Golf Story

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 346 Ratings

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  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 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 gamesI'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!… Expand
  2. 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 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!
  3. GoldBeard
    Sep 28, 2017
    9
    as someone who loves rpgs.. i didn't think twice about getting this game.
    the idea of combining a sport with rpg gameplay is just amazing...
    gameplay wise ( golf part ) is pretty simple but at the same time really satisfying. u walk around in this city doing like this side quests to collect money... with the money u can upgrade your kit and stuff. ( you also need the money for some    as someone who loves rpgs.. i didn't think twice about getting this game.
    the idea of combining a sport with rpg gameplay is just amazing...
    gameplay wise ( golf part ) is pretty simple but at the same time really satisfying.
    u walk around in this city doing like this side quests to collect money... with the money u can upgrade your kit and stuff. ( you also need the money for some story missions ) and of course you also level up and upgrade your stats like any other rpg. the music is really nice and subtle.
    the absolute best thing about this game IMO is the Dialogue.. i actually laughed out laud at some part. it's full of these puns and cheesy jokes. it's great xP
    yea if you have a Switch and you're looking for a fun and simple and very relaxing rpg to play... GET IT!    … Expand
  4. ericiidx
    Sep 29, 2017
    9
    Love it -- simple, witty, and charming. I don't even particularly care for golf! Golf Story combines light RPG elements reminiscent of 90's JRPGs with a constant focus on golf... if the world of golf were run by 8-year-olds. The golfing gameplay is well-executed, much like the mechanics found in Mario Golf games; not too in-depth, and not too simple. Your quest will take you to variousLove it -- simple, witty, and charming. I don't even particularly care for golf! Golf Story combines light RPG elements reminiscent of 90's JRPGs with a constant focus on golf... if the world of golf were run by 8-year-olds. The golfing gameplay is well-executed, much like the mechanics found in Mario Golf games; not too in-depth, and not too simple. Your quest will take you to various golf courses that are just outlandish in design; driving balls through forests, deserts, snowscapes, off the backs of turtles, through the peering eyes of ball-thieving gophers. The sidequests are ideal, in that they don't lead you on hour-long treks out of your way. Rather, they're all quick endeavors that reward you with money, experience points, and often a good laugh.

    Of particular note is the dialogue and its implementation. Writing in games is always a focal point to me, and it satisfies. Everyone is loaded with personality and regular humor, and gentle effects are added via speech bubble animations, variations in font size/hardness, and some solid HD Rumble utilization. You can practically hear your Joy-Con sigh when a person admits defeat, feel your hands kick back when you rifle off a perfect shot, and the never-gets-old clink-clink-clunk of sinking your ball in the hole.

    Once you've finished the main story, which at my estimate will likely be around 15-20 hours thanks to a deceptive difficulty curve, you're left with a Quick Play mode which will be great to come back to anytime you feel like playing some zany courses. Great value in this game.

    I've only got a few minor complaints. The main one being, a little more polish could've benefitted. Transitions between many scenes is a little jarring, with the screen not fading out/in and music cutting away from one track to the next. There's also a rare camera bug that fails to re-focus onto the player, which is remedied by exiting the area (or entering a building.) I also would've appreciated a little more in-game instruction -- you can push Select ("Minus") to show the controls, but it doesn't cover all of them (such as, clicking the right analog stick toggles the camera zoom) and there's no explanation of topspin and backspin. That's about it.

    Highly recommended for (Mario) golf fans, generally recommended for absolutely everyone else.    … Expand
  5. Footballpires
    Sep 30, 2017
    10
    This little game has me very pleasantly surprised. There is a lot of content packed here for the price you're paying and it's all really fun and just works really nicely. At first I just couldn't make any sense of a "golf rpg" but essentially it's just an RPG except that instead of combat, you play golf. Really solid game, haven't finished it yet but have played around two hours and I amThis little game has me very pleasantly surprised. There is a lot of content packed here for the price you're paying and it's all really fun and just works really nicely. At first I just couldn't make any sense of a "golf rpg" but essentially it's just an RPG except that instead of combat, you play golf. Really solid game, haven't finished it yet but have played around two hours and I am deeply into it. 10/10.… Expand
  6. projectxero
    Sep 29, 2017
    8
    Honestly when I saw this game being hyped, I was confused why a golf game was so cool. Well.. It's more than that. I caved and bought it out of curiosity. This game is really fun. Almost addictive. The main gameplay is.. golf. But it's like a throwback to classic golf games. The simplicity of it makes it all the more playable- while also having complex mechanics. The RPG aspect reallyHonestly when I saw this game being hyped, I was confused why a golf game was so cool. Well.. It's more than that. I caved and bought it out of curiosity. This game is really fun. Almost addictive. The main gameplay is.. golf. But it's like a throwback to classic golf games. The simplicity of it makes it all the more playable- while also having complex mechanics. The RPG aspect really surprised me the most. I didn't think I would get super excited to go on an adventure to become a golfer, but that's exactly what happened after I got sucked in. The modern pixel graphics are beautiful. Each area has it's own flavor and pulls you in. The soundtrack fits very well.

