World of Goo OCD and tower guide: ball counts, moves and time goals
Separate a normal clear from the level’s optional optimization condition.
Edition covered
The original World of Goo campaign using publisher PC screenshots. World of Goo 2 introduces different creatures and fluid systems; they are not part of this reference.
Read the individual OCD condition
OCD is a named optional challenge in the game. Depending on the level it asks for a ball total, move limit or time target, so there is no universal rule to simply build the tallest structure.
| Goal type | Optimize | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| More balls collected | Fewer permanent nodes | Spending the rescue supply on decoration |
| Fewer moves | Every placement’s value | Constant rearrangement |
| Faster time | A known stable route | Improvising a new structure during the attempt |
| Corporation height | Base strength and balance | A tall narrow spine with no bracing |
Choose the matching optimization
A move-limited solution may keep an unstable-looking but sufficient bridge. A ball-count goal emphasizes minimizing permanent nodes while still delivering the loose Goo safely.
| Tower symptom | Cause to inspect | Adjustment |
|---|---|---|
| Base bends sideways | Insufficient width | Add a broader support triangle |
| Top swings heavily | Too much mass above a weak joint | Reinforce below the sway |
| One side sinks | Uneven support | Balance the load before adding height |
| Extra ball worsens wobble | Weight added during motion | Let the structure settle first |
Surplus Goo supports the Corporation tower
The sandbox gives a separate place to build for height. A wide foundation and careful reinforcement matter as much as the number of balls available.
Do one goal per attempt
First prove the level can be cleared reliably. Then remove unnecessary placements or shorten the route for its exact OCD requirement instead of changing every part of the design at once.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| World of Goo publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Goo Ball type reference | strategywiki.org |
| Chapter-one level directory | worldofgoo.fandom.com |
| Developer: World of Goo | 2dboy.com |