Goat Simulator 3 Explained

Goat Simulator 3
Developer:Coffee Stain North
Publisher:Coffee Stain Publishing
Director:Santiago Ferrero
Programmer:Philip Lindau
Composer:Stuart Docherty
Series:Goat Simulator
Engine:Unreal Engine 4[1]
Genre:Action, simulation
Modes:Single-player, multiplayer

Goat Simulator 3 is an action video game and the sequel to Goat Simulator. The game was announced by Coffee Stain Studios during Summer Game Fest and was released on November 17, 2022.[2] [3] The game features a four-player cooperative mode,[4] and it is set on the fictional island of San Angora.[5]

Mobile ports for Android and iOS were released on December 5, 2023.[6] The Nintendo Switch version of the game was released on August 27, 2024, during the Nintendo Direct partner showcase, almost two years after its initial release date.[7] Ports for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One were released on October 24, 2024.[8]

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.[9] [10] [11] 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.[12] The developers claim that its open world is 18 times larger than that of the first game. Additionally, sections exist where different gameplay styles are explored, such as a parody of Wolfenstein 3D with first-person shooter mechanics.[13] [14] [15] A story mode, new to the series, also appears in Goat Simulator 3, where players would have to complete quests to ascend the illuminati ranks and unlock the goat castle door, which leads to a final boss battle against the farmer. Also new to the series is the introduction to the wardrobe, which allows the player to customize their character further. Some of these clothing items are purely for looks, whereas others have special abilities.[16] [17]

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, an association football-like mini-game titled Hoofball, and a Splatoon-like mini-game called Headsplat.[18]

The game has hidden secrets that reference other games and pop culture.[19]

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.[20] [21]

Reception

According to review aggregator Metacritic, Goat Simulator 3 received "mixed or average reviews" for the PC and PlayStation 5 versions,[22] [23] while the Xbox Series X version received "generally favorable reviews".[24]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: August 15, 2022 . Over 80 Unreal Engine-powered games featured during 2022 summer gaming events . August 15, 2023 . Unreal Engine.
  2. Web site: Holt . Kris . 'Goat Simulator 3' is coming to PC, Xbox and PlayStation this fall . Engadget . August 15, 2022 . June 9, 2022.
  3. Web site: Romano . Sal . Goat Simulator 3 launches November 17 . Gematsu . August 15, 2022 . July 28, 2022.
  4. Web site: Prescott . Shaun . Goat Simulator 3 ragdolls onto PC this November . PC Gamer . August 15, 2022 . July 28, 2022.
  5. Web site: Devore . Jordan . Goat Simulator 3 is going all in on co-op chaos . Destructoid . June 9, 2022 . August 15, 2022.
  6. Web site: 2023-12-05 . ‘Goat Simulator 3’ Mobile Now Available on iOS and Android Worldwide – TouchArcade . 2024-10-09 . en-US.
  7. Web site: Romano . Sal . Goat Simulator 3 now available for Switch . Gematsu . August 27, 2024 . October 8, 2024.
  8. Web site: Romano . Sal . Goat Simulator 3 coming to PS4, Xbox One on October 24 . Gematsu . October 8, 2024 . October 8, 2024.
  9. Web site: Brown . Andy . September 21, 2022 . 'Goat Simulator 3' is an absurd trip that's best played with pals . November 11, 2022 . NME . en-GB.
  10. Web site: Verbrugge . Kieron . August 26, 2022 . Goat Simulator 3 Hands-On Preview - An Even Wilder Sandbox . November 11, 2022 . Press Start . en-US.
  11. Web site: Moss . Gabriel . September 10, 2022 . Goat Simulator 3's sandbox mayhem commits to the bit . November 11, 2022 . . en.
  12. Web site: Reyes . Jess . 'Goat Simulator 3' delivers even more dumb fun than you probably expect . November 11, 2022 . Inverse . September 8, 2022 . en.
  13. Web site: Smith . Ed . August 25, 2022 . Wolfenstein makes classic FPS cameo in Goat Simulator 3 . November 11, 2022 . . en-GB.
  14. Web site: Lopez . John . August 26, 2022 . 'Goat Simulator 3' Demo Teases 'Wolfenstein 3D' Parody Easter Egg . Tech Times.
  15. Web site: Maher . Cian . September 3, 2022 . Goat Simulator 3: Still a silly game about being a really annoying goat . November 11, 2022 . Polygon . en-US.
  16. Web site: Carter . Aden . November 16, 2022 . The 10 best clothing abilities in Goat Simulator 3 . April 12, 2023 . Gamepur . en-US.
  17. News: Chan . Khee Hoon . November 17, 2022 . 'Goat Simulator 3's' gleeful gags and generate guffaws . April 12, 2023 . Washington Post . en-US.
  18. Web site: Hansen . Jakob . The minigames in Goat Simulator 3 can be played anywhere on the map . December 10, 2022 . Gamereactor UK . September 21, 2022 . en.
  19. Web site: Parkes . Mathew . 8 Easter Eggs Only Die-Hard Fans Caught In Goat Simulator 3 . April 12, 2023 . GameRant . November 25, 2022 . en-US.
  20. Web site: Seid . Kurtis . November 26, 2022 . How to Unlock The Portal Room in Goat Simulator 3 . December 10, 2022 . ScreenRant . en-US.
  21. Web site: Mitchell . Matthew Kevin . November 17, 2022 . How to Synchronize Your Goat Castle in Goat Simulator 3 . December 10, 2022 . Attack of the Fanboy . en-US.
  22. Web site: Goat Simulator 3 for PC Reviews . December 12, 2022 . . en.
  23. Web site: Goat Simulator 3 for PlayStation 5 Reviews . December 3, 2022 . . en.
  24. Web site: Goat Simulator 3 for Xbox Series X Reviews . December 3, 2022 . . en.

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