Gorilla Tag

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Gorilla Tag is a multiplayer casual action adventure game. It was developed by GTDCV and was released on January 1, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Gorilla Tag" is a VR game that uses a unique arm-based locomotion system for running, climbing, and jumping in a virtual jungle. It features four game modes, including Tag, Infection Mode, The Hunt, and Paintbrawl, with crossplay available between PC and other platforms. The game offers six levels to explore and emphasizes social interaction, with low-stakes play and opportunities for creative gameplay.

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Audience ScoreBased on 70,198 reviews

story197 positive mentions

stability101 negative mentions

Gorilla Tag features unique locomotion mechanics that create an engaging and physically demanding experience, making it a fun choice for VR enthusiasts.
The game encourages social interaction and teamwork, leading to hilarious moments and a vibrant community atmosphere.
Despite its simplicity, the game offers high replayability with diverse game modes and a playful environment that keeps players coming back.

The game suffers from a toxic community, particularly among younger players, which can detract from the overall experience.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, with a grinding aspect that feels tedious and uninspiring.
Technical issues such as bugs, glitches, and poor optimization have been frequently reported, impacting the enjoyment of the game.

story
955 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews for "Gorilla Tag" indicate that the game lacks a traditional storyline, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics and player interactions. While some players appreciate the informal narratives created through community events and experiences, many express frustration with the toxic behavior of younger players, particularly on the Quest platform, which is free and attracts a younger audience. Overall, the game is praised for its fun mechanics and social aspects, but it is noted that it does not offer a structured story or character development.
- “The plot is very captivating and thrilling, and it makes the reader feel as if they are part of the story.”
- “The attention to detail and massive open world, with a heart-touching story, all combined into one, just makes me love this game so much.”
- “The level of lore goes to is phenomenal, even after you've completed the story, there are still so many conversations you can have with characters, so many stories and adventures to go on.”
- “There's no story, no character development, and no intellectual challenge.”
- “This game is not worth 20 dollars; I have a lot of hours on quest and god I hate kids on it, it's so annoying asking to play mini-games just play tag, it's in the name of the game.”
- “The public lobbies are filled with ear-rapping, little children that for some reason got a quest 2 for Christmas and will make it their sole purpose in life to shriek down the mic - ripping your eardrums to shreds.”
humor
741 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this game is a standout feature, with players frequently highlighting the chaotic and hilarious interactions that occur in lobbies filled with soundboard trolling, playful banter, and unexpected moments. While the community is often described as fun and friendly, it also has a toxic side, with some players engaging in offensive behavior, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many find the game to be a source of laughter and enjoyment, making it a memorable and entertaining multiplayer experience.
- “This game is so fun and the kids' reactions to Steam players are actually hilarious.”
- “The game encourages teamwork, strategy, and hilarious moments that you'll be sharing with friends for weeks.”
- “It's hilarious to chase people screaming like a monkey, swinging your arms and simply embracing your inner monke.”
- “I can guarantee if I went into a lobby right now I would be met with 3 preds, someone playing the most unfunny sounds from 2023 with a soundboard (at max volume) and about 5 10-year-olds arguing with each other.”
- “To put this game into a conclusion, it's just a bunch of little kids screaming racial slurs and making really unfunny jokes and repeatedly yelling slangs that have no meaning to the game whatsoever.”
- “I had a good time when it first came out because it had a lot more of a mature audience, but now it's just filled with a bunch of unfunny and racist children.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of "Gorilla Tag" is characterized by its unique locomotion mechanics that require players to use their arms for movement, creating an engaging and physically demanding experience. While many players appreciate the fun and innovative mechanics, the gameplay can become repetitive over time, and the community is often criticized for its toxicity, particularly among younger players. Overall, the game offers a blend of social interaction and physical activity, making it a popular choice for VR enthusiasts, despite some concerns about its simplicity and community dynamics.
- “The gameplay is amazing, with its unique movement mechanics and social aspect that keeps players engaged and entertained.”
- “The simple graphics and mechanics make it easy to learn, but mastering movement takes real skill and coordination, keeping it exciting over time.”
- “The physical nature of the gameplay creates an unmatched sense of presence in VR, making it a fun and active experience.”
- “The gameplay gets boring after like a week and the community is filled with 11-year-olds screaming because other people are talking, and because of that, there is more screaming.”
- “The tag mechanic doesn’t evolve, and the lack of a compelling progression system or any real objectives makes the experience feel hollow.”
