Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. 90
    Mighty Goose is an exciting run n gun, it has smooth art, a beautiful score, lots of references and lots of action. Tailored to play again and again without realizing it.
  2. Jul 14, 2021
    85
    Slick 2d-action in the likes of Metal Slug. Plenty of explosions with cool boss fights and loads of entertaining upgrades.
  3. Jul 20, 2021
    80
    Mighty Goose won't push players to their limit the way Blazing Chrome does, but it is satisfying to play, thanks to all the mayhem and destruction to be had. The impressive sprite art and animation go a long way at elevating the experience from being just another run and gun action title. There aren't many like this that have so much pandemonium on screen. The harder, unlockable mode definitely seems like it would have been the standard difficulty if this had come out in the era that inspired it, and it feels like the intended way to play. For some reason, causing havoc as a goose is one of those things that makes a lot of sense in a video game.
  4. Jun 16, 2021
    80
    Mighty Goose is good stuff — a slightly goofy premise, plenty of fast-paced action, and wonderful graphics all combine to make this a title that arcade action fans won’t want to miss.
  5. Jun 7, 2021
    80
    Mighty Goose is an absolute blast. The solid mechanics, stunning art direction, and underlying humor make for a truly thrilling experience. Although the runtime is short, you’ll enjoy every minute of it.
  6. Jun 4, 2021
    80
    Mighty Goose is a lethal mix of weapons, geese and space enemies and closely resembles the Metal Slug series.
  7. Jun 4, 2021
    80
    While I do think it would have benefitted from minor improvements and wish it had some additional modes to keep me playing, it’s still a ton of fun. This is the perfect start to the Summer gaming season. Now I’ll just wait with bated breath for Blastmode to announce they’re working on an even bigger sequel.
  8. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 7, 2021
    75
    While I can't overlook the addition of a dedicated honk button, Mighty Goose just doesn't hold up past a few hours of play. [Issue #54 – September 2021, p. 25]
  9. Jun 5, 2021
    75
    Mighty Goose is a solid run & gun that reminds us of games like Contra and Metal Slug. It probably won’t be a classic like those, but it is a very enjoyable game.
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  1. Jun 8, 2021
    If you want a side scroller shooter like Metal Slug, you are in the right place. Mighty Goose is a compelling run-and-gun game. [Recommended]
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. Jul 30, 2021
    10
    This game is very fun! The game is short but sweet! Shooting and platforming is also fun!
  2. Jul 4, 2021
    1
    Wow. Enemy Bullets have the same Color as the own one. It's Euroshmup all over again.
  3. Jun 9, 2021
    10
    Having a blast with this game! Excellent pixel art, fun chaotic gameplay and juicy effects make you feel all the more powerful. Play sessionsHaving a blast with this game! Excellent pixel art, fun chaotic gameplay and juicy effects make you feel all the more powerful. Play sessions are bite-size enough to pick up the game during small 15 minute work breaks. Full Review »