Guts and Glory
- July 19, 2018
- HakJak
- 2h median play time
In a world at the tail end of things like Jack Ass and Funniest Home Videos... how do you make a nice leisurely bike ride more entertaining? Explosives and traps obviously!
Get on SteamGuts and Glory is a physics-based obstacle course game filled with danger and comedy. Compete in a variety of levels with different vehicles and characters, attempting to reach the finish line while avoiding outrageous hazards. With its unique blend of over-the-top action and dark humor, Guts and Glory offers a thrilling and entertaining experience.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Playstation 5
Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
Linux
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- Hilarious gameplay with funny ragdoll physics and tons of gore.
- Easy to use level editor and Steam Workshop support for community-created content.
- Captures the chaotic fun of Happy Wheels in a 3D environment.
- Controls are clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating.
- Graphics are basic and the game can feel unfinished or buggy.
- Some levels are overly difficult, leading to a frustrating experience.
- humor168 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its dark, absurd, and often gory comedic elements, reminiscent of titles like "Happy Wheels." Players find the ragdoll physics and over-the-top scenarios both hilarious and satisfying, making it entertaining to watch and play, though some note that the humor can wear thin over time. Overall, it appeals to those with a taste for politically incorrect and gruesome humor, while others may find it less engaging.
“This is an oddly addictive physics-based obstacle course game with a pitch-black sense of humor.”
“The sheer brutality of the deaths and dismemberment made me laugh out loud many times.”
“If you're looking for a great game to make some funny gaming videos, look no more!”
- gameplay98 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mix of hilarious, gory fun reminiscent of "Happy Wheels," but marred by janky controls and inconsistent physics that can lead to frustrating experiences. While some levels offer a rewarding speedrun challenge, many others feel like a gamble due to poor mechanics and camera work. Overall, the game has potential for entertaining sandbox gameplay and custom scenarios, but it suffers from bugs and a lack of polish that detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“The gameplay is ridiculously fun!”
“💚 addicting gameplay loop”
“This is easy one of the best violent arcade racing/time trial games I have played, all vehicles have a dynamic based damage setup and the characters have a soft body type of dismemberment when you get into a bad crash. The game may not look pretty by today's standards, but it makes up for it in really fun racing style gameplay.”
“However, in between all of the levels that allow you to speedrun are ones that seem to be a dice roll as to whether or not you are able to complete them, and if not, there are mechanics that, rather than making a level challenging, only make it frustrating.”
“Night levels are almost immediately the least enjoyable levels because you are suddenly unable to use the mechanics the game taught you, and with the really poor camera controls and inconsistent physics, there are going to be many deaths that just aren't your fault.”
“This game is buggy, has horrible gameplay, and it's just generally not enjoyable or entertaining at all.”
- graphics70 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users describing them as basic, crumby, or reminiscent of older flash games. While some appreciate the simplistic visuals as fitting for the game's humorous and gory gameplay, others criticize them for being unattractive and poorly optimized, leading to performance issues. Overall, the graphics are seen as adequate for casual play but not up to modern standards.
“Very fun with realistic blood and graphics, I would recommend this game to anyone new to Steam; this is a starter game.”
“The graphics are simplistic but functional for this sort of game; you really don't want anything too realistic when you're dismembering your family in-game.”
“The graphics are very good and the controls are easy to learn and use.”
“The graphics are crumby and glitchy.”
“It looks bad graphically and it also plays like a flash game; this should be free.”
“Graphics are hideous, gameplay is atrocious, and bugs are rampant.”
- story38 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 82 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story elements are largely minimalistic, with many players noting a lack of coherent narrative or lore, leading to a feeling of emptiness in the game world. While there are attempts at character introduction and humorous storylines, the overall storytelling is considered weak and inconsistent, often feeling like a disjointed experience. Some players suggest that additional narrative elements could enhance the game's appeal, but as it stands, the story is not a strong focus.
“10/10 story, you will cry.”
“There's also a pleasing attempt at narrative and characterisation in the premise of each level, so some voice acting or plot elements could help fulfill the game's capacity for a more fleshed-out pitch to customers.”
“Funny story line for each of the characters and some decent rage-inducing gameplay.”
“The game even has a plot (at least something like that), beating Happy Wheels with its 'lorelessness'.”
“Cities aren't supposed to be empty of any living creatures; roads aren't supposed to be this empty. The whole game feels like a fever dream with little lore or linear storytelling.”
“The story elements of the game are minimalistic.”
- music34 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its energetic and fitting soundtrack that complements the game's absurd theme. Some players have expressed disappointment, noting moments of silence and a perception of royalty-free quality, while others argue that the original compositions are enjoyable and worth revisiting levels for the music alone. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight by many, enhancing the game's imaginative and humorous elements.
“💚 Nice soundtrack that fits with the absurd general theme of the game.”
“The soundtrack is generally fitting and underlines the goofy nature of the game.”
“The game itself is imaginative, has lots of fun characters, good music, and tons of humor.”
“No music, just silent half the time.”
“- music sounds royalty free, which is never good”
“Turn off the music in the game, find a dreamcore playlist and then play the game.”
- stability26 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and poor optimization leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. Players have noted issues such as inaccurate controls, random physics glitches, and freezing during critical moments, which detracts from overall enjoyment. While some still find fun in the game, many recommend significant updates and fixes to improve stability.
“This game is not only buggy as hell, but also features some of the most inaccurate movements I've ever experienced in my whole life.”
“This game is buggy, has horrible gameplay, and it's just generally not enjoyable or entertaining at all.”
“The game might be fun for a while, but it will get boring as hell and it doesn't help that this game is so terribly optimized and has bugs and glitches crawling all over it.”
- optimization18 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 44 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received largely negative feedback, with users reporting frequent bugs, performance issues, and poor controls that detract from the overall experience. While some players noted that the game is optimized well enough for tasks like alt-tabbing, the overwhelming sentiment highlights significant shortcomings in performance and stability.
“The game is optimized pretty well and alt-tabs nicely.”
“The biggest downsides of Guts and Glory are the controls and various bugs and performance issues that you encounter occasionally.”
“Bad controls and bad optimization ruin everything.”
“The game might be fun for a while, but it will get boring as shit and it doesn't help that this game is so terribly optimized and has bugs and glitches crawling all over it.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game boasts strong replayability, primarily due to its level editor and the abundance of user-generated content, which significantly enhances variety and engagement. Players appreciate the community levels, likening the experience to a 3D version of Happy Wheels, contributing to its fun and replay value.
“The level editor and user-made levels add variety and replay value to the game.”
“Replayability is great because of community levels!”
“It's pretty much 3D Happy Wheels; it's such a fun game with a lot of replay value.”
“I think it also has some decent replayability.”
“💚 level editor and user-made levels add variety and replay value to the game.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, with some noting that it can feel excessive at times. Additionally, map creators express frustration over the need to upload their maps to the Steam Workshop, which detracts from immediate in-game accessibility.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“It can be a bit grindy sometimes.”
“Map creators might find it tedious having to upload their maps to the Steam Workshop instead of having them instantly accessible in-game.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a surprising sense of satisfaction and enjoyment when facing death in the game, a departure from their typical aversion to dying in games. This unique emotional response highlights the game's ability to create a compelling and engaging experience, even in moments of failure.
“I usually hate dying in games, but I don't know why this game made me feel that dying is so satisfying and enjoyable.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is widely criticized, with multiple users labeling it as a cash grab, indicating a focus on profit over player experience.
“The game is a cash grab.”
