I haven't played a game in a long while. Work, family, life. This weekend I decided I needed a break from everything and came on GOG. I am an old-school lover of PC adventure games. Not the sci fi ones where I have to try and grasp technologies, not the child-friendly, cartoon ones or the ones where I have to keep the light on because I have to take notes. So when I came upon Gorogoa, I was intrigued.
First, I am so impressed with the artwork - it was a joy to see every screen.
I played this over a weekend and loved every minute of it. I have never experienced anything like it. The story unfolds in these beautiful drawings. There are six chapters. There is no text. No dialogue. Just beautiful background music. The interface is made up of 4 squares that you drag - to be side by side (that they might connect), or perhaps drag part of a drawing that now becomes two separate drawings. You may click on scenes to zoom in or out and the character can move between the squares. The puzzles are so clever, it just amazed me. At the end, the final scenes bring the chapters together, showing how they fit into the whole story -wordlessly. The GOG video preview shows exactly how the game works but there is so much more depth. I wouldn't say it is a hard game- you have to think, but solvable for sure if you are willing to stick with it. There are also little cues on what is clickable. Once you understand how things work, you will know what to try if you feel stuck - and you won't stay stuck very long.
I highly recommend this game if you are looking for a new gaming experience. The artwork and game mechanics are beautiful, creative and innovative.
I am sad that it is over and will look into this game developer and see if he has anything else in the works.