    If you're looking for a new game to buy, definitely give this a chance.    … Expand
  7. TheSeahorse
    Oct 1, 2017
    9
    Who would have thought that a retro golf game could be so fun?
    I had a blast playing this non-stop for three days. It took me 13 hours to beat but I bet you could get 20 hours out of it doing all of the side quests. Not to mention the re playability of just playing some golf.
    There are many glitches (most get solved by restarting the game) but I've heard that the devs are working on    Who would have thought that a retro golf game could be so fun?
    I had a blast playing this non-stop for three days. It took me 13 hours to beat but I bet you could get 20 hours out of it doing all of the side quests. Not to mention the re playability of just playing some golf.

    There are many glitches (most get solved by restarting the game) but I've heard that the devs are working on it as soon as possible.

    The story is funny, you will chuckle a lot, and uses the rumble feature the best out of any game on the switch so far.

    The golfing is not super hard for someone used to these types of games but it's still really good and satisfying because it's fair. If you hit it in the water it's because you're bad, you can't blame it on anything else. The skill system can be a bit hard to understand if you're not into golf though so make sure to google it so you understand how it works.

    This game would've probably been a 8/10 for me but the thing that puts it into the 9/10 spot is the price tag. There are so many games on the switch that takes advantage of the fact that there are few games by raising the prices but this is not one of them. For 15$ this is a must have for any RPG or Golf fan.    … Expand
  8. RedRoc
    Sep 28, 2017
    9
    I'm a big fan of Mario Golf for GBC and Advance Tour for GBA, and unfortunately it's been quite a while since Nintendo has released a Mario Golf (or Tennis for that matter) game in that vein. Fortunately, Sidebar Games picked up the slack. This game scratches that same itch on so many levels and it's so clear where they received a lot of inspiration. It may not be quite as polished andI'm a big fan of Mario Golf for GBC and Advance Tour for GBA, and unfortunately it's been quite a while since Nintendo has released a Mario Golf (or Tennis for that matter) game in that vein. Fortunately, Sidebar Games picked up the slack. This game scratches that same itch on so many levels and it's so clear where they received a lot of inspiration. It may not be quite as polished and fully featured as the games I mentioned, but it's damn close. For $15, it's a game you shouldn't ignore.… Expand
  9. Postmab
    Sep 28, 2017
    10
    This is one of my most looked forward to Switch games since I saw the first trailer and I am happy to say it exceeded my expectations. I was a little nervous about the amount of content for the $14.99 price but after playing all day and putting in roughly 7-8 hours there's no end in sight. The RPG mechanics are basic with gaining points to spend after leveling up on stats such as accuracyThis is one of my most looked forward to Switch games since I saw the first trailer and I am happy to say it exceeded my expectations. I was a little nervous about the amount of content for the $14.99 price but after playing all day and putting in roughly 7-8 hours there's no end in sight. The RPG mechanics are basic with gaining points to spend after leveling up on stats such as accuracy and power but it still scratches that RPG itch. The golf mechanics are what really shines and what I was most unsure about before release. A simple bar at the bottom of the screen that fills up and decides the power and accuracy of the shot is quite satisfying. The cool thing is that golf isn't the only sport in this title. The mini golfing, disc golfing and also drones are all quite fun as well. I found myself smiling and chuckling at the story with some of the dialogue and at the same time awing at how fun and pretty the world is. I dabbled a little in the two player and the only thing I was wishing was for quick play to have a way to record a high score and stats like longest drive or seeing how many total birdies and pars and what not that have been achieved thus far but that can always be added later if this is supported post launch. I can't recommend Golf Story enough for anyone looking for a light RPG out of the traditional fighting kind of games with a lighthearted story that doesn't take itself too serious. Its beautiful courses and mechanics along with a charming story will have anyone hooked for hours.… Expand
  10. Historik
    Sep 29, 2017
    10
    Brings me back to the days of Mario Golf on GBA. Graphics and music are outstanding. Dialogues are funny to read. For 15 euro, this is a game you surely can't miss on your Switch. Highly recommended.
  11. Tila90
    Sep 28, 2017
    9
    Do you have 15 bucks to spare? There has never been a game more worthy of your money than Golf Story.
    The game charming and addictive mechanics, and the very classic art style blend together perfectly in a game that came out of no where and surprised everyone. If you enjoyed the old school Mario RPG sport style games, you are in for a treat here.
  12. riverkev95
    Sep 28, 2017
    10
    Un RPG hermoso, es increíble lo que han logrado hacer con este juego, para ser de un deporte para nada popular como el golf, este juego rebosa calidad y es un toque interesante de buen aire retro.
  13. Slipurson
    Sep 30, 2017
    9
    As others have said, this takes you back to the times of Mario Golf, but with a bit more precision perhaps.

    There are many things to do except for just playing golf, as the name tells us, this is a STORY and you progress and level up by playing golf and finishing side quests that are available in each new area you unlock.

