About Go Go Plant Game
A flowerpot with running shoes is already a fairly odd hero. Go Go Plant gives it a net, a propeller, a drill and a boxing glove as well. The course scrolls towards you while the plant runs on its own. Your job is to pick the right tool before the next object reaches it.
The arrow keys don't steer here. Left brings out the net, up lifts the plant into the air, down sends it underground and right throws a punch. The tutorial lets you try each action against an approaching ball. It's worth doing once: a left arrow meaning 'catch' takes a little getting used to.
Normal Mode asks you to finish the route. Arcade Mode asks how long you can survive. Both have the same bright, silly cartoon look, and a bad decision can end a run quite quickly. This original 2008 game is credited to Felix Wiesner and Mausland.
How to Play Go Go Plant Game
Get the plant through the course, catch money and deal with the obstacles before they hit you.
- Click Play, then Start Game. Choose Normal Mode for the route or Arcade Mode for a survival run.
- Follow the tutorial prompts to practise catching, flying, drilling and punching. Space skips the tutorial if you already know the controls.
- Press Space when the final tutorial panel tells you to start. The plant runs automatically.
- Watch ahead and choose an action for the next object. Hold a key when you need to keep the net up or stay in the air.
- After a failed attempt, press Enter or select Try Again. Change your response to the obstacle that stopped you.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Left arrow | Hold up the net to catch money. |
| Up arrow | Fly above the ground. |
| Down arrow | Drill into the ground. |
| Right arrow | Punch. |
| Space | Skip the tutorial or start when prompted. |
| Enter | Try again from the score screen. |
Click or tap inside the game before using the keyboard. The fullscreen button below the player gives you more room; the restart button reloads the game.
Tips for a better round
- Get used to the four tools before skipping the tutorial. Trying to remember which arrow does what is much harder once obstacles are arriving.
- Look farther along the route than the plant's feet. You need time to decide whether to catch, hit or avoid something.
- Release one action when you need another. Holding a tool out of habit won't solve every obstacle.
Questions About Go Go Plant Game
Do I need to hold right to run?
No. The plant moves by itself. Right is the punch button, not a movement key.
Which mode should I start with?
Normal Mode gives you a route to finish. Choose Arcade Mode when you want to see how long you can keep a run going.
Can I play with a touchscreen?
This restored version uses the keyboard's arrow keys. A desktop or laptop is the tested way to play.
