Mario Golf: World Tour

 3DS
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 96 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 67 out of 96
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 96
  3. Negative: 6 out of 96
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  1. arkanoid251
    May 10, 2014
    5
    First off I want to say this game was addicting and fun. the 5 i gave it comes from the fact that there is only 3 trophies to win as part of the campaign. Also, since camelot was involved in developing the game I thought there would be much more leveling up components but all there is are some different clothes that increase very little of your golfers attributes. After the campaign thereFirst off I want to say this game was addicting and fun. the 5 i gave it comes from the fact that there is only 3 trophies to win as part of the campaign. Also, since camelot was involved in developing the game I thought there would be much more leveling up components but all there is are some different clothes that increase very little of your golfers attributes. After the campaign there is online but it gets old, and online tournaments are a dead end (master gamers whose score is -24 will always win the prize).
    Other than that its a fun game but not really packed with content that Nintendo is known for in their games. I can see why it costs 10 bucks cheaper than their other games. I recommend buying the pysical copy in case you want to resell it. I made the mistake of buying the digital version but I beat the campaign in a couple of days.    … Expand
  2. WelshTom
    Aug 3, 2014
    7
    The gameplay is still fun and addictive, but Nintendo have strangely stripped away many of the RPG elements that made the previous game in the series so outstanding. Instead of seeing your character gradually level up their attributes to become a golfing master, all you get in this title is coins to purchase new equipment. The problem with this is that much of the new equipment comes downThe gameplay is still fun and addictive, but Nintendo have strangely stripped away many of the RPG elements that made the previous game in the series so outstanding. Instead of seeing your character gradually level up their attributes to become a golfing master, all you get in this title is coins to purchase new equipment. The problem with this is that much of the new equipment comes down to preference without objectively improving your Mii (for instance, a new club may increase your drive distance but you will need to compromise some of your accuracy).

    Another gripe of mine is the number of gimmicky power-ups like bombs and boomerangs needed to pull off impossible shots - give me more good old-fashioned normal golf any day. However, I must say that the online play is an excellent addition. There is a huge amount of content to unlock, but it isn't as deep as I hoped.    … Expand
  3. itholstrom
    Aug 5, 2014
    6
    This is a tough one. It's obviously a well made game, but this doesn't stack up to the previous games in the series, nor more modern equivalents like Hot Shots Golf. I loved the old RPG like experience of Mario Golf games of the past. This game has literally none of that. The gear that you win, as rare as it is, largely doesn't effect your stats, and after the first few pieces, basicallyThis is a tough one. It's obviously a well made game, but this doesn't stack up to the previous games in the series, nor more modern equivalents like Hot Shots Golf. I loved the old RPG like experience of Mario Golf games of the past. This game has literally none of that. The gear that you win, as rare as it is, largely doesn't effect your stats, and after the first few pieces, basically everything else is cosmetic. The gameplay itself is solid. If you are a single player, there just isn't enough content to justify a purchase at 30 bucks. There are only THREE main courses. This is absolutely pitiful. There are a couple different 9 holes for different challenges, but not enough to make up for the dismal lack of courses in the main game. Nintendo is going to charge us 15 extra bucks for another trio of courses, so it just feels like this game was either shipped out too soon or had the courses chopped off for the big N to test the DLC waters. It doesn't have any single player season or the like to keep you going. You play a practice round on the first course, play a handicap round, then the championship proper. Beat that, easy enough, then the next two courses are also pretty easy to best. I took the second course in two rounds and the third in a single round. The Princess Peach "challenges" only net you costumes and you seem to have to play practice rounds between each to get a new challenge to pop up. There is a new nine holes for a tough par 3 challenge where you are allowed 1 tee shot to get on the green and one putt to move on to the next hole. Hit it in the fairway/rough, challenge over. Miss the one putt, challenge over. If you have a Vita, Hot Shots Golf puts this one to shame in terms of content. The solid mechanics are largely the same in both games, so no issues there. If you can find the game at a nice discount, I'd consider it. Any other scenario, not really worth it unless you'll relentlessly play online matches and don't mind the complete lack of RPG elements or meaningful improvement through gear. It's an overall mediocre experience.… Expand
  4. neitsuke
    Jan 30, 2016
    7
    I was pretty sure the game would be a tone down version of Mario Golf, from what I experienced with Mario Tennis Open, but I was wrong, and that's a good thing. There's lots of course variety, the gears are actually a better option than leveling up due to Online competitiveness and talking about Online, it is amazing all the options you have for Online play !

    I still have some gripes    I was pretty sure the game would be a tone down version of Mario Golf, from what I experienced with Mario Tennis Open, but I was wrong, and that's a good thing. There's lots of course variety, the gears are actually a better option than leveling up due to Online competitiveness and talking about Online, it is amazing all the options you have for Online play !

    I still have some gripes about the game. First the graphics, while not being horrible, are subpar to Mario Golf : Toadstool Tour, a 2003/4 game. Second, for whatever the reason, Camelot inverted the blue/red colors for everything about the gameplay, like height difference, terrain leveling and even the +- lie percentage, it's very annoying for a long-time Mario Golf player like me.

    Also, I didn't find how to preview spin shots. I think they removed that, which is a little stupid.

    [Edit]
    After more than a year now and close to two, I have to lower the score to 7 and rectify what I said about the Online Mode : The gear, while varied and numerous, is absolutely disastrous. At first I would have thought you would be able to change the ball height and spin : At the time I didn't have a lot of unlocked so I thought I didn't have it yet, but no. You only can balance distance for accuracy and if you hit the ball straight or not for a little more distance.

    They also never fixed the annoying red/blue colors mess-up.

    With the now released Mario Tennis Ultra Smash, I do feel like Camelot lost their touch    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#15 Best 3DS Game of 2014
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#14 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2014
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#16 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2014

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 73 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 73
  3. Negative: 0 out of 73
  1. CD-Action
    Jul 23, 2014
    80
    Camelot managed to develop a game that will please golf enthusiasts as well as engage those who fall asleep as soon as the conversation about this sport starts. [06/2014, p.65]
  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Jun 12, 2014
    82
    An entertaining golf game, which can't quite decide whether its focus is Mario or golf. [June 2014]
  3. Games Master UK
    Jun 7, 2014
    83
    The standard of golf is terrific, but more tournaments in the single-player game would be welcome. [July 2014, p.74]
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