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Goat Simulator 3
2024
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Quick resume
Pilgor's baaack! Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3; an all-new (at least on Steam), totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience. Invite up to three friends in local or online co-op, create carnage as a team, or compete in mini-games and then not be friends anymore.
Global score
98/100
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Simulator
Pros
- Funny and absurd gameplay
- Large open world with many quests
- 4 player co-op multiplayer
- Extensive customization options
- Good value with dlc and replayability
Cons
- Some bugs and technical issues
- Map can be too large making navigation tedious
- Some grind in quests
- Multiplayer limited to same platform friends
- Story and music less memorable than original
Motivations
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Autonomy4
"Players have freedom to roam an open world, choose quests or just cause chaos with few restrictions."
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Competence2
"Gameplay is easy to learn with some quests requiring problem solving, but overall accessible and not highly challenging."
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Competition0
"Some leaderboards exist but main focus is on personal and cooperative play rather than competition."
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Continuation4
"Many players report long play sessions, replayability, and habitual play due to humor, exploration, and collectibles."
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Cooperation4
"Supports up to 4 player co-op, with multiplayer play highly praised for shared chaotic fun."
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Creativity4
"Players can customize goats with many outfits and abilities, create chaos, and experiment with physics and interactions."
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Domination-3
"Interactions are mostly playful and chaotic rather than exerting control or superiority over others."
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Escapism5
"Strong escapism through silly, absurd gameplay and humorous chaos that distracts from real life."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily for fun and relaxation, not out of obligation or pressure."
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Experimenting4
"Game encourages trying new things, exploring mechanics, and discovering secrets."
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Exploration5
"Large open world with many hidden items, quests, and surprises encourages exploration."
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Expression4
"Extensive character customization with outfits and abilities allows self-expression."
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Fantasy5
"Highly imaginative and absurd scenarios, including impossible goat abilities and surreal events."
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Fellowship4
"Strong community and social play aspects, with multiplayer and shared experiences emphasized."
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Growth2
"Some learning and skill development in quests and controls, but mostly light and casual."
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Health-5
"Typical sedentary video game play with no physical activity involved."
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Idle-3
"Requires active engagement and attention to enjoy quests and chaos, not a background or idle game."
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Intimacy1
"Some social interaction and bonding reported, especially playing with family and friends."
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Leadership-2
"Mostly cooperative play without emphasis on leadership or authority roles."
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Progression3
"Players collect items, unlock outfits and abilities, and complete quests to progress."
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Relaxation4
"Many players find the game relaxing and a good way to unwind with silly fun."
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Sensation3
"Enjoyable visual and auditory stimuli with humorous and chaotic effects."
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Status0
"No strong emphasis on social recognition or status; focus is on fun and chaos."
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Story2
"Contains a light, humorous story and lore that adds context to gameplay."
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Strategy1
"Some quests require problem solving and logic, but overall gameplay is straightforward and casual."
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Thrill2
"Players enjoy chaotic and surprising moments, but game is mostly lighthearted and not high tension."
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Value3
"Players feel they get good entertainment value, especially with multiplayer and DLC content."
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Violence3
"Enjoyment of causing destruction and chaos, though in a humorous and absurd context."
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Survival-4
"No survival or threat mechanics; stable and safe game environment."
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