My kids (3 and 5) love to sit with me and tell me what to do with the cute little goo balls. Beautiful game all around. Kids could take this game on solo around 7 or so. 5 is too young to do the precise clicking that's needed on some levels.

World of Goo is an amazing game (the music is among the best) This game is a brilliant metaphor for humanity with surprisingly relevant messages about resource, industry, development, and progress. www.sheeparcade.com

a outstanding game.

The "Genetic Sorting Machine" where children are told that "some balls are prettier than others" is frightening. The "less fortunate" are piled in a ditch for the "prettier" fortunate to roll across. Ruanda? Germany? How many more places can we think of where this kind of mentality has disgraced humanity? This game is only ok for people who do not know how to read the unbelievably inappropriate messages.

Note: We have only played the free, downloadable version of this game, but we will be getting it for Christmas, either as a PC disk or downloaded onto our (new) Wii. All three of my kids, ages 8-12, and I were charmed by the little goo balls, who chirp when they get closer to the goal of the pipe opening as you build them into various shapes and structures. As the levels increase in difficulty, adding various obstacles and challenges, being able to change tactics becomes critical, encouraging creativity. If you don't do well on a level, you can simply try again, evidently as often as you like. You can really learn a lot about construction, foundations, cantilevering, weight, etc., without really noticing you're learning (my definition of a good game!). The artwork is a neat combination of cheerful and creepy, and the music is beautiful. Simple to understand, but challenging to master --another sign of a good game. We love the World of Goo!

While searching for the perfect game for my nephew, I came across this at best buy. I brought it home to try it out and see if there was anything wrong with it. A few goo balls get impaled on spikes, but otherwise, it's completely safe. I agree with this article, though. Many of the levels were difficult for me, but seeing as my nephew is 9, I don't think it will do anything but cause him delight.

I think that "World of Goo" is an exciting, entertaining, challenging game for people that enjoy adorable little balls with eyes as your tool. The game is really for all ages, but is more challenging for younger children(mostly because they cannot hold remotes or understand the game). There is no reason to dislike the game or not enjoy it because the game is easy to understand and play. I've had this game for quite awhile, so that is why I'm posting this. Thank you for taking your time to read this.

Definitely a fun game! My friends are a addicted to it! It challenges the player's mind, educating them on critical thinking, logic and most of all, creativity! With many mind bending puzzles and hundreds of options to complete each level, it's so much fun and enticing! From the first moment I've played it, I couldn't stop. It gets more interesting and interesting the more you play. The first world is easy, but somewhat during the second world, it gets harder, and by the time you're on the fourth world, it's challenging! I would recommend it for kids ten and up, unless their is a super-genius four year old in your house. No doubt about it, the game is INCREDIBLE!

One of my favorite games ever. Very clever.

awesome game but way too short

It's a fun game.