Gnog

GNOG
Developer(s)	KO_OP
Publisher(s)	Double Fine Presents
Platform(s)	PlayStation 4 iOS Microsoft Windows macOS
Release	PlayStation 4 May 2, 2017 iOS November 28, 2017 Microsoft Windows, macOS July 17, 2018
Genre(s)	Puzzle
Mode(s)	Single-player

Gnog (stylized in all caps) is a 2017 puzzle video game developed by KO_OP and published by Double Fine Presents. It was released 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

Aggregator	Score
Metacritic	82/100 (iPhone/iPad)[7] 77/100 (PS4)[8]

Review scores

Publication	Score
Destructoid	8/10[9]
Game Informer	7.75/10[10]
GameRevolution	4/5[11]
Pocket Gamer	[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. Archived from the original on March 28, 2015.
2. Conditt, Jessica (June 12, 2014). "Horizon E3 wrapup: Cats, cowboys, monsters, mountain". Joystiq. Archived from the original on March 15, 2015.
3. Kish, Mary; Tran, Edmond (June 18, 2015). "GNOG Gameplay Demo - E3 2015". GameSpot. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
4. Matulef, Jeffrey (March 30, 2017). "Double Fine published puzzle game GNOG gets a release date". Eurogamer. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
5. Tucker, Kevin (November 28, 2017). "Colorful Puzzler GNOG Lands On iOS Today, Steam Soon". Shacknews. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
6. "GNOG on Steam". store.steampowered.com. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
7. "GNOG for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
8. "GNOG for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
9. Devore, Jordan (May 1, 2017). "Review: GNOG". Destructoid. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
10. Hilliard, Kyle (May 4, 2017). "Gnog Review - A Collection Of Pleasant Packages". Game Informer. Archived from the original on May 5, 2017. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
11. Vacheron, Griffin (May 3, 2017). "GNOG Review". Game Revolution. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
12. Slater, Harry (November 30, 2017). "GNOG review - A delightful puzzler that's anything but robotic". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
13. "2018 Awards Category Details Family Game of the Year". interactive.org. Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 30 November 2023.

External links

• Official website