Gish is not just a piece of tar, as its creators claim. It is more like a bouncy ball that has unexpectedly gained softness, a mouth, and a pair of yellow eyes. Gish travels through dungeons, defeats monsters, and solves puzzles to save his beloved. Outside of his adventures, he resembles an illustration from a physics textbook due to his realistic model of object interaction. Newton's laws are embodied in every detail here: from swinging platforms to crossing water obstacles. Even jumps require considering Gish's shape and the surface beneath him, turning each action into an engaging experiment.

Gish stands out because physics is not just a gimmick here, but the core of the gameplay. Every action is tied to the laws of physics. Traps on levels are like small kinematic experiments, and fighting enemies requires using physics to succeed. Jumps, acceleration, and changing mass all require careful attention and calculations.

The game amazes with a variety of obstacles and tasks throughout. Gish gives players the freedom to choose how to solve problems, making the gameplay unique for everyone. This is the embodiment of the "emergent gameplay" idea, where the player creates their own experience and finds unique ways to overcome challenges.

The only drawback of the game is the music. Despite its high quality, the repetition of the same track for extended periods can become tiresome.

The graphics in Gish, although three-dimensional, are displayed in a flat format, creating a clear picture with dynamic lighting and shadows. The game lacks trendy shader effects, but that doesn't prevent it from being engaging. Multiplayer adds even more fun, offering modes like Drag Race and Sumo, which will make you laugh and compete with friends.

Gish is filled with humor and parodies that add charm to the game. The developers at Chronic Logic deserve praise for creating such an original and entertaining game in a short time, demonstrating that they approach their work as art, not just production.

It's the Gishiest game of all time. I highly recommend it (but go into the betas to enable achievements)