- Point-and-click, Music, Puzzle, Adventure
From acclaimed indie studio KO_OP and in association with beloved game-making initiative Double Fine Presents, Gnog is a 3D puzzle game set in a tactile world of toys and secrets. Point, click, grab, poke, spin, pull, and play with uniquely charming monster heads, and explore the hidden worlds inside them from your couch, or face-to-face in stunning PlayStation VR.
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Digitally DownloadedMatt SainsburyMay 20174.5/5 starsI've rarely been as delighted in simply immersing myself into a game as I've been with GNOG. It's weird, it's colourful, it's creative, and every time I completed a puzzle box, and was given another "parcel" to unwrap and unlock another puzzle, I couldn't wait to tear the parcel open, if for no other reason than to see just what kind of beautiful lunacy I'd get to see next.
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DualShockersLeif Conti-GroomeMay 20178/10The only people I wouldn't recommend this to are those looking for a challenging, more-traditional puzzle game or those who have a distaste for games that can be labelled ‘casual'. But those with a PSVR should take this as a heads-up, this game is a great addition to the still limited PlayStation VR line-up. And it's also a good title to have in your normal PS4 library as well. GNOG serves as a great way to spend an afternoon and one of those rare occurrences where you'll want that earworm (albeit a relaxed, whimsical one) floating around in your brain.
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TheSixthAxisAran SuddiMay 20178/10There's nothing quite like GNOG out there in design terms , with each monster puzzle box giving the impression of being a toy. The VR aspect is a really nice option that enhances the experience too. However, while GNOG looks and sounds great, it doesn't generally offer much difficulty, instead happy to almost point out the answers to you. A charming but short and simple puzzle game, it's nice and accessible to everyone.
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Cubed3Thom ComptonMay 20175/10Gnog is a basic clicking game with a great universe and some simple puzzles on the side. For a kid, this would be immensely rewarding. For puzzle fans, this won't even begin to feel rewarding. Perhaps with deeper puzzles, Gnog would feel a bit more enticing. Currently, though, it's just a lot of bells and whistles with little reward for the player's precious time.
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God is a GeekNicola ArdronMay 20176.5/10GNOG is a game that defies explanation. It is a weird, abstract puzzle game that has a sense of play and about it, but ultimately leaves you wanting a little more.
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About the game
- Platforms
- PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, SteamVR, Mac, Oculus Rift
- Developer
- KO_OP
- Publisher
- Double Fine Productions
- Released
- May 2, 2017
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view, Virtual Reality
- Engine
- Unity 2017
- Time to beat
- 36 min rushed · 1 h main story · 2 h completionist
IGDB rating 7.6/10 from 46 ratings.
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