Golf Story

 Switch
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
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  1. FNintendo
    Oct 23, 2017
    70
    Its plot could be more involving and it feels too long on several moments, while the characters certainly won't become the player's darlings but Golf Story's redeeming factors can cover part of its shortcomings and create an interesting mixture of an RPG and golf.
  2. RPGamer
    Oct 16, 2017
    70
    Golf Story is an easy recommendation for all early Switch adopters out there. Very solid gameplay is well backed up by plenty of humour and a lot of nicely varied entertainment. Though it can be argued that the game doesn't provide anything overly new in its implementation of the game, even those who aren't fans of the sport will find lots of fun throughout.
  3. God is a Geek
    Oct 11, 2017
    70
    Fun, quaint and a bit buggy, Golf Story is a lovely but flawed distraction.
  5. Metro GameCentral
    Oct 4, 2017
    70
    A fantastically charming mix of golf sim and role-playing game, that smooths over its rough edges with its irreverent humour and wild imagination.
  6. GamingTrend
    Oct 16, 2017
    65
    Golf Story is held back by a number of mechanics, some of which are not very fleshed out or enjoyable, the occasional glitch, and lots of quests which require skill and control of the game's often shaky mechanics. The story is entertaining enough, but the real charm of this game is the hilarity of its characters characters and dialogue. This really is a must have for any fan of golf games, but as an RPG fan, I thought this indie title only came in at par.
  7. 4P.de
    Oct 20, 2017
    61
    Initially charming, but eventually very superficial mix of roleplaying and arcade golf.
  8. Edge Magazine
    Nov 9, 2017
    50
    There's plenty to like here - the script almost justifies a playthrough by itself - but it's a little overlong, a little padded out, it's obvious charms soon obscured by busywork, reputation and irritation. [Christmas 2017, p.122]
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  1. Eurogamer
    Sep 28, 2017
    Mario Golf and Earthbound combine for one of the most delightful games you'll find on Nintendo's Switch. [Recommended]
  2. Tired Old Hack
    Oct 2, 2017
    Golf Story is a lovely mix of RPG and golf sim, and while it isn’t the best example of either, it does both to a high enough standard that combined they make for a wonderful experience.

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#55 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#15 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#22 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 346 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 274 out of 346
  2. Mixed: 48 out of 346
  3. Negative: 24 out of 346
  1. ReinaldoElisei
    Sep 28, 2017
    10
    I've never been into sports games (or even sports), so at first Golf Story didn't catch my eye. However, when people started telling me it wasI've never been into sports games (or even sports), so at first Golf Story didn't catch my eye. However, when people started telling me it was an RPG, I started paying more attention to it. Watching the game's first 30 minutes was all I needed to decide to buy it, and after playing it myself I was hooked! This has got to be one of the funniest, goofiest, most enjoyable and charming games I've played in a while. The game has a lot to offer under its colorful graphics and it's much more than meets the eye. It's relaxing, unexpected and fun!… Full Review »
  2. KcWright
    Sep 30, 2017
    5
    I don't get all the hype its a mediocre golf game with an average rpg mixed in but its only fifteen dollars. If ur looking for an rpg to playI don't get all the hype its a mediocre golf game with an average rpg mixed in but its only fifteen dollars. If ur looking for an rpg to play on the switch this will suffice if ur looking for a golf game i suggest going elsewhere Everybody's Golf recently came out its so much better… Full Review »
  3. ryanthelou
    Sep 28, 2017
    9
    I saw the teaser trailer for this game last week and it looked like a lot of fun. I downloaded it earlier today and when my daughter came homeI saw the teaser trailer for this game last week and it looked like a lot of fun. I downloaded it earlier today and when my daughter came home from school, we started playing it. Such a fun, charming game. It's surprising how much variation and depth there is so far. I'm loving it and my daughter is as well!… Full Review »
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