Goat Simulator

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  1. Izoeros
    May 10, 2022
    5
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  2. StarkAgentos
    Mar 14, 2022
    6
    Поиграл 1 час. Хороший и весёлый трэш, который мы заслужили.
  3. F3T1W
    Aug 27, 2021
    6
    A very funny toy with a bunch of different ways to have fun, easter eggs and achievements
  4. clem666
    Aug 17, 2021
    7
    Obviously don't expect much from a game that goes under the name of 'Goat Simulator'. Apparently this still needs to be underlined...

    Once you integrated that fact you can only harvest pure pleasure and laughs from it. Because 'Goat Simulator' is that kind of huge sandbox game with the unique originality that you embody a goat. It literally is Goat Theft Auto. There are numerous (side)    Obviously don't expect much from a game that goes under the name of 'Goat Simulator'. Apparently this still needs to be underlined...

    Once you integrated that fact you can only harvest pure pleasure and laughs from it. Because 'Goat Simulator' is that kind of huge sandbox game with the unique originality that you embody a goat. It literally is Goat Theft Auto. There are numerous (side) quests and missions to accomplish, with overly funny stories or events. Some of them clearly are satires of other (simulation) games or the game industry. Brilliant.

    DLC's are worth it according to me even if I recommend getting the 'GOATY' version during sales. Environment is as varied as tasks you can achieve, Steam achievements are interesting as some are really hard to get. The only main flaw is that there are numerous bugs and glitches, some completely ruining your progression. But you only get another chance to have fun doing what you already managed to do. Steam mods are great, graphics are decent, AI is dumb as hell, great ragdoll, mini games are terrific, combo and score ideas are good. You should try it with friends to maximize the laughs!    … Expand
  5. az1973
    Jul 27, 2021
    6
    It's made by junkies for junkies. This is a one-time game.
    I don't want to run it a second time.
  6. LyhaMaksim
    Nov 1, 2020
    6
    Игра заслуживает внимания!

    Goat Simulator - игра про простое людское счастье: быть "козлом" и вести себя как последняя скотина, но что бы тебе потом за это ничего не было. Игра с не очень красивой графикой для 2014 года, игра с большими возможностями не смотря на столь маленький мир. Думаю самый большой ее минус - это то, что игра на один раз. Сыграешь ты в эту игру пару часов,    Игра заслуживает внимания!

    Goat Simulator - игра про простое людское счастье: быть "козлом" и вести себя как последняя скотина, но что бы тебе потом за это ничего не было.
    Игра с не очень красивой графикой для 2014 года, игра с большими возможностями не смотря на столь маленький мир.
    Думаю самый большой ее минус - это то, что игра на один раз. Сыграешь ты в эту игру пару часов, изучишь мир и больше не зайдешь в игру, единственное в чем она тебе потом понадобиться - это для повышения числа игр в библиотеке Steam.
    Ну все же я порекомендую эту игру, так как иногда хочется покрушить все вокруг)

    Спасибо за прочтение моего обзора!
    Играйте только в хорошие игры)    … Expand
  7. amazingmold46
    Mar 2, 2020
    6
    A complete mess of a game and it knows it. Fun for a few hours, but that's about it. If you enjoy games you can laugh at, grab it when it's on sale for a few bucks.
  8. BFMSAND
    May 14, 2019
    7
    First off, cool game for inbetween.

    Second off , please dont get yourself a real goat , it will only be troubles.

    TRUST ME...
  9. Diegochocho
    Jul 3, 2018
    6
    I'm brother, lol .
  10. Tomle1202
    Jul 7, 2016
    5
    With broken physics and, well, a powerful goat with a sticky tongue that cannot be longer, Goat Simulator is buggy, chaotic and downright stupid in the most awesome way.
  11. King_Hrothgar
    Mar 18, 2016
    6
    It works and does exactly what it advertises. The problem is the game is based entirely on novelty, which wears off after maybe an hour. On the bright side, it is only $5 or so on steam, so I'm generally happy with this purchase.
  12. Review_For_You
    Nov 27, 2015
    7
    It makes me so pissed to see people give goat simulator a 0 since it's such a great game. There is so much more to goat sim than anyone would expect even just running around licking people and destroying houses is fun. Goat sim is meant to be glitchy thats what makes it so crazy and fun!!! Even goat MMO (which comes with goat sim!!!) is amazing. Overall if you hate goat sim cause of it'sIt makes me so pissed to see people give goat simulator a 0 since it's such a great game. There is so much more to goat sim than anyone would expect even just running around licking people and destroying houses is fun. Goat sim is meant to be glitchy thats what makes it so crazy and fun!!! Even goat MMO (which comes with goat sim!!!) is amazing. Overall if you hate goat sim cause of it's bug and glitches never play any simulator game ever.… Expand
  13. kiubier
    Jul 11, 2015
    7
    This is one of those type of games that you play when you've got nothing else to do. Even though seemingly very fun and creative, I can't see somebody enjoying this game for a time period longer than 5 hours.

