No matter which version you choose, you will be treated with the same graphics and basic gameplay. World of Goo is a physics game set in a Tim Burton-esque world. Taking control of some omnipresent observer, you must use the myriad goo balls to build various structures, such as towers or bridges, to a pipe that gathers up all the spare balls and adds them to a jar. Then, after the level is finished, any extra balls left in the jar are sent to the World of Goo Corporation for use in the meta-game. Each level has varied elements that make it very different from the other levels, but the basic gameplay remains the same. Grab goo balls and attach them to each other in a desperate bid to succeed.

There are 5 stages that correspond to the 4 seasons and one theme outside those seasons. Each stage has plenty of levels that range from the incredibly simple to the deviously difficult. Each stage also follows a single story, from escaping to working in a factory to everything in between. Each level also follows a particular story or challange, such as burning apart goo balls to cause a creature to fall or using wind to get over some razor-sharp windmills. Thankfully, no matter which version you buy, you end up with the same levels and basic gameplay. There's no incredible changes between the two. For a fuller look at the game, check out our review, which covers more about the gameplay than what is covered here.

There are three major differences between the two versions: two differences specific to the Wii, and one difference specific to the PC. The Wii differences deal with gameplay, and the difference on the PC is not so much reliant on gameplay but how the game is distributed. Each has its bonuses for a specific kind of person, as mentioned earlier, and really encourages a different style of play.

For those that have friends to play with, the Wii version is hands-down the preferable version to play. The Wii version has co-op play. The PC does not. Specifically, on the Wii, four other players can join in and tackle a puzzle with you, allowing you to distribute tasks such as balancing, moving goo balls, our building among your group. The PC, unfortunately, offers nothing quite like this, and it's a real disappointment. The thrill of completing a puzzle with three of your friends is nothing short of amazing, and the sense of satisfaction is just as excellent. It can also lead to some truly hilarious situations, such as one friend accidentally sabotaging the entire structure. Or on purpose, if you have shady friends. The other change is the control scheme. Instead of a mouse and keyboard, the Wii uses the remote and nunchuk. For all intents and purposes, though, they operate in exactly the same way. Remote is used to control the cursor and the nunchuk is used to control the camera. While in co-op play, each controller's cursor is, thankfully, a different color.

For those that want a puzzle game to take with them where they go, World of Goo on the PC is definitely worth it. As it is distributed as a downloadable on several services, including Steam, Greenhouse, and the official site. This, combined with the low system requirements, make it the perfect game for someone on the go. You can hop onto an internet cafe computer, load up Steam, and play a few levels. You can get on your friend's computer, load it up, and show them just how amazing it is. Thanks to the easy accessibility of the game through the internet, there's no dealing with binding to a specific Wii or computer. As long as you have an account and own the game, you can play it anywhere! The other great part about this is that World of Goo has no traditional DRM. There are no CD-keys, unlock codes, or secret unlockers necessary to play. Since you game, when bought directly from 2D boy, comes in the form of a small installer, you can toss it on a thumb drive and carry it with you if you really want.

In a way, World of Goo's changes between versions personifies the differences between consoles and PCs in the modern gaming market. The Wii version aims to bring people together in the same room to play, where the PC version aims to allow the owner to play anywhere they have internet access. The console wants people to play together in physical space; the PC wants a person to play whenever they can, regardless of location. No version is right or wrong. And no matter which one you choose, you still get an incredible game.

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