Goat Simulator: Remastered Review

Initial release date: November 7, 2024

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Cloud Gaming

Developers: Coffee Stain North, Coffee Stain Studios, Fishlabs, Coffee Stain North AB

Genres: Simulation video game, Adventure game, Shooter game, Casual game, Fighting game, Adventure

Publisher: Coffee Stain Publishing

Series: Goat Simulator

Scientists need to study the minds at Coffee Stain. Whoever came up with the notion of creating a game where you play as a goat and hurl people off buildings, burn up gas stations, ride a bike, and cause untold havoc for enjoyment is insane. However, this raises the question of who is crazier: the creator or the player? Goat Simulator: Remastered takes players back to where Pilgor started her adventure to Goatville, space, and beyond, giving them another chance to live their dreams as a horned farm animal.

I recall the precise moment I played Goat Simulator for the first time. My daughters were seeking for something new, and I was interested just by the title. We purchased it and then spent the next several hours laughing as we strapped a rocket to Pilgor and flew off a building, grabbed a ride with a reckless motorist by sticking my tongue on his windscreen, and went on a rollercoaster before falling into the water below. It is not about serious questing or in-depth storytelling. There are no significant bones in its body. Nope, you’re just a goat who can do whatever the heck you want.

Goat Simulator: Remastered includes every previously published DLC, paying homage to titles such as Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Skyrim, Star Wars, Day Z, Payday, and Bully. You may now take the ridiculousness to new heights by combining it with other forms of anarchy. The original Goat Simulator was not a tremendously wide place to explore, but these provide fresh opportunities to have fun and giggle uncontrollably at the comedy on exhibit. Coffee Stain understands how foolish it is and has decided to make it as ridiculous as possible.

In terms of visual improvement, textures appear considerably sharper. Environments are far more intricate than they were previously, and this is obvious from the moment you enter. Goat Simulator: Remastered is also much brighter, with lighting emphasizing the extra elements Coffee Stain has incorporated into the environment. While there are some problems, they will not prevent you from having a great time. The greatest way to have fun is to embrace the crazy and not take anything seriously, because there are lots of ways to keep oneself engaged.

Goat Simulator 3 provided players with quests and environmental problems to accomplish, whereas this game focuses on discovering your own goal. You’ll probably fall out after a few hours, but it’s an excellent palette cleanser when you just want to relax. Think of it like a virtual stress ball or punch bag. It does a good job of providing you with the tools you need to have fun without expecting anything back. There are plenty of Easter eggs for multiple franchises. One of the first things I did was return to the sewers and locate the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turdles, who appeared to be in better shape than before.

The abundance of Mutators helps to keep games interesting. These can be placed in an easily accessible menu and may alter Pilgor’s appearance or add new skills. Ever wanted to consume something and then poop up a melon or change into an egg? So now you can. There are tons to unlock throughout all the DLCs, and you can equip them in any game within Goat Simulator: Remastered, making these Mutators a sort of in-game objective for those who want to see everything this odd and gorgeous game has to offer.

Goat Simulator: Remastered isn’t for everyone, but there’s no denying it provides hours of entertainment for a diverse group of gamers. My kids adore this series and have easily spent over 100 hours on it since they began playing four years ago. It’s the ideal game to play together, and we’ve returned to the series anytime we needed a pick-me-up. With improved visuals, a variety of DLC to enjoy, and a faster and clearer way to access mutators, it makes sense to grab it and enjoy all of the silliness at your fingers.

Review Overview

Gameplay: 82%

Controls: 78%

Aesthetics: 85%

Content: 80%

Accessibility: 84%

Value: 81%

Overall: 82%

CHAOTIC, HILARIOUS, AND SURPRISINGLY ADDICTIVE!

Summary:

“Goat Simulator: Remastered” brings back the eccentric, over-the-top antics that made the original a cult hit, along with improved visuals and smoother physics. The gameplay is as ludicrous as ever, with limitless potential for sandbox havoc and goat-fueled mayhem. Controls are purposely weird, which adds to the appeal, but they can seem cumbersome at times. The remaster enhances the visuals with enhanced graphics and textures, making each ludicrous scene even more enjoyable. For fans of the original or anyone looking for a lighter, laugh-out-loud experience, “Goat Simulator: Remastered” is a solid and funny getaway from reality.