Hello Goodboy

Pros: Beautiful game that really makes you think about life and death Plot seems to be for children but lots of little insides for adults. Provides a different cultural food and explains it in every single season/plot in the game. Makes you fall in love and help multiple characters Minigames are fun. Can pet the dog. Cons: Can’t skip ahead in the game in a lot of it and you have to play the game a minimum of 5 times to get all achievements A lot more dialogue than actual gameplay, and some people find it ‘preachy’ at times - like how important it is to be a good boy Finished? Yes Steam Achievements? Will have to do 3 runs. Steam Deck? Great Rating? 7.5/10 My curator page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45865425-CozyAriGames/ Full videos on Youtube.

Hello Goodboy really impressed me. I had low expectations going in, and I have to say now that it was one of my favorite games of 2025. This is a baby spiritfarer. Aesthetics~~* The art is incredible, the music pleasant. I loved the seasons and their separate vibes. Additionally, the light and dark images of the Wolf and Coco was super elegantly done. I liked the duality and the way that anxiety/fear/sadness/grief are explored and juxtaposed to connection/friendship/openness/vulnerability. Accessibility~~* My kid played this game and it was slow and deliberate and sweet enough that she was not only interested in playing but also engaging with the deeper themes of the story. The challenges in the game weren't effortless, but it was a soft game that didn't penalize. It was soothing and calming, a game that was 0% tense. I thought that was sort of incredible, because so many games are stressing you on purpose to be "fun". There's time to hug whenever you want. Like, a break is always available. There are views on the maps that are places just to zoom out and watch Iko and Coco relax a moment. You are going to take it easy in this game. Hello Goodboy has a lot of ideas and the interactions are sort of small- little puzzles and rhythm challenges, some shape sorting puzzles. The story and its beauty are the thing. That said, I did play it like 5 times and blue ribboned in about 6 hours. It's short but sweet. PROTIP: I will say that the first playthrough I didn't realize you could make the text instantaneous- that's a game changer, at least IMO, because I'm impatient and read fast. I stan Hedera and Hachi and super loved that the achievements had me picnic in the forest and by the lake because both stories were illuminating. I always feel like I miss out in story games because choices matter, but Hello Goodboy is such a bitesized version of those epics that I have now seen every ending and done every storyline and it's a very satisfying feeling!! Super Bonus Mr. Goose and Mrs. Hen are on every map and I love them so freakinnnnggg much. Argh~! I highly suggest Hello Goodboy to children of all ages, pup lovers, folks with 6 hours, and anyone with big feelings. You'll love it!