Parents' Guide to Goat Simulator

App iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android Simulation Games
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Common Sense Media Review

Chris Morris By Chris Morris , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 11+

Silly, outrageous sim with some cartoonish violence.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 11+?

Any Positive Content?

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age 9+

Based on 40 parent reviews

Parents say the game is a mix of silly fun and troubling content, with many highlighting its wacky physics and humorous antics, while others are concerned about its satanic themes and mild profanity that may not be appropriate for children. While some find it enjoyable and suitable for older kids, numerous reviews emphasize caution, suggesting that the darker themes and potential for offensive content make it questionable for younger audiences.

  • silly fun
  • parental caution
  • dark themes
  • mild profanity
  • age suitability
  • inappropriate content
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age 9+

Based on 85 kid reviews

Kids say the game is a hilarious and silly simulator where you can wreak havoc as a goat, but opinions vary on its appropriateness for children due to the presence of cartoonish violence and some minor inappropriate references. While many find it fun and entertaining, some reviews express concern over its disturbing imagery and content, recommending caution for younger players, especially with the PC version.

  • funny gameplay
  • cartoon violence
  • mixed appropriateness
  • disturbing imagery
  • repetitive elements
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What's It About?

There's really not much of a story in this simulation that started off as a spoof. As a goat, you'll run and prance around a town, head butting whatever you'd like and jumping from great heights, earning achievements along the way. Collecting items around the town will unlock "tall goat" (a giraffe) which does the same sort of things. Players control the goat with their thumb on the bottom left side of the screen, while jumping, head butting and initiating other actions on the bottom right.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 40 ):
Kids say ( 85 ):

Odds are you're not expecting too serious of an experience in a game called Goat Simulator. And you'd be right. But that doesn't make the game any less fun. What started as a joke has become a phenomenon and while there's no story to this game and the controls are pretty terrible, it's still a title you can't put down if you're in the right frame of mind.

The downside, and it's a notable one, is that the mobile version of the game is significantly smaller than the PC version (which costs just $5 more). The small environment can be thoroughly explored in a fairly short time period. And while there's still plenty of fun in replaying the game in the same area, it'd be fun to explore new territory.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how something silly can still sometimes teach you something. Watch a YouTube video on how ragdoll physics works in animation and game design.

  • Families can also talk about goats and what they're really like.

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