Goat Simulator

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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 978 Ratings

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  1. Fetacritic
    Apr 2, 2014
    10
    I always wanted to be a goat that can pull cars around with its tongue. I hope there will be a patch that adds Oculus Rift support and first person view in the future!
  2. Riskyreview
    Apr 1, 2014
    6
    This game is fun for about 2 hours, after that you realize you just spent 10£ on a shallow joke brought on by the demons of the internet, and somehow you're ok with it because you now know what being a goat feels like!
  3. Anoukshuk
    Apr 1, 2014
    9
    If you have been looking for the best product available in terms of simulation of 'Capra aegagrus hircus' - or the domestic goat, look no further. This simulator manages to avoid all the traps of confusing the representation with that of the inferior 'Ovis aries, or sheep (after all, goats tend to display less clumping behavior than sheep). Instead, Goat Simulator focuses on the uniqueIf you have been looking for the best product available in terms of simulation of 'Capra aegagrus hircus' - or the domestic goat, look no further. This simulator manages to avoid all the traps of confusing the representation with that of the inferior 'Ovis aries, or sheep (after all, goats tend to display less clumping behavior than sheep). Instead, Goat Simulator focuses on the unique skills and abilities of the independent goat, such as jumping and licking, but allows for some freedom of interpretation to enhance the overall experience of being a goat.
    All in all, Goat Simulator will finally satisfy the high demand for goat simulation we have seen in today's market.    … Expand
  4. hogtap
    Apr 1, 2014
    9
    Out of what i played of the game, it was amazing! its a great game if you want to have fun and a good laugh. oh, and did i mention that its fun? I wish more developers made games like this.
  5. RobertoMoir
    Apr 3, 2014
    8
    Still a better love story than twilight.

    Actually, to be slightly more serious, it's a fun game. It's limited in terms of scope and someone who buys it expecting it to be Spore:Goat edition might be disappointed but seriously, how likely is it that will happen? For once we can see a game description and promo that says what it means, means what it says and doesn't suffer from    Still a better love story than twilight.

    Actually, to be slightly more serious, it's a fun game. It's limited in terms of scope and someone who buys it expecting it to be Spore:Goat edition might be disappointed but seriously, how likely is it that will happen?

    For once we can see a game description and promo that says what it means, means what it says and doesn't suffer from pretensions of seriousness.    … Expand
  6. Sandboxgamer
    Apr 18, 2014
    0
    All respect for IGN is now lost since they gave this unmitigated pile of goat manure a positive review and I wasted my money on it. I shall be looking elsewhere for advice about purchasing games now.
  7. riktw
    Apr 2, 2014
    10
    This game has everything, goats, jetpacks, demons and more. It's a brilliant achievement of mankind and the creator of the game should get a Nobel peace price. Send this to all the world leaders and world peace shall be achieved.
  8. ns0l
    Apr 22, 2014
    0
    No no, It's nothing. Just a clever idea to make easy money by selling dumb stuff to dumb people. This isn't even a game or simulator or whatever they call it. And I don't find it funny. It's ridiculous.
  9. afiddler
    Apr 1, 2014
    9
    This is truly the best sandbox game I have ever played. I am greatly looking forward to the integration of Steam Workshop support for this title. Goat.
  10. Chocants
    Apr 1, 2014
    10
    This game is truly wonderful and deserves far more appreciation; its so much fun to play and completely random. What more would you want from a game; being a goat, Ostrich and even a Giraffe..
  11. Rallandollo
    Apr 2, 2014
    10
    The Best Game Ever Made in the History of Mankind!! Goat - all you ever wanted to be - a goat. Fulfill your deepest desire and make your most inner dreams come true by being simply a goat! A masterpiece beyond what you could have imagined!
  12. Timmitei
    Apr 2, 2014
    10
    This game is absolutely retarded which is why I love it. It's the perfect game for those people who like satirical comedy, as long as they don't mind it being a little dark.
  13. Hckngrtfakt
    Apr 2, 2014
    10
    All these wanna-be critics giving bad reviews to the game are actually missing the point of this game.
    Don't give into their stupidity and pretentious wording, this game is well worth its price, and is definitely fun.
  14. Swayvill
    Apr 1, 2014
    10
    This is the game that all fans of realistic goat simulation have been waiting for! I graduated from biology & now work as a farmer at a goat farm and I have to applaud the game's simulation. Very realistic, very fun, very engaging simulator overall..
  15. InstantReplay
    Apr 7, 2014
    4
    I was really excited for this game, which is why I was extremely disappointed by how boring it was. The first 40 minutes of this game are absolutely hilarious and really fun but once you find everything the game loses all its value. The map is really small so you can find everything worth finding within an hour (depending on how much time you spend jumping in front of cars). I would notI was really excited for this game, which is why I was extremely disappointed by how boring it was. The first 40 minutes of this game are absolutely hilarious and really fun but once you find everything the game loses all its value. The map is really small so you can find everything worth finding within an hour (depending on how much time you spend jumping in front of cars). I would not recommend this game because the entertainment value reaches a vertical cliff very quickly.… Expand
  16. 1am4critic
    Apr 11, 2014
    5
    Sure, this game gave me a laugh, but it reminded me too much of Big Rigs Over the Road Racing. Wonky physics, very little you can do. Probably most entertaining thing was looking at the messed up physics and see what random achievement you earned. I can understand if this game were free for people to just troll around in a sandbox world, but charging the game for 9.00 is a little bit of aSure, this game gave me a laugh, but it reminded me too much of Big Rigs Over the Road Racing. Wonky physics, very little you can do. Probably most entertaining thing was looking at the messed up physics and see what random achievement you earned. I can understand if this game were free for people to just troll around in a sandbox world, but charging the game for 9.00 is a little bit of a stretch. Well at least its not full price 60 bucks.… Expand
  17. SirWalrus
    Apr 3, 2014
    10
    This is it.
    This is the best game in the universe.
    No better game will ever be created.
    We have hit the apex of gaming as a media form.
    Absolutely incredible.
  18. x10018ro
    Apr 3, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Goat Simulator is a really amusing sandbox game. It hasn't anything to do with a real goats life and that's good! Everytime you think this game gets boring you discover another crazy thing, like a giant wind tunnel, Demonic Goat Rituals or even UFO's. Started as a April Fool, ended up in a crazy beautiful game. PS.: And there are no bugs in this game, they're features.… Expand
  19. Gamezofthedayz
    Apr 10, 2014
    10
    4 words... Best game ever made
    I don't have any words for this game it's just awesome awesome and even more awesome
    Between us did you ever wan't to be a freaking goat... Yes thats also what i thought yes ofcourse
  20. lazysolideye
    Apr 15, 2014
    4
    It had a lot of potential, but it just doesn't deliver.
    It runs terribly, with framerate drops left and right.
    For a sandbox game, they don't really give you much to do. It's fun for about 30 minutes (if not less), then you realize that all it is is a bad physics engine. If they took away the bugs, fixed the optimization, gave more things to do, a map bigger than a tony hawk's pro    It had a lot of potential, but it just doesn't deliver.
    It runs terribly, with framerate drops left and right.
    For a sandbox game, they don't really give you much to do.
    It's fun for about 30 minutes (if not less), then you realize that all it is
    is a bad physics engine.

