GOAT OF DUTY
- July 10, 2019
- 34BigThings srl
- 2h median play time
Goat of Duty is a hilarious and fast-paced multiplayer game where you play as gun-wielding goats. Engage in frantic deathmatch and team deathmatch matches across wacky maps, using an arsenal of humorous weapons like explosive barrels and drone strikes. Perform insane acrobatics and show off your goatstacle skills in this chaotic and entertaining shooter experience.
Reviews
- The game is a hilarious and chaotic arena shooter that combines fast-paced gameplay with absurd humor, making it a blast to play with friends.
- It features a variety of enjoyable game modes and weapons, reminiscent of classic shooters like Quake and Unreal Tournament, while adding a unique goat-themed twist.
- Despite its silly premise, the game is surprisingly well-designed and offers a fun experience, especially for fans of the FPS genre.
- The player base is very small, often resulting in matches being filled with bots, which can lead to a lack of competitive gameplay.
- The game suffers from technical issues such as lag and crashes, particularly in online matches, which detracts from the overall experience.
- While the game has potential, it is still in early access and lacks sufficient content, including maps and weapons, which may limit replayability.
- humor31 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised for its absurdity and charm, particularly through its goat-themed gameplay and witty in-game tips. Players find the combination of fast-paced shooting and comedic elements, such as hilarious costumes and goat antics, to be a refreshing and entertaining experience. Overall, the game is described as a fun, chaotic shooter that delivers laughs and a lighthearted approach to the genre.
“The humor of this game makes it all worth it.”
“You play as a goat, the in-game tips are funny, what more can you ask?”
“I love the goat humor niche, and the subtle jab at the biggest, mainstream FPS series ever released.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled mechanics that include unique features like dashing into enemies and a headbutt rush, making it stand out among shooter games. Players appreciate the blend of humor and action, with a fun, arcade-like experience that appeals to both casual gamers and FPS enthusiasts. While it lacks a deep narrative, the engaging and entertaining gameplay keeps players hooked.
“This game has very interesting mechanics not seen in other shooter games, such as the headbutt rush.”
“Fun gameplay, tons of humor, and a kickass soundtrack.”
“This game is pretty easy to recommend: its quick, high-adrenaline gameplay boosted by the comedic effects of silly goats.”
“It's not something you're going to get sucked into a deep, twisting storyline with rich character development and near infinite gameplay possibilities.”
“This game is pretty easy to recommend: its quick high-adrenaline gameplay boosted by the comedic effects of silly goats.”
“Fast run and gun gameplay!”
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its energetic and engaging soundtrack, particularly the intro song that pumps players up. However, some users feel that there could be more music throughout the matches, as it primarily kicks in towards the end. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, contributing to the fun and nostalgic atmosphere of the gameplay.
“Fun gameplay, tons of humor, and a kickass soundtrack.”
“Good maps, every weapon has a different way to use it, and the music is money.”
“I think the soundtrack is rad, the costumes are rad, it's just a lot of fun and feels like a proper throwback to the days of arena shooters.”
“Could use more game music.”
“I guess the music kicks in towards the end of the match to let you know the match is ending, which is cool, but maybe there should still be some music during the rest of the match?”
“We need a soundtrack.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive positive feedback, with users noting that it features impressive visuals, especially on ultra settings, and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of old-school shooters. Ratings vary, with scores like 8.2 and 6/10 highlighting a general appreciation for the graphics, while some users suggest that improvements could be made in certain areas. The game is praised for its cool graphics and diverse maps, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
“Weapons are super fun, arenas are like in the old-school shooters but with better graphics.”
“Graphics: 8.2 - surprisingly, this game looks amazing on ultra settings.”
“Great graphics.”
“Graphics: 6/10”
“I could fix this game if I was the ideas guy that said 'you, Mr. Technical Coder, do this, and Graphic Guy, do that, and Map Maker, stop making maps this way.'”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for being buggy and having several glitches, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players acknowledge these issues as expected in a fun game, there is a clear call for improvements and better server performance.
“Fix those few little glitches that are left over and get some servers going.”
“Very buggy and broken game.”
“Buggy, but that's to be expected; still a huge load of fun!”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized due to server issues and performance problems, leading some users to withhold recommendations. However, there is hope for future improvements, with comparisons made to better-optimized titles like Quake Champions.
“It's a lot like Quake Champions, if it was silly and way better optimized.”
“So until they fix the server issues and performance, I won't recommend this game.”
“It's a lot like Quake Champions, if it were silly and much better optimized.”
“Hopefully it'll be more optimized in the future; I'll be coming back.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability due to a small selection of maps and weapons, though it offers around seven different modes to enhance the experience. Overall, users rate its replayability at 4.8 out of 10.
“However, it doesn't have very many maps or weapons, making it a lot less replayable.”
“Replayability: 4.8 - few maps and weapons, but at least it has like 7 modes.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is rated highly, but it lacks a deep, intricate narrative and rich character development, offering a more straightforward experience rather than one with extensive gameplay possibilities.
“The story is incredibly engaging, with rich character development and a captivating narrative that keeps you invested.”
“The plot twists and turns in unexpected ways, making for a thrilling experience that you won't want to put down.”
“The world-building is exceptional, creating a vivid backdrop for the characters and their journeys.”
“It's not something you're going to get sucked into a deep, twisting storyline with rich character development and near infinite gameplay possibilities.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The presence of goats in the game enhances the atmosphere by introducing a sense of levity and uniqueness, preventing the characters from feeling generic and overused, such as the typical armor-clad warriors found in many other titles.
“The goats add levity to the atmosphere, ensuring the characters don't feel generic in design, avoiding the risk of 'yawn, yet more armor-clad muscle men like every other game out there.'”
“The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
“Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is flat and fails to evoke any emotional response.”
“The environments are dull and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is perceived as shallow, lacking a deep and engaging storyline, which limits the potential for rich character arcs and gameplay variety.
“The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making every decision feel impactful.”
“The depth of character backstories and their growth over time adds a layer of immersion that keeps me engaged.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its lack of microtransactions, offering a straightforward experience similar to Quake but with improved graphics and diverse maps.
“If you played Quake, this is exactly the same thing, just better. The graphics are alright, there are many cool and different maps, and it contains no microtransactions of any kind.”