    Basically the whole point of this game is you're a goat, do goat stuff. It's really a great idea, and it's pretty well executed. You get points, you can unlock new masks for your    This is one of those type of games that you play when you've got nothing else to do. Even though seemingly very fun and creative, I can't see somebody enjoying this game for a time period longer than 5 hours.

    Basically the whole point of this game is you're a goat, do goat stuff. It's really a great idea, and it's pretty well executed. You get points, you can unlock new masks for your goat, and just do random **** in an open world goat destroy everything simulator.

    I have to say for the first 30 minutes of playing this game I really enjoyed myself, but later I was just doing the same thing over and over again. It's a pretty average game in every sense, except the goofy fun part that you get to play as a goat, and that's why it earns a 7/10, It's not really trying to be serious so my review is not too serious either.

    If you have 10$ to spare, I would recommend checking this game out for sure, you'll find it oddly amusing until it gets oddly unsatisfying. But if you don't have money to throw around I would recommend to wait until this game goes on a sale and buy it then.    … Expand
  14. Aky03gamer
    Jun 20, 2015
    7
    Is a good game, but is more designed to play with friends and for "Youtubers" because its very fun, but if you play it ALONE and in a very long time, it will get bored
  15. Negativs
    Apr 6, 2015
    7
    What could be more idiotic than being a goat,who feels like a god of planet? If the answer is nothing, then you are right!
    The concept is stupid:You are a goat.You do stuff.You get points.You get swag.???.Profit.
    An intresting thing about this game is that,it's a parody to skateboarding games. But this game is glitchy as hell! Buy this game,if you want to know,what will happen,if you    What could be more idiotic than being a goat,who feels like a god of planet? If the answer is nothing, then you are right!
    The concept is stupid:You are a goat.You do stuff.You get points.You get swag.???.Profit.
    An intresting thing about this game is that,it's a parody to skateboarding games.
    But this game is glitchy as hell!
    Buy this game,if you want to know,what will happen,if you were a goat.    … Expand
  16. jimbobslimbob
    Mar 6, 2015
    6
    One of the weirdest games I think I have ever played. It's completely crazy - and you know what...it's an amazing amount of fun. The "MMO Simulator" is a brilliant piss-take of MMO's in general - and could even fool you into thinking it's real.

    Its shortcomings are a lack of content. 3 maps is all you get here - and none of them are particularly big. The mechanics also get repetitive    One of the weirdest games I think I have ever played. It's completely crazy - and you know what...it's an amazing amount of fun. The "MMO Simulator" is a brilliant piss-take of MMO's in general - and could even fool you into thinking it's real.

    Its shortcomings are a lack of content. 3 maps is all you get here - and none of them are particularly big. The mechanics also get repetitive and dull rather quickly.

    Get it when it's on sale for a few hours of crazy fun.