    This game is highly recommended with its low price tag of 15€/$
  14. bluebomber242
    Oct 2, 2017
    9
    A charming rpg with interesting golf mechanics. A very enjoyable experience for a very good price. There is also replayability and multiplayer as you can play the courses separately from the story once you unlock them. A top game to consider for Switch owners.
  15. riskman64
    Oct 3, 2017
    10
    This game has all of the charm of Stardew Valley or Earthbound and the fun RPG and golf mechanics of Mario Golf or Mario Tennis. It's a must play on the Switch, and I really hope the developer makes a tennis version of this game. I'd buy that or Golf Story 2 on day one.
  16. Rbar
    Oct 4, 2017
    10
    Wonderful game! RPG of old reinvented. What a novel idea! This type of game is the reason I bought the system. Need more quality games like this on Switch.
  17. JRiv10
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Definitely 15 dollars well spent. I often prefer cartoon golf games to realistic ones and this is no different. The game provides a fun story and a quick game mode if you just want to fire it up with some friends. This is definitely one of the best indies on Switch yet.
  18. Kenmei
    Oct 19, 2017
    8
    A very good sports RPG and the best golf RPG since the old Mario Golf for the original Game Boy. The game just oozes charm as the characters really carry the game to probably greater heights then what even the developers expected. It's a shame that the golfing mechanics are so very truly simple but also kinda cheap at times. When the wind is going even just 3 mph or less and it causes suchA very good sports RPG and the best golf RPG since the old Mario Golf for the original Game Boy. The game just oozes charm as the characters really carry the game to probably greater heights then what even the developers expected. It's a shame that the golfing mechanics are so very truly simple but also kinda cheap at times. When the wind is going even just 3 mph or less and it causes such a difference, there needs to be a change to some of the mechanics. Even still, this is an amazing indie game for the Switch and, for only 15 bucks, it's a no brainer for anyone who just generally wants to have a good time.… Expand
  19. Jorchking
    Dec 21, 2018
    8
    Golf Story es un gran videojuego donde parece que se enfoca decididamente en los terrenos de jugar Golf y nada más, pero no es así. Es un juego de rol muy bien hecho y que engancha hasta el más anti golf:
    + Gran jugabilidad para ser un juego indie enfocado en los píxeles (muy adictivo para ser sincero).
    + Muy buen modo historia, donde realmente cada vez que lo jugamos aumenta el nivel.    Golf Story es un gran videojuego donde parece que se enfoca decididamente en los terrenos de jugar Golf y nada más, pero no es así. Es un juego de rol muy bien hecho y que engancha hasta el más anti golf:
    + Gran jugabilidad para ser un juego indie enfocado en los píxeles (muy adictivo para ser sincero).
    + Muy buen modo historia, donde realmente cada vez que lo jugamos aumenta el nivel. Tendrás unas 25 horas en promedio.
    + Gran banda sonora. En mi opinión ya es nostálgica.
    + Humor tontín pero simpático.
    + Tiene un muy buen precio de base.
    - Los personajes no me terminaron de cerrar, la "rival" termina pasando muy desapercibida en el tramo final del juego.
    - No tiene subtítulos en español, algo muy malo si no tenemos un buen inglés y queremos entender la "historia" del juego.
    - Multijugador insuficiente: Muy pocas opciones, ya sea de modos o personalización.

    Nota del juego: 8/10.    … Expand
  20. tech101
    Sep 28, 2017
    9
    This game oozes with charm. Great story telling and a wonderful set up with rpg elements to leveling up as well as a point distribution system. Graphics are pretty basic but bright and colorful.

    While the golf is simple there still is a certain challenge there for all to enjoy.
  21. mac1275
    Mar 22, 2018
    8
    The writing feels a little off at points and a lot of the supposed charm from the dialogue falls a little flat for me. That said though, the RPG elements feel like a natural fit for this golfing game and create a very enjoyable and unique experience for the golf game genre. I was enjoying myself so much that I stopped noticing the dialogue in many spots and found myself just enjoying theThe writing feels a little off at points and a lot of the supposed charm from the dialogue falls a little flat for me. That said though, the RPG elements feel like a natural fit for this golfing game and create a very enjoyable and unique experience for the golf game genre. I was enjoying myself so much that I stopped noticing the dialogue in many spots and found myself just enjoying the fun story and gameplay.… Expand
  22. chr1so
    Oct 21, 2019
    9
    Simple in looks but actually a brilliant, fun game. Half rpg story and half golf game whereby the golf side of things is rock solid. The story's fine as well, and minigames are good. Didn't want to put it down.
  23. Elias_Schmitz
    Oct 15, 2017
    8
    The game is absolutely amazing, the music, the gameplay, the characters and the story!!! My only one complain is that most of time it feels too easy for people that know how to play a golf game.
  24. JJTX
    Apr 10, 2019
    9
    Golf Story is an absolute delight, and it had me smiling from beginning to end. The writing is easily the funniest I've ever encountered in a game, with several genuine laugh-out-loud scenes. The soundtrack is superb and the visuals are loaded with charm. It's also easy to pick up and play, with lots to do and a few tricky puzzles. Just don't expect a steep challenge -- this ain't SekiroGolf Story is an absolute delight, and it had me smiling from beginning to end. The writing is easily the funniest I've ever encountered in a game, with several genuine laugh-out-loud scenes. The soundtrack is superb and the visuals are loaded with charm. It's also easy to pick up and play, with lots to do and a few tricky puzzles. Just don't expect a steep challenge -- this ain't Sekiro -- but it's a relaxing little romp that's sure to please fans of classic Nintendo RPGs like its chief inspirations, Mario Golf and EarthBound.… Expand
  25. TheGeekLantern
    Nov 30, 2017
    8
    El tema es simple: Si tuviste la suerte de disfrutar de los Mario Golf para GB y GBA te va a encantar este juego. Una experiencia para relajarse y disfrutar de un RPG fuera de lo convencional.
  26. Vile-Okami
    Oct 3, 2017
    8
    Fun game, though a patch to fix some of the more annoying problems like not being able to reset challenges could make it a high 8. Worth taking a look at.
  27. Popplagid
    Sep 30, 2017
    10
    This game is gorgeous. It's everything I hoped for. The atmosphere, the gameplay and the story are really good. Golf Story is addicting and just pure fun. A modern classic.
  28. thaesino
    Nov 18, 2017
    9
    A lot of ratings these days are based on comparison to the past, whether consciously or subconsciously. How did we talk of Mario Odyssey? Mario 64. How did we refer to Breath of the Wild's map? "Bigger than Skyrim's." How did Battlefield 1 sell so well? "CoD won't do boots on the ground" Etc etc etc

