Baby Goat Billy
- April 29, 2022
- Studio90
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Get on itch.io Store"Baby Goat Billy" is a story-driven deckbuilder where you embark on a quest to save your baby brother. Engage in turn-based combat with unique enemies, and acquire new cards and skills with each victory. The game features a unique totem mechanic, allowing you to summon tribal totems that interact with your cards and actions for powerful combos. Explore the 3D world of goat mythology, complete side quests, and unravel the mystery behind the dungeons. Permadeath roguelike element ensures a challenging yet rewarding experience.
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Reviews
- The game features a well-crafted deck-building system that allows for diverse strategies and enjoyable gameplay.
- The totem mechanics add depth and freshness to the combat, making battles engaging and unique.
- The game has a charming aesthetic with cute characters and a well-designed environment that enhances the overall experience.
- The game suffers from bugs and stability issues, including freezing and data loss, which can be frustrating for players.
- Character movement and camera controls are awkward, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
- Some content feels unfinished, with certain dungeons and enemy mechanics lacking polish, making the game feel more like a demo than a complete product.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its diverse decks and engaging mechanics, with totems enhancing the experience of deck-building. The dungeons provide a balanced interlude between card battles, maintaining interest without overwhelming difficulty. However, some players find character movement to be a distracting element, despite the overall polish and solid core gameplay.
“The core gameplay of BGB is fantastic.”
“BGB doesn't make that mistake; the dungeons are interesting enough that they pass the time between card battles, but not so long or difficult that they distract from the main gameplay.”
“As for the gameplay itself, the individual decks are very diverse in their playstyles and the totems add a lot of fun to spamming your deck with one to two types.”
“Bgb doesn't make that mistake, the dungeons are interesting enough that they pass the time between card battles, but not so long or difficult that they distract from the main gameplay.”
“There's a level of polish in the gameplay that is actually pretty surprising.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be an enjoyable short challenge with decent replay value, largely due to the well-crafted deckbuilding mechanics that enhance its replayability despite its limited size.
“The craftsmanship of the deckbuilding is good enough that BGB is replayable despite its small size.”
“An enjoyable short challenge, with some replay value.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the atmosphere, reminiscent of classic dungeon-style games, and is described as awesome and accessible, contributing positively to the overall experience.
“The environment and music were very cool; they helped to create the atmosphere of classical dungeon-style games.”
“I'm not really into deckbuilding games, but I found this one to have very accessible gameplay, awesome music, and beautifully animated goats.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive environment and music, effectively capturing the essence of classic dungeon-style games. Reviewers note that these elements work together to enhance the overall experience.
“The environment and music were very cool; they helped to create the atmosphere of classic dungeon-style games.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by witty dialogues and a high level of attention to detail, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience for players.
“The story and dialogues are very witty, and the entire game exhibits a lot of attention to detail, making it a very enjoyable experience.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing characters, which contribute to an entertaining experience. Additionally, the card system is noted for its potential to enhance the comedic elements further.
“The characters are hilarious, and the card system adds a unique twist to the humor.”
“The humor in the game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and amusing character interactions.”
“I love how the game blends humor with gameplay, making every moment entertaining.”
