Untitled Goose Game
Sep 23, 2020 6 years ago
It's a lovely morning in the village and you are a horrible goose. Untitled Goose Game is a slapstick-stealth-sandbox, where you are a goose let loose on an unsuspecting village. Make your way around town, from peoples' back gardens to the high street shops to the village green, setting up pranks, stealing hats, honking a lot, and generally ruining everyone’s day.
What it’s like
Untitled Goose Game offers a whimsical, physics-based sandbox experience where you embody an unapologetically mischievous bird. The premise is simple: infiltrate a quaint English village and complete a checklist of petty annoyances to ruin the day for its residents. There is no traditional narrative arc; instead, the 'story' is emergent, driven by your chaotic interactions with the environment and NPCs. The tone is lighthearted slapstick, evoking classic silent comedy through physical humor rather than dialogue. Structurally, the game is divided into short, distinct levels that encourage experimentation. The craft shines in its audio design—every honk and waddle is satisfyingly audible—and its vibrant, cartoonish visuals. It prioritizes immediate fun and charm over complexity, creating a brief but highly polished loop of creative problem-solving and harmless mischief.
Strong in Atmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicPacingGameplay / MechanicsPolish / PerformanceVisuals / Art
Keep in mind The experience is notably short, often completing the main objectives in just a few hours, which may leave players seeking more depth wanting more. Additionally, its simplicity and lack of challenge might feel too juvenile for adults looking for substantial mechanical complexity or serious thematic weight.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from ign.com, theguardian.com, reddit.com, metacritic.com, tomsguide.com, youtube.com.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | Sep 20, 20197 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Dec 17, 20197 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Dec 17, 20197 years ago |
| Mac | Worldwide | Full release | Sep 23, 20206 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Sep 23, 20206 years ago |
