Goat Simulator GoatZ

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Goat Simulator GoatZ is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Coffee Stain Publishing and was released on May 7, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Goat Simulator GoatZ is a humorous Simulation game that offers stunning visuals and intentionally buggy gameplay. As a goat, survive in a post-apocalyptic world filled with zombies and other hazards. With the game's motto "This is GoatZ, this is your story," create your own unique goat adventure in this wacky and entertaining experience.

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humor67 positive mentions

stability25 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun and addictive, providing hours of entertainment with its quirky humor and unique gameplay mechanics.
Players enjoy the variety of goats and skins available, as well as the ability to infect humans as a zombie goat.
The graphics and physics are praised for being smooth and engaging, making the gameplay experience enjoyable.

Many players experience frequent crashes and loading issues, preventing them from accessing the game.
There are complaints about the game being too laggy, especially in certain areas, which detracts from the overall experience.
Some users report difficulties with downloading and installing the game, leading to frustration and requests for refunds.

humor
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its quirky, nonsensical, and often absurd elements, with many players finding it hilarious and entertaining. While some users note that the game's bugs and glitches contribute to its comedic charm, others express frustration when technical issues hinder their experience. Overall, the game is recommended for those who enjoy lighthearted, silly humor, particularly fans of the Goat Simulator series.
- “I love how quirky and funny this game is and I love the references!”
- “If you're a fan of nonsensical humor, then you're gonna love this!”
- “It's a wonderfully hilarious game.”
stability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
96%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting significant bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, such as freezing, crashing, and graphical issues. While some players find the humor in the bugs and enjoy the overall experience, others express frustration over the frequent technical problems, indicating a need for improvements and updates to enhance stability. Overall, the game is described as hilariously buggy but in need of serious fixes to reach its full potential.
- “The game runs smoothly with no glitches, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate that there are no ads interrupting my gameplay, which adds to the overall stability.”
- “For just $5, the stability and quality of this game are impressive.”
- “I sucks the graphics are bad and it glitches so much that I kicked me so people don't get this game.”
- “Every time I get really far into the game it freezes for a couple of seconds then crashes, the achievements are also broken for I've done them but it doesn't give me the achievement like survive for 5 days for example, I survived 7 days in one playthrough and never gave me the achievement.”
- “It crashes and brings me to the home screen when I try to start it, and if I'm lucky enough for it not to, it freezes.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
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14%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews from users. While many praise the smooth performance and cool visuals, others express dissatisfaction with glitches and a desire for improved graphical settings, particularly for PC. Some users highlight the need for enhancements like hair physics and realistic water, indicating that while the graphics are generally good, there is significant room for improvement.
- “Graphics are soooooo smooth and there is barely any glitches!”
- “I love this game also the graphics look so cool and the ragdoll is amazing.”
- “Amazing performance and graphics!”
- “I sucks the graphics are bad and it glitches so much that I kicked me so people don't get this game.”
- “It is a different environment and probably add in some better graphics cause these are complete crap.”
- “It lags a lot, and has graphics where the goat people and most objects look like an old TV with no signal (in other words, it's a static image with black, constant, flickers).”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
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The story aspect of the game receives mixed feedback, with some players expressing a strong desire for more engaging narratives and structured missions, while others find the existing story elements lacking or confusing. Many users suggest the addition of new locations and a more defined storyline, indicating a demand for deeper gameplay experiences. Overall, there is a clear call for improved storytelling and mission design in future updates or DLCs.
- “Your story, Goat's life!”
- “Please add new places like hell and include a story mode with missions and new crafting elements, where a happy city becomes deadly, culminating in a final mission to defeat a boss.”
- “Okay, the first few Goat Simulator games were okay, but Goat Z was bad. Not saying it's trash, but there are a lot of ads and so many hard side missions that don't make sense.”
- “Did I mention a storyline?”
- “Please add new places like hell and a story mode with missions and new crafting. A story where a happy city becomes deadly, with the last mission based on killing a boss.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay in the latest Goat Simulator installment is highly praised for its addictive and fun mechanics, particularly in engaging activities like zombie-killing and chaos creation. While some users note that the graphics may not be up to par with mainstream titles, the overall gameplay experience is considered brilliant and enjoyable, making it a recommended play.
- “Definitely the best in the Goat Simulator series! The gameplay is amazing, and I love killing zombies and causing havoc. It's just a brilliant game! I definitely recommend that you play this game.”
- “It may not be popular for the same reasons that most games are popular (graphics, etc.), but its gameplay is highly addictive and fun.”
- “Very good gameplay and ways to survive.”
- “Hopefully, the gameplay makes up for the hassle.”
- “Quality gameplay.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and lack of interruptions, with users appreciating the absence of ads. However, some players expressed disappointment that certain music tracks available on the PC version are missing, and there are performance issues when the music is turned off, causing lag.
- “The music is so good, and there are no ads! It's only $5 for a game like this, wow!”
- “The game is great, but I bought it to chill on Developer Island and listen to the music, and it's not there like it is on PC. So you guys have been warned...”
- “The game is great, but I bought this to chill on Developer Island and listen to the music, and it's not the same as it is on PC. So you guys have been warned...”
- “If you turn on your music, it's okay, but if you turn it off, it lags a lot and your character cannot move!”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization in the Goat Simulator series varies significantly; while some users appreciate the absence of ads and the reasonable price of certain titles, others criticize games like Goat Z for excessive ads and frustrating side missions. Overall, the experience seems to depend on the specific game, with some offering good value and others feeling overly commercialized.
- “The music is amazing, and there are no ads! Plus, it's only $5 for a game like this. Wow!”
- “I appreciate that there are no intrusive ads, making the experience much more enjoyable.”
- “The pricing is fair and reasonable, especially considering the quality of the game.”
- “The first few Goat Simulator games were okay, but Goat Z was bad. I'm not saying it's trash, but there are a lot of ads and many hard side missions that don't make sense. 3 stars; they could do better.”
- “The monetization in this game is overwhelming. It feels like every few minutes, I'm bombarded with ads or prompts to buy something.”
- “I understand that developers need to make money, but the constant push for in-game purchases ruins the experience. It's frustrating.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its impressive performance and graphics, with users noting that it is well-optimized for PC and Mac, while also performing adequately on tablets. For the best experience, players are encouraged to choose the PC or Mac versions.
- “Amazing performance and graphics!”
- “This is fairly optimized on tablet, but it is amazingly optimized for PC/Mac. I'd say get it on one of those if you want to play correctly.”

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Goat Simulator GoatZ is a casual simulation game.

Goat Simulator GoatZ is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Goat Simulator GoatZ was released on May 7, 2015.

Goat Simulator GoatZ was developed by Coffee Stain Publishing.

Goat Simulator GoatZ has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its stability.

Goat Simulator GoatZ is a single player game.

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