The Goat in the Grey Fedora: Remastered

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A mysterious yet sexy woman in black hires detective Nick Bounty recover a priceless ceramic goat from the office of a recently deceased lawyer. Nick soon finds out, however, that he isn’t the only one looking for it! Who are the people out to stop Nick Bounty? What does the woman in black really want? What dark secrets does the ceramic goat statue hide? This comedy detective game blends classic …

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

The Goat in the Grey Fedora: Remastered screenshot

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

humor5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Charming game with great plot, nice puzzles, and memorable characters.
Good voice acting and humorous dialogue enhance the overall experience.
Stylish interface and solid controls make it easy to play.

Very short gameplay, typically completed in about an hour.
Graphics are crude and lack texture, detracting from the visual experience.
Limited points of interaction within scenes and some bugs affect gameplay.

humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, featuring good dialogue and a comedic tone that resonates with fans of film noir and point-and-click genres. While some comparisons to other titles suggest it may not reach the same comedic heights, it still delivers a fun and engaging experience that many players find hilarious. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Good dialogue, lots of humor.”
- “It gets a recommendation mainly because of the humor.”
- “This was hilarious!”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are generally considered crude, with a satisfactory black and white aesthetic but a noticeable lack of texture, resulting in inconsistent visual quality across scenes. However, the unique art style contributes to the charm of the game, particularly in the context of the Nick Bounty series.
- “Great and very short game of the infamous Nick Bounty series, once again with a charming detective and unique art style.”
- “The graphics are fairly crude; the black and white is fine, but there is a lack of texture. Some scenes look okay, but overall, it's not great.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is noted to be limited and relatively short, characteristic of a point-and-click format, which may affect the overall experience for fans of the Nick Bounty series.
- “The gameplay is incredibly limited, making it feel more like a short point-and-click experience rather than a fully developed game.”
- “I found the gameplay to be quite repetitive and lacking in depth, which made it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The mechanics are clunky and the puzzles are often frustrating, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is praised for its faithful remastering of a beloved flash game, appealing to fans of film noir and point-and-click genres, and is noted for its engaging humor and compelling narrative.
- “A very faithful remaster of one of my favorite flash games. If you're a fan of film noir and point-and-click games with good humor and storylines, you'll enjoy this.”