Review: Tingus Goose

by

These days, independent video games are incredibly valuable. With big-budget games taking years to develop and relying heavily on marketing, it’s important to also appreciate the creativity and innovation happening with smaller, independent titles.

Tingus Goose perfectly embodies the spirit of a passionate indie game. It’s exactly the kind of game people often picture when they think of small, lovingly-made projects.

Tingus Goose, created by SweatyChair, is a bizarre and funny strategy game. It’s a truly strange mix of the cartoon Rick & Morty and the classic game Lemmings, but somehow, it works! I was instantly captivated.

The game’s strange world and addictive gameplay work together brilliantly. It’s been years since I’ve experienced a game so captivating – it constantly surprised me and made me approach gameplay in completely new ways.

Tingus Goose is surprisingly enjoyable to simply observe as the chaos unfolds. The game’s systems and overall design are really engaging, and it offers a unique experience unlike anything I’ve played before.

We All Need A Little Weird In Our Lives

Honestly, the moment I saw Tingus Good, I knew this game was something special – and in a really good way! It calls itself a ‘body horror cozy game,’ which is honestly the most creative description I’ve come across in ages. It’s just… different, and I’m totally intrigued.

When I first booted up Tingus Goose, I was instantly hooked by how weird it was – and it didn’t even try to be normal! I honestly had no idea what was coming, and those opening cutscenes gave me a seriously unsettling feeling, which was a cool change of pace. It’s been a while since a game managed to creep me out like that.

Playing this game brought back memories of experiences with titles like Faith, which had unusual movements and animation that I found strangely satisfying. I’ve always enjoyed quirky animation styles – as a kid, I loved shows like Liquid Television and Aeon Flux, and they shaped my appreciation for unique and slightly unsettling visuals.

The cutscenes in Tingus Goose are incredibly bizarre and memorable. The game delivers on its promise of unsettling body horror, and the idea of transforming geese into monstrous forms is surprisingly clever.

Tingus Goose is a really unique game – it calls itself ‘body horror cozy,’ and that’s a surprisingly fitting description. I haven’t seen a genre combination quite like it before.

Tingus Goose intentionally uses a strange and unusual style, and it’s not just for shock value – it’s a core part of the game’s overall experience.

The game’s menus, interface, and style all work together seamlessly. Tingus Goose fully embraces its quirky nature, and it pays off.

Sit Back And Relax

Tingus Goose starts with a straightforward idea: guide your goose to its partner at the top of the screen. You begin each level by watering a strange object, which then releases your goose.

The game involves guiding little creatures, called Tingus, that a goose launches, towards a piggy bank. It’s similar to Lemmings – you create complicated pathways and contraptions to direct them to their destination.

This makes for a really engaging gameplay cycle. You earn money to help your goose grow bigger, but the only way to earn more money is by using the game’s wacky power-ups to boost your earnings.

This involves increasing the number of Tingus and setting up a system where they collide. When they do, they combine to form bigger, more valuable Tingus.

Okay, so the key to really winning is this: when my Tingus bump into each other, they make even better ones, and that just keeps happening. If I can build a system where that’s constantly going on – a good loop of making money – then I can basically just chill and watch the cash roll in. That’s where I’ll be most successful!

Tingus Goose presents a very simple, easy-to-understand concept from the outset.

This created one of the most unique and rewarding gameplay experiences I’ve had all year. There are moments where the game almost seems to play itself, and surprisingly, it works wonderfully.

There were moments in the game where I figured out a strategy that was unbelievably lucrative. Seriously, I was making around 3 billion in-game dollars every minute! It was crazy.

I sat there, watching this game just operate on its own. It was so compelling.

The game actually makes it easy to step away, even telling you it will continue earning money while you’re doing other things. I started the game’s money-making process, made dinner, and when I returned, I had earned more than enough to progress to the next level.

It’s incredibly peaceful to watch your creation – a strange mix of cloning equipment and bouncing traps – earn two trillion dollars every minute while you simply relax. I’ve never felt anything quite like it.

Money For Nothing

Look, just building a machine that actually gets those Tingus into my bank isn’t enough. I quickly learned I need to grab every cool upgrade I can as soon as I can afford it. It makes a huge difference!

When you get to a gem checkpoint, be sure to wait for Dr. Food to appear and offer upgrades. He shows up every four minutes, and these upgrades are really important because they help you earn more money.

It’s important to be aware that the game requires a huge amount of money to progress to later levels. Unless you’re earning trillions of dollars every minute, you’ll need to keep the game running in the background to accumulate enough funds.

Upgrades also have different levels, so it’s smart to prioritize some over others. Legendary upgrades, highlighted in yellow, will significantly boost your Tingus production and are definitely worth getting right away.

The game is often very funny. For example, some characters lose teeth which they send down to collect a ‘Tingus’ to earn money, and others shoot the teeth back up. It clearly has a playful, slightly mischievous sense of humor.

Whether or not you enjoy this kind of humor is a matter of personal preference. I happen to think it’s delightful, but everyone has different tastes, and what I find funny might not appeal to others.

If you appreciate quirky and unusual games like Killer7, and you’re a fan of the humor in Rick & Morty, then you’ll probably love how wild and unpredictable Tingus Goose is.

I thought the game went on a little too long, but it’s definitely one you can play again and again. If you enjoy games that keep going, you probably won’t mind the length.

Closing Comments:

Tingus Goose is a truly strange game, but it leans into its quirks, which is a good thing. If you’re familiar with games like Lemmings, you’ll quickly understand how it works. The core gameplay – building a complicated chain reaction to guide the Tingus to its goal while maximizing your earnings – is surprisingly addictive and keeps you playing.

Read More

2025-12-02 05:10