GOBSMACKED

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GOBSMACKED is a single player shooter game. It was developed by ashashza and was released on October 23, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

GOBSMACKED is about riding a wave of chaos as you smash, tear, & shoot your way through waves of gladiator arenas, performing for adoring fans. It's the fast-paced mini-FPS roguelite you’ve always dreamed of getting your gobliny claws on. Also on Steam Goblin Mode You are a furry, frenetic, sensationally stylish goblin. Gear & Upgrades Spend your cash on permanent gear you can equip at …

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Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a fun and chaotic gameplay style, allowing players to engage in fast-paced action while utilizing unique mechanics like throwing enemies and environmental objects.
The art style and music are praised for their charm, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
The roguelite mechanics provide interesting build progression, allowing players to create powerful combinations and enjoy satisfying gameplay moments.

The movement controls can feel unintuitive and janky, leading to frustrating experiences, especially with wall jumping and grappling mechanics.
The game suffers from performance issues, particularly in later levels with many enemies, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
Content feels limited, with repetitive gameplay and a lack of variety in arenas, making the experience feel shallow after a few runs.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by smooth and responsive mechanics, offering a fun and chaotic experience with roguelite elements and interesting build progression. While some players find it enjoyable and reminiscent of classic shooters, others criticize it for being uninspiring and monotonous, with a lack of content and minor bugs. Overall, it provides a polished experience that can be entertaining, especially for the price.
- “The gameplay reminds me of the best parts of those games, always running, always gunning and trying to outwit your opponent.”
- “Other than that, the gameplay is smooth, responsive, and really fun!”
- “The art style is very fun, the gameplay is quick and chaotic, and the build progression is interesting.”
- “And the most important thing - the gameplay is very uninspiring and monotonous.”
- “The music is great as well and really suits the ups and downs of the arena crowd as you do an amazing trick shot only to land flat on the most telegraphed attack ever to be conceived by a mechanical shotgun…”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are characterized by a unique goblinpunk aesthetic that many players find visually appealing, though some note that the visuals feel more suited to mobile platforms than PC. While the art style is fun and polished, the overall graphical quality is considered below the expectations for modern gaming, with a clunky control scheme that detracts from the experience.
- “To be fair, I have a weak spot for this particular goblinpunk aesthetic of crafting stuff with equal amounts of hot glue and madness, and from a pure visual standpoint, this game is great!”
- “The art style is very fun, the gameplay is quick and chaotic, and the build progression is interesting.”
- “Shiny gold, weapons that feel like goblins made them, very fast, good art style.”
- “While this is on PC, it has all the hallmarks and deficiencies of a console game, from the clunkier than needed control scheme to the less than cutting edge graphics.”
- “It's below the state of the art visuals gamers expect as a result of their decisions.”
- “This is well polished, with smooth gameplay and framerates and acceptable visuals (a little on the mobile phone side).”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback for its engaging style and fitting soundtrack, reminiscent of titles like Oddworld: Strangers Wrath. Reviewers appreciate how the music enhances the gameplay experience, particularly during key moments and events, such as the end of the arena gold grab. Overall, the soundtrack effectively complements the game's atmosphere and action.
- “I love the music and style of the game; it kind of reminds me of Oddworld: Strangers Wrath a bit, particularly the soundtrack.”
- “The music is great as well and really suits the ups and downs of the arena crowd as you do an amazing trick shot only to land flat on the most telegraphed attack ever conceived by a mechanical shotgun.”
- “The little gameshow guitar music that plays during the end of Arena Gold Grab is fantastic!”
- “The little gameshow guitar music that plays during the end of Arena Gold Grab is quite off-putting.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game, particularly the repetitive task of collecting coins after each arena finish, to be tedious and monotonous, especially after achieving a few victories.
- “Collecting coins after every arena finish becomes tedious after a few victories.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel more like a chore than a fun activity.”
- “Leveling up requires an excessive amount of time spent grinding, which can be frustrating.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing premise of a goblin battling robots in a coliseum, which adds a comedic flair to the engaging gameplay. However, some players noted minor bugs and a relatively short playtime of about four hours, which may detract from the overall experience.
- “A goblin fighting against robots in a coliseum is hilarious! The gameplay is great, and while it has some minor bugs and is a bit short on content, it provides about 4 hours of fun.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and absurd scenarios that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game blends humor with action; the quirky characters and ridiculous situations make every moment entertaining.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Gobsmacked" centers on a goblin gladiator's quest for glory, battling through increasingly challenging arenas filled with obstacles. However, the game lacks a cohesive narrative or structured level design, relying instead on repetitive procedural generation, which detracts from the overall storytelling experience.
- “In Gobsmacked, you play as a goblin gladiator on your quest for glory, fighting through a series of increasingly diabolical arenas filled with junkbots, traps, and a fair amount of destructible terrain.”
- “By design, this game features no proper level design or game/story flow/plot, as they opted to try to use samey repetitive procedural generation algorithms as a substitute for adding such content to the game, to avoid doing the important job of level/map design.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the optimization mechanics that allow them to earn crowd favor, which translates into valuable resources like ammo, bombs, and gold. This currency can be strategically invested in roguelite abilities, weapons, or gadgets, enhancing overall performance and gameplay experience.
- “During the run, you gain the favor of the crowd to earn more ammo, bombs, and well-earned gold that you can invest in a roguelite ability, a weapon, or a gizmo that boosts your abilities to beyond peak performance.”