PIT OF GOBLIN

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PIT OF GOBLIN is a single player and multiplayer survival action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Friendly Foe and was released on December 17, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Pit of Goblin plunges you into a grimy world where you play as the lowest goblin, navigating hazardous crypts and ruins to feed the insatiable King Queen. Team up with up to three goblin friends for chaotic, unpredictable runs filled with traps, mischief, and peril. Each descent offers a unique and challenging goblin adventure, testing your teamwork and survival skills.

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Audience ScoreBased on 248 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and chaotic co-op experience, especially when played with friends, creating memorable moments filled with laughter and tension.
The graphics and atmosphere are well-designed, providing a charming yet eerie environment that enhances the gameplay experience.
Despite its early access status, the game shows great potential with active developer support and frequent updates, making it an exciting title to follow.

The game can be overly difficult and punishing, especially for new players, with some enemies feeling unfairly powerful and the lack of clear mechanics leading to confusion.
There are significant balancing issues, particularly with enemy behavior and the effectiveness of items, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
The game lacks a comprehensive tutorial or guidance, leaving players to figure out mechanics and objectives on their own, which can be frustrating.

gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Pit of Goblin" offers a mix of cooperative action and survival management, with engaging mechanics that encourage teamwork and exploration. However, players have noted a steep learning curve due to a lack of tutorials and clarity on certain mechanics, leading to frustration, especially in later levels. While the game is praised for its fun co-op experience and innovative features, it requires further polish and balance adjustments to enhance overall enjoyment.
- “The dark, dungeon-crawling setting and exciting combat mechanics keep me hooked.”
- “Fun co-op gameplay and a great feeling when you learn how to counter enemies, or just jump enemies in true gobbo fashion.”
- “Gameplay mechanics strike a balance between survival management and cooperative action.”
- “It's slow-paced and badly explained, dark and bland, with awful gameplay.”
- “But there needs to be some serious adjustments to the core gameplay and difficulty.”
- “The game's mechanics can be a bit hard to understand as a new player, as the game has very little in the way of a tutorial.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
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The graphics of the game have received positive feedback for their polished and charming retro aesthetic, featuring crispy visuals and a pleasing pixelated 3D style. Players appreciate the immersive environments and cute character designs, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. While some suggest that further updates could improve the game's polish, the current visuals are well-regarded and enjoyable.
- “Great visuals, sound, and feel to the game.”
- “The map and graphics are very well made and fun to look at and explore.”
- “Awesome environment/aesthetics that really lend to the immersion.”
- “Visuals are charmingly retro, and the pit has some of the heaviest darkness I've seen in a game.”
- “Visuals are a throwback to older games, but not harsh or clunky.”
- “It also looks really nice; you get the option to create your own goblin, and the art style is really cute.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Pit of Goblin" is characterized by its darkly comedic approach, balancing the tension of survival horror with moments of levity through expressive and slightly ridiculous goblin character designs. Players enjoy the chaotic interplay of cooperation and self-interest, leading to dynamic and often hilarious situations, making it a fun experience, especially when played with friends. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with its atmospheric setting, reminiscent of classic titles while maintaining a fresh feel.
- “Pit of Goblin, developed by Friendly Foe and published in collaboration with Bright Gambit, is an atmospheric and chaotic co-op dungeon crawler that takes a darkly humorous approach to survival horror.”
- “Despite the grim setting, the character designs maintain a sense of humor—the goblins are ragged, expressive, and slightly ridiculous, which helps balance the tension with moments of levity.”
- “Pit of Goblin succeeds because it understands what makes co-op survival games fun: the tension between greed and teamwork, the joy of barely escaping disaster, and the dark humor of failure.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Pit of Goblin" delivers a captivating atmosphere that blends dark humor with survival horror, featuring stylized 3D art that enhances its moody dungeon environments. The game successfully balances lighthearted chaos for social players with a tense experience for those seeking a more solitary challenge, creating an immersive and nostalgic vibe. Overall, it offers a unique and engaging atmosphere that appeals to fans of both cooperative and atmospheric dungeon crawlers.
- “Pit of Goblin employs a moody, stylized 3D art direction that emphasizes the grim atmosphere of its dungeon environments.”
- “Although Pit of Goblin is in early access, the game does a great job of creating a fun and spooky atmosphere while also adding the perfect co-op element, picking up food in dark lairs occasionally being chased by mobs and trying to meet the goal of gathering enough to feed the Goblin King.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, and I really enjoyed the nostalgic vibe it presents alongside the cool level design.”
- “The game fails to create a truly immersive atmosphere, leaving the environments feeling flat and uninspired.”
- “Despite the potential for a dark and engaging setting, the atmosphere feels lifeless and lacks any real tension.”
- “The sound design does little to enhance the atmosphere, often feeling disconnected from the visuals and failing to evoke any emotional response.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is notably poor, with frequent bugs, lag, and connection issues in multiplayer that disrupt gameplay and immersion. Players report significant technical problems, including freezing and glitches, leading to frustration and a sense that the game requires extensive updates to become fully functional. Despite these issues, some users still find enjoyment in the game, particularly given its price.
- “The game is extremely laggy, full of bugs, and frequently freezes.”
- “So starting with the flaws: the multiplayer is very buggy. My siblings and I spent at least over 45 minutes trying to even play the game due to times when we were invisible to each other, and the game window bugging made us unable to interact with everything upon joining a code, causing a PC reset or game reset.”
- “Most games that have just released in early access are just a buggy mess. They are missing content, and it feels like you have to wait for a series of hotfixes, patches, and mega updates before the game is worth the money you spent on it, and that might be a gamble because that day might never come.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is conveyed through short, intense missions that highlight themes of risk and reward, where players experience a mix of tension, humor, and close calls. Players suggest improvements, such as providing free torches and clearer indicators for when a torch breaks, to enhance the storytelling experience.
- “The game's story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “The narrative is predictable and fails to engage, leaving players wanting more substance.”
- “There are moments that could have been impactful, but the story doesn't capitalize on them, resulting in a lackluster experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious in practice, despite recognizing its potential for strategic fun in theory.
- “I understand that it can be a fun strategy in theory, but it was a bit tedious in practice.”
- “The grinding feels endless and becomes more of a chore than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “After a while, the repetitive nature of grinding just sucked the fun out of the experience.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is characterized as having a distinct "gobbo" style, which users find appealing and enjoyable.
- “The sound and music are very goblin-like, and I really dig that!”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The music is incredibly immersive, drawing you deeper into the game's world.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization aspect of the game is still uncertain for many players, as they feel it may depend on future balancing and performance adjustments. However, the initial gameplay experience, particularly the mechanics of splitting into smaller groups, effectively captures the intended theme.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even in complex scenarios.”
- “I love how the game balances performance with visual fidelity, making every encounter feel immersive.”
- “The way the game scales with different systems is well thought out, enhancing the overall experience.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as a blatant cash grab, lacking depth and substance, leading to negative user sentiment.
- “Just feels like a cash grab from Lethal Company but without any depth.”
- “Lethal Company cash grab #124”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is highlighted by the contrast between the grim setting and the humorous, expressive designs of the goblins, which add levity and depth to the narrative. This balance enhances the overall experience, allowing players to connect with the characters despite the darker themes.
- “Despite the grim setting, the character designs maintain a sense of humor—the goblins are ragged, expressive, and slightly ridiculous, which helps balance the tension with moments of levity.”