Game reviews / Thank Goodness You're Here!
Thank Goodness You're Here!
2024 · PC · macOS · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S · Adventure · Platformer · Comedy
3 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Critics broadly agree that Thank Goodness You're Here! is an unusually concentrated comedy experience, distinguished by its surreal Yorkshire setting, relentlessly inventive jokes, expressive hand-drawn presentation, and excellent voice acting. Its simple slap-and-jump interaction system is intentionally secondary to exploration and comic timing, while the short two-to-three-hour runtime keeps the gag density high and prevents the concept from overstaying its welcome. The main reservations are its limited gameplay depth, occasional uncertainty about where to go, minor performance issues on Switch, and humor that may not translate to every audience. For players who enjoy British absurdism, it is a distinctive and highly memorable delight.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-20
Pros
- Consistently inventive British and Yorkshire humor
- Distinctive hand-drawn art, animation, and presentation
- Excellent voice acting and dense environmental detail
- Short runtime maintains strong comedic pacing
Cons
- Very simple interaction and platforming mechanics
- Some progression can be unclear
- Humor may not appeal to players unfamiliar with British culture
- Minor performance dips on Nintendo Switch
Review sources
3 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- Nintendo Life · United Kingdom · 90/100
- Push Square · United Kingdom · 80/100
- GameSpot · United States · 90/100