- “Repetitive and monotonous: the core gameplay loop in Gorilla Tag becomes tiresome after just a few rounds.”
graphics
366 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the minimalist and cartoonish art style that enhances accessibility across various hardware. While some users criticize the visuals as outdated or low-quality, likening them to early console graphics, others find that the simplicity contributes to the game's charm and overall enjoyment. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they effectively support the fun and engaging gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are amazing.”
- “Gorilla Tag features a minimalist and cartoonish art style that aligns with its lighthearted and playful atmosphere.”
- “The colorful and slightly cartoonish visuals contribute to the game's playful atmosphere and are designed to be easy on the eyes, especially during intense gameplay sessions.”
- “The graphics are garbage (sorry), the accessories are lame and want even more money out of you (they couldn't even make getting accessories a game mechanic).”
- “The game's graphics are also underwhelming.”
- “It's a slap in the face to gamers who appreciate well-crafted visuals and artistic design, reducing the overall aesthetic to a childish and garish display.”
stability
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The stability of the game is frequently criticized, with many users reporting persistent bugs, glitches, and lag that can disrupt gameplay. While some players find the experience enjoyable despite these issues, others express frustration over the game's technical problems and the impact of a toxic community. Overall, the game is seen as fun but plagued by stability concerns that detract from its potential.
- “It's not buggy, works perfectly and feels so bouncy and smooth.”
- “This has got to be the best fun I've had since Echo Arena. I think it's even more fun; the controls are simple and easy to learn with a short tutorial that introduces pretty much everything you can do. Although I found it in early access, it had little to no glitches.”
- “Simple good fun, runs great, please play.”
- “Glitches and bugs stay in the game weeks or even months on end, updates break more things than they fix, and every lobby is filled with slurs, toxic players, and modders cheating or crashing games.”
- “Gorilla Tag had so much potential, but what we’re left with now is a buggy, toxic mess held together by weak moderation.”
- “Game was buggy and hard to play + an extremely toxic community.”
music
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game has garnered mixed reviews, with players enjoying the ability to play their own music and the energetic soundtrack that complements the gameplay. However, many users express frustration over bans related to music use, particularly when using soundboards or playing in public lobbies, leading to complaints about moderation policies. Overall, while the music enhances the fun and social experience, the enforcement of rules around it has created significant discontent among players.
- “The soundtrack complements the energetic gameplay, providing an engaging audio backdrop without overpowering essential in-game sounds, such as footsteps and gorilla calls.”
- “Combined with a soundtrack that pulses with adrenaline, every sensory detail contributes to the game's captivating allure.”
- “This is one of those special games that keeps pulling me back in, the graphics, the music, and the gameplay are just pure fun.”
- “I got banned for playing music; all I was doing was playing music in a public lobby and people were reporting me for cheating when I was just sitting there playing music. Then I get banned for 2 weeks, seriously Gorilla Tag?”
- “This game is terrible; all I hear is music in my left ear and once again I cannot move in any way.”
- “The graphics suck, but are endearing and easy on the eyes in VR. There is no audio really, no music, just some easy to not notice sound effects.”
grinding
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is overwhelmingly criticized, with many players stating that it requires an excessive time commitment, often described as needing "a second life" to manage the grind. While some find enjoyment in the pursuit, the majority view it as tedious, monotonous, and lacking meaningful progression, often reduced to mindless tasks for cosmetic rewards. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the game's enjoyment.
- “A bit grindy... sometimes.”
- “One long, tedious grind.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It's a mindless pursuit of running and chasing that might be suitable for toddlers, but for anyone with an ounce of gaming maturity, it quickly becomes a tedious and uninspiring endeavor.”
- “The items are really cool, but super overpriced and if you don't spend money it takes months of grinding to afford them, but by the time you get enough money the items are gone.”
monetization
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players labeling it a "cash grab" due to the prevalence of overpriced microtransactions for cosmetic items, especially after the game transitioned from a free model to a paid one. While some users appreciate that the cosmetics do not impact gameplay, the overall sentiment reflects frustration over the game's focus on monetization at the expense of quality and player experience. Additionally, the lack of responsive customer support regarding in-game purchases has further soured the community's perception of the game's monetization practices.
- “The monetization system is fair, relying on cosmetic items that don’t affect gameplay, and many updates feel like genuine expansions rather than cynical cash grabs.”
- “The cosmetics have been priced fairly and you earn currency by either microtransactions or playing the game daily.”
- “And, although I am usually against microtransactions, not only are the prices much less appalling than some of the current AAA game studios asking $40 for a skin, you also receive some of the currency by logging into the game each day.”
