Goons: Legends & Mayhem

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Goons: Legends & Mayhem is a multiplayer casual sport game with a kids theme. It was developed by RageCure Games and was released on April 11, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"Goons: Legends & Mayhem" is an arcade hockey game that combines elements of beat 'em up and sports action. Players work together in teams of 2 or 3 to save the kingdom of Zambonia in various game modes. Choose from 8 unique characters, each with their own strengths and abilities, to craft a team strategy and outscore your opponents. Communication and teamwork are key to victory.

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Audience ScoreBased on 126 reviews

story16 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and chaotic twist on the sports genre, reminiscent of Mario sports games, making it accessible even for non-hockey fans.
Local multiplayer is highly praised, providing a great party experience with smooth gameplay and enjoyable mechanics.
The story mode is engaging with humorous dialogue and unique mechanics, adding depth to the overall experience.

The online matchmaking is lacking, with few players available, making it difficult to find matches and diminishing the competitive aspect.
Technical issues, such as crashes during the tutorial, have been reported, affecting the initial gameplay experience for some players.
The game can feel repetitive over time, especially in story mode, with some mechanics becoming tedious and requiring excessive backtracking.

story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story mode is generally well-received, praised for its humor and unique blend of hockey mechanics with platforming elements, providing a fun and engaging experience. However, some players found it repetitive and expressed a desire for a greater focus on online PvP rather than an extensive narrative. Overall, while the story offers enjoyable gameplay and character development, its brevity and reliance on dialogue may not appeal to everyone.
- “The game has a good story while also letting you have the freedom to explore the world.”
- “The storyline is humorous with plenty of character, and I am really enjoying how the story blends the hockey mechanics with platformer-like gameplay.”
- “The story mode is super surprising so far; this is not just hockey games, it feels more like a beat 'em up with hockey elements.”
- “Too much story and dialogue crap.”
- “The story mode is very short and I was able to find any online game; the servers are empty.”
- “I was hoping for something a little more focused on online PvP play instead of a story mode.”
gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics and unique blend of hockey and platforming elements, providing a fun and fluid experience enhanced by witty dialogue and memorable character design. However, some players noted issues with repetitive mechanics in story mode and optimization problems that hindered their experience. The matchmaking system shows potential for improvement, particularly if it adopts a more streamlined approach similar to that of Rocket League.
- “Gameplay is fun and fluid along with some witty dialogue for the story.”
- “It's really fun, gameplay is super smooth, but it lacks some of the features that kept me wanting to keep playing 3on3.”
- “Really fun game with some really interesting movement mechanics and a nice art style.”
- “Storymode: very unique at first, but there were a lot of repeatable mechanics.”
- “Single gameplay is nothing special, but I bought the game specifically for hanging out with friends and having a laugh.”
- “Matchmaking: hosted lobby-based matchmaking - could be huge potential if they ever swap it to how matchmaking is in Rocket League once they iron out some areas of gameplay.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for failing to run smoothly even on systems that meet the required specifications, such as the NVIDIA 960m and DirectX 12. Users have reported significant issues, particularly with core mechanics, leading to crashes, especially on quad-processor builds, which were noted on the store page but not adequately addressed in the game's performance. Overall, the optimization appears to be lacking, resulting in a frustrating experience for players.
- “Checked the boxes on required specs (Nvidia 960m, DirectX 12, 8 GB storage space) and expected, albeit maybe some frame issues, that the game would run smoothly.”
- “Never would I have anticipated a core mechanic fundamental to even learning the game to not be optimized to run on a computer that has, frankly, never encountered this issue anywhere else.”
- “There is an additional note on the store page about having a quad-processor build causing certain crash-related issues, but I heeded that as performance related.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their vibrant colors and charming art style, with particular emphasis on the cute design of the penguins. Overall, the visuals contribute to an enjoyable and engaging gaming experience.
- “The graphics are super colorful and charming - the penguins are especially cute!”
- “The graphics are super colorful and charming - the penguins are especially cute!”
- “Really fun game with some really interesting movement mechanics and a nice art style.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a humorous storyline enriched with well-crafted dialogue that adds to its charm. Players appreciate the clever integration of hockey mechanics with platformer gameplay, enhancing the overall comedic experience.
- “The storyline is humorous with plenty of character, and I am really enjoying how the story blends the hockey mechanics with platformer-like gameplay.”
- “The dialogue was well thought out and even pretty funny at times.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Goons offers a rich single-player adventure that enhances replayability, particularly for dedicated players, with a variety of cosmetics and items to collect. This depth caters to both casual gamers and long-term fans seeking ongoing engagement in the sports genre.
- “Goons comes with an extensive single-player adventure for those lone wolf gooners and has plenty of cosmetics and items to explore for long-time players who want more long-term replayability in their sports games.”
- “Goons comes with an extensive single-player adventure for those lone wolf gooners, but the lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes it feel less engaging on subsequent playthroughs.”
- “While Goons offers a variety of cosmetics and items, the core gameplay doesn't change enough to warrant multiple playthroughs, leading to a lack of replayability.”
- “The single-player experience in Goons is enjoyable, but once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return, as the replay value is quite low.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game "Bisou Bicep" is free of bugs, indicating a stable and smooth gameplay experience.
- “Bisou bicep bug free!”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the depth of character progression and the personal investment players can make through customization options. This sense of individuality and growth contributes to a more engaging and emotionally resonant experience, even in single-player modes.
character development
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While the game features impressive character designs and animation, there is little mention of depth or progression in character development, suggesting that visual appeal may overshadow narrative growth.