Thank Goodness You're Here Reviews
Thank Goodness You’re Here is a crazy, hilarious but short game that perfectly encapsulates the strange inhabitants of Britain. Whilst it may not be for everyone, and it’s definitely a bit short for the price it’s asking for, its writing, jokes and charm make this a hilarious, unique game that takes you on such a bizarre journey through good ol’ England.
It’s a strange game that’s probably not going to appeal to everyone’s sensibilities – but if it appeals to your sensibilities and sense of humour, there’s a good chance it might be your game of the year.
Players must navigate Barnsworth (sometimes tricky without a map or quest log) while helping its scattered citizens with various whimsical tasks. These folk are beautifully animated and voiced with utter charm by comedy performers including Matt Berry, Em Humble and Chris Cantrill. Each is imbued with an exacerbated cadence so they sound like adult versions of the supporting players from Wallace And Gromit. Standout characters include a pair of bickering young supermarket workers, a handyman trying to avoid the advances of a randy fish and chip shop owner, and a conspiracy theorist demanding ‘bring back asbestos’. A particular highlight is the convoluted backstory of Roger the greengrocer and his oddly shaped head. Thank Goodness You’re Here! is a sublime piece of entertainment, as much cartoon as game, with a hilarious script performed by an absolutely top-drawer cast. Developers James Carbutt and Will Todd (who also contribute to the performances) have a style that’s unlike anything else around.
Thank Goodness You’re Here! managed to make a typical British humor experience that's also a casual and relaxing game. It isn't only one of the best representations of comedy in videogames but also one of the most interesting games released this year.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Thank Goodness You’re Here! delivers adult comedy with real bite, even if the latter half feels long in the tooth. Gleefully disassembling a Northern England town is its own reward. Unapologetically rowdy humor and eccentric townsfolk never wear out their stay. But retreading areas instead of tighter editing certainly scuffs the welcome mat. Your silly salesperson strays from the path a bit, but Thank Goodness You’re Here! ultimately puts the funny in “funny business.”
Thank Goodness You're Here is, despite its simplicity, a true masterpiece that does everything it should do right. The entire game feels like a well-thought-out project into which a lot of love and attention has been poured. The jokes are superb, and the game is short enough that you don't tire of the humor. The simple art style and the hilarious voice acting in a Northern English dialect are the perfect additions to this very simple but effective formula. I'm incredibly glad that Thank Goodness You're Here is here.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
The game’s success hinges on whether the humor tickles your funny bone, so you’ll probably either be rolling on the floor laughing or scratching your head in confusion. It’s rare for a game to make me belly laugh, so I can safely say the humor struck a chord with me. I strongly recommend you check Thank Goodness You’re Here!, especially if you’re British!
Thank Goodness You’re Here can be played in a single afternoon, but it brings enough laughs and absurd scenarios for us to recommend it throughout the rest of the year.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Thank Goodness You're Here continues the legacy of great comedy games with a simple yet satisfying platformer that embraces all aspects of British comedy. We always have complicated conversations about whether or not games have to be fun, what games are allowed to do and say with their stories, and so on. Games like Thank Goodness You're Here — games that keep things simple and silly — are reminders of how joyous video games can be when they are so dedicated to making you smile, to making you laugh. And, I mean, any game that asks you to slap as many cheeks as this deserves some love.
With an extremely easy gameplay and a very simple, ludic way to guide the player through the game narrative, Thank Goodness You're Here! manages to offer fun and memorable moments, making it an ideal recommendation for those looking for casual fun along with a good dose of humor.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Thank Goodness You’re Here is one of the silliest and most absurd games I’ve ever played, thanks to its very British humor.
Thank Goodness You're Here! is weird, wacky, and fascinating. This is an incredibly fun title with dozens of secrets to discover and errands to complete. With vivid hand-drawn animation and a never-ending array of humor, you should absolutely jump into the town of Barnsworth.
A tribute to British culture and its unique humour, which is unfortunately over far too quickly.
Review in German | Read full review
If this is a part of a resurgence of the classic adventure game genre in the same way souls-likes have become the genre-to-copy, Coal Supper and Thank Goodness You’re Here! Have set the bar very very high for how to make them hilarious and engaging while keeping them at a perfect length.
Thank Goodness You’re Here! is an incredible experience in both humor and execution. This is what a game looks like when it’s firing on all cylinders, it’s a tour de force of art, music, platforming, and puzzle solving.