Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour

 GameCube
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 75 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 75
  3. Negative: 7 out of 75
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  1. TheWaluigiGamer
    Apr 23, 2017
    10
    I Have been Homeless for about three days now. When my house burned down I could only save two Items. My phone (so I could write this) and Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour. Even though my Gamecube burned down in the Fire and I can't play it. It is truly the best game ever.
  2. Beastprogamer
    Nov 14, 2015
    9
    Very awesome game! The graphics are great for the NGC. The controls are good. The character selection is okay. The courses are awesome especially Cheep Cheep Falls because of the music. Mario Golf Toadstool Tour is a great game and you should definitely buy it! And if you hate Mario Golf, you're BEYOND silly as JB.
  3. Justinavery7074
    Apr 9, 2013
    8
    It's pretty much what you would expect. It's fun with others (as mario games are always). There are no real surprises here. You get exactly what you pay for.
  4. Teliiii
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    I absolutely hate sports games but somehow, this game just made me came to like golf. The amount of modes and the fact you can play with others using only one controller is amazing! The graphics aren't too shabby, and the system used to golf is amazing! If you are a golf or Mario fan, you should definitely have this!
  5. Blakenator
    Jan 19, 2013
    8
    With easy controls and the real complexity of golf, Toadstool Tour offers a great sports game that retains the Mario charm and is fun to play alone or with friends.
  6. SmashBPG
    Dec 28, 2015
    9
    This is an awesome game! The Super Mario Bros. and his friends and maybe foes, are back with updated mechanics, graphics, etc. It's My second favourite in the Mario Golf Series. The graphics are great for the GameCube. The character selection is good especially Petey Piranha he is OP and awesome. The courses are great especially Cheep Cheep Falls because of the music. Not the music in theThis is an awesome game! The Super Mario Bros. and his friends and maybe foes, are back with updated mechanics, graphics, etc. It's My second favourite in the Mario Golf Series. The graphics are great for the GameCube. The character selection is good especially Petey Piranha he is OP and awesome. The courses are great especially Cheep Cheep Falls because of the music. Not the music in the Tournament but the Normal Stroke Play, Double, etc. one. The mechanics are the best in the series with Simple to Advanced shots, etc. The challenging modes like the Putting, Driving, Chipping, etc. are fun. I'm sorry for all you Birdie fans out there but I thought the Birdie Challenge was trash. Still, it's a playable game which gives this game a score of Nine out of Ten. Mario Golf Toadstool Tour is a great Classic IMO and one of my favourite GameCube Games and I still play it to this day. And if you hate any of the Mario Golf games, you're BEYOND silly as JB; I recommend you get this, you can probably find a copy with a case and original artwork for about $10 USD, definitely worth it but I didn't get it because I obviously already had it.… Expand
  7. EpicLadySponge
    Feb 27, 2016
    8
    Mario Golf is back but with more guests and more courses. You'll have the slickest fun you'll ever have with your life once you pick up a copy of this game.
  8. GamecubeLover
    Jul 19, 2016
    9
    This is my favorite mario golf game it is better than any other. There isn't to much to explain except I want a lot of people to play it and I do recommend it to people!
  9. akus_1985
    Aug 31, 2016
    10
    I originally purchased this game shortly after its initial release in 2003, and thought it was a rather solid Gamecube title. At the time, I didn't realize how great of a game it truly is. Thirteen years later, it's one of the few games I still play on regular basis.
    There's really no need in explaining the 'plot' or familiar gameplay elements that are in similar casual golf games, so    I originally purchased this game shortly after its initial release in 2003, and thought it was a rather solid Gamecube title. At the time, I didn't realize how great of a game it truly is. Thirteen years later, it's one of the few games I still play on regular basis.
    There's really no need in explaining the 'plot' or familiar gameplay elements that are in similar casual golf games, so I'll cut to the chase: It's a highly addictive golf game with a pleasant 'Mario' style that is best enjoyed with friends. There are a few mini games which I've honestly only ever slightly dabbled in, and the game does have a bit of hidden depth. Spinning the ball can be a particularly advantageous way to play if you wish to approach the game in that manner. Furthermore, the player can choose to manually hit every shot for more accuracy. The game runs smoothly, and the controls are very fluid. Plus, there are no graphical hiccups to speak of. All of the characters have unique attributes, and play significantly different. The courses are also all wildly varied, aside from the the first two, which end up feeling too easy and bland once the player puts 5+ hours into the game. And that's my only complaint. I can understand having one very easy course, but the second one should have been more difficult. Despite that minor quibble, Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour has stood the test of time, and is my second favorite video game ever made, closely behind TMNT: Turtles in Time for the SNES.    … Expand
  10. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 1, 2017
    9
    9.5 - A great coop game that has very well-designed and creative courses and modes to play. Characters are also all unique and the gameplay is fun and arcade-like.
  11. HRLAA
    Apr 23, 2019
    9
    It's the best golf game I ever played so far.
    its not very realist when the balls falling on the grass , but the guys who did the game know the rules , distance of any iron .
    The graphics are pretty amazing and a glorious 60 FPS
    Great Game !!!
  12. BM30
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Way better than the N64 version. I really like this game and the game physics feel way better.
  13. NTG07
    Mar 9, 2021
    10
    When I first got this game from Amazon I absolutely loved it I thought it’s better then the gameboy advance version in my opinion, also I thought it was one of the best Mario sports games in history.
  14. nintendofan721
    May 17, 2022
    9
    The first of the many Mario sports games on the GameCube, and the start of the best era of them! The opening cutscene is absolutely stunning and the perfect way to introduce a golf game, with so much personality. There are seven different golf courses with 18 holes each, bringing a total of over 100 holes! Each course has it’s own distinctive theme, including Lakitu Valley, Blooper Bay,The first of the many Mario sports games on the GameCube, and the start of the best era of them! The opening cutscene is absolutely stunning and the perfect way to introduce a golf game, with so much personality. There are seven different golf courses with 18 holes each, bringing a total of over 100 holes! Each course has it’s own distinctive theme, including Lakitu Valley, Blooper Bay, Bowser Badlands and more. The character roster is great with a couple obscure picks including Petey Piranha and Shadow Mario, and this was the game that introduced Diddy Kong to the Mario franchise. The core gameplay and controls work very smoothly. You have the option to go automatic if you’re less experienced or manual to apply a topspin or a backspin. The game was visually amazing at the time and even today it all still looks beautiful. The music is all quite memorable and definitely gives out those charming gamecube vibes. Each character has their own post-hole animations depending how they do, which is a nice touch and really shows the characters’ personalities so well. There are even golfing minigames to play like ring shot, coin shoot, and others that are more of variations of the main game. This makes the sport of golf a thousand times more fun, with so much content to deliver giving it a ton of replay value!… Expand
  15. dinosauryoshi
    Aug 24, 2014
    8
    A fun multiplayer experience and plenty of challenge in single-player if you have the patience. The graphics are some of the best on the Gamecube in my opinion.
  16. zkonedog
    Mar 4, 2017
    4
    After playing a lot of Mario Kart, Smash Bros., and Mario Tennis on my Gamecube, I went on the lookout for another fun multi-player excursion. I came across Mario Golf and decided to give it a shot. Unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience.

