Posted on: January 18, 2021
CharlieLima79
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Whimsical and challenging puzzle games
The ‘Gobliiins’ trilogy are great looking games, but they remained under my radar until I read ‘The Guide to Classic Graphic Adventures’. With the book piquing my interest in the games, I decided to check them out. I can say that the cartoonish art in all 3 games still holds up in 2021. ‘Gobliiins’ is the worst game of the three. The most frustrating part is that the objective of each scene is often unclear. Puzzles require trial and error for you to figure out what you’re supposed to do, resulting in your goblins losing their health when you did something wrong. The animations for mistakes are usually whimsical, but it’s vexing that lost health carries over to the next scene. Many puzzle solutions are weirdly convoluted and nonsensical, too. No save game feature, but uses passcodes. (1.5 out of 5) ‘Gobliins 2’ improves on the first game by removing the health bar, allowing for more freedom to explore and try different things. This alone makes the game more enjoyable. Although objectives are sometimes clearly stated or hinted at, many solutions can still be convoluted and nonsensical. You only control 2 goblins this time, and you’ll need to use them simultaneously to solve some timed puzzles. It’s just as, if not more, whimsical as the first game. There’s a save game feature in this one. (2.5 out of 5) ‘Goblins 3’ is the best of the three. You control a single goblin, but you’re paired with different partner in certain scenes. You’ll need to work together to solve a greater variety of puzzles, some fantastical and a few just weird. While objectives of each scene are clear, some puzzles can still be challenging. A few overstay their welcome with their lengths, as well as tedious, convoluted solutions. (3 out of 5) Overall, the ‘Gobliiins’ trilogy is worth checking out for the second and third games. All three games feature a nice soundtrack and neat sound effects. Play the first one to get some context of the trilogy’s history, but it’s otherwise best avoided.
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