Goat's Tale

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Goat's Tale is a single player and multiplayer casual platformer game with horror, fantasy, medieval and historical themes. It was developed by FoxSox Games and was released on January 17, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Get ready for an amazing, challenging goat adventure where only the best can get to the top.

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

Innovative take on precise platforming with the unique inclusion of ragdoll physics differentiating it from other games in the genre.
Charming art style and music create a pleasant atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience despite the difficulty.
Accessible price point with helpful features such as flags for checkpoints and a noob mode to assist less experienced players.

Ragdoll physics often result in frustrating loss of control and excessive punishment, diminishing the fun and satisfaction of precise platforming.
The game offers only two maps, with the second being a monochromatic mirrored copy of the first, lacking new mechanics or meaningful content progression.
Collectibles have no purpose or reward, and DLC is priced disproportionately high compared to the main game without adding sufficient value.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay centers around challenging platforming with a unique ragdoll mechanic intended to add dynamic consequences to mistakes, though many find this mechanic frustrating and lacking in control. The game is repetitive, offering limited new mechanics as it progresses, which can lead to tediousness despite its charm and difficulty. While some appreciate its simple yet challenging nature, others feel it relies too heavily on trial-and-error jumps without substantial innovation.
- “It differentiates itself enough from Jump King with the ragdoll mechanics, although feeling RNG-ish at times.”
- “With that said, if you want a game with a simple mechanic that is also a bit challenging, give this a try.”
- “I really like the game; it's really fun and charming. The mechanics are good and the gameplay is challenging but fun.”
- “Does not expand on the gameplay outside of making later screens feature more tight platforming as no new mechanics are introduced to vary things up that would've proven ideal in later maps.”
- “Definitively this could be a souls-like because of its hardcore gameplay; it gets you mad despite needing just two buttons to play. Anyway, if you buy this, be prepared for repeating the same jumps over and over again.”
- “There's not too much to it artistically or gameplay-wise and it's mostly just a bunch of jumping on platforms until you inevitably fall down and have to do it all over again.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some noting they are inferior compared to similar games, while others praise the game's artistic design and overall visual appeal, complemented by great music that enhances the experience.
- “Great game and very good graphic design.”
- “Besides the gameplay itself, I also love the graphics!”
- “The music and artwork are amazing though, so at least you'll have nice scenery and good music to listen to while you push the brink of your sanity trying to beat it.”
- “Compared to Goat's Tale 2, the game is graphically worse, which is a significant downside.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised for being excellent and immersive, often enhancing the overall experience alongside the striking artwork. It is noted for its quality and suitability, sometimes even aiding gameplay, while complementing the challenging levels beautifully.
- “The art is nice and music is good and could be used as a guide for calculating jumps.”
- “Art, soundtrack, and levels are out of this world!”
- “The music and artwork are amazing though, so at least you'll have nice scenery and good music to listen to while you push the brink of your sanity trying to beat it.”
- “- There's music and graphics...”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks a story-line, offering no narrative or plot development.