Gobliiins 5: A Return to Classic 2D Adventure

Written by Ivo Teel — May 4, 2023 at 05:14

Today marks the release of Gobliiins 5, the latest installment in the beloved Gobliiins series, on Itch.io. Pierre Gilhodes, the author and graphic designer behind the classic adventure games from the 90s such as Gobliiins, Gobliins 2, Goblins 3, and Woodruff & the Schnibble of Azimuth, brings back the charming 2D world that fans have been eagerly awaiting.

Gobliiins 5 is an adventure game full of captivating details, animations, sounds, and music. The game boasts a plethora of characters, and the backgrounds are brimming with intricate details. Each level offers a variety of tasks for players to engage with, ensuring that they only get stuck in one area for a short time. The primary focus of Gobliiins 5 is to immerse players in the game world and provide an enjoyable, grand adventure experience.

After the release of the 3D sequel, Gobliiins 4, Pierre Gilhodes recognized that the series' fans strongly prefer the 2D world. With Gobliiins 5, he returns to his roots, delivering a game optimized for PCs with a resolution of 640x480 pixels. The game utilizes the powerful Adventure Game Studio software, allowing Gilhodes to have complete control over the game's development process and fine-tune the gameplay experience.

Gobliiins 5 features captivating music by Cris, Philipp Alexander Marguerre, and Thierry Teodori. The game offers a delightful adventure for all ages, with 16 extensive levels filled with puzzles. A free playable demo is available, and the full game can be purchased for just $11.

The game has French and English options, with German, Spanish, and Russian versions planned for future releases. Gobliiins 5 is split into four separate executables, requiring players to unpack each zip file into different folders. 

With Gobliiins 5, Pierre Gilhodes has again brought to life the enchanting 2D world that fans have adored. Don't miss out on this captivating adventure – head over to Itch.io and get your hands on Gobliiins 5 today!