Goons: Legends & Mayhem
- April 11, 2024
- RageCure Games
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Get on Xbox Games Store"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.
PC
Windows
Xbox Series X|S
Xbox
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and chaotic twist on the sports genre, reminiscent of Mario Strikers, making it enjoyable for both hockey fans and newcomers.
- Local multiplayer is a highlight, providing a great experience for playing with friends, and the game features a charming art style and humorous story.
- Despite some issues, the gameplay is smooth and engaging, with plenty of unlocks and cosmetics to keep players entertained.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and a lack of online player base, making it difficult to find matches.
- The campaign mode is short and can feel repetitive, with some players expressing disappointment over the lack of depth in online play and matchmaking options.
- Controls can be unintuitive at times, and the game lacks certain features like tournaments or a ranked system, which may limit long-term enjoyment.
- story25 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story mode has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it short and repetitive, typically lasting around 3 hours, while others appreciate its humor and unique blend of hockey mechanics with platforming elements. Many players enjoyed the character-driven narrative and the freedom to explore, although some expressed a desire for a greater focus on online multiplayer rather than the story. Overall, the story mode is seen as fun and engaging, but its brevity and repetitive mechanics may detract from the experience for some.
“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 fun, and playing with friends is seamless.”
“The story mode is very short, and I was able to find any online game; the servers are empty.”
“Overall, I thought the story was neat but short according to other reviews (about 3ish hours to unlock), and while the custom games we played were fun at first, it got a bit repetitive quite quickly.”
“I was hoping for something a little more focused on online PvP play instead of a story mode.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally described as fun and fluid, featuring unique mechanics and a humorous storyline that blends hockey with platforming elements. However, some players noted issues with balance, particularly regarding the slap shot, and expressed concerns about matchmaking and repetitive mechanics in single-player modes. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable multiplayer experiences and smooth mechanics, it may lack depth for long-term engagement.
“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.”
“The other concern is that mechanically, the slap shot seems wildly unbalanced, but I was not able to really do much testing in online PvP.”
“Single gameplay is nothing special, but I bought the game specifically for hanging out with friends and having a laugh.”
“Story mode: very unique at first, I was intrigued, but there were a lot of repeatable mechanics.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Users report significant optimization issues, particularly for those meeting the required specifications, such as the Nvidia 960m and DirectX 12. Despite having adequate hardware, players have experienced unexpected crashes and performance problems, especially related to core gameplay mechanics, which detracts from the overall experience.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's stability is generally criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes and bugs. However, one specific feature, the "Bisou bicep," is noted to be free of issues.
“The game runs smoothly without any bugs or glitches.”
“I haven't encountered any stability issues; everything works perfectly.”
“The performance is consistent, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
“The game is incredibly buggy and keeps crashing unfortunately.”
“Frequent crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
“I experience constant stability issues that ruin the gaming experience.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by well-crafted dialogue and a storyline that effectively blends comedic elements with engaging gameplay mechanics, particularly in its unique combination of hockey and platforming. Players appreciate the cleverness and wit present throughout the experience.
“The dialogue was well thought out and even pretty funny at times.”
“The storyline is humorous with plenty of character, and I am really enjoying how the story blends the hockey mechanics with platformer-like gameplay.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their vibrant and charming art style, featuring colorful visuals that enhance the overall experience. Players particularly enjoy the cute design of the penguins, which adds to the game's appeal.
“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.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game offers extensive content and character progression, the emotional impact appears to be less emphasized, focusing more on gameplay mechanics and customization rather than deep narrative or emotional engagement.
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game features impressive character designs and animation, the reviews do not provide substantial insights into the depth or progression of character development within the narrative.
“This game has some lovely character designs and the animation is great.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Goons offers a rich single-player adventure and a variety of cosmetics and items, enhancing its long-term replayability for dedicated players. This combination caters to both solo gamers and those seeking ongoing engagement in sports gameplay.
“Goons comes with an extensive single-player adventure for those lone wolf players and offers plenty of cosmetics and items for long-time fans who seek long-term replayability in their sports games.”
“The game offers a lengthy single-player adventure, but once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return for more.”
“While there are cosmetics and items to collect, they don't significantly enhance the overall replayability of the game.”
“After finishing the main content, I found myself struggling to find reasons to play again.”
