Untitled Goose Game – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Untitled Goose Game

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game2019

85%

WISE Score

79%

IGDB

You're a chaos agent in feathers, terrorizing a quaint English village one honk at a time.

Untitled Goose Game

game

2019

85%

WISE Score

79%

IGDB

You're a chaos agent in feathers, terrorizing a quaint English village one honk at a time.

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Screenwise Verdict

Untitled Goose Game is a rare gem: a game that's genuinely funny, creative, and safe for kids without being preachy or dumbed down. The premise is absurd in the best way, and the puzzle design is clever enough to keep both kids and adults engaged.

The co-op mode is a particular highlight for families—you can guide younger kids through trickier puzzles while laughing together at the goose's ridiculous behavior. At about 2 hours to complete, it's short enough to avoid overstaying its welcome but replayable enough to justify the price.

The only minor hiccup: a couple of objectives involve moving a bra or picking up a pipe, which might prompt questions from younger kids. But these are brief, silly moments in an otherwise squeaky-clean game. Just have a quick chat if needed and move on.

Bottom line: This is one of the best family-friendly games of the past few years. It's funny, it's clever, and it doesn't talk down to kids. Highly recommended.

Age Fit

Common Sense Media says 8+, but plenty of 6-year-olds will have a blast with this, especially in co-op with a parent. The humor is broad and slapstick, the controls are simple, and the puzzles are intuitive. Teens and adults genuinely enjoy it too—it's one of those rare games that works across a wide age range.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

The game's humor centers on mild mischief and pranks—stealing hats, honking, rearranging items—all presented in a cartoonish, slapstick style. There's no meanness or cruelty; the goose is more playful pest than villain. The co-op mode encourages parent-child collaboration and problem-solving together. A few items (bra, pipe) may prompt brief conversations with younger kids, but they're presented matter-of-factly in a non-sexualized, non-threatening way. The pacing is player-controlled and calm, not chaotic or overstimulating.

Imaginative

The premise alone—playing as a mischievous goose disrupting a sleepy village—is wonderfully original and absurd. The game is an open-ended puzzle sandbox that rewards creative thinking: kids experiment with different sequences of actions, figure out how to distract villagers, and discover multiple solutions to objectives. The minimalist art style and lack of dialogue leave room for imagination. It's short (about 2 hours) but encourages replay and experimentation.

Safe

ESRB rates it E for Everyone, PEGI gives it 3+. No dialogue, no profanity, no graphic violence. The 'violence' is cartoonish slapstick—a goose holding a butter knife or being chased by villagers. No online chat, no in-game purchases, no loot boxes. The only minor flags are the brief appearance of adult-oriented props (bra, tobacco pipe) required for objectives, but these are presented in a comedic, non-graphic context. Parents can easily address these in a quick conversation. Overall, it's one of the safest modern games for kids.

Enriching

The game builds problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and spatial reasoning as players figure out the right order of actions to complete objectives. The co-op mode can spark discussions about consequences of misbehavior in a low-stakes, humorous context. It's genuinely funny and entertaining, which matters. That said, it's not deeply educational or emotionally complex—it's a light puzzle game about being a pest. The entertainment value is high, but the cognitive growth is modest.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Genuinely hilarious premise and execution—kids (and adults) will crack up at the goose's antics
Encourages creative problem-solving and experimentation with minimal hand-holding
Local co-op lets you play alongside your kid, turning pranks into collaborative puzzles
Charming minimalist art style and a delightful piano soundtrack that reacts to your actions
Short enough to finish in one sitting but replayable enough to keep kids coming back

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What to Watch For

A couple of objectives require moving a bra or picking up a tobacco pipe—both presented in a silly, non-graphic way, but might prompt questions from younger kids
The whole game is about being naughty, so have a quick chat about why it's funny in a game but not cool in real life
Some kids might find the villagers' chase sequences mildly intense, though most will find them funny

Conversation Starters

"What was your favorite prank to pull off? Which one was the hardest to figure out?"
"Why do you think the goose is so determined to mess with everyone? Is the goose actually mean, or just playful?"
"If you were one of the villagers, how would you try to stop the goose?"
"What would happen if you acted like the goose in real life? Why is it funny in the game but not okay at school or home?"

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