Baby Goat Billy
- April 29, 2022
- Studio90
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Reviews
- The game features a well-crafted deck-building system that offers diverse strategies and enjoyable card battles.
- The totem mechanics add depth and freshness to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
- The art style, music, and atmosphere create an engaging environment that complements the gameplay.
- The game suffers from bugs and stability issues, leading to frustrating experiences like character loss and freezing.
- Character movement controls are awkward and distracting, impacting the overall gameplay experience.
- The game feels incomplete and lacks polish, with some content appearing unfinished or underdeveloped.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its diverse decks and engaging mechanics, with totems enhancing the experience and enemy interactions being well-designed. The dungeons provide a balanced break between card battles, maintaining interest without overwhelming players. However, some users find character movement distracting, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the solid deck-building mechanics.
“The core gameplay of BGB is fantastic.”
“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 or 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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers a short yet enjoyable challenge with decent replay value, primarily due to its well-crafted deckbuilding mechanics, making it worth revisiting despite its limited size.
“An enjoyable short challenge, with some replay value.”
“The craftsmanship of the deckbuilding is good enough that the game is replayable despite its small size.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for enhancing the atmosphere, reminiscent of classic dungeon-style games, and is noted as a standout feature even by players who typically do not enjoy deckbuilding games. Overall, it contributes significantly to the game's immersive experience.
“The environment and music were very cool; they helped to create the atmosphere of classic dungeon-style games.”
“I'm not really into deck-building games, but I found this one to have very accessible gameplay, awesome music, and beautifully animated goats.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by a captivating environment and music that effectively evoke the classic dungeon style, immersing players in a nostalgic and engaging experience.
“The environment and music were very cool; they helped to create the atmosphere of classic dungeon-style games.”
“The immersive atmosphere truly draws you in, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
“The haunting sound design and beautifully crafted visuals combine to create an unforgettable atmosphere.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % 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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing character interactions, while the card system adds an intriguing layer that could enhance comedic elements.
“The characters are hilarious, and the card system adds a unique twist to the humor.”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and clever puns throughout the game.”
“The humor is spot-on, with quirky characters and unexpected jokes that keep the gameplay entertaining.”