    So how do you compare Golf Story to another RPG? You don't.... Golf Story, like other    A lot of ratings these days are based on comparison to the past, whether consciously or subconsciously. How did we talk of Mario Odyssey? Mario 64. How did we refer to Breath of the Wild's map? "Bigger than Skyrim's." How did Battlefield 1 sell so well? "CoD won't do boots on the ground" Etc etc etc

    So how do you compare Golf Story to another RPG? You don't.... Golf Story, like other strange "one-of-a-kind" games of the past, cannot really be compared to another RPG. This game, had it been released on the SNES, would've given rise to another sort of "Harvest Moon" franchise, because it is a game that takes a real-life thing - a non-fantasy element - and places it in a realm we are used to looking at as "fantasy;" this is the RPG realm.

    And it does it well, very well. The music is wonderful. The dialogue is great, and funny, and doesn't try too hard to poke at little things here and there we already think about the world and people around us. The 8-bit style, as well as the music, are reminiscent, as many of these games are, of the SNES era; more specifically, 1994/95 in the SNES era., which is when games like Chrono Trigger, Tales of Phantasia, and Final Fantasy 3 (VI) were released.. these are all games with a similar style of both art and music, and a similar style of "hands-off" storytelling, in which the game slowly lets you in on the whole picture, through the characters.

    Why is this last bit important? Because, much like you don't need to enjoy farming to like Harvest Moon (or Stardew Valley), you don't need to know the slightest bit about golf to enjoy "Golf Story." You just have to be human... that's the only prerequisite, I guess. And open-minded to a different kind of RPG.. one that is neither "Western," nor "JRPG," and one that, because of this, can't really be compared to any other game, in the same way no one could compare something like Pikmin to whatever may have come before, even if there were similar elements as in other "creature command" games. Now, this is no Pikmin - neither is it Pokemon or Harvest Moon - but it is damn fun, and I really wish people would be willing to drop $15 on this instead of $40-60 on something they've already owned and thoroughly played before.    … Expand
  29. blawren4
    Oct 20, 2017
    8
    I was playing Splatoon 2 single player with just the final boss remaining, paused to play and finish Golf Story. The writing is great and I never wanted to skip the dialogue. the actual golf is surprisingly deep for how the game looks. The courses are interesting, though a little on the easy side for me, but not really a negative for me either. No other golf game will you get theI was playing Splatoon 2 single player with just the final boss remaining, paused to play and finish Golf Story. The writing is great and I never wanted to skip the dialogue. the actual golf is surprisingly deep for how the game looks. The courses are interesting, though a little on the easy side for me, but not really a negative for me either. No other golf game will you get the crazy courses. The only negative is the lame disc golf and mini golf sections. as a disc golfer myself, the writing around disc golf was perfect and very funny, but the disc golf gameplay parts could have been omitted. The mini golf sections were OK, but not meant for anything other than advancing the story. Anyone excited for the inclusion of mini golf and/or disc golf will be disappointed in those parts.… Expand
  30. karowhat
    Oct 6, 2017
    8
    If you're looking for a "take along" game for the switch golf story is perfect. You can jump in and out of it doing a couple little things at a time. A decent SNES style RPG, this game has a golf system that is a lot closer to Tiger Woods PGA tour than it is to old school golf. (while still remaining easy to learn and relatively basic) Along with a pretty funny main quest is a reasonablyIf you're looking for a "take along" game for the switch golf story is perfect. You can jump in and out of it doing a couple little things at a time. A decent SNES style RPG, this game has a golf system that is a lot closer to Tiger Woods PGA tour than it is to old school golf. (while still remaining easy to learn and relatively basic) Along with a pretty funny main quest is a reasonably deep golf engine that gives you far more control than a typical "drive/approach/putt" golf game. Totally worth the price as well. The only reason I didn't give it a 9 or a 10 was due to a little glitching that caused me to hard restart a few times (nothing major) and the lack of a long course or two. Save often!!… Expand
  31. Winko
    Dec 24, 2017
    8
    Good:
    - Does a great job of mixing RPG elements with solid golf mechanics
    - Good gameplay variety; players can throw frisbees, control drones, etc. - Well worth the price; Around a 13 hour experience for $15 - Plenty of secrets to find - Story progression is very unpredictable in a good way - Genuinely funny throughout and well written - Great run speed - There is a very gradual    Good:
    - Does a great job of mixing RPG elements with solid golf mechanics
    - Good gameplay variety; players can throw frisbees, control drones, etc.
    - Well worth the price; Around a 13 hour experience for $15
    - Plenty of secrets to find
    - Story progression is very unpredictable in a good way
    - Genuinely funny throughout and well written
    - Great run speed
    - There is a very gradual rise in difficulty throughout the game; courses get trickier to navigate but they never very overwhelming
    - The fun continues in multiplayer, which allows players to customize their games with some fun options

