Metal Goose

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Metal Goose is a single player shooter game with post-apocalyptic and science fiction themes. It was developed by Kiakkers and was released on February 27, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Welcome soldier. You have been selected for a very special purpose. Play as the MG-1 super soldier and mow down hordes of robotic birds in an endless war. The game features fast and skill-based melee combat, with an emphasis on recognising enemy attack patterns and responding to them effectively. Hi!! I'm Drake, the developer of Metal Goose. I'm a 15-year-old Singaporean, and I started this pro…

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Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Fast, fun, and satisfying gameplay with smooth movement reminiscent of Ultrakill and Doom.
Interesting and unique enemies with a solid combo system and cool weapons and level designs.
Great art style, iconic music, and an overall cool concept with strong potential for growth.

Numerous bugs including glitches causing players or enemies to get stuck, frame drops, and inconsistent counters.
Performance issues such as lag spikes, stuttering, and occasional freezes even on high-end PCs.
Some gameplay roughness like harsh difficulty balance, clunky movement at times, and certain mechanics (e.g., parry) not working properly.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay opinions are mixed, with some praising its fast-paced, smooth movement and satisfying combat reminiscent of "Ultrakill," highlighting its creativity and engaging mechanics. However, others criticize it for lacking polish, optimization, and freshness, describing it as boring or flawed. Overall, the gameplay appeals strongly to fans of chaotic, action-packed shooters but may feel stale or unrefined to some.
- “The gameplay is fast and fun, and it reminds me a lot of 'Ultrakill', which I really like.”
- “The mechanics are simple and easy enough to understand, the movement system is good, and the music is iconic.”
- “Metal Goose is the kind of early-access game that makes everything else on Steam feel like a rough draft; a thunderous masterpiece of chaotic brilliance wrapped in the absurdly perfect premise of piloting a weaponized metal goose through a world that seems purpose-built to showcase its unstoppable glory. The movement is so smooth it feels like the game is reading your mind, the combat is so satisfying it practically rewires your brain, the upgrades escalate into deliriously over-the-top perfection, and the boss fights are so dramatic and inventive they make even the most iconic action games look timid by comparison. The visuals deliver a stunning blend of gritty metal textures and cartoonish exaggeration, and the soundtrack surges with such energy and personality that it elevates every encounter into a cinematic event, making Metal Goose a genuine cultural milestone and a fully realized masterpiece.”
- “Only gripe is it needs some gameplay polish and optimization.”
- “The game may be free, thankfully, but it's incredibly boring, the gameplay is riddled with flaws, the art direction is awful, the sound effects are catastrophic—in short, nothing works.”
- “The gameplay is fine but movement feels stale.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a unique blend of gritty metal textures and cartoonish exaggeration, creating a visually striking and memorable style. The smooth movement and dynamic visuals contribute to an immersive and highly entertaining experience, making the art style a standout aspect praised by users.
- “The visuals deliver a stunning blend of gritty metal textures and cartoonish exaggeration that turns every frame into something worthy of a museum wall.”
- “I love the style that the game graphics are in, and I absolutely adore the silly sound effects choices for the game.”
- “Love the art style and graphics.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has some performance issues and bugs that affect optimization, though they do not significantly detract from the overall gaming experience. Some problems may be related to individual PC setups.
- “Only gripe is it needs some gameplay polish and optimization.”
- “There are a few performance issues and bugs which are hard to ignore but do not take away from the gaming experience at all.”
- “There are some bugs and performance issues, but that may be down to my PC.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in Metal Goose is widely praised as iconic and energetic, significantly enhancing the game's cinematic and immersive experience. It complements the chaotic brilliance and unique premise, elevating every encounter with personality and flair. Overall, the soundtrack contributes to the game’s reputation as a standout, masterful title in early access.
- “The music is iconic, complementing the simple and easy-to-understand mechanics and good movement system.”
- “For a 15-year-old's first game, the music is quite great.”
- “The soundtrack surges with such energy and personality that it elevates every encounter into a cinematic event, making the experience truly memorable.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences occasional bugs and freezes that can disrupt gameplay and cause some annoyance. Overall, stability is decent but could benefit from improvements to reduce interruptions.