    The main problem with "Toadstool Tour" is that it lacks energy and excitement. Every hole seems exactly the same...blast the ball a few    After playing a lot of Mario Kart, Smash Bros., and Mario Tennis on my Gamecube, I went on the lookout for another fun multi-player excursion. I came across Mario Golf and decided to give it a shot. Unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience.

    The main problem with "Toadstool Tour" is that it lacks energy and excitement. Every hole seems exactly the same...blast the ball a few times and then fiddle around with the putting. There seem to be no "cool secret moves" or new things to discover.

    Not helping matters are the shoddy controls. Putting from short range is an exercise in frustration that immediately turned me off to the whole experience (kind of turned it into a button-mashing frenzy).

    This one will not stay in my collection alongside the previously mentioned Mario multi-players.    … Expand
  17. CassidyB.
    Aug 12, 2003
    10
    The Best Game of the year. no doubt will any fan of mario and any fan of golf will have hours of gameplay with this highly presentable, playable and loveable game.
  18. ThebiggestfanofGCUBENintendo
    Aug 22, 2003
    2
    Bad game... almost like mario golf on n64 only with better graphics, more characters and some slight changes which make it even worse.
  19. RyanS.
    Oct 27, 2003
    0
    IT SUX. Its not realistic. They turn invisible when they aren't in a good enough position to hit the ball. The comentary is repetitive. If you get a birdie it says Nice Birdie. It always says that. There is no humor! IT SUX
  20. Swanny
    Oct 31, 2003
    10
    Well, I haven't played it, but it looks awfully damn good, and I am sure I will be buying it, or at least get someone to get it for me. And to the people who feel they have to go and fully criticise the game..well, I think it's pointless. It proves nothing. You shouldn't attack a game because of it's faults. You should enhance a game by voicing out it's Good Well, I haven't played it, but it looks awfully damn good, and I am sure I will be buying it, or at least get someone to get it for me. And to the people who feel they have to go and fully criticise the game..well, I think it's pointless. It proves nothing. You shouldn't attack a game because of it's faults. You should enhance a game by voicing out it's Good Points! And as always: Better to keep your mouth shut unless it's for a good reason... Go Nintendo! :D… Expand
  21. CarlosA.
    Jul 31, 2003
    10
    The best golf game ever!the control is just simple and friendly to even the most unexperienced.The graphics are smooth and crisp.No doubt that Nintendo still and always will make great games!This also has a great 2 player option and lots of secrets within every course!!!
  22. Uter
    Aug 4, 2003
    9
    Okay, to begin with I should say I gave Mario Golf for N64 a 10/10. But I believe this is a slight step backward. While the graphics are much improved, and there are plenty of awesome added characters, the gameplay is ever so slightly worse. Probably my biggest complaint is with Boo. If you're inactive for approx 2-3 seconds (not long at all), boo will make his noise and come across Okay, to begin with I should say I gave Mario Golf for N64 a 10/10. But I believe this is a slight step backward. While the graphics are much improved, and there are plenty of awesome added characters, the gameplay is ever so slightly worse. Probably my biggest complaint is with Boo. If you're inactive for approx 2-3 seconds (not long at all), boo will make his noise and come across the screen explaining how to play! it makes you feel a rushed to take your shot, which isn't cool considering how many factors you need to observe and take into account. it's especially annoying for veterans who obviously already know to press the A button to swing... so stupid. the person who's idea it was to include that needs to be shot.… Expand
  23. Brendan
    Apr 16, 2005
    1
