Gorogoa

Amazing short puzzle game with great art style, unique mechanic and great story! Hidden gem of indie puzzle games for sure.

画面很美，禅意；拼图解谜有新意，全成就也简单。 中学时，同学们在教室一体机玩这个游戏，当时我也想玩但没玩上。一直对拼图解谜的形式印象深刻，但不知道游戏名，今年偶然刷到安利才知道它叫gorogoa，立马买了玩，也算了却一桩心愿(￣.￣)

I’ve played a lot of puzzle games over the years, and Gorogoa just... does something different. It’s not about matching colors or solving riddles. It’s about seeing how things connect in ways you don’t expect. And when it clicks? Oh man, it’s so satisfying. The whole game takes place in this grid of four panels. Sounds simple, right? But here’s the twist: you can zoom in, slide panels around, stack them, peel them apart - like you’re rearranging pieces of a living, breathing picture book. And somehow, doing that moves the story forward. It’s like solving a puzzle and reading a story and watching a painting come to life, all at once. What really blew me away is how intuitive it feels. The game never tells you what to do. No tutorials, no dialogue. But it teaches you through play. You start poking around, and suddenly you’re peeling a window off a building and placing it over a completely different scene - and it works. It’s clever without being smug, and challenging without being frustrating (well, mostly. There were a couple moments where I stared at the screen like, “What do you want from me?”). The art is gorgeous. The music is subtle but beautiful, and it all adds up to this dreamy, meditative vibe. Now, heads up: it’s short. Like, you can finish it in a couple of hours. But honestly? That’s kind of perfect. It doesn’t drag, it doesn’t repeat itself, and it leaves you with that rare feeling of “I just played something special.” Plus, it’s been out for a while, so you can probably grab it on sale. TL;DR; Gorogoa is one of the most original and beautiful puzzle games I’ve ever played. It’s short, but every minute is packed with clever ideas, stunning art, and that rare kind of magic that makes you feel like you’re discovering something truly new. 8/10

I had some issues with the puzzles here, which could be really frustratingly opaque. There was a lot of going back and forth between panels, trying to figure out what I'd missed, and I hate the feeling of getting stuck enough that I have to go to a walkthrough, which happened several times as I played this. Plus there's one puzzle that depends on timing that I really did not enjoy, but I do have a bias against timed puzzles, especially on a computer. The design of the game and the atmosphere does make up for a lot of this frustration, though, It's lovely to look at and visually engaging as you move in between seeing pieces as animation, illustration, puzzle pieces, and frames. I just wish it was more intuitive so I could feel fully immersed, but of course ymmv on that score. I also think the nature of the storytelling, being fully visual, left me wanting something more concrete in terms of narrative. This is very much a vibes-based game, but it FEELS like there's a mythology behind it that I'm not quite allowed to know because the game won't use its words. Still, the vibes ARE enjoyable, and it's a short enough game to be worth checking out if you enjoy the visuals or just want to fiddle around with some slidey puzzles.

much more challenging than i imagined. this game is definitely not for someone who sucks at puzzles (like me)...i hoped it would be more about the experience than actually troubleshooting over and over whilst listing the same repetitive SFX hammering into your skull. folks who like puzzles and are looking for a moderate challenge: this is for you. folks who are looking for a relaxing experience with little challenge, this is NOT for you. i am not recommending this to players who simply wanted to click through some beautiful imagery, enjoy a story, and move puzzle pieces to their obvious destinations. so if you're not great or patient with puzzles but want to enjoy the story (like me)- watch someone else play. to be clear: this is a good game, its just not for me nor is it as accessible as i had hoped (you know its not for you when the hints add to one's confusion) hence why i requested a refund and just watched some beautiful stranger playthough on youtube instead.

Legitimately one of the best games I've ever played. It's insanely creative and it just hits the right spots especially with the godly soundtracks and overall audio design. Whoever plays this game will be left in awe at the end I'm sure.

It has a pretty interesting concept, and feels quite unique even as a puzzle game. Just don't expect a challenge, it's more of an experience. It's very short so waiting for a sale might help if the price is too high for you.

Very fun game, a wonderful story told without a word. sometimes its not exactly clear when a quarter becomes a cover but fantastic game nonetheless

very imaginitive and fantastical, divinely inspired

A puzzlegame with dream logic, not sure I would pay full price due to the (very) short length but it was a unique experience

Beautiful, beautiful art and very clever puzzles. Always satisfying on completion and never TOO frustrating.

Absolutely wow. The art, the concept, the puzzles, everything about this game is wow. Loved how with just 4 small squares, you made a whole world!