    Mixed:
    - The majority of the soundtrack is great but there are a couple of uninspired tracks in there
    - It takes the story a little while to get going, but once it does, it’s a fun ride all the way to the end

    Bad:
    - Lots of bugs
    - Very sloppy transitions when walking from room to room in buildings
    - No way to exit out of some side missions once they start
    - Underwhelming ending
    XXX    … Expand
  32. crazymurdock
    Feb 11, 2018
    10
    I'm playing an 8 bit golf RPG, and loving every second. This is very unexpected. This game just has so much charm. Its constantly hilarious. This is definitely in my top 3 Switch games.
  33. mrswitch2687
    Nov 12, 2017
    9
    This game is linear. A to B complete the quests. Game Over. But, you will have damn good fun going from A to B. The game-play is fun and they have found various, interesting diverse ways to make golf- a notoriously dull sport- into something engaging and entertaining. The story is funny and actually left me wanting a sequel. You never know, crazier things have happened. Also, this game isThis game is linear. A to B complete the quests. Game Over. But, you will have damn good fun going from A to B. The game-play is fun and they have found various, interesting diverse ways to make golf- a notoriously dull sport- into something engaging and entertaining. The story is funny and actually left me wanting a sequel. You never know, crazier things have happened. Also, this game is cheap- under half the price a full retail game costs. Even if you are not a sports fan, this game is worth a try; it kept me locked on my switch for hours and when I finished- part of me wanted to live through it all over again. The only drawback is the odd miss when it comes to mini games, the final course takes a fairly steep difficulty leap and that maybe, it ended slightly too abruptly. But that is all I have got.
    In short, buy it!    … Expand
  34. LiTeRaLyShAkInG
    Oct 8, 2017
    10
    Golf Story certainly came as a surprise. I'd call the game a sports RPG, which yes, needs to become a genre. Much of the game plays like an RPG, but instead of random battles you play the golf. A lot of this is doing simple challenges people ask you to do, but some of them are just crazy, like using golf balls to stop an undead army. After a golf game you gain experience which you canGolf Story certainly came as a surprise. I'd call the game a sports RPG, which yes, needs to become a genre. Much of the game plays like an RPG, but instead of random battles you play the golf. A lot of this is doing simple challenges people ask you to do, but some of them are just crazy, like using golf balls to stop an undead army. After a golf game you gain experience which you can use to level up and improve your golfing skills. When you're not golfing, the game plays like a typical RPG where you'll run around doing "quests" for people. Thanks to the creative characters and humorous dialogue this remains interesting.

    Sometimes you'll have to do full 9-course games. There are some twists to courses, like turtles you can bounce the ball off of, jack-o-lanterns that send your ball off flying into the distance, birds and moles which grab your ball and drop it into an undesirable place, and many other things. Obviously, the game is very tongue-and-cheek. Writing is very important in an RPG, and fortunately the writing is excellent. The story keeps you interested, and the game is full of charm and humor.

    Apparently this game plays like the Mario Golf games, but I haven't played those, so I can't comment. The golfing aspect of the game works perfectly. It's challenging enough to not be easy, but not enough to where you'll get frustrated. Even if you don't like sports games, you owe it to yourself to give this game a try. It's only $15 and there are few better ways to spend $15. The game clocks in at about 30 hours.

    Frankly, I want to see more sports RPGs. There is so much you could do with this genre. For example, you could do an RPG about boxer where the gameplay is like Mike Tyson's Punch-Out. Also, it doesn't have to be funny, it could serious or tragic. Or you could do a game that makes you laugh and then cry. There is so much potential here. I hope the guys who made this make another sports RPG, although I could understand if they want to do something else. Golf Story is a Switch exclusive, and frankly, Nintendo should hire these people and give them a real budget.

    The only real problem with the game(here it comes) are the glitches. I had one major glitch that was fixed by restarting the game, but some people are running into game-breaking glitches. These will hopefully be patched, but unfortunately, in the meantime we're kind of beta-testing. Still, the odds that you'll run into a glitch that will prevent you from finishing the game is unlikely. I was constantly worried, though, when I couldn't figure out what to do next. I did have to resort to Google a couple of times to figure out what to do next, but that's normal for me.

