Gnog(stylized inall caps) is a 2017puzzle video gamedeveloped byKO_OPand published byDouble Fine Presents.It was released forPlayStation 4,iOS,Microsoft Windows,andmacOS.

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

Gameplay

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Development

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GNOGwas developed byMontreal-based studioKO_OP.Originally titled "GNAH", the title was changed due to a trademark dispute.[1]The game was showcased at the 2014E3"Horizon conference".[2]It was shown atE3 2015with a playable demo.[3]

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

Reception

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GNOGreceived generally positive reviews from video game critics. During the21st Annual D.I.C.E. Awards,theAcademy of Interactive Arts & SciencesnominatedGnogfor "Family Game of the Year.[13]

References

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  1. ^Conditt, Jessica (October 14, 2014)."Monster head-turner GNAH changes name to GNOG".Engadget.Archived fromthe originalon March 28, 2015.
  2. ^Conditt, Jessica (June 12, 2014)."Horizon E3 wrapup: Cats, cowboys, monsters, mountain".Joystiq.Archived fromthe originalon March 15, 2015.
  3. ^Kish, Mary; Tran, Edmond (June 18, 2015)."GNOG Gameplay Demo - E3 2015".GameSpot.RetrievedSeptember 10,2019.
  4. ^Matulef, Jeffrey (March 30, 2017)."Double Fine published puzzle game GNOG gets a release date".Eurogamer.RetrievedSeptember 10,2019.
  5. ^Tucker, Kevin (November 28, 2017)."Colorful Puzzler GNOG Lands On iOS Today, Steam Soon".Shacknews.RetrievedSeptember 10,2019.
  6. ^"GNOG on Steam".store.steampowered.RetrievedJune 5,2022.
  7. ^"GNOG for iPhone/iPad Reviews".Metacritic.RetrievedSeptember 9,2019.
  8. ^"GNOG for PlayStation 4 Reviews".Metacritic.RetrievedSeptember 9,2019.
  9. ^Devore, Jordan (May 1, 2017)."Review: GNOG".Destructoid.RetrievedSeptember 9,2019.
  10. ^Hilliard, Kyle (May 4, 2017)."Gnog Review - A Collection Of Pleasant Packages".Game Informer.Archived fromthe originalon May 5, 2017.RetrievedSeptember 9,2019.
  11. ^Vacheron, Griffin (May 3, 2017)."GNOG Review".Game Revolution.RetrievedSeptember 9,2019.
  12. ^Slater, Harry (November 30, 2017)."GNOG review - A delightful puzzler that's anything but robotic".Pocket Gamer.RetrievedSeptember 9,2019.
  13. ^"2018 Awards Category Details Family Game of the Year".interactive.org.Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences.Retrieved30 November2023.
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