    If they took away the bugs, fixed the optimization, gave more things to do, a map bigger than a tony
    hawk's pro skater level, and user content compatibility, this game could be pretty fun.
    Alas, it's just an over hyped, and underdeveloped game.
    Not worth 10$. I wouldn't choose to spend any money on it actually.    … Expand
  21. LaKillingFrenzy
    Apr 1, 2014
    10
    Infinite fun with user made custom maps. This game is absolute insanity. You could even say that is goat is GOTY. The abilities this goat has are amazing.
  22. lukinator1
    Apr 2, 2014
    10
    Every so often, a video game will transcend excellence and begin to soar into the empyrean of true philosophy. Goat simulator is such a game.

    10/10….
  23. MechMK1
    Apr 2, 2014
    3
    While being a nice and certainly fun game to play, it's all based on being completely silly and over-the-top.
    In my opinion, it'd do better as an easter egg in an existing game, rather than being a standalone
  24. blackcowboy
    Apr 2, 2014
    10
    Game...of...the...year....!!??!! a most buy for all that love humor and fun and want to see at goat fly a jetpack or become king of all goats.

    12/10
  25. VukBrankovic
    Apr 2, 2014
    10
    This is probably the most creative game released since Portal. It makes no sense, it is **** crazy, and it is tons of fun. Its strength is its random insanity and lack of any real substance. It is easily worth $10 for the humor.
  26. GrantedTalkpow
    May 2, 2014
    0
    Sorry, its a really bad game. No long Gameplay elements, only smashing props and ragdolls. Garry's Mod is better than this bad hype game.. Only making a game for a hype? Bad idea
  27. Avaray
    Apr 29, 2014
    0
    It's not Goat Simulator. It's SH1T Simulator. It's not Goat Simulator. It's SH1T Simulator. It's not Goat Simulator. It's SH1T Simulator. It's not Goat Simulator. It's SH1T Simulator. It's not Goat Simulator. It's SH1T Simulator. It's not Goat Simulator. It's SH1T Simulator.
  28. Xsonic
    Apr 4, 2014
    10
    BEST GAME I'VE EVER PLAYED. PERIOD. This surpassed all my expectations of an indie game, beating all other AAA titles including all genres such as RTS, FPS, RPG. The dawn of a new age of gaming has arrived.
  29. head_exploder
    May 2, 2014
    9
    I love this game. It is one of... no... THE funniest game ever. What is more fun than watching so many strong things getting owned by a goat? I mean, headbutting a car and it instantly blows up? HA HA HA HA HA HA HA H HA HA HA HA HA
  30. fvafvrtbhnartbn
    Apr 5, 2014
    10
    Goat Simulator is an excellent depiction of what I would imagine a goat's life to be like, while remaining very entertaining. I also think this game has a lot of modding potential, perhaps adding a goat multiplayer where two teams of goats fight each other using the object around them (COD Goats).

    The graphics are ground breaking, no game could ever match the level of detail this game    Goat Simulator is an excellent depiction of what I would imagine a goat's life to be like, while remaining very entertaining. I also think this game has a lot of modding potential, perhaps adding a goat multiplayer where two teams of goats fight each other using the object around them (COD Goats).

    The graphics are ground breaking, no game could ever match the level of detail this game has. It's also almost bug free. if you haven't noticed because you're an insect, goats always have their heads in things so this is accurate and intentional, NOT A BUG.

    With all seriousness, goat simulator is a great way to kill a few hours and is very enjoyable for those few hours. I think $9 is a very good price for this.    … Expand
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#29 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
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#42 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

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62

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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