Goliath Depot

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Goliath Depot is a single player and multiplayer platformer game. It was developed by Vidvad Games and was released on December 18, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Goliath Depot" is a local co-op 2D platformer game with retro-inspired graphics and music from the 1980s. Players must close all doors, kick away enemies, and rack up scores in 4 worlds with unique gimmicks and challenges. Unlockable modes, power-ups, and in-game achievements, as well as online leaderboards and speedrun mode, add replayability.

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gameplay12 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Goliath Depot is a charming and addictive arcade platformer that successfully combines retro aesthetics with modern gameplay mechanics, making it accessible for both newcomers and seasoned players.
The game features tight controls, a variety of levels, and multiple difficulty settings, allowing for a fun and challenging experience that encourages replayability through speedrunning and leaderboard competition.
With its engaging level design, great soundtrack, and unique mechanics, Goliath Depot stands out as a well-crafted homage to classic arcade games, providing a delightful experience for fans of the genre.

The game is relatively short, with a typical playtime of around 2 hours, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Some players found the background music to be repetitive, wishing for a greater variety of tracks to enhance the overall experience.
While the game is designed to be accessible, some players may still find certain levels challenging, potentially leading to frustration for those less experienced with platformers.

gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its solid loop and nostalgic 80s arcade feel, enhanced by modern quality-of-life improvements. Players appreciate the introduction of new mechanics and varied level designs that keep the experience fresh and engaging, while the controls are described as polished and responsive. The combination of simple yet challenging mechanics, a great soundtrack, and competitive elements like leaderboards contribute to a fun and dynamic gameplay experience.
- “An original arcade game with a solid gameplay loop.”
- “It introduces new interesting mechanics in each level to keep the experience fresh.”
- “The mappy element comes into play regarding the 'combat' (I use that term lightly) as well as the high risk high reward element of score attack focused gameplay and a similar layout regarding the level design.”
- “The first warehouse is a basic set of levels meant to introduce you to the main mechanics and what to do and how to win.”
- “The gameplay feels like an authentic 80s arcade game, but with a ton of quality of life upgrades you'd find in more recent games.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the gaming experience, fitting well with the environment and supporting the overall energy. However, some players noted that the background tracks can be repetitive, expressing a desire for more variety and randomization in the music selection for different levels. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's modern retro feel and complements its engaging gameplay and level design.
- “This is a great way to make a modern retro game; it obviously takes inspiration and mechanics from some of the golden era retro arcade games, yet it mixes and mashes things in regards to visuals, music, and game design to still stand up on its own two legs and hold its own identity.”
- “The music is not only awesome but also complements the environment, providing great support to the feelings you experience. The goals encourage players to try different types of gameplay, and the leaderboards add a competitive element for speedrunners.”
- “Graphics are spot on, music supports the energy throughout the experience, level design is always building up difficulty in a clever way, and there's a sense of progression that's not generally expected from this kind of game.”
- “My only criticism so far is that the background music is quite repetitive (although a banger). I wish there were a couple more tracks and the game would choose a different one randomly when I start a new level.”
- “Oh yeah, also I want an orchestral version of the music.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their authentic 80s aesthetic, effectively blending retro inspiration with modern design elements to create a unique visual identity. The visuals, complemented by energetic music and clever level design, contribute to a sense of progression that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “This is a great way to make a modern retro game; it obviously takes inspiration and mechanics from some of the golden era retro arcade games, yet it mixes and mashes things in regards to visuals, music, and game design to still stand up on its own two legs and hold its own identity.”
- “Graphics are spot on, music supports the energy throughout the experience, level design is always building up difficulty in a clever way, and there's a sense of progression that's not generally expected from this kind of game.”
- “It really feels like a game from the 80's for all the good reasons (aesthetically and gameplay-wise), while feeling like a pretty unique game.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is campy and minimal, revolving around a character striving to become employee of the month while uncovering a plot by an evil new owner who is spawning possessed products. Players must alert the CEO and thwart the villain's plans, drawing loose comparisons to classic platformer narratives, though it lacks depth and complexity. The pixelated cutscenes add a nostalgic charm, but the overall narrative feels underdeveloped.
- “The story is barely there, but the basic idea is that you are a person trying to become the employee of the month and catch up on late warehouse work. During all this, it turns out you need to literally and figuratively save the company because the new owner is an evil maniac, spawning evil possessed products. To save the company, you have to alert the CEO and stop the evil new owner's villainous plot.”
- “The story is barely there, but the basic idea is that you are a person trying to become the employee of the month and catch up on late warehouse work. During all this, it turns out you need to literally and figuratively save the company because the new owner is an evil maniac who is spawning evil possessed products. To save the company, you have to alert the CEO and stop the evil new owner's villainous plot.”
- “While it's no story about an ape hoarding the hottest new toys from the world and everyone’s favorite plumber coming back to get the stolen goods back, the similarities are undoubtedly there.”
- “The first is with the campy story and similar pixelated and lightly animated cutscenes.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that while the main game is relatively short for experienced platformer fans, it offers substantial post-game content that requires grinding to achieve optimal completion times.
- “The game itself is short for someone with platforming experience, but there is a lot of post-game content and grinding to achieve the best times.”
- “The game itself is short for someone with platforming experience, but there is a lot of post-game content and grinding to achieve the best times.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers excellent replayability, featuring unlockable power-ups, various challenges, and integrated high score and speedrun leaderboards that encourage players to return for improved performance.
- “Great replayability with unlockable power-ups, challenges, and built-in high score & speedrun leaderboards.”