GOAT OF DUTY
- July 10, 2019
- 34BigThings srl
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamGoat 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a hilarious and fun arena shooter that combines elements of classic games like Quake and Unreal Tournament with a unique goat theme.
- It offers a variety of enjoyable game modes and weapons, making it a great choice for playing with friends.
- The humor and absurdity of playing as goats armed with weapons provide a refreshing and entertaining experience.
- The player base is very small, often resulting in matches being populated mostly by bots, which can lead to a lackluster online experience.
- The game suffers from technical issues such as lag, crashes, and glitches, which detract from the overall enjoyment.
- There is a lack of content, including maps and weapons, which can make the gameplay feel repetitive over time.
- humor63 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is widely praised for its absurdity and chaos, particularly the comedic concept of goats wielding weapons and engaging in various game modes. Players find the in-game tips, costumes, and overall gameplay to be hilariously entertaining, making even moments of failure amusing. Overall, the game is described as a fun, fast-paced shooter that successfully blends humor with engaging mechanics, appealing to those who appreciate a lighthearted approach to gaming.
“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.”
- gameplay25 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced, high-adrenaline 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, engaging modes, and a catchy soundtrack, which contribute to a fun and accessible experience for both casual and skilled players. However, it lacks a deep storyline or extensive gameplay complexity, focusing instead on straightforward, enjoyable action.
“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.”
“Talented shooters can jump in and frag up a storm after learning the basic mechanics, so I highly recommend this for any FPS junkie.”
“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.”
“And the gameplay is easy to learn and not hard to use.”
- music18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and engaging soundtrack, particularly the intro song that pumps players up for matches. However, many users feel that there could be more music throughout the gameplay, as it primarily kicks in towards the end of matches. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, contributing to the fun and nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of classic arena shooters.
“Fun gameplay, tons of humor, and a kickass soundtrack.”
“The intro song to a match is the best, it gets me pumped.”
“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.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with scores ranging from 6/10 to 8.2/10, highlighting impressive visuals, especially on ultra settings. Reviewers appreciate the nostalgic design reminiscent of old-school shooters, enhanced by modern graphical improvements. Overall, the graphics contribute to an enjoyable and visually appealing gaming experience.
“Graphics: 8.2 - surprisingly, this game looks amazing on ultra settings”
“Great graphics.”
“Weapons are super fun, arenas are like in the old-school shooters but with better 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.'”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be quite buggy and unstable, with users noting persistent glitches and server issues. While these problems detract from the overall experience, many players still find the game enjoyable despite its instability.
“Very buggy and broken game.”
“Fix those few little glitches that are left over and get some servers going.”
“Buggy, but that's to be expected, still a huge load of fun!”
- optimization6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % 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.
“Hopefully it'll be more optimized in the future, I'll be coming back.”
“So until they fix the server issues and performance, I won't recommend this game.”
“It's a lot like Quake Champions, if it was silly and way better optimized.”
“Hopefully it'll be more optimized in the future; I'll be coming back.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability due to a small selection of maps and weapons, which detracts from the overall experience. However, the inclusion of seven different modes offers some variety, slightly enhancing its replay value. Overall, players rate the replayability around 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.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story is not characterized by a deep, intricate narrative or extensive character development, suggesting a more straightforward or simplistic approach to storytelling.
“The story is incredibly engaging, with rich character development and a deep, twisting narrative that keeps you hooked.”
“The storytelling is top-notch, offering a captivating experience that draws you in and makes you care about the characters.”
“The narrative is immersive and well-crafted, providing a unique journey that feels both expansive and meaningful.”
“It's not something you're going to get sucked into a deep, twisting storyline with rich character development and near infinite gameplay possibilities.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The presence of goats in the game enhances the atmosphere by introducing a sense of levity and ensuring that character designs stand out, avoiding the typical trope of generic, armor-clad heroes. This unique element contributes to a more engaging and memorable environment.
“The goats add levity to the atmosphere, ensuring the characters don't feel generic in design (no risk of 'yawn, yet more armor-clad muscle men like every other game out there').”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally viewed as lacking depth, with reviewers noting that it does not offer a compelling storyline or rich character arcs, resulting in a less immersive experience.
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features no microtransactions, offering a complete experience similar to Quake with improved graphics and a variety of 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.”
