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.
Players can roam the expansive open world of San Angora, freely embracing their inner goat to cause wanton destruction. The diverse environments, ranging from farmlands and vineyards to cemeteries and city districts, offer a plethora of interactive opportunities. Players can lick, headbutt, and ragdoll their way through the world, triggering unpredictable and hilarious outcomes.
The physics-based mechanics empower players to experiment with the goat's capabilities, finding creative ways to interact with the environment. Whether scaling tall buildings or launching themselves into the air, players can embrace the spontaneity and discover new ways to have fun, fostering a sense of emergent gameplay.
While the open-ended sandbox remains the core appeal, the game also offers a structured progression system. Players can complete a variety of quests, ranging from simple fetch quests to more elaborate challenges. Accomplishing these objectives rewards players with new customization options, abilities, and unlockables, further enhancing the sense of progression and exploration.
Up to four players can join forces and navigate the world together, adding an extra layer of hilarity to the chaos. Players can coordinate their goat antics, compete to achieve shared objectives, and customize their individual goats to complement each other's abilities.
The robust customization system allows players to dress up their goats in a wide array of outfits and accessories. These not only provide cosmetic changes but often grant unique abilities and powers, further expanding the gameplay possibilities. As players progress, they can unlock new skins, gear, and upgrades, giving them more tools to express their creativity and wreak havoc.
Underlying the gameplay is a constant sense of humor and an abundance of pop culture references. The writing is full of witty and absurd quips, poking fun at various aspects of gaming, movies, and other media. These humorous elements, along with the game's overall silliness, contribute to the infectious appeal, making the experience delightfully quirky.