The Goatman

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The Goatman is a single player and multiplayer simulation game with a violence theme. It was developed by MC Games and was released on September 3, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"The Goatman" is a first-person horror adventure game where players explore a dark forest while avoiding the menacing Goatman. The game features a unique crafting system, puzzles, and various collectibles to find. The goal is to survive the night and escape the forest, but with limited resources and a persistent enemy, survival is a challenging feat.

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Audience ScoreBased on 634 reviews

humor12 positive mentions

graphics6 negative mentions

The game is extremely fun to play with friends, providing a unique and entertaining experience.
It has a lot of potential and offers a thrilling atmosphere with some scary moments.
The graphics and ambiance are appreciated, and many players find joy in the chaotic gameplay.

The game is plagued with bugs, poor optimization, and lacks updates, making it feel abandoned.
Gameplay can be repetitive and boring, with limited content and frustrating mechanics.
Many players report issues with AI behavior and controls, leading to a frustrating experience.

graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players describing them as subpar, reminiscent of early PS3 titles, and poorly optimized, leading to low frame rates even on high-end PCs. While a few users praised the visuals as "great" and "scary," the majority criticized the animations and overall graphical quality, suggesting significant improvements are needed. Many reviewers recommend alternative games with better graphics and gameplay, indicating that the current state of the graphics detracts from the overall experience.
- “The graphics, the AI, the animations, and the gameplay truly deserve a spot in Game of the Year.”
- “Great graphics, scary game, open world, full of secrets. I recommend it.”
- “Fun game, would love to see graphics improved more.”
- “The game has the worst graphics imaginable and somehow I got low FPS while playing this, which I am very sure isn't from my PC since I have an RTX 3060 and an AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, both of which are good components.”
- “The story is uninspiring, gameplay is bland and not innovative, the animations are lazy, graphics are that of an early PS3 tech demo, if that, poor optimization, developer support is virtually non-existent, and overall this game feels abandoned.”
- “The worst part and what might set most people off is the graphics; I had to have the settings on very low at all times and anytime I set it to another level it would freeze, and this is a PC that can run Ark at high with no lag.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed to negative feedback, with many users criticizing its lack of engagement, poor mechanics, and uninspired design. While some appreciate certain fun mechanics and intense moments, overall impressions highlight issues such as freezing characters, delayed animations, and a lack of innovation, leading to a feeling of abandonment in the game's development. Comparisons to other titles like "Bigfoot" suggest that there are better alternatives with more dynamic gameplay.
- “The graphics, the AI, the animations, and the gameplay truly deserve a spot in Game of the Year.”
- “There are many mechanics that are awesome and lots of fun, adding to the already intense gameplay Goatman has to offer.”
- “I would rather recommend the game 'Bigfoot'; it's basically the same but with better graphics, more maps, and better/more dynamic gameplay.”
- “Runs ok, but gameplay is pretty much non-existent besides random encounters with the goatman and possessed animals.”
- “Doors animation is late, sometimes the character freezes and the shooting mechanic is very bad, like hello 21st century?”
- “The story is uninspiring, gameplay is bland and not innovative, the animations are lazy, graphics are that of an early PS3 tech demo, if that, poor optimization, developer support is virtually non-existent, and overall this game feels abandoned.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with multiplayer connectivity, delayed animations, and character freezing, leading many users to recommend waiting for a full release before purchasing. Despite these stability problems, players have found enjoyment in the gameplay, often highlighting the fun they have with friends, even if the overall experience is marred by technical shortcomings. Overall, while the game has potential, it requires significant improvements to its stability.
- “This game is buggy; I don't recommend it until a full release with a rework of all bugs, including multiplayer server kicks (because of ping).”
- “The game is buggy; the shotgun has a delayed sound effect, and my friend can't even load the game and she crashes, so it's a waste of time and money.”
- “Doors animation is late, sometimes the character freezes, and the shooting mechanic is very bad—like, hello 21st century?”
optimization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting poor performance even on high-end hardware like the RTX 2080 Ti, frequent crashes, and excessive RAM usage. Many users noted that the game struggles to run smoothly, especially when other applications like Discord are open, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the optimization issues detract from the enjoyment, despite some players still finding fun in the gameplay.
- “Terrible optimization.”
- “Crysis has better optimization than this game.”
- “The story is uninspiring, gameplay is bland and not innovative, the animations are lazy, graphics are that of an early PS3 tech demo, if that, poor optimization, developer support is virtually non-existent, and overall this game feels abandoned.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is frequently highlighted as a key aspect, with players enjoying the comedic elements, particularly when playing with friends. The absurdity of characters like Goatman and the silly situations that arise contribute to a lighthearted experience, often leading to laughter rather than fear. Overall, the game's blend of humor and horror creates a unique and entertaining atmosphere.
- “Funny w/ friends!”
- “I made a YouTube video, me and my buddy had fun playing it but spent most of the time laughing at the silly things happening in the game.”
- “Mishapen malformed antlered creatures, mines that are only useful for griefing, a boss that is hilarious and flies to your position (isn't scary at all).”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story receives mixed reviews; while some players praise it as engaging and highlight the memorable antagonist, the goatman, others find it uninspiring and poorly integrated, often requiring players to seek out scattered pages for context. Overall, the narrative experience is seen as inconsistent, with some players feeling it lacks depth and innovation.
- “It has a great story, fantastic action, and the best antagonist I have seen in years, the goatman.”
- “Best story-driven game I have played my entire life; I would die to have another or fight the white goat man.”
- “The story is uninspiring, gameplay is bland and not innovative, the animations are lazy, graphics are that of an early PS3 tech demo, if that, poor optimization, developer support is virtually non-existent, and overall this game feels abandoned.”
- “I also forgot the game has a story, which you can learn about if you read pages that are scattered throughout the map, although it isn't really interesting to learn about.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is generally criticized, with some users noting a lack of incentive to replay after the initial experience. While it offers both singleplayer and cooperative modes, many feel that the game ultimately has zero replay value and recommend waiting for updates or sales before purchasing.
- “A generally good game; replayability may be a problem, but you can play both singleplayer and co-op. In future updates, you will be able to play as the Goatman. I think it's worth the money, but you should just wishlist it and get it when it's on sale or fully released.”
- “Zero replay value.”
- “This game claims to focus on physics, which is a great idea, but the execution is poor. Don't buy it; there is no replayability. Once you play it once, that's it.”
- “Zero replay value.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with multiple users expressing enthusiasm by describing it as "fire," indicating that it is energetic and appealing.
- “The music is fire too.”