solve the game, in part because I enjoy exploring all the visuals along the way. I don't want to spoil things for anyone, so in the vaguest possible terms: it is a puzzle game, but it is also telling a story. We follow our character through the various happenings and places, and I find the story aspect interesting as well. The story feels like an award-winning fantasy novel told only in evocative images without words.

If money is an object (isn't it always?), you can see if it goes on sale, but I would pay $15 again to own this game knowing now how much I enjoy it, and to support the creators for making something so perfect.

In case it matters to anyone, I played on a Mac, no issues using it for this game.

A beautiful hour of gameplay. Very short, very sweet. Would highly recommend grabbing on a sale. Left a real impression.

I never saw a "fractal" (not really) puzzle game like this. Dreamy, beautiful art, with a nebular narrative style that allows your own interpretations.
I want more of this, i would love to play a part 2.

really liked this game! makes you sit in awe about how perfectly out of box the solutions are. good concept and ambient background music. worth it if youre looking for something quick and stimulating in one evening.

Beautiful art, interesting mechanics. The only complaint to short. I would play another game like this in a heartbeat. It was as enjoyable as it was fun to navigate the world and watch the story unfold. Hope they make more like it. Recommend if you're looking for a relaxing time using your brain to solve things.

unique, beautiful and magical game. it's short but I finished it in 100, but kept coming back for more of it's magic!

Even though much shorter than a lot of other games I have played recently it was a genuinely refreshing and nice experience. Its beautiful, creative and tries new things with every chapter. Honestly, I am really happy with this game, worth its money.

What to consider when approaching this game for another opinion

Personally, I did not enjoy the game. However, briefly watch the gameplay to determine if you enjoy these genres of games. Also, please only purchase the game on discount.

Why I dislike the game

The game length is also quite short. I played while very sleep deprived and finished sub 100 minutes. If you are aiming for a long game consider another one. I have played many puzzle games. The puzzles throughout the game were quite easy. The only puzzles I found a bit interesting were from chapters 4 and 5. However, they didn't boast a huge difficulty. Mostly just finding out whichever parts fit. Despite the lack of puzzle difficulty. Let's explore the other factors that this game provides. Story and artistic values always elevate games. Unfortunately, Gorogoa does not really have a plot. If there is plot, it's portrayed in a way that is not easy to understand at all. Thinking back on my clear, I can not understand the plot whatsoever. The most that I can conclude is a boy wants to capture the wonder of colours; however, the plot does not make me fond of the continuation of the story or the characters themselves. While clearing, you don't really think of these aspects either. It's mostly just a game of yeah, this exists so it should be. Moving onto art, it was not very pleasing. When some scenes connected into a video it was satisfying a bit. Unlike the game Gris, I was never inspired to stop and enjoy the art in Gorogoa. There never was a big point where I thought it was very beautiful. The dragon simply felt kaleidoscopic without anything else really. (Note: I am talking about the dragon because it can be seen in the trailer of the game, thus I will not put a spoiler tag around this). When I play games with the genre of Gorogoa and Gris. I view them more for their visuals and story richness because of the lack of mechanics. The lack of mechanics is not bad because it allows for a larger focus on these aspects. I enjoy playing these games as interactive art pieces. Unfortunately, the art did not really stand out to me. As stated above, consider watching someone else play to determine that the game suits you. I hope this review has helped you! Have a nice day.

The games ambiguity

Many players enjoy the game and artwork. Which is why I strongly advise briefly watching someone play the game before taking my opinion to heart. The games uses geometry colourfully to create puzzles (Eurogamer). The simple touches of the game alters it's reality, while the puzzle is logical to solve (Gamespot). Most importantly, I agree: "the games absorbing fleeting story is ambiguous(IGN). After reading the other reviews. I can whole heartily say: the game will vary based on how you think and perceive the game. In addition, one thing Gorogoa does beautifully is the world building. The world is very complex, but lacking in the aspects stated above. I hope this review has helped you! Have a nice day.

I want more!!! This game is amazing. the art, the genius of the puzzles... highly recomended

This is a beautiful game. The illustrations, the flow, the creativity of the way images are related in the puzzle. I didn't expect this but I also found it helpful in processing some of my own pain and sadness around ongoing war and the experience of ordinary people stuck in those situations

Highly recommend for puzzle lovers. Challenging enough but not overwhelming, and utterly, utterly beautiful.

You can finish this game in 20 minutes, if you know what to do. (If you don't, it takes about 5 hours.) But why would you do that, when the art and story is worth so much more?

This game is beautiful. Its central mechanic is so, so incredibly creative. The puzzles, all built around this, really get you thinking about things in new ways. Solving them isn't all that difficult once you understand the environments, but makes you feel clever. Everything is about that moment of insight, when you find a new connection you hadn't considered before.

Everything is hand-drawn, and it's clear an incredible amount of care was put into all of it. There's an in-game language which I bet is transliterable, and I'll probably sit down sometime to look into it-- but so much of the world and the storytelling is visual that it probably doesn't even matter much. The world feels like it has so much history and mythology that you can just barely glimpse. The story is nonlinearly told, which is appropriate in a game like this. My interpretation (debatably a spoiler; it doesn't reveal any puzzles, and it's only an opinion anyway): [spoiler] The game is about reinterpreting your memories, and at the same time it's about acknowledging your previous interpretations. What it means to you now, together with what it meant to you then. [\spoiler]

The way time, memory, and the dragon work in this game is altogether fascinating. I'd really love to do a deeper analysis sometime.

If you want a quick puzzle game, this is good. If you want a complex art piece begging for analysis, this is really, really good.

Amazing atmospheric puzzle game. Sadly very short.

A beautiful game that covers a parallel story of how someone's past and future weave together to make a complete story. An answer you easily found might fail you, but keep trying and eventually your experience and effort will yield the truth.

Beautiful and creative little experience! Very neat puzzle designs and the whole flow of the game feels wonderful.

really enjoyed this short but very creative game. highly recommended.

Beautiful indie game with great sound design. Playing the game feels like having a really nice dream. The mechanics are super interesting and I hope there will be more games like this in the future from Buried Signal! :) 10/10