    Absolutely horrible. The least realistic, least intuitive golf game I have ever played. Gameplay is the like a mini-game from Mario Party. Boring, frustrating, unbelievably badly designed and generally just poorly conceived. Maps are amazingly dull, badly layed out and downright infuriating at times (you can get STUCK!). If you hate golf and money, Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour is for you! Absolutely horrible. The least realistic, least intuitive golf game I have ever played. Gameplay is the like a mini-game from Mario Party. Boring, frustrating, unbelievably badly designed and generally just poorly conceived. Maps are amazingly dull, badly layed out and downright infuriating at times (you can get STUCK!). If you hate golf and money, Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour is for you! If you hate golf but love tapping buttons, Mario Golf is for you.… Expand
  24. Eric
    Jul 26, 2003
    10
    it is is the best golf game yet!!!!!
  25. BoB
    Jul 31, 2003
    10
    Tha crunkest game yet for the pimpcube!
  26. RyanM.
    Jul 31, 2003
    3
    Ya i played this game its nothing to brag about....its to easy to control, and probably one of the worst Golf Games ive played, they should have stuck with the first one and not made a Mario Golf so bad.
  27. LarsN.
    Aug 14, 2003
    10
    I LOVE IT!!! :)
  28. AndrewL.
    Aug 18, 2003
    9
    I don't need a perfect simulation for my golf gaming fun. This game provides plenty of challenge (after the first three courses) and boatloads of replayability with a plethora of different game modes. Waluigi's birdie dance is almost worth the price of admission by itself.
  29. SaintP.
    Aug 26, 2003
    8
    Entertaining for awhile. Comes out only when i have guests since i never bought mario party.
  30. GregH.
    Sep 16, 2003
    10
    Insanely fun. If you are a college student, or just have a lot of people who randomly stop by your your house, this is a must own game. Mario fans will have a blast, as will any fan of golf games. Pick this up.
  31. AaronS.
    Mar 26, 2004
    8
    It's not the best game i've ever played,but overall,it's FAN-TASTIC!!!It's a very very good game! I also should say that one of the reasons that I like this game is that Nintendo is like my 2nd nature.
  32. KaylaB.
    Jun 19, 2007
    10
    its good unless your just not a golf or mario fan. because if your a golf & mario fan like me then this game is sooooo great. you have all these different lvls and worlds to go through! so I mean this game is awesome!!!
  33. DarrionVale
    Aug 19, 2019
    6
    My personal rating for "Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour" (GC): 6,4/10 - Okay
    Gameplay: 6,5
    Video: 6,5
    Audio: 7
    Scope: 5,5
    Balance: 7
    Story: -
  34. GDsReviews
    Jun 5, 2022
    2
    This game is nowhere near as good as its predecessor on the N64. The controls change on you all the time, the music is mostly poor, The courses, characters, and music lack the charm and feel of Mario Golf 64, and the game becomes absurdly broken with importing super long hitting clubs from the Mario Golf Advance Tour Game Boy Advance game. These super long hitting clubs make scoring anThis game is nowhere near as good as its predecessor on the N64. The controls change on you all the time, the music is mostly poor, The courses, characters, and music lack the charm and feel of Mario Golf 64, and the game becomes absurdly broken with importing super long hitting clubs from the Mario Golf Advance Tour Game Boy Advance game. These super long hitting clubs make scoring an Albatross/Double Eagle (The hardest shot to get in all of Golf) much easier than a Hole in One. The exact polar opposite of Mario Golf 64 and real life.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#30 Best GameCube Game of 2003
15
#15 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
63
#63 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 49
  3. Negative: 1 out of 49
  1. GMR Magazine
    90
    Practically begs to be played with other people. [Oct 2003, p.75]
  2. Gamestyle
    80
    Gives Nintendo fans another dose of the old faithful cast and crew, with a few new[ish] faces bolstering the otherwise familiar line-up of characters.
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  3. games(TM)
    80
    If you seriously want to leave an impression on the checklists and charts, we're talking hundreds, if not thousands of hours play. Taking into consideration the multiplayer elements and potential for repeat plays there's probably more to do than you ever actually will. [Oct 2003, p.112]
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