Genital Jousting

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Genital Jousting is a multiplayer party game that simulates the act of penis jousting. Players control squishy, floppy penises in a variety of challenging and humorous scenarios. With its focus on humor and lighthearted fun, Genital Jousting is a game best played with friends in a party setting. Note: contains explicit sexual content and humor. Steam ID: 469820 Platform: PC Genre: Simulation, Multiplayer, Party Release Date: Unspecified Developer: Free Lives Publisher: Devolver Digital

Play Modes

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

Reviews

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,623 reviews

story341 positive mentions

stability37 negative mentions

story
827 mentions
41 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The story of "Genital Jousting" has received widespread acclaim for its unexpected depth and emotional resonance, often leaving players surprised by its heartfelt themes of self-discovery, loneliness, and the quest for love, all presented through the lens of humor and absurdity. Many reviewers noted that the narrative, centered around a character named John—a penis seeking acceptance—manages to tackle serious issues like toxic masculinity and mental health while still delivering laughs, making it a unique blend of comedy and poignant storytelling. Despite its short length, the story mode is described as engaging and impactful, with players expressing genuine emotional connections to the characters and their journeys.
- “The story is surprisingly good and has a good lesson.”
- “The story mode is really compelling and the only content I touched.”
- “The story is surprisingly amazing and deep; it genuinely made me cry.”
- “Overall, while genital jousting tries to aim for a hilarious, goofy story, it just ends up falling flat on its face and turning out to be a very bad joke made by immature 13-14 year olds.”
- “The story feels as though it was written by an adolescent-thinking adult with no sexual experiences, and the multiplayer aspect is boring, can't say anything more than that.”
- “While the premise is funny, this is an incredibly boring game with a poor story.”
humor
531 mentions
99 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The humor in "Genital Jousting" is a standout feature, characterized by its absurd and crude comedic style that revolves around phallic themes and playful innuendos. Players find the game hilariously entertaining, especially in multiplayer settings, where the chaotic and silly gameplay leads to uncontrollable laughter. Despite its immature premise, the game also surprisingly incorporates heartfelt storytelling, making it both a funny and thought-provoking experience.
- “The humor in genital jousting is undoubtedly one of its strongest aspects.”
- “This game is absolutely hilarious and fantastic.”
- “The story mode is quite funny and touching, but pretty playable only once or twice because you know the story already.”
- “Not funny or fun.”
- “Nobody plays the online multiplayer, and the story mode is dull and unfunny.”
- “Maybe it's worth it if you have friends that will readily play it multiplayer or even purchase their own copy to play, but otherwise this game is unmemorable and unfunny.”
emotional
155 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is surprisingly profound, with many players expressing that it delivered a heartfelt and touching narrative that resonated deeply with their personal experiences. Despite its humorous and unconventional premise, the story explores themes of self-worth, loneliness, and personal growth, often leading players to tears and reflections on their own lives. Overall, it is praised as an emotional rollercoaster that challenges expectations and leaves a lasting impact.
- “The story is very touching; it can be very relatable to many aspects of life.”
- “This game made me cry and realize what I was doing wrong in life. This game should be on everyone's play list. I'm crying as I write this.”
- “Genital Jousting has a surprisingly heartfelt story about how toxic masculinity can be harmful to men, and how if you can become a better person by taking responsibility for your actions that have hurt others.”
gameplay
122 mentions
30 % positive mentions
66 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Genital Jousting" is characterized by its unique blend of humor and simple mechanics, offering a variety of mini-games that are easy to pick up and play, making it suitable for party settings. While many players find the gameplay entertaining and addictive, some criticize it for being shallow or plagued by connectivity issues, leading to mixed experiences. Overall, the game combines a quirky premise with engaging, albeit sometimes frustrating, gameplay that emphasizes fun and laughter over complexity.
- “This game, developed by Free Lives and published by Devolver Digital, offers a unique blend of comedy and gameplay that pushes boundaries while remaining accessible and endlessly entertaining.”
- “From navigating relationships to self-acceptance, Genital Jousting cleverly weaves its narrative into the gameplay, creating an immersive and surprisingly heartfelt experience.”
- “Gameplay-wise, Genital Jousting is surprisingly fun.”
- “That being said, the gameplay is quite terrible.”
- “The stale gameplay is the reason why it took me three attempts, spread over three years, to finish the game.”
- “The gameplay is missing (no instructions, no rules, nothing to do after the first 10 seconds).”
graphics
81 mentions
46 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Genital Jousting" are characterized by a vibrant, cartoonish aesthetic that enhances its humorous and whimsical nature. While some players appreciate the simplicity and charm of the visuals, others note that they are not particularly groundbreaking, yet they effectively complement the game's outrageous themes. Overall, the art style is described as colorful and playful, contributing to the game's unique appeal despite some minor performance issues.
- “Visually, the game is vibrant and colorful, with a whimsical art style that complements the narrative.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and the campaign's story is truly an emotional experience to say the least.”
- “This game is truly spectacular, both graphically and emotively.”
- “The art style was really unoriginal and graphically it's nothing to write home about.”
- “Has graphical and performance bugs with dedicated GPUs, frames drop, sometimes there are connection issues in multiplayer.”
