Genital Jousting
- January 18, 2018
- Free Lives
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamGenital 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
Mac OS
PC
Phone
Steam Deck
Windows
Tablet
Reviews
- story1,654 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story of "Genital Jousting" has garnered unexpected praise for its depth and emotional resonance, often surprising players with its heartfelt narrative about a character named John, a penis seeking love and acceptance. Many reviews highlight the story's relatability, humor, and poignant themes surrounding loneliness and self-discovery, making it a standout feature of the game despite its crude premise. Overall, players find the story mode to be a touching and engaging experience that elevates the game beyond its initial shock value.
“The story is surprisingly amazing and deep as hell, like wtf.”
“The narration is charming, and despite the series of unfortunate events that our protagonist (John, a literal penis) finds himself in, the story itself seems to encourage you to never give up hope.”
“This game has a story line which I didn't expect honestly, with an amazing narrator... about your life... as a penis!”
“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.”
- humor1,062 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 innuendo. 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 offers a surprisingly heartfelt story that resonates with themes of self-acceptance and loneliness, adding depth to the humor.
“The humor in genital jousting is undoubtedly one of its strongest aspects.”
“If you’re in the mood for something that defies expectations and brings a fresh, hilarious twist to gaming, genital jousting is a title you shouldn’t miss.”
“This game is absolutely hilarious and amazing to play with friends!!”
“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.”
“Not funny or fun.”
- emotional310 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "Genital Jousting" has surprised many players, who found its narrative to be unexpectedly touching and relatable, often leading to tears. The game explores themes of self-worth, loneliness, and personal growth through a humorous yet heartfelt story, prompting players to reflect on their own lives while navigating the absurdity of its premise. Overall, it is praised as a unique emotional journey that transcends its comedic surface, making it a memorable experience for those willing to engage with its deeper messages.
“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.”
“The emotional journey you go on with John to see his ups and downs all to end with no bitches is very sad, but the game makes you realize that you don't always have to be hard.”
- gameplay244 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 and plagued by connectivity issues, particularly in multiplayer modes. Overall, the game combines a quirky premise with a narrative that explores deeper themes, though opinions on its execution and long-term engagement vary significantly.
“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).”
- graphics163 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Genital Jousting" are characterized by a vibrant, cartoonish aesthetic that enhances its humorous and playful nature. While some players appreciate the simplicity and charm of the visuals, others note that the art style can feel unoriginal and lacks advanced graphical features. Overall, the game is praised for its colorful presentation and effective use of humor, making it visually engaging despite some minor performance issues.
“Visually, the game is vibrant and colorful, with a whimsical art style that complements the narrative.”
“This game is truly spectacular, both graphically and emotively.”
“The graphics are beautiful and the campaign's story is truly an emotional experience to say the least.”
“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.”
“There is no advanced graphics and color blind.”
- stability78 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 report that the game is often unplayable due to these issues. Overall, it is considered a buggy experience, especially for an early access title, with hopes for improvements in future updates.
“The game runs great on Steam Deck.”
“It's not that buggy either, as far as I know, so no huge gaping issues.”
“This game is entertaining and funny, but it's a buggy mess that is currently unplayable.”
“Well.. it plays, but you have no controls, multiplayer doesn't work, game glitches all over the place, etc. It's broken.”
“Very buggy, joining lobbies often does not work; if you are playing with 2 people on one PC, joining online games will never work.”
- music76 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 4 % 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 catchy and fitting, some express frustration over the lack of audio control options. Overall, the music is considered a major highlight, contributing significantly to the game's charm and humor.
“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.”
- replayability27 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
Replayability in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it highly enjoyable and appreciate the unpredictability and humor, leading to significant replay value, others criticize it for lacking variety in game modes, resulting in a quick loss of interest. The progression system is noted as a positive aspect that can enhance replayability for some players. Overall, experiences vary widely, with some finding it infinitely replayable and others feeling disappointed.
“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.”
“(The humor is excellent, I admit it took me some time to get used to the controls, but if you have a little patience, and a desire to explore the main campaign a few times instead of rushing through it all at once, you'll really extend the replay value. I haven't played with multiplayer, but hope to soon.)”
- optimization22 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally considered adequate, with some users reporting minor performance issues, particularly on older hardware and with dedicated GPUs. While it runs well on higher-end systems, there are graphical bugs, frame drops, and occasional connection issues in multiplayer, indicating that further optimization could enhance the experience, especially for lower-end machines.
“☑ 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.”
- grinding16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Players overwhelmingly express that the grinding in the game is excessive, often likening it to a never-ending task that requires an immense time commitment. 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.”
“so much grinding it's like you're in a strip club”
“you'll need a second life for grinding”
“you'll need a second life for grinding”
- character development14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is widely praised as one of its standout features, with players describing it as a beautiful and emotional journey that leaves a lasting impact. Many reviewers highlight the depth and uniqueness of the characters, contributing to a compelling narrative that evokes strong feelings. However, some note that the character designs themselves may not be particularly memorable.
“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.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 20 % 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 art style and sound design contribute to a whimsical and immersive experience, although some players feel that the content may not justify the price. Overall, the game's atmosphere is praised for its charm and fun, despite some concerns about depth.
“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.”