    Jimbo Rating: 6/10    … Expand
  17. Soma9840
    Mar 1, 2015
    7
    The game is fun, no doubt, but I didn't see it as very comedic. I think the glitches and such fit into the game's theme, and there is too much content for me to handle, so that's a plus. I always see myself coming back to it, because, as I said earlier, it's quite entertaining. Plus there are plenty of cool mods for it, and with the new (Might I add free) Goat MMO Simulator expansion pack,The game is fun, no doubt, but I didn't see it as very comedic. I think the glitches and such fit into the game's theme, and there is too much content for me to handle, so that's a plus. I always see myself coming back to it, because, as I said earlier, it's quite entertaining. Plus there are plenty of cool mods for it, and with the new (Might I add free) Goat MMO Simulator expansion pack, it's a pretty cool game. And people are nagging this game for it's price, but first off, there's so much content that I think it's worth the ten bucks, and second off, Turbo Dismount was fifteen bucks. (I mean, it's a fun game, but really?) Think about that. Now, of course, with an unpolished game comes a multitude of problems.
    Problem 1: The frame rate is terrible. Maybe it's just my computer, but it can drop to one frame per second depending on what I'm doing. Coffee Stain, you MUST fix this. Please.
    Problem 2: With a game with comical glitches comes a game with bad glitches. I'm talking game crashes, texture glitches, glitched music. Speaking of music...
    Problem 3: There are five or six songs. (Minus the ambiance, but let's face it, that doesn't count.) Come on, CoffeeStain, if your only going to make a couple songs, make them GOOD.
    Problem 4: No online multiplayer. This is THE PERFECT GAME for online multiplayer. I'm not talking about Goat MMO Simulator, I'm talking about the non-MMO areas. Goatville and Goat City Bay. (Are those the right names?)
    These were my pros and cons of Goat Simulator. Overall, I like it, but it needs improvements.    … Expand
  18. griffey546
    Feb 9, 2015
    7
    The game had a very rough start to it, and I'm glad I bought the game. The game at first really only had a playability of about 10 minutes or so, but with the addition of extra maps, mutators, and much more, the game is a bit more playable.
    Another thing that I found to be disappointing was the MMO part to the game, I was really hoping for it to actually be online, just for it to be    The game had a very rough start to it, and I'm glad I bought the game. The game at first really only had a playability of about 10 minutes or so, but with the addition of extra maps, mutators, and much more, the game is a bit more playable.
    Another thing that I found to be disappointing was the MMO part to the game, I was really hoping for it to actually be online, just for it to be something making fun of MMO games. still deserves a 7/10 though.    … Expand
  19. oDjento
    Jan 4, 2015
    6
    Silly, stupid, but strangely hypnotic. This game has only so much replay value, but with the new addition of the MMO gamemode, it does give quite a bit more to do. A fun game to have a good 10-15 hour blast with on your own but then will usually just be the funny game to show to friends every mow and then. If on sale, pick it up. And press 1 to Baaaaaa.
  20. SwitSwat
    Dec 14, 2014
    6
    This game was never meant to be taken seriously. Glitches galore, as far as the eye can see. You play as a goat doing impossible crap that not even a psychotic human being could accomplish. Do tricks, get points. Kill people, get points. Take a trip to demonic goat hell, get points. It's like GTA, but goatified. Overall, it's a solid game, but you probably won't enjoy it for a long time.
  21. rebeccaandisaac
    Nov 7, 2014
    5
    The creators of this game did not take this seriously, this was a side project to test the psychics engine. So with that being said. Goat Simulator is a very unique game that invites you to do absolutely nothing but lick things and ram things.
    First of all, this game is fun for what it is. I can be a good laugh with a friend. But alone I do not think you would get as many "lols" as you    The creators of this game did not take this seriously, this was a side project to test the psychics engine. So with that being said. Goat Simulator is a very unique game that invites you to do absolutely nothing but lick things and ram things.
    First of all, this game is fun for what it is. I can be a good laugh with a friend. But alone I do not think you would get as many "lols" as you would were you with a friend or 2.
    This game is fun and interesting but where it falls flat on its face is despite the large maps with lots to see and do, everything is explored and fleshed out within one play through. After that its not anything new. There is Steam Workshop so take what you will from that, but unfortunately that is only life support for a game this empty.
    The achievements, the trophies, unlockables, the workshop and all the friends in the world will not make this game any more enjoyable the 3rd or 4th time playing. What it lacks is company made content.
    I recommend this game, but not at full price. Buying this game at full price would make it seem like complete waste of money due to its lack of content. But again, it was made a side project. So if you want to see its spiritual successor or final outcome, play A Story About My Uncle.    … Expand
  22. darkcola
    Sep 22, 2014
    6
    Ok, this is probably one of the toughest reviews I have had to consider...
    Have you ever played a game that is made 100x's funnier because it's full of bugs that are left in and never removed? Welcome to my life...
    Goat Simulator (GS) is a niche game. You must like niches in all their forms and glory to appreciate this game. You must also not consider the value of money and like to    Ok, this is probably one of the toughest reviews I have had to consider...
    Have you ever played a game that is made 100x's funnier because it's full of bugs that are left in and never removed? Welcome to my life...

    Goat Simulator (GS) is a niche game. You must like niches in all their forms and glory to appreciate this game. You must also not consider the value of money and like to spend hours modding things that earn you no glory except being able to text your one friend with a **** grin saying, 'look! look what you can do NOW! isn't it awesome, it's shiny!'

