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
Reviews
- story827 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 narrative about self-discovery and the quest for love, all while maintaining a humorous tone. Many reviewers noted that the game effectively tackles themes of loneliness and toxic masculinity, making it relatable despite its absurd premise of playing as a disembodied penis named John. Overall, the story mode is described as touching, funny, and surprisingly well-written, elevating the game beyond its initial shock value.
“The story is surprisingly good and has a good lesson.”
“The story mode is really compelling and surprisingly touching, it can be very relatable to many aspects of life.”
“The story mode was unexpectedly charming and delightful!”
“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.”
- humor531 mentions
- 99 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The humor in "Genital Jousting" is widely praised for its absurdity and crude, yet playful nature, often eliciting laughter through its outrageous premise centered around phallic characters and situations. Players appreciate the game's ability to blend slapstick comedy with surprisingly heartfelt storytelling, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking. While the humor may not appeal to everyone, those with a taste for juvenile and irreverent jokes find it to be a hilarious party game that thrives on multiplayer interactions.
“The humor in 'Genital Jousting' is undoubtedly one of its strongest aspects.”
“If you’ve ever wondered how a game could blend humor, creativity, and a touch of the absurd into a genuinely enjoyable experience, 'Genital Jousting' is here to answer that question with flair.”
“This game is absolutely hilarious and fantastic.”
“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.”
- emotional155 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 elicited strong feelings, including tears and self-reflection. Despite its humorous premise, the narrative explores themes of loneliness, self-worth, and personal growth, resonating deeply with players and leaving a lasting impact. Overall, the game is praised for its heartfelt storytelling, which transcends expectations and offers a unique emotional journey.
“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.”
- gameplay122 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 appreciate the comedic elements and the narrative depth, some criticize the gameplay for being shallow or frustrating, particularly in multiplayer modes. Overall, it provides a mix of fun and absurdity, though opinions vary on its long-term engagement and execution.
“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.”
“The gameplay in Genital Jousting is fast-paced and easy to pick up, with a wide variety of mini-games that range from simple obstacle courses to more complex team-based challenges.”
“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).”
- graphics82 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Genital Jousting" are characterized by a vibrant, cartoonish aesthetic that enhances its humorous and playful nature. While many players appreciate the colorful visuals and unique art style, some note that the graphics are simple and may not be groundbreaking. Overall, the game's visuals effectively complement its comedic themes, making it a delightful experience for those who enjoy its quirky premise.
“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.”
“In terms of visuals, it's very colorful, but nothing too flashy; it's pretty much what you see in the pictures.”
- stability39 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, significantly impacting stability and gameplay experience. While some players find it entertaining despite these issues, many report frequent crashes, unresponsive controls, and problematic multiplayer functionality, leading to a consensus that it is currently unplayable in its early access state. Overall, while there is potential for fun, the game's stability issues are a major drawback that detracts from its enjoyment.
“The game runs great on Steam Deck.”
“It's not that buggy either, as far as I know, so no huge glaring issues.”
“The 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.”
- music38 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 8 % 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 standout feature, contributing significantly 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 sound effects audio control or a music mixer beyond on/off is a baffling thing to leave out in this day and age.”
- replayability14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Overall, the replayability of the game is mixed among users. While some appreciate the unpredictability and enjoyment of multiplayer modes that enhance replay value, others find the limited game modes and lack of variety lead to a quick decline in replayability. A few players noted that patience and exploration of the main campaign can extend the experience, but overall, opinions vary significantly.
“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.”
- optimization11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % 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!”
“Story mode is about 2 hours long and the multiplayer offers many game modes that based on your performance, you unlock costumes.”
“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.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 38 % 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 repetitive nature of grinding can make the experience feel tedious.
“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 development7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % 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 journey of character growth left a lasting impact, making the experience deeply resonant 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.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % 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.”
“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.”