I'm just going to be frank here. This is not a game you buy for dollar-to-time value. The entire experience lasts around 2 hours give or take depending on how easily you solve the puzzles. It's a beautiful game that's fun, interactive, and nuanced. I solved the entire thing without a guide, which is rather rare for me. The puzzles are never too difficult to solve and some of them repeat, but some will definitely surprise you. There is a story. None of it is told through dialogue, and could be interpreted in a few different ways. I think the ending wrapped things up nicely even if it was a bit anti-climactic. Not that there was much tension to begin with. It's a chill puzzle game. Overall, definitely pick this up on sale. I would only buy this full price if you're really, really into this sort of thing. $15 is just a bit steep considering the gameplay time. It is a very good and unique experience, but not earthshattering in my opinion.

trippy as heck. would play again. the speed run achievements were a challenge, but not impossible. 10/10 adrenaline rush

Beautiful game. Great new way to do puzzles. Really makes you think outside the box. I wish it was longer! My only complaint is I finished it in 2 hours.

Great puzzles, not too easy but also not too hard. A lesson in game storytelling without needing a single word. 8/10

Such a unique and artistic puzzle games. This one has "we win awards" all over it. Strongly reccommend for puzzle solvers looking for that refreshing hidden gem that only comes once in a lifetime or gets copycatted repeatedly

Incredibly concise, wonderful and full of hopeful melancholy. Got style for days. To me it evoked the image of witnessing someone else's meditations/prayer. The Puzzles themselves are innovative and lovely, but don't go in expecting real headscratchers. Playtime of about an hour, ambled around a bit afterwards looking at stuff. Well worth it's price to me, especially on sale^^

An impressive, artistic way to tell a story through puzzles.

Wow... just- I never comment on games. Like ever. But this... this game truely tested my abilities and honestly was so good! The story, the puzzles, even the end was great! (no spoilers!). If i could i would erase my memory just to replay this game. Definitely worth it. Even though it is a small game, if your into puzzles with a backstory, def recommend this one. Def get on sale because its short tho.

Fun game with a unique take on puzzles and beautiful art. Short and sweet, definitely worth getting on sale for some casual enjoyment

Great puzzle game. Wish it was longer for the price so try to get it on sale.

Absolute masterpiece both in terms of gameplay and narrative!

Pretty quick but great game. Really fascinating puzzle mechanics. Would love to see more of this!

Truly unique gameplay, taking a simple concept of perception and expanding it to something magical.

Absolutely gorgeous. This game is so creative and has the most stunning illustrations, with beautiful environmental story-telling. Highly recommend.

While it is a short game, Gorogoa manages to leave one in awe throughout its entire duration. From the beauty of the illustrations to the seamless flow of the puzzles, this is one fantastic experience.

I'd say probably that "this is cinema", but This Is ART! It's a bit sad that the game is so short (a bit longer than just one hour) and puzzles are not so challenging... But the experience worth it anyway! It is a very unique and well-made product and I definitely recommend it.

Incredibly well made short puzzle game. Enjoyed every single moment of the game. It was clearly made with love. Absolutely recommend to anyone who wants to just spend a couple of hours playing a unique and immersive puzzle game.

beautiful puzzle solving game. Great creativity

This game is unlike anything else I’ve ever played. It’s hand-drawn, with amazing visuals. The level design is outstanding and really makes you think outside the box. It’s all about spatial thinking — an unordinary puzzle game that’s unbelievably clever. It makes you feel like you’re in a different dimension.

I don’t think I’m smart enough to play this game, it took me more time than it should have to beat it but it’s a great game overall , its worth a try if you bought it on sale like I did :) .

I sat down and played this game over the course of a morning and can only mourn that there is not more to play. Gorgeous visuals, unusual and engaging puzzles, cannot recommend highly enough. I immediately texted my friend chat to rave about it. It's that good.

A short, fun, very pretty puzzle game. Fun way to kill a couple hours on a rainy weekend or something.

I love everything about this game. The difficulty for me was somewhere in the middle. Not that easy but it wasn't that hard either. But once everything clicks in place, the satisfaction was there. The cinematic, the story, just everything. Would definitely play again once I begin to forget what I did in this game.

音乐和画面都很不错 对我的智商形成极大考验

1 hour and a half to complete, puzzles are a 1 to 3 out of 5 difficulty wise, only thing going for it is presentation not worth full price, meh

so unique and fun not to mention ridiculously pretty

simple, good puzzles, beautiful art, left me pondering about what the story means here

太震撼了太震撼了！！不够玩啊！音乐画风和玩法都是满分中的满分！2D版纪念碑谷！

very nice game, as someone that doesn't do well with puzzles this was exciting.

The beauty and elegance at which this game alludes me must be like The Voynich Manuscript remains to those like minded.

A beautiful game, unique puzzles. Really enjoyed the story it told

great game! it's a shame it's so short! But totally worth it.

Really unique way to solve the puzzles Great experience!

a joyful and well-designed masterpiece of art

fun journey, beautiful art, thank you yippiee

A beautiful chill puzzle game.

Solid game. Get it on sale.

Play it its worth every cent.