GISH
As an amorphous ball of tar that rolls and squishes around, players experience a one-of-a-kind, 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game featuring unique gameplay only provided by GISH.
Developer: Chronic Logic
Publisher: Chronic Logic
Release Date: September 2004
Developer: Chronic Logic
Publisher: Chronic Logic
Release Date: September 2004
Publisher: None/Unknown
GISH Demo
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GISH in Action
What People are saying about GISH
Game Chronicles Magazine: Rating - 9.5/10
"Without a doubt, Gish is one of the better games I've played in the fast few years; an unexpected delight and instant classic in my book... a must buy"
New York Times:
"A Little Getaway: Small, Simple, Fast and Fun... (GISH) proves that a simple idea can be elaborated upon with terrific results."
Computer Games Online: Rating - 80%
"Gish is one of the most original games released this year, if not ever."
Download.com: Rating - 4/5
"Gish succeeds on many levels. From the splash-page movie parodies to your character's controls, Gish has a style all its own"
Gametunnel.com: Rating - 10/10
"Without a doubt Gish is one of the best games that has come out in a long time and it easily becomes the first game of 2004 that we award a 10."
Gamespot
8.2/10
"Gish uses a well-worn genre as the launching pad for some exuberant and largely successful experimentation."
DIY Games
5/5 Stars
"(Gish) is an enjoyable game that successfully walks a fine line between innovation and familiar gameplay."
Game Zone
8.8/10
"I'm positive you'll get everything you want from this title and then more. I've always been impressed with what creative people can do on a limited budget."
VG Pub
9.4/10
"I can't help but recommend this game for anyone with a passion for gaming. If you've enjoyed platformers in the past, try this one out, as it combines tried-and-true mechanics with some newer stuff."
Inside Mac Games
8.75/10
"Overall, Gish is a fabulous game, and I would say the best shareware game that I have played this year, if not longer. I really can't stress enough how much fun Gish is."
Gamers Info
"After the last level, with a cold sweat of adrenaline seeping away, I sit and think back to all the other great platformers I've played in the past and realize that Gish is right there near the top."
Game Tunnel
10/10
"Without a doubt Gish is one of the best games that has come out in a long time and it easily becomes the first game of 2004 that we award a 10 to. The award is well earned as Gish is a game that you cannot go wrong with."
"Without a doubt, Gish is one of the better games I've played in the fast few years; an unexpected delight and instant classic in my book... a must buy"
New York Times:
"A Little Getaway: Small, Simple, Fast and Fun... (GISH) proves that a simple idea can be elaborated upon with terrific results."
Computer Games Online: Rating - 80%
"Gish is one of the most original games released this year, if not ever."
Download.com: Rating - 4/5
"Gish succeeds on many levels. From the splash-page movie parodies to your character's controls, Gish has a style all its own"
Gametunnel.com: Rating - 10/10
"Without a doubt Gish is one of the best games that has come out in a long time and it easily becomes the first game of 2004 that we award a 10."
Gamespot
8.2/10
"Gish uses a well-worn genre as the launching pad for some exuberant and largely successful experimentation."
DIY Games
5/5 Stars
"(Gish) is an enjoyable game that successfully walks a fine line between innovation and familiar gameplay."
Game Zone
8.8/10
"I'm positive you'll get everything you want from this title and then more. I've always been impressed with what creative people can do on a limited budget."
VG Pub
9.4/10
"I can't help but recommend this game for anyone with a passion for gaming. If you've enjoyed platformers in the past, try this one out, as it combines tried-and-true mechanics with some newer stuff."
Inside Mac Games
8.75/10
"Overall, Gish is a fabulous game, and I would say the best shareware game that I have played this year, if not longer. I really can't stress enough how much fun Gish is."
Gamers Info
"After the last level, with a cold sweat of adrenaline seeping away, I sit and think back to all the other great platformers I've played in the past and realize that Gish is right there near the top."
Game Tunnel
10/10
"Without a doubt Gish is one of the best games that has come out in a long time and it easily becomes the first game of 2004 that we award a 10 to. The award is well earned as Gish is a game that you cannot go wrong with."
