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Mighty goose review6/10/2023 The controls are okay with the current non-adjacent button placement, but an option to fine-tune it would have made an enjoyable experience even better. It would be nice if I could remap the dodge button to be directly adjacent to the attack button, allowing seamless access to both inputs. This becomes extremely important during massive attacks and later boss battles. A key aspect to Mighty Goose is the ‘roll dodge’ to avoid enemy fire. The only major complaint I have is about the controls - specifically the lack of a remapping option. ![]() This is always a blast to unleash, but unfortunately mighty mode can’t be stored up – short cutscenes reset the meter, including the ones right before boss battles. Once full, players can activate mighty mode, which turns Goose into a rage-induced monstrosity with greater firepower and near-invincibility. Whether on foot or in a vehicle, attacking enemies fills up the mighty meter. Either way, the vehicles control smoothly and are a welcome inclusion to the already stellar gameplay. A few of these sections are part of the natural game progression (including one boss battle) but a few vehicles are hidden off the main path. In addition to the standard 2D run-and-gun action, there are also a few sections where Goose will jump into a mech, motorcycle, or aircraft to add a little extra oomph to its attack. My personal favorite was the tesla gun – an electric firearm that spreads a current from enemy to enemy and packs a wallop. Fighting back, Goose has its standard hand cannon, but can pick up more powerful weapons like a machine gun or shotgun. Part of that feast is the scenery within the game’s ten large stages, each one filled with numerous Void King henchmen and humongous bosses hoping to make foie gras out of our hero. Things can become a little chaotic, especially when there are dozens of enemies on screen, but things run smoothly and the graphics are a feast for the eyes. The pixel-art graphics in Mighty Goose are bright and colorful, reminding me of something I might have found in the arcades of the mid-’90s. ![]() The plot is as lighthearted as one would expect from a game about a pistol-packing, bionic goose. Goose is charged with hunting down the maniacal, cosmos conquering Void King. Players take on the role of Goose, who is (conveniently!) a goose with a few robotic upgrades like bionic arms, a hand cannon, and rocket booster feet. Mighty Goose is one such, and it’s a blast. Sure, a title can be serious and realistic, but there’s something special about those that are just a little goofy. One of my favorite things about videogames is the absurd premises that allow me to escape reality each night. WTF It’s convenient that the goose’s name is Goose. LOW The dodge button not being adjacent to the fire button. ![]() HIGH Hopping in a vehicle for extra firepower.
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