Balloons are objects found in many levels in the video game World of Goo and World of Goo 2. They can attach to many structures, including anchors, but nothing can be further attached to the Balloon itself. Balloon attachments cannot be used to for loose Goo to traverse and attached Balloon do not activate and cannot be collected by pipes.
Uses[]
To prevent unstable structures from collapsing
Used to lift things off the ground
Variations[]
In Regurgitation Pumping Station, towards the end of the level there are Balloon that look like eyes. This species of Goo has been given the name Eye Goo. These cannot move freely on a structure unless attached; that is, if dropped, it will bypass Goo structures and fall into the water. These can also be attached to the bottom of structures that are floating in water to create an anchor-like effect.
In Observatory Observation Station there are Goo that look like fish. These make sounds just like the Balloon, but cannot be removed once attached.
In development, balloons had eyes.
In World of Goo 2’s files, an unused variation that was blue and had more strength was discovered, along with having a pupil reused from the Eye Goo/EvilEye and being bigger.
A screenshot demonstrating the lifting techniques of Balloon.