    So bottom line, get this game. I want to see more games like this. Don't worry if you don't like sports games. I hate sports games, too, but I loved this game. It's an RPG where the random battles are replaced with golfing, and it works flawlessly. You owe it to yourself to check it out. Also, ignore the critics who gave this game a low rating. Look at all these indie games with critic scores in the high 80s and user scores in the mid-70s. It's a crime that a game with a user score this high gets a critic score of 81(as of writing this). Pay attention to the positive response from gamers instead.    … Expand
  35. jeffbizloc
    Nov 20, 2017
    8
    Try to make it to the pros in this indie RPG/golfing game. It has some RPG elements to improve your golf skills with quests that are pretty amusing. The golfing is fun if not standard

    Pros: - Funny dialogue throughout - The challenges were unique and fun - Good difficulty especially the last pro tour Cons: - Putting was too basic - Some of the quests became irritating because    Try to make it to the pros in this indie RPG/golfing game. It has some RPG elements to improve your golf skills with quests that are pretty amusing. The golfing is fun if not standard

    Pros:
    - Funny dialogue throughout
    - The challenges were unique and fun
    - Good difficulty especially the last pro tour

    Cons:
    - Putting was too basic
    - Some of the quests became irritating because I didn't know what to do next
    - Wish there would of been more mini and disc golfing!    … Expand
  36. Bandwagon
    Oct 4, 2017
    10
    good game very nice thank would like more very good nice thank i like the game really nice good yeah like it good buy it with your money and play it on switch
  37. Rikze
    Sep 30, 2017
    9
    Ive never expected to like a golf game, but this game is really good and fun to play! It has a few bugs, so i will only give it 9/10, but i hope to see more games from this company!
  38. stroni
    Oct 5, 2017
    9
    This game provides aesthetically pleasing courses, a Mario Golf style gameplay, combined with elements of old RPG games. While this sounds like an odd combination, Golf Story succeeds in nailing it. The golf gameplay can be as simple as you want but also has a little bit of advanced controls if you choose to do so (Draw/Fade, half shots, etc.). The side quests are usually pretty easy andThis game provides aesthetically pleasing courses, a Mario Golf style gameplay, combined with elements of old RPG games. While this sounds like an odd combination, Golf Story succeeds in nailing it. The golf gameplay can be as simple as you want but also has a little bit of advanced controls if you choose to do so (Draw/Fade, half shots, etc.). The side quests are usually pretty easy and quick and the main story line has very good dialogue and direction. As someone who is an avid golfer in real life and also has enjoyed games like Tiger Woods and now Rory Mcilroy, I was not expecting to enjoy this game as much as I have in the first 2 hours of play.… Expand
  39. AssaultGaming
    Oct 4, 2017
    8
    Overall Score: 76/100
    Story- 4/5
    Game Mechanics- 2/5 Visuals- 4/5 Soundtrack- 5/5 Originality- 4/5 “Golf Story” as the name would imply is the story of a no name golfer who aspires to join the pro tour. Golf Story’s world is filled with rivalries and memorable characters who will continually tell the Player character that he will never accomplish his dreams; keeping you coming back    Overall Score: 76/100
    Story- 4/5
    Game Mechanics- 2/5
    Visuals- 4/5
    Soundtrack- 5/5
    Originality- 4/5

    “Golf Story” as the name would imply is the story of a no name golfer who aspires to join the pro tour. Golf Story’s world is filled with rivalries and memorable characters who will continually tell the Player character that he will never accomplish his dreams; keeping you coming back just to prove them wrong. With characters and a story reminiscent of “Earthbound” and the game play of “Mario Golf: Advance Tour”; “Golf Story” is a great addition to the early Nintendo Switch lineup and the price point of $14.99 makes it a must buy! “Golf Story” also features a local multiplayer mode where you can compete against a friend on any of the games eight courses for added replay value.