    Anyways, to point:
    This is a small developer project that leaves the player with the impression that after five minutes of playing, you have really played and paid for five minutes of content too. There just isn't that much to do. There is an arcade style of bonuses for very limited activities- such as ooohh boffo! destroy stuff in under a minute! Do a handstand! Do a barrel roll! When in comparison the complexity really arises, and also the enjoyment, in the form of self-appointed goals that the game will never recognize as an achievement.
    Such as: let's set someone on fire, grab him, drag him to someplace high and see if you can then toss him far enough to light the gas station on fire, blow it up and destroy a passing truck. Can you do that? then pioneer the exhibition by posting that video on youtube, because, well really, NO ONE has done that before, right??? In fact, do that while twitch-ing yourself making fake surprised expressions that no one believes wasn't practiced by you sitting in front of a mirror making faces like you were a Disney Animator.

    The strong point of this game is where the developers stop: the user crafted content. Because unless you find new ways to open end crack this very tiny open world environment, you are looking at the deathmatch version of Grand Theft Auto 4 where no one has ever finished the game, because we never got past the joy of driving over peoples feet, getting 5 star warrants and running into the Emergency room with a rocket launcher yelling "allahu akbar."

    So, really, how do you rate a game like this? If you love indie work, love to mod, and love parabolic motions of goats with a neck that does weird things with collision boxes, this game is a 10. But if you feel the cost of a tiny game with a premise that doesn't grow beyond 2 minutes of chuckles, you don't program and you like Stanley Parable rewards for linear gameplay, then this is a 2.

    So I picked 6, because 10 is more than 2.    … Expand
  23. ChoicestGames
    Sep 21, 2014
    5
    The developers admit quite frankly on their website that this isn't a great game and not only that, it was even released on April Fool's Day! Lowering your expectations may help you to appreciate this game more but ultimately it's only good for a few laughs before you get bored with it and never play it again. I confess that the only reason I decided to keep playing it after the first halfThe developers admit quite frankly on their website that this isn't a great game and not only that, it was even released on April Fool's Day! Lowering your expectations may help you to appreciate this game more but ultimately it's only good for a few laughs before you get bored with it and never play it again. I confess that the only reason I decided to keep playing it after the first half hour was in order to get Steam Trading Cards to sell off...… Expand
  24. KennethHaigh
    Sep 10, 2014
    6
    This game probably one of those games where you go "This is fun," but then get bored. This game might be fun for younger gamers, but the older gamers might play for 20 minutes or so if they're bored.
  25. mestov
    Jul 14, 2014
    5
    A goat simulator, somebody had to do it and at first sight it looks exciting. The impression this game leaves me however is that the makers did not study the aspect of being a goat roaming freely in a western style urbanized environment.
    You start like a small goat that is all powerful and scares the hell out of crowds of people because they see a goat as if it was Lucifer in person?    A goat simulator, somebody had to do it and at first sight it looks exciting. The impression this game leaves me however is that the makers did not study the aspect of being a goat roaming freely in a western style urbanized environment.
    You start like a small goat that is all powerful and scares the hell out of crowds of people because they see a goat as if it was Lucifer in person?
    People react retarded spotting the goat. I would expect my goat alter ego being threatened with captivity or even end up being eaten and that to be a reason to keep low profile before you can find the power ups.
    Be nice to people , charm kids. Next, steal food, escape, power up. Instead the game expects you to play some kind of god mode, and round up hysterical humans with your overpowered horns.
    The humans don't organize, don't form pose, release the dogs to "get that goat".
    I felt bored after 40 minutes and felt sad for the untouched potential.
    You can lick people and they drop as if your tongue was poisoned.
    But how about just stepping into a fashion shop and start eating designer clothes and drop faeces all over the place? That would be a start for a goat "simulator".
    When you touch a car with your horns, it explodes. What about scratching the paint to attract the owner then tickle his nuts?
    On the positive side, the game is simulating some physics that are hard to master (driving a bicycle is not easy but it looks like it can be done) and the player needs to use his feeling and imagination to create funny situations for snapshots.
    At this stage it feels too limited however. To be fixed or to be reserved for people stoned out of their mind and need to concentrate on ..something.    … Expand
  26. austinkeeley
    Jul 13, 2014
    5
    Depending on your perspective, this is either a post-modern indie game that satires the industry or it's a dumb glitchy game that gets old quickly. In honesty, it's both. I bought it to be part of the in joke and it's kind of fun to experience this for yourself. Eventually, you run out of quests and things begin to grow stale. Embracing the glitches can be fun and I probably got theDepending on your perspective, this is either a post-modern indie game that satires the industry or it's a dumb glitchy game that gets old quickly. In honesty, it's both. I bought it to be part of the in joke and it's kind of fun to experience this for yourself. Eventually, you run out of quests and things begin to grow stale. Embracing the glitches can be fun and I probably got the most enjoyment out of just watching the game seemingly break to pieces as you play it.… Expand
  27. Blazington
    Jul 10, 2014
    7
    Ridiculous but enjoyable if you like destruction and exploration. Goat Simulator is about running around causing havoc. Although it was originally intended as a joke, the game has some substance, enough to earn it a price tag.
  28. Mekova
    Jun 13, 2014
    7
    As someone who has played this game from the start, I feel that I should voice my review of this game.

