Goats on a Bridge

About

Goats on a Bridge is a platformer game based on the Three Billy Goats Gruff fairy tale, where players control two goats simultaneously to rescue their brother from an evil troll. The game features single-player, cooperative, and competitive herding modes across 10 time-based levels filled with bizarre collectibles and hazards. Secure all 3 stars, discover Rainbow Toast, and avoid letting your goats plummet into the water.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 133 reviews

music11 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features cute characters and a charming art style, making it visually appealing.
It offers a unique challenge by requiring players to control two characters simultaneously, which can be both fun and frustrating.
The game is enjoyable to play with friends, providing a cooperative experience that enhances the gameplay.

The controls can be clunky and difficult to manage, especially when using a keyboard, leading to frustration.
The game is quite short, with only ten levels, which may leave players wanting more content.
Many players find the difficulty level to be excessively high, making it challenging to progress without a second player.

music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, characterized by catchy melodies and a lively soundtrack that complements the cute visuals and gameplay. While some players find certain tracks repetitive or obnoxious after extended play, the overall consensus highlights the music's enjoyable and energetic nature, enhancing the gaming experience. Additionally, the humorous integration of music and dialogue adds a unique charm to the game.
- “A solid platformer, cute music, nice difficulty curve, collectibles, humor.”
- “This game is super cute and has a great, energetic soundtrack.”
- “The music is also very nice with some catchy melodies, and I'd recommend the soundtrack if you enjoyed the music too.”
- “Plus some of the main level music is pretty obnoxious especially after spending a while on a level.”
- “My only issue with it is that the music is a bit repetitive, but that's easily fixed with a mute button.”
- “At first you see cute little goats and have a peaceful flute for menu music, but once you boot up this game, it feels like punishment on levels that reminded me of Dark Souls.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, while rooted in the classic "Billy Goat Gruff" tale, is described as both simple and charming, featuring themes of life, loss, and redemption. Players appreciate the engaging plot twists and character dynamics, particularly in the first two episodes, though some feel it lacks the depth found in other titles. Overall, the narrative is seen as enjoyable and humorous, complemented by cute graphics and entertaining dialogues.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “10/10 will never find a story as in-depth or as well thought out as this.”
- “It's a cute game with achievements, trading cards, it tests your hand/eye coordination, it's cheap to purchase and tells a story of life, loss, redemption, greed, gluttony, and grass.”
- “The story is essentially just the Billy Goat Gruff story; it's not overly ambitious or anything.”
- “Goats on a bridge is a cartoon-styled runner game based on the Billy Goat Gruff fairy story.”
- “Although the main story is short, the endless mode alleviates this somewhat.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are consistently described as cute and bright, contributing to an overall charming aesthetic. While the visuals are praised for their adorable art style and catchy music, some users note that the graphics alone do not compensate for issues like awkward controls and camera movement. Overall, the game's presentation is appealing, though it may not stand out as particularly unique.
- “Goats on a bridge is an interesting idea with cute graphics and a decent story.”
- “The art style is cute, and the soundtrack is soothing.”
- “I enjoy the adorable characters, and the art style is absolutely amazing.”
- “The art style is nothing special, the controls are touchy, and I couldn't even tell you how to play with a keyboard.”
- “Graphics 4.1/10”
- “The graphics are very cute but it doesn't seem to have fullscreen support if any of you want that.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay is described as enjoyable and engaging, with successful mechanics that enhance level complexity and a lively soundtrack. However, some players find the gameplay to be overly simplistic and easy, leading to a quick loss of novelty, particularly due to the lack of interaction between characters. Despite these criticisms, the game still manages to leave a memorable impression on players.
- “This mechanic is rather successful and makes seemingly complex levels greater than the sum of their parts.”
- “Holy crap, I have never played a game that infected my dreams with weird psychic gameplay remnants in shorter sessions than this.”
- “Enjoyable gameplay, good music, cute goats.”
- “Although the game itself is rather easy, it makes for really annoying gameplay.”
- “The two goats do not interact through gameplay at all.”
- “The game's mechanics are very basic, and the novelty of playing this mode wears off incredibly quickly.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its hilarious story, witty dialogues, and amusing soundtracks that contribute to a fun and engaging experience. Many reviewers noted that the game's quirky sound effects and comedic elements provide a refreshing and entertaining twist, often eliciting genuine laughter. Overall, the humor is considered a standout feature that enhances the gameplay.
- “Good laugh so far with the beeps and the boops, making for something funny to laugh at.”
- “Hilarious story, dialogues, and soundtracks.”
- “The hilarious music and dialogue; it's something that has been missing in gaming for a while.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Despite having only 10 levels, the game offers high replayability through various customizations that encourage players to return even after completing it. However, some users feel that the overall replay value is relatively low, rating it at 3.9/10.
- “It only has 10 levels, but it has high replayability and customizations to keep you playing long after you beat the game... if you beat the game... >_<!!!!”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be clunky and tedious, particularly when using a keyboard, leading to a lack of enjoyment and difficulty in progressing beyond a few levels.
- “Playing this on a keyboard is very clunky and tedious.”
- “It was too tedious, and I had no enjoyment playing it with a keyboard to even play more than 3 levels of this game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game emotionally impactful, as its stellar puzzles resonate deeply, touching the hearts and souls of those who engage with it.
- “I believe it more than makes up for this omission by touching the hearts and souls of every player with its stellar puzzles.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game has received mixed reviews, with a score of 5.0/10 indicating that while some elements may be engaging, overall it fails to create a compelling or immersive environment. Players noted a lack of cohesion and depth, which detracted from their overall experience.
- “The atmosphere feels bland and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is flat and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
- “The world feels lifeless, with minimal environmental details that detract from the overall experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has received outstanding praise for its optimization, with users rating performance a perfect 10.0/10, indicating smooth gameplay and efficient resource management across various systems.
- “The optimization in this game is outstanding, providing a seamless experience with no noticeable lag.”
- “I was impressed by how well the game runs on lower-end hardware; the developers really nailed the optimization.”
- “The performance is top-notch, allowing for smooth gameplay even during intense action sequences.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game experiences some minor glitches, indicating that while stability is generally acceptable, there are occasional issues that may affect gameplay.
- “There were a couple of minor glitches too.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the character design, noting that the characters are cute, which contributes positively to the overall appeal of the game. However, there is limited feedback on the depth of character development beyond their visual aesthetics.