    This charming title features golf mechanics that have become the genre standard minus the ability to easily fine tune your shots. Unfortunately it also contains bugs that prevent the Player character from moving (which can be resolved by resetting the game) and occasional bad camera angles resulting in a reduced overall score.    … Expand
  40. dphin8313
    Oct 6, 2017
    9
    Great game. I am having a lot of fun playing it. My only complaint is that i wish the putting was a little better. The sloping greens are difficult to putt on. It would be nice if they had a grid overlay that showed the slope. Other than that the game has been a surprise. The story is good and the characters are very interesting. The game also has a variety of different courses to play on.
  41. je1992
    Oct 6, 2017
    9
    As a big fan of Mario Golf RPG on the gameboy back in the days, I was looking forward to this game. I was pleased. The game is charming, goofy, and has some nice elements of arcade golf and RPG. Hope this company does more charming games. I give it a 9, because there is some minor non polished bugs here and there.
  42. Bargros12
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    While this may seem odd for a Nintendo gamer, I actually do enjoy golf quite a bit. That, mixed with the amazing RPG elements it offers, have me hooked to it. It has an amazing atmosphere, great music, and an impressive story and cast as well. A definite must-own for switch users.
  43. andreyjmco
    Oct 27, 2017
    9
    This is the best indie i've played so far on Switch. Excellent graphics layout, making you remember that no 4K is needed to make a game look good. Good pace, never letting you get frustratingly lost. Satisfying learning curve, making you learn new stuff, forget a bit you've learned before, until you have to remeber it all again, because you'll need, at some point further in the game, toThis is the best indie i've played so far on Switch. Excellent graphics layout, making you remember that no 4K is needed to make a game look good. Good pace, never letting you get frustratingly lost. Satisfying learning curve, making you learn new stuff, forget a bit you've learned before, until you have to remeber it all again, because you'll need, at some point further in the game, to progress. Presents some good challenges that makes you know you're not good enough at that specific point, demanding more and more practice until you get past it.
    Finally, golfing has never been so much fun as it is in Golf Story. Pixel art characters never felt so alive in an 8-bit-inspired sports game. And they're going to trash the hell talk on you!!!    … Expand
  44. tsdenizen
    Nov 2, 2017
    8
    At its core, Golf Story may not be much more than solid arcade-style golf, but the dressings do so much to enhance the experience, from the hilarious writing, charming characters, beautiful pixel art, quirky soundtrack, and intelligent implementation of RPG mechanics. Beyond the thoroughly enjoyable 15-20 hour single player campaign, Golf Story also gifts us with a couch co-op mode to playAt its core, Golf Story may not be much more than solid arcade-style golf, but the dressings do so much to enhance the experience, from the hilarious writing, charming characters, beautiful pixel art, quirky soundtrack, and intelligent implementation of RPG mechanics. Beyond the thoroughly enjoyable 15-20 hour single player campaign, Golf Story also gifts us with a couch co-op mode to play with a friend, which is solid in its own right. Disc golf may be infuriating and the optional GALF may never fail to crash my game, but this is still an essential game.… Expand
  45. Sanffu
    Nov 2, 2017
    9
    Ok so take one of the most boring game concept, add story and other jrpg elements then be amazed how addicted you get by playing this. Maybe the best golf game and maybe one of the best classic 16-bit rpg game released in these last few years. Great game would recommend for all who want to take it easy from a regular tryhard rpg gaming and for those who think this game feels so perv thatOk so take one of the most boring game concept, add story and other jrpg elements then be amazed how addicted you get by playing this. Maybe the best golf game and maybe one of the best classic 16-bit rpg game released in these last few years. Great game would recommend for all who want to take it easy from a regular tryhard rpg gaming and for those who think this game feels so perv that it actually might work. Absolutely a must have game for switch.… Expand
  46. Montucky
    Nov 10, 2017
    9
    Golf Story took me back to the days when I played Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour for hours on end. Golf Story brings a feel-good storyline, smooth golfing mechanics, and beautiful artwork. For a $15 game, Golf Story packs plenty of enjoyable content. The only minor hiccups in the game are the occasional frustrations that come with messing up on Hole 8 of 9 and not being able to go back andGolf Story took me back to the days when I played Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour for hours on end. Golf Story brings a feel-good storyline, smooth golfing mechanics, and beautiful artwork. For a $15 game, Golf Story packs plenty of enjoyable content. The only minor hiccups in the game are the occasional frustrations that come with messing up on Hole 8 of 9 and not being able to go back and practice individual holes. Golf Story requires near perfection in some challenges, meaning that it is as demanding as it is fun. Nonetheless, it is totally worth the money.… Expand
  47. Switchindiefix
    Dec 22, 2017
    9
    I think as Sidebar Games’s first game, Golf Story is everything an indie developer and fan wants. It’s beautiful to play, has great writing and a bunch of unique characteristics that will keep me thinking about it for months to come (and it seems to have sold well). The few technical issues I had with the game are easily brushed off when you look at the amount of fun I had playing it.
  48. EEMM
    Dec 27, 2017
    9
    Completely surprised by this game. Witty, fun and simple (but not too simple). You can feel the personality given to each character and how the build up while the game progresses. A couple minor downsides like the game being a tad too easy, not being able to quit challenges, or some unfinished stories (ex wife, original club owner). Besides that, this is a must buy. Excellent piece ofCompletely surprised by this game. Witty, fun and simple (but not too simple). You can feel the personality given to each character and how the build up while the game progresses. A couple minor downsides like the game being a tad too easy, not being able to quit challenges, or some unfinished stories (ex wife, original club owner). Besides that, this is a must buy. Excellent piece of work, with really nice story and a lot of fun moments. A steal for 15 bucks!… Expand
  49. FelMaloney
    Aug 1, 2018
    9
    Although I've never been interested in golf or sports games in general, I really connected with the playability of Golf Story. The plot and gameplay are simple and very well paced, the humour is brilliant and it's just a fun and relaxing game to play. Exciting when entering competitions, and casual when trying challenges out. It's also perfect for the Switch, as you can pick up at anyAlthough I've never been interested in golf or sports games in general, I really connected with the playability of Golf Story. The plot and gameplay are simple and very well paced, the humour is brilliant and it's just a fun and relaxing game to play. Exciting when entering competitions, and casual when trying challenges out. It's also perfect for the Switch, as you can pick up at any time. Really great surprise.… Expand
  50. bobbykjack
    May 13, 2019
    8
    As an RPG, there are tones of Link to the Past — and countless other top-down, 2d adventure games — in style. It’s another pixely homage to the 16-bit era, which is very well suited to both golf and RPG, in my book; give me a sports game that looks like Sensible Soccer or an RPG imitating LttP, and you’re halfway to a sale already. The characters are well animated, and combined with theAs an RPG, there are tones of Link to the Past — and countless other top-down, 2d adventure games — in style. It’s another pixely homage to the 16-bit era, which is very well suited to both golf and RPG, in my book; give me a sports game that looks like Sensible Soccer or an RPG imitating LttP, and you’re halfway to a sale already. The characters are well animated, and combined with the humorous dialogue, do a great job of adding personality to the game.

