Gomo (video game)

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Gomo
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Developer(s) Fishcow Studio
Publisher(s) Daedalic Entertainment
Platform(s) Windows
OS X
Release6 December 2013
Genre(s) Adventure game
Mode(s) Single-player

Gomo is a video game developed by Slovak company Fishcow Studio. It is a Point-and-click adventure game.

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Gameplay

The game is a typical point-and-click adventure game with hand-drawn graphics. It also includes some puzzles to solve. The game is inspired by Amanita Design titles such as Machinarium. It also means that the story is told without words. [1] [2] [3]

Plot

The game follows Gomo whose dog Dingo is kidnapped by an alien. The alien demands a mystical red crystal artifact that is imbued with power. [4]

Reception

The game received middling reviews. It holds 50% on Metacritic. [5] The game was criticised for its length, low difficulty, story and a low diversity of worlds. On the other hand, it was praised for its visuals.

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References

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