Goat Simulator 3
Goat Simulator 3[lower-alpha 1] is an action video game and the sequel to Goat Simulator. The game was announced during Summer Game Fest and was released on November 17, 2022.[3][4] The game features a four-player cooperative mode,[5] and it is set on the fictional island of San Angora.[6] The game does not feature cross-platform multiplayer upon release.[7]
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Developer(s) | Coffee Stain North |
Publisher(s) | Coffee Stain Publishing |
Director(s) | Santiago Ferrero |
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Programmer(s) | Philip Lindau |
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Composer(s) | Stuart Docherty |
Series | Goat Simulator |
Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
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Release | November 17, 2022 |
Genre(s) | Action |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
Goat Simulator 3, like its predecessor, is an action game played in a third-person perspective where the goal, controlling the goat player character, is to wreak havoc and perform stunts in the game's urban environment.[8][9][10] A mechanic of the previous game where the playable goat can hitch themselves to items and objects found in the world by licking them is retained in this game.[11][10][9] The developers claim that its open world is 18 times larger than that of the first game.[9][10] Additionally, sections exist where different gameplay styles are explored, such as a parody of Wolfenstein 3D with first-person shooter mechanics.[12][13][14] A story mode, new to the series, also appears in Goat Simulator 3.[14][9]
A four-player cooperative online multiplayer mode was also added with the ability to play 7 competitive PvP minigames at any time and anywhere during gameplay in the online multiplayer mode and include games such as the floor is lava, Prop Hunt, and an association football-like mini-game titled Hoofball.[15]
Players are also given their own customizable hub world known as the Goat Castle that is upgraded by completing goals and achievements in the other worlds.[16][17]
Reception
Aggregator | Score |
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Metacritic | PC: 72/100[18] PS5: 68/100[19] XSXS: 78/100[20] |
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IGN | 8/10[22] |
PC Gamer (US) | 50/100[23] |
Push Square | 6/10[24] |
Shacknews | 7/10[25] |
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According to review aggregator Metacritic, Goat Simulator 3 received "mixed or average reviews" for the PC and PlayStation 5 versions,[18][19] while the Xbox Series X version received "generally favorable reviews".[20]
Notes
- A sequel titled Goat Simulator 2 was entirely skipped, as a joke by the developers.[2]
References
- Lennox, Jesse (August 2, 2022). "Goat Simulator 3: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more". Digital Trends. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- Kim, Matt (2022-06-09). "Goat Simulator 3 Officially Announced, Skips Goat Simulator 2". IGN. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
- Holt, Kris (June 9, 2022). "'Goat Simulator 3' is coming to PC, Xbox and PlayStation this fall". Engadget. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- Romano, Sal (July 28, 2022). "Goat Simulator 3 launches November 17". Gematsu. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- Prescott, Shaun (July 28, 2022). "Goat Simulator 3 ragdolls onto PC this November". PC Gamer. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- Devore, Jordan (June 9, 2022). "Goat Simulator 3 is going all in on co-op chaos". Destructoid. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- Wright, Jason (November 7, 2022). "Goat Simulator 3: Cross Platform and What We Know". Gamer Digest. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
- Brown, Andy (2022-09-21). "'Goat Simulator 3' is an absurd trip that's best played with pals". NME. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
- Verbrugge, Kieron (2022-08-26). "Goat Simulator 3 Hands-On Preview - An Even Wilder Sandbox". Press Start. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
- "Goat Simulator 3's sandbox mayhem commits to the bit". Digital Trends. 2022-09-10. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
- Reyes, Jess. "'Goat Simulator 3' delivers even more dumb fun than you probably expect". Inverse. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
- "Wolfenstein makes classic FPS cameo in Goat Simulator 3". PCGamesN. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
- Lopez, John (2022-08-26). "'Goat Simulator 3' Demo Teases 'Wolfenstein 3D' Parody Easter Egg". Tech Times.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - Maher, Cian (2022-09-03). "Goat Simulator 3: Still a silly game about being a really annoying goat". Polygon. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
- Hansen, Jakob. "The minigames in Goat Simulator 3 can be played anywhere on the map". Gamereactor UK. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
- Seid, Kurtis (2022-11-26). "How to Unlock The Portal Room in Goat Simulator 3". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
- Mitchell, Matthew Kevin (2022-11-17). "How to Synchronize Your Goat Castle in Goat Simulator 3". Attack of the Fanboy. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
- "Goat Simulator 3 for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- "Goat Simulator 3 for PlayStation 5 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
- "Goat Simulator 3 for Xbox Series X Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
- Avard, Alex (2022-11-16). "Goat Simulator 3 review: "A punchline that ultimately outstays its welcome"". GamesRadar+. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
- Northup, Travis (2022-11-16). "Goat Simulator 3 Review". IGN. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
- Litchfield, Ted (2022-11-16). "Goat Simulator 3 review". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
- Tailby, Stephen (2022-11-16). "Review: Goat Simulator 3 (PS5) - Bigger, Madder Sequel Is Udderly Ridiculous". Push Square. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
- Mejia, Ozzie. "Goat Simulator 3 review: Goat Theft Auto". Shacknews. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
- Raynor, Kelsey (2022-11-16). "Goat Simulator 3 review – A wacky yet meaningful lesson in the etiquette of an entitled goat". VG247. Retrieved 2022-11-17.