Mighty Goose

"Mighty Goose is the most fun I&s;ve had all year. It’s loud, it’s explosive, and it’s 100% awesome. The game doesn’t take that long to ‘beat’, but comes with a fantastic NG+ mode that dials that 11 all the way …"

"Mighty Goose is the game I never knew I always wanted. It&s;s a silly 90&s;s cartoon homage to Metal Slug. Yet it also does enough that is new to be recognised on its own terms. Big, bold and bonkers, this …"

"Playing Mighty Goose made me reminisce about Metal Slug and it&s;s fittingly just as fun with its humorous action-packed campaign."

"Mighty Goose won&s;t push players to their limit the way Blazing Chrome does, but it is satisfying to play, thanks to all the mayhem and destruction to be had. The impressive sprite art and animation go a long way at …"

"Mighty Goose is a fantastic run and gun shooter, with tight controls, a variety of guns, and secondary abilities. It features some excellent pixel-art, with a fairly memorable soundtrack, and doesn’t overstay its welcome. However, it’s brought down by a …"

"What it lacks in length and innovation, it makes up for with - Hey?! What are you doing to my keyboard, you stupiHONKHONKHONKHONKHONKHONK."

"Albeit short, with 100% completion possible in as little as 3-4 hours, Mighty Goose offers a thrilling experience with joyous gameplay in a succinct, action-packed adventure. You don’t have to be a dedicated run ‘n gun fan to enjoy the …"

"Mighty Goose is fun, although it could have more content. The strong Metal Slug inspiration works to deliver a game that will please to fans of the style."

"The problem is that the developers do not push the limits of the space they settled in. The companions and the special powers are attempts at this but limited ones. After three or four levels even the idea of battling …"

"Like a plump pixel-art phoenix rising from the ashes of modern Battle Royales, Mighty Goose offers an incredible throwback experience where the gameplay is an absolute blast – in every sense of the word. With a loveable honking hero, chaotic …"

"There really wasn&s;t a dull moment in this game with each adrenaline-packed level sending chills down my spine. There may prove to be a little too much chaos at times making it hard to ascertain what&s;s actually happening but that&s;s …"

"The biggest problem is that there simply isn&s;t enough of it, due to a short running time. Let&s;s hope this is only the first of Goose&s;s intergalactic adventures."

"Mighty Goose thrills with its arcade run and gun mechanics. It&s;s hard not to have fun controlling a bounty hunter goose through stages filled with intense situations with lots of gunfire and explosions. Not only that, the game also captivates …"

"‎Mighty Goose surprises by being a new and fresh production of a genre that was very popular for some years and that it seems that little by little is winning the heart of a new generation and drawing nostalgic sighs …"

"Mighty Goose is a guns-blazing run-and-gunner that wears its Metal Slug inspiration on its sleeve. With hectic combat and a colorful design, it’s a fun action experience that knows how to use its comedy vein well. If you’ve ever felt …"

"Mighty Goose is an absolute blast. The solid mechanics, stunning art direction, and underlying humor make for a truly thrilling experience. Although the runtime is short, you’ll enjoy every minute of it."

"For you retro gamers and 2D shmup fans longing for an arcade challenge, you should goose-step up to the challenge."

"Blastmode explode onto the scene with this run and gun title inspired by the acclaimed Metal Slug series. This Patreon backed project like its titular protagonist has teeth, showcasing incredible gameplay, insane bosses and a head banging soundtrack to boot. …"

"The pixel art, soundtrack, and performance are all solid, and the menus and base where you choose your loadout are presented well. There&s;s also something funny about Goose&s;s random honks and certain moments when the action slows down and a …"

"Mighty Goose is a run and gun shooter featuring a bounty hunter goose. Fight your way through hordes of bugs and robots to prepare for battle against the Void King. Meet an adorable cast of battle-ready creatures and fight with …"

"I truly enjoyed this opportunity to review Mighty Goose. Though the game veered just shy of perfection, it’s still a very worthy and enjoyable action platformer. I spent a handful of hours beating the game, and even then, I have …"

"As a classic arcade shooting fan the Metal Slug series has always had a place in my heart for its intensity, variety, and explosive fun..."

"Though there is plentiful evidence here of worthy inspirations which should feed into a fun run ’n’ gun experience, the finished product fails to deliver. There’s style and pizazz on offer, but even an assortment of unlockable abilities and AI-controlled …"

"There are times you can barely pay attention to what’s happening onscreen, with bullets and enemies flying around at a million trillion frames per second. And this is why I liked it so much. It’s fast-paced, it’s energetic, it’s incredibly …"

"Both appealing to newcomers and veterans, Mighty Goose might be one of the best homages to Metal Slug whilst doing its own thing. It does fall short in some aspects, such as limited routes and not enough enemy variety, but …"

"I had a great time with Mighty Goose! Apparently there’s still plenty of humor left in the “geese doing crimes” genre."

"Mighty Goose invests in the rescue of a style of game that was very successful in the 16-bit era. The title does what it proposes with excellence, hitting the nostalgia factor squarely but bringing elements that can help new players. …"

"Mighty Goose is a great reminder that video games need not take themselves too seriously to be fun."

"Other than the overly chaotic nature of the action, Mighty Goose is a visual treat, oozing style with its character and environmental design. The companions are also well realised, and can actually be played by a second person via co-op, …"

"Mighty Goose is a fun and short experience that will keep you busy for a couple hours but not overstay its welcome. With several stages, boss fights, abilities and new content having recently been added for free which could easily …"

"Overall, Mighty Goose is a pretty fun game with a lot good points to it. The combat basis is pretty well done, the skills and upgrades are a neat touch, and the weapon system was enjoyable. Unfortunately, there just isn&s;t …"

"It&s;s worth noting that local co-op is available at any time, but your partner is limited to playing as one of the game&s;s companion characters. They can&s;t be damaged, but their attacks are weak, and they lack Goose&s;s movement. In …"

"From its charming animations and characters, fun weapons and catchy soundtrack, it’s hard to not have a good experience during the game’s short runtime. However, it does start to drag a bit by the end, and it may have been …"

"Unfortunately, Mighty Goose never manages to hit the high points that separate the best run-and-gun shooters from the games simply inspired by them. While competent and without any glaring issues, the action ultimately pales in comparison to Gunstar Heroes, Sunset …"

"Mighty Goose is a crazy and funny story wrapped around an exciting gameplay and finished with some energetic musical choices. A pure classic experience for old school gamers."