    First and foremost, a rant. This game was and is meant to be satire. That is it. When people take games too seriously they give no constructive feedback what-so-ever in their reviews. There seems to be some hypocrisy here. If a game is a joke and doesn't sell it's considered satire,    As someone who has played this game from the start, I feel that I should voice my review of this game.

    First and foremost, a rant. This game was and is meant to be satire. That is it. When people take games too seriously they give no constructive feedback what-so-ever in their reviews. There seems to be some hypocrisy here. If a game is a joke and doesn't sell it's considered satire, but when a game is a joke and sells millions it's greed? Where is the line drawn? Because from where I'm standing it seems awfully hard to see. This is a revolution in gaming because it CLEARLY isn't taking itself seriously. As opposed to the CODS and the GTAS and the seriously business games that are always released, it is games like this that allows you to appreciate not caring. When I first played this game, I laughed. When I continued playing, yeah the laughing became more like a chuckle. I didn't know what to expect. I didn't see any game reviewers or youtubers play the game, I played it blind, and from that I got the full experience. I would look for the easter eggs and the references to my favorite movies and games. I'd explore the world and try to break it. Because it was different. It wasn't a cookie-cutter game.

    Now for the review:

    Pros:
    -Very beautiful art style.
    -Graphics are pretty nice for a quickie
    -Very destructive world, good for stress relief
    -Interesting physics, which is a part of why the hilarity works
    -Other goat classes to choose from, all with different powers, abilities, and quirks
    -A publisher that actually cares about the game they create. (Sidenote they released new content for free as "dlc" as a joke.) And they actually talk to their fans.

    Neutral:
    -The game is buggy, which is a part of why it is amusing. The bugs aren't gamebreaking, but amusing.
    -Gravity is ridiculous in this game, which makes for amusing and immediate lols

    Cons:
    -It's not really worth the money
    -It gets old fast

    So overall, complaining about the obvious flaws that were purposefully left in there (bugs, etc) is like pointing out the unrealism of Star Wars. Who cares? It's a movie/form of entertainment. You are proving that the gaming community is so desensitized that it can't even take a freaking joke. You're just mad you didn't think of it first.    … Expand
  29. SQG_Slasher
    Jun 5, 2014
    5
    While fun at first, the game gets old very quickly. Secrets to find within the game make it interesting at times and some of the glitches purposefully left in the game give a few chuckles, but other than that it's a rather mediocre game based off of an outdated Internet meme.
  30. Steeliosis
    Jun 3, 2014
    5
    There isn't much to say about Goat Simulator. You play as a goat, perform random actions, and rack up points. This all happens within a tiny map area, which I found slightly disappointing. You can laugh at the game for maybe half an hour or so, but after that it just feels like a bit of a bore. I'll admit, I do regret buying this game, but on a positive note, it's a time waster. If youThere isn't much to say about Goat Simulator. You play as a goat, perform random actions, and rack up points. This all happens within a tiny map area, which I found slightly disappointing. You can laugh at the game for maybe half an hour or so, but after that it just feels like a bit of a bore. I'll admit, I do regret buying this game, but on a positive note, it's a time waster. If you need a game to fill the void between now and the next big game, then this may be suitable for passing those hours away while you wait. It's not all bad; it can be quite funny, it's ridiculous, and it's an entertaining sandbox. However, don't expect to be playing it for more than two hours at a time, and I'd say maybe five hours overall to finish everything up and mess around a bit.

    Overall, Goat Simulator is not a game that stands on its' own merits.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 39
  3. Negative: 5 out of 39
  1. CD-Action
    Jun 28, 2014
    40
    The developers said out loud that Goat Simulator is not worth buying unless you come across their game on some sale. And they are right. [05/2014, p.69]
  2. Games Master UK
    Jun 7, 2014
    66
    Definitely funny, just not quite for long enough to sustain you, and the surrounding game is uneven. [July 2014, p.65]
  3. Hyper Magazine
    Jun 7, 2014
    100
    It's more than stupid, it's so moronic it becomes something almost sublime. [Issue#249, p.66]
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