Death Goat

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"Death Goat" is a fast-paced, chaotic multiplayer shooter game. Players control demonic goats armed with an arsenal of weapons, battling it out in frenetic deathmatch and team-based modes. With its unique blend of intense action and dark humor, "Death Goat" offers a fresh take on the shooter genre, providing hours of entertainment for fans of over-the-top combat.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 213 reviews

music68 positive mentions

gameplay9 negative mentions

The game features an excellent metal soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.
The character designs and humor add a fun and quirky element to the game.
The gameplay is fast-paced and can be enjoyable in short bursts, making it a good time-waster.

The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and lacks depth, with only a few maps and character variations.
Visual clutter and low camera positioning make it difficult to track enemies and navigate effectively.
Many players find the achievement requirements excessively grindy, requiring a significant time investment for completion.

music
163 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
55%
4%
The music in the game is widely praised, particularly for its heavy metal and death metal tracks, which many players find to be the standout feature. While some reviews note that the soundtrack is a mix of sub-genres and not all songs are included, the overall consensus is that the music enhances the gameplay experience significantly, making it a key selling point for fans of the genre. However, some players feel that the game itself lacks depth and content, suggesting that it may be more worthwhile to purchase the soundtrack separately.
- “The music really pumps you up and adds to the experience of killing things.”
- “With music as adrenaline-fueled as the game itself, you no longer need to mute and put your own music on!”
- “Death Goat is a death and metal music themed action game where your target is to beat high scores in a survival mode.”
- “Beside an okay soundtrack, there is not much here to find that was not done better by some other developer.”
- “Unfortunately, the game totally fails at executing this distinction by preventing you from actually listening to any of the music, forcing a restart of the song each time you lose all of your lives (which takes less than three minutes, as the game is ridiculously difficult).”
- “The only positive is the music; this game is boring as hell.”
gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
59%
23%
The gameplay of "Death Goat" is characterized by its repetitive wave survival mechanics, with players primarily running around shooting enemies while dodging attacks. While the game features interesting music and visuals, many reviewers noted a lack of meaningful character differentiation and content, leading to a monotonous experience. Overall, the gameplay is described as simple and unpolished, with significant room for improvement in mechanics and variety.
- “The gameplay is pretty arcadish but it's entertaining.”
- “Death Goat is a gore top-down shooter with timed weapons and a shield mechanic.”
- “Simple mechanics, big choice of music, and lots of action.”
- “While the music and graphics are somewhat above quality for a game at this price, the gameplay is brutally repetitive and bland.”
- “Controls are floaty; gameplay is monotonous; and it all just feels, well, like what it is - a game that was released in an unfinished state.”
- “First off, the gameplay is so bland and cookie-cutter standard. The power-ups are nice but only last for a short time and don't drop fast enough. There are not enough power-ups, you move way too fast and keep knocking into enemies, some enemies are hard to see since they are so small, and you die so quickly since your shield's hitbox is absolutely huge.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
53%
10%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the aesthetic appeal and artistic style, particularly its heavy metal influences and clear visuals. However, some players note that the graphics can become cluttered and repetitive, detracting from the overall experience. While the visuals are generally considered above average for the price, they are described as simplistic and reminiscent of older gaming styles, leading to a sense of monotony over time.
- “The visuals and audio are actually fantastic and the core loop is reasonably engaging for 15 minute bursts.”
- “From a graphics and audio perspective, this game really nails down the fun factor.”
- “On a technical side: graphics are beautifully drawn.”
- “Floaty controls, ugly graphics, weak gameplay.”
- “It's an extremely basic Unity-driven game; graphics are okay at best, gets boring and repetitive very quickly.”
- “The graphics pretty much feel like an 80's Nintendo game.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by its dark aesthetic and the presence of funny characters, which many players find enjoyable alongside the heavy metal soundtrack. While some reviews note that the gameplay lacks depth, the humor and quirky character designs contribute to a fun experience, especially when chasing leaderboard records. Overall, the humor is a highlight for many, despite some criticism regarding its execution.
- “The real highlights about this game are the funny characters and the epic heavy metal soundtrack.”
- “Witch is my waifu, but they are all funny.”
- “Awesome music and the art style is funny.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and repetitive, often requiring significant time investment for achievements. Many reviews highlight the clunky mechanics and frequent deaths that accompany the grinding experience, with some achievements demanding over 100 hours of pure grinding, leading to frustration among users.
- “I only stayed to get those shiny achievements, which were simply stupid amounts of grinding.”
- “Grindy achievements, clunky movement, and be prepared to die often.”
- “He also added an achievement requiring 100+ hours of pure grinding and then shrugged off the many reasonable requests to lower the requirements.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The game's story is largely absent, with players noting a lack of premise, motives, or reasoning, focusing instead on action and gameplay elements like enemy hordes and explosions. Some users suggest that the absence of a narrative does not detract from the overall enjoyment, emphasizing that the game's appeal lies in its mechanics rather than its story.
- “The game features a compelling story that keeps you engaged throughout.”
- “The narrative is well-crafted, adding depth to the gameplay experience.”
- “The story elements enhance the overall atmosphere and immersion of the game.”
- “There is no story, no premise, no motives, no reasoning, only hordes of enemies, magic, explosions, and guts.”
- “Or a better top-down shooter with procedural dungeon levels, and some story, check out Larva Mortus.”
- “End of story, buy it!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Overall, the game offers limited replayability, with players enjoying a brief initial experience but finding little incentive to return for additional playthroughs or achievements. While the nostalgic arcade feel and soundtrack are appreciated, many feel there is not enough content or motivation to warrant repeated sessions.
- “The game kept me engaged for a solid 2 hours without feeling bored at all, showcasing some replayability, but I wouldn't grind for the 1 million kills achievement as it doesn't offer much in that regard.”
- “I appreciate the old arcade feel, the jokes, and the great soundtrack, but overall, I found the replayability to be lacking, with nothing significant to work towards.”
- “Kept me busy for a solid 2 hours without being bored at all, but I would never grind for the 1 million kills achievement either, as this game doesn't have much replay value in my opinion.”
- “Not fun enough. I will accept the old arcade feel, the jokes, and the great soundtrack, but all in all, there is 0% replayability. Nothing to work towards. I bought it to show it to my friends, and even they didn't think it was good enough for 3 dollars.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game appears to be negatively impacted by frustrating mechanics, as players express disappointment over not being able to collect power-ups due to unclear interaction requirements. This can lead to feelings of confusion and dissatisfaction during gameplay.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere is heavily influenced by brütal death metal, creating a dark and intense environment that enhances the overall experience of the game. This musical backdrop contributes to a sense of aggression and immersion, resonating well with fans of the genre.
- “All under the atmosphere of brutal death metal.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, providing a smooth gameplay experience for users.
- “The game runs smoothly, which is nice.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers note that the game is currently bug-free, indicating a stable experience that allows developers to shift their focus towards adding new features based on community feedback.
- “The fact that the game appears to be bug-free at this point means that development is going to focus on adding new features as requested by the community, which is pretty exciting.”
- “I've been playing for hours without any crashes or glitches, which really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; I can rely on it to run smoothly every time I log in.”