Software:Gnog

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Short description: 2017 puzzle video game
GNOG
Gnog cover art.jpg
Developer(s)KO OP
Publisher(s)Double Fine Presents
Platform(s)
ReleasePlayStation 4
May 2, 2017
iOS
November 28, 2017
Microsoft Windows, macOS
July 17, 2018
Genre(s)Puzzle
Mode(s)Single-player

GNOG is a 2017 puzzle video game, developed by KO OP and published by Double Fine Presents for PlayStation 4, iOS, Microsoft Windows, and macOS.

Gameplay

Development

GNOG was developed by Montreal -based studio KO OP. Originally titled "GNAH", the title was changed due to a trademark dispute.[1] The game was showcased at the 2014 E3 "Horizon conference".[2] It was shown at E3 2015 with a playable demo.[3]

It was released on the PlayStation 4 on May 2, 2017,[4] and on iOS on November 28 the same year.[5] Later, on July 17, 2018, it became available via Steam on Windows and macOS as well.[6]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic82/100 (iPhone/iPad)[7]
77/100 (PS4)[8]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Destructoid8/10[9]
Game Informer7.75/10[10]
GameRevolution4/5[11]
Pocket Gamer4/5 stars[12]

GNOG received generally positive reviews from video game critics. During the 21st Annual D.I.C.E. Awards, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated Gnog for "Family Game of the Year.[13]

References

  1. Conditt, Jessica (October 14, 2014). "Monster head-turner GNAH changes name to GNOG". Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/2014/10/14/monster-head-turner-gnah-changes-name-to-gnog/. 
  2. Conditt, Jessica (June 12, 2014). "Horizon E3 wrapup: Cats, cowboys, monsters, mountain". Joystiq. http://www.joystiq.com/2014/06/12/horizon-e3-wrapup-cats-cowboys-monsters-mountains/. 
  3. Kish, Mary; Tran, Edmond (June 18, 2015). "GNOG Gameplay Demo - E3 2015". GameSpot. https://www.gamespot.com/videos/gnog-gameplay-demo-e3-2015/2300-6425610/. 
  4. Matulef, Jeffrey (March 30, 2017). "Double Fine published puzzle game GNOG gets a release date". Eurogamer. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-03-30-double-fine-published-puzzle-game-gnog-gets-a-release-date. 
  5. Tucker, Kevin (November 28, 2017). "Colorful Puzzler GNOG Lands On iOS Today, Steam Soon". Shacknews. https://www.shacknews.com/article/102267/colorful-puzzler-gnog-lands-on-ios-today-steam-soon. 
  6. "GNOG on Steam" (in en). https://store.steampowered.com/app/290510/GNOG/. 
  7. "GNOG for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/gnog/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad. 
  8. "GNOG for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/gnog/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4. 
  9. Devore, Jordan (May 1, 2017). "Review: GNOG". Destructoid. https://www.destructoid.com/review-gnog-433890.phtml. 
  10. Hilliard, Kyle (May 4, 2017). "Gnog Review - A Collection Of Pleasant Packages". Game Informer. https://www.gameinformer.com/games/gnog/b/playstation4/archive/2017/05/04/gnog-review-ps4-game-informer.aspx. Retrieved September 9, 2019. 
  11. Vacheron, Griffin (May 3, 2017). "GNOG Review". Game Revolution. https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/72241-gnog-review. 
  12. Slater, Harry (November 30, 2017). "GNOG review - A delightful puzzler that's anything but robotic". Pocket Gamer. https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/076050/gnog-review-a-delightful-puzzler-thats-anything-but-robotic/. 
  13. "2018 Awards Category Details Family Game of the Year". Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2018&idGameAwardType=61. 

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