- “In terms of visuals, it's very colorful, but nothing too flashy; it's pretty much what you see in the pictures.”
stability
39 mentions
5 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
95 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, which significantly impact gameplay and stability, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some players find the humor and fun aspects redeeming, many express frustration over the game's unplayability and recommend waiting for fixes or sales before purchasing. Overall, the stability issues are a major concern, overshadowing the game's potential enjoyment.
- “The game runs great on Steam Deck.”
- “It's not that buggy either, as far as I know, so no huge gaping issues.”
- “The game had potential for good fun, but it was too buggy.”
- “Well.. it plays, but you have no controls, multiplayer doesn't work, game glitches all over the place, etc. it's broken.”
- “This game is entertaining and funny, but it's a buggy mess that is currently unplayable.”
music
38 mentions
37 % positive mentions
61 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its upbeat and whimsical tone, enhancing the overall atmosphere and storytelling experience. While many players find the soundtrack to be catchy and fitting, some express frustration over the lack of audio control options. Overall, the music is considered a significant highlight, contributing to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “The upbeat music perfectly complements the game’s whimsical tone, keeping the energy high and the mood light.”
- “The soundtrack, featuring a mix of playful and emotionally resonant tunes, enhances the overall atmosphere and contributes to the immersive storytelling experience.”
- “The sound design is top notch and the soundtrack is so good I found myself humming the tunes at work because they got stuck in my head.”
- “You are not able to change the in-game music and volume.”
- “The in-game music is really disturbing and annoying.”
- “The lack of any kind of SFX audio control or a music mixer beyond on/off is a baffling thing to leave out in this day and age.”
replayability
13 mentions
38 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a mixed perception of replayability in the game. While some players appreciate the unpredictability and enjoyment of multiplayer modes that enhance replay value, others criticize the limited game modes and lack of long-term engagement, leading to a quick decline in replayability. Overall, the game's replayability seems to depend significantly on the multiplayer experience and progression system.
- “One of the key strengths of Genital Jousting is its replayability.”
- “The unpredictability of the challenges and the sheer joy of playing with friends contribute to a high replay value.”
- “Surprisingly, the progression system is really enjoyable and there's a lot of replay value.”
- “Just really no replay value.”
- “Not sure if I'm more embarrassed or mad that I spent money on this game and it loses replayability real quick with very few game modes.”
optimization
11 mentions
18 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is mixed, with some users reporting it runs well on high-end hardware like the 4090 ti, while others experience performance issues, particularly on older systems. There are notable graphical and performance bugs, as well as occasional connection problems in multiplayer, indicating that further optimization, especially for lower-end machines, is needed. Overall, while enjoyable, the game is not perfectly optimized.
- “Optimized well.”
- “Although this game has minor issues on older hardware in regards to performance (primarily due to physics and rendering in story mode), it is still a very lovely game to play, and absolutely hilarious for parties!”
- “New game modes and some network optimization would be in order.”
- “I think the game is just not optimized for my 4090 Ti.”
- “Has graphical and performance bugs with dedicated GPUs; frames drop, and sometimes there are connection issues in multiplayer.”
- “Not perfectly optimized, so some low-end machines may struggle with some of the game modes.”
grinding
8 mentions
0 % positive mentions
75 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
Players consistently express that the grinding in the game is excessive, often likening it to a never-ending task that requires significant time investment. While the game features enjoyable mini-games and a humorous story mode, the grinding can become tedious and detracts from the overall experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “So much grinding it's like you're in a strip club.”
- “I did find it tedious from time to time.”
character development
7 mentions
57 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is widely praised as one of its standout features, with players highlighting its emotional depth and immersive storytelling that evokes strong feelings. While some found the character designs less memorable, the overall narrative and character arcs left a lasting impact, making the experience deeply moving for many.
- “Watching his character development was such a beautiful experience, and I am pretty sad that the game is over this quick.”
- “A true story game with the best character development ever.”
- “The storyline was beautiful to the point where I cried, and the character development is one of a kind.”
- “Character designs are (obviously) forgettable.”
atmosphere
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
80 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a competitive yet light-hearted vibe that keeps players engaged and laughing, complemented by a playful and emotionally resonant soundtrack. The sound design effectively enhances the whimsical art style, creating an immersive experience, although some players feel the content may not justify the price.
- “Whether you’re racing to collect the most items, playing a twisted version of soccer, or trying to avoid obstacles while navigating a maze, the competitive yet light-hearted atmosphere keeps everyone laughing.”
- “The soundtrack, featuring a mix of playful and emotionally resonant tunes, enhances the overall atmosphere and contributes to the immersive storytelling experience.”
- “I honestly love the art style and the sounds and the cute laid-back atmosphere of the game.”
- “Unfortunately, Mark Twain was not a video game developer and is actually an undead automaton partnered with Obama releasing chemicals into the atmosphere that make my frog gay.”
- “I honestly love the art style and the sounds and the cute laid-back atmosphere of the game, but there is just not enough content on here to justify any price.”