The Goatman

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"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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Play Modes

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 317 reviews

humor6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun to play with friends, providing a unique and entertaining experience.
It has a lot of potential and interesting mechanics, such as setting traps and using a drone to track the Goatman.
The graphics and ambiance create a spooky atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.

The game is plagued with bugs and poor optimization, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
It lacks updates and feels abandoned by the developers, leaving many players disappointed.
Gameplay can become repetitive and boring quickly, with limited content and encounters.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
17%
The graphics of the game receive overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players citing poor visual quality, low frame rates, and significant optimization issues, even on high-end PCs. Comparisons to outdated technology, such as Atari 2600 games and early PS3 demos, highlight the lack of polish and detail. While a few users appreciate the graphics as decent or good, the consensus leans towards a need for substantial improvements and better graphical options.
- “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.”
- “I understand it is early release, but things like more advanced graphics options, such as motion blur, anti-aliasing, vertical sync, and more can help people run the game better and have a good-looking game too rather than having presets.”
- “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.”
- “There are Atari 2600 games with better visuals.”
- “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
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its intense mechanics and fun elements, while others criticize it for being bland, poorly optimized, and lacking innovation. Many players noted issues such as delayed animations, freezing characters, and frustrating mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game struggles to engage players effectively, leading to a sense of abandonment and dissatisfaction.
- “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 that 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 okay, but gameplay is pretty much non-existent besides random encounters with the goatman and possessed animals.”
- “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
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and stability issues, including delayed animations, character freezing, and multiplayer server problems, leading to crashes for some players. Despite these flaws, many users still find enjoyment in the gameplay, suggesting that while it needs significant improvements, it can be entertaining in its current state. Overall, players recommend waiting for a more polished release before fully investing.
- “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 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
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
14%
57%
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 feels unpolished, with issues such as lag and sound problems, leading to an overall impression of neglect in developer support. Despite some players enjoying the experience, the consensus is that the optimization is lacking and detracts from the gameplay.
- “Crysis has better optimization than this game.”
- “Poor optimization.”
- “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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its blend of funny and absurd elements, such as the comical appearance of characters like Goatman and the silly situations that arise during gameplay. Players enjoy sharing laughs with friends over the game's quirky mechanics and unexpected moments, making it a source of entertainment alongside its scarier aspects. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch that enhances the gaming experience.
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story receives mixed reviews; while some players praise it for its engaging narrative and memorable antagonist, the goatman, others find it uninspiring and poorly integrated into the gameplay. Additionally, scattered lore pages fail to captivate those who seek a more compelling storyline, leading to a general sentiment of disappointment regarding the overall storytelling experience.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's replayability is generally viewed as lacking, with some users noting that while it offers both single-player and co-op modes, the overall experience does not encourage repeated playthroughs. Future updates may introduce new content, but many reviewers feel that the current version has little to no replay value.
- “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 has a great idea but poor execution. There is no replayability; once you play it once, that's it.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is highly praised, with users describing it as exceptional and engaging.
- “The music is absolutely fantastic.”
- “The soundtrack really elevates the entire experience.”
- “The beats are catchy and keep you engaged throughout the game.”