- “These abilities are locked behind dumb quests and... you guessed it... microtransactions!”
- “I wanna see this game reach its potential, but it's been turned into a soulless cash grab.”
- “The amount of microtransactions for an already $19.99 game (which was, and always should've been free no matter what platform it's on) is ridiculous, and they're all ugly cosmetics that shouldn't cost near as much as what they do.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a mix of wholesome experiences and moments of frustration, with players expressing feelings of joy, belonging, and nostalgia, often in the context of community interactions. While some reviews highlight the game's ability to create touching moments and foster friendships, others point out the presence of toxicity and challenges within the player base, leading to a complex emotional landscape. Overall, players find the game to be a unique blend of fun and emotional engagement, despite occasional negative experiences.
- “This game is really fun and has a wholesome but slightly rude/annoying community.”
- “It's truly a heartwarming experience as we travel along and gain friends, and eventually lose those friends.”
- “After an hour of pure emotional nirvana, tearing up in the lobby area, I gathered my senses and continued onward.”
optimization
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players report smooth performance on lower-end systems and appreciate its accessibility across various VR platforms, others have experienced significant performance issues, particularly with frame rates and network stability in crowded lobbies. Some users recommend playing on specific platforms like Oculus or Steam for better performance, while others criticize the game for being poorly optimized and suffering from bugs after updates. Despite these concerns, many still find the game enjoyable and well-optimized for a wide range of hardware.
- “It prioritizes performance and accessibility across a wide range of VR systems, from PCVR to standalone headsets like the Meta Quest.”
- “This simplicity ensures that the game runs smoothly on a wide variety of VR systems, from high-end rigs to more budget-friendly options.”
- “The game is really well optimized, and the servers are populated with mostly very nice people.”
- “In 2024, the game was running great on my AMD Radeon RX 550, but now it's only 30 FPS with a clean optimized Windows install.”
- “The game is also poorly optimized.”
- “Game sucks badly optimized 32-bit game somehow; the dev team expanded and now every update there's bugs.”
replayability
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Gorilla Tag is widely praised for its exceptional replayability, driven by its simple yet engaging mechanics, diverse game modes, and strong community support through modding. Players appreciate the game's ability to provide endless fun and fitness opportunities, making it easy to return to time and again. Despite some critiques regarding its depth, the overall consensus is that the game offers a highly replayable experience that keeps players coming back.
- “Overall, Gorilla Tag stands out as an energetic, social, and endlessly replayable VR game that encourages both fun and fitness.”
- “There are also modding communities that extend the game's life with custom maps and mechanics, adding another layer of replayability for those willing to explore outside the official ecosystem.”
- “The diverse range of game modes ensures that players can find an experience tailored to their preferences, enhancing the game's replayability.”
- “Despite the simplicity of its concept, the game captivates players and encourages replayability.”
- “Endless replayability with ever-changing strategies.”
- “Edit, it's not that replayable, to be honest.”
atmosphere
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Gorilla Tag is praised for its vibrant and playful atmosphere, characterized by colorful visuals and a cooperative, social environment that encourages player interaction. The immersive jungle setting, enhanced by engaging sound design and community involvement, creates a lively and welcoming experience, reminiscent of both lighthearted games and more intense competitive titles. Overall, the game's atmosphere is a blend of fun, accessibility, and a strong sense of community, making it enjoyable for players of all levels.
- “The colorful and slightly cartoonish visuals contribute to the game's playful atmosphere and are designed to be easy on the eyes, especially during intense gameplay sessions.”
- “The jungle feels alive, with sunlight filtering through dense foliage and distant calls of wildlife adding to the immersive atmosphere.”
- “The emphasis is on player communication and movement sounds, creating an appropriately primal atmosphere that enhances the gorilla fantasy.”
- “Gorilla Tag features a minimalist and cartoonish art style that aligns with its lighthearted and playful atmosphere.”
- “It's definitely more fun and competitive with a better VR setup, but the game atmosphere and community gives me GMod type vibes.”
character development
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Reviews indicate a lack of character development and storytelling, with some players noting that this absence detracts from the overall experience. However, the game's unique design and character aesthetics contribute to a fun and fast-paced environment.
- “The character development in this game is incredibly deep, allowing players to truly connect with their characters and see them evolve throughout the story.”
- “Each character has a rich backstory that unfolds as you progress, making every decision feel impactful and meaningful.”
- “The unique design choices enhance the character development, creating a fun and engaging environment that keeps players invested in their journeys.”
- “There's no story, no character development, and no intellectual challenge.”