    On occasion, though, I found the typical side-quests lacking. Golf Story finds a way to shoehorn a great number of diversions into the main golfing theme — digging up treasure with your golf club, for example — but when these are repeated several times, they can verge on feeling like a bit of a chore. Admittedly, I did go out of my way to finish many of these optional tasks, so I clearly didn’t find them too much of a drag.

    The golf game works in a classic ‘arcade’-style: easy controls which adopt the almost universal ‘power and accuracy’ bar which starts on your first press, gets more powerful the longer you wait for the second press, then gives you a small duration in which to press one final time, to set accuracy. It’s an interface that works absolutely as expected, and can be understood pretty much straight away.

    The golf playing was fun but I liked it most when playing for longer sessions. Anything under an hour, and I felt I was just relearning some of the techniques I’d learnt previously, only to then stop. Longer sessions enabled me to hone those skills and actually improve. And I wish there was a way to cancel a shot — every now and then, I’d accidentally start my swing when setting it up, and have no option but to play out a terrible shot.

    But Golf Story is, at its heart, a silly, challenging, novel experience, one which I would highly recommend to any Switch owner, especially those with an affinity for retro gaming. At its price-point, it represents excellent value for money.    … Expand
  51. NtKGaming
    Jan 18, 2018
    8
    Sidebar Games' Golf Story is a golf RPG. The main story consists of a series of rounds of golf and golf-related activities. The main character aims to get competitive golf wins under his belt so that he can qualify as a pro player. According to his coach, he has a very "unique" swing--one that should have destroyed his career from the get-go--but somehow he makes it work. Do you have whatSidebar Games' Golf Story is a golf RPG. The main story consists of a series of rounds of golf and golf-related activities. The main character aims to get competitive golf wins under his belt so that he can qualify as a pro player. According to his coach, he has a very "unique" swing--one that should have destroyed his career from the get-go--but somehow he makes it work. Do you have what it takes to swing your way from obscurity to fame? Explore different turfs, fight an army of the undead, play disk golf with hipsters, witness a rap battle between the old and uptight and the young and undisciplined, perform golf course maintenance, solve a murder mystery, bow to the whims of a talking tombstone, put a ghost to rest--and more!

    The impressive part to all that diversity is the fact that the developer managed to tie all of them back to *golfing*. Everything can and will be settled with the swing of a club.

    In Golf Story, golfing boils down to timing and intuition. You're given the wind direction and strength in every area, as well as the slope of the ground when applicable. These must be factored into how hard you hit your ball and in what direction because they can be game changers. In order to hit your ball in any situation except a putt, you must press A on two sections of the bar: one for strength and the other for accuracy. A cursor slides along the bar and your timing is crucial.

    So let's talk about RPG elements.

    There's a world map to traverse and each course opens up in a linear fashion--meaning you need to have made enough story progress in order to proceed to the next course. There are 8 courses in total, each of which is significantly different both thematically and mechanically.

    Quests require either 1. your shots to fall within a target 2. you to race and hit targets within a time limit, and sometimes 3. collection of a specified amount of items--but most often it'll boil down to hitting a target despite the opposition of wind, the slope of the ground, and rascally critters.

    Unfortunately, quests tend to be trial and error which is often frustrating. It's difficult to gauge exactly how your ball will respond to the combined wind strength and drag created by the type of terrain or slope, and your ball also bounces just as a real one would. The distance indicator on screen only shows you where your shot would land in a perfect world; you have to adjust trajectory and strength based on the information given to you. Eyeballing distance on a virtual golf course was a near impossible task for me, so I'd often need to retry the same shot ten times over. It would be nice if there was a way to restart a quest/challenge once you know there's no way you can succeed, rather than have to play through until the end and then start over entirely.

    You're rewarded with exp based on the difficulty of the task completed. Full games of golf versus NPCs reward you with more exp than a side quest will.

    Once you've gained enough experience, your character levels up and you can allocate points to one of five areas:

    -Power
    -Purity
    -Strike
    -Ability
    -Spin

    The stats aren't really explained. The game doesn't tend to explain or give an example, even when teaching you how to do something. Instead, it expects you to try it out for yourself and get a feel for things. This hands-off teaching approach can become frustrating if you aren't able to work out how to do something on the first few tries.

    As far as grievances go, however, Golf Story does very little that I could complain about.

    Other RPG elements: plus button brings up the menu, where you can check your notes (quest log), your key items, stats, what you've unlocked this far in the story, and change your equipped gear. You'll also see your level and how much money you possess.

    Shops. One in each area. They have very limited inventory and the rest of the clubs that fan be found in the game can be dug up or rewarded to you for completing a quest. Equipment management is on the light side, but you do eventually upgrade what you start with and it does make a difference.

    Golf Story's writing is great. I wasn't familiar with some of the vernacular given that it's solidly Australian, but I found myself laughing aloud on more than one occasion. The soundtrack is great. Each area has its own track and they're all upbeat and catchy. The art style us bright and detailed and the characters are expressive, which only adds to the hilarity of the script.

    .Final Verdict: Highly Recommended.
    Golf Story does something different and combines the RPG elements of story, a levelling up system, and equipment management and mixes them with fun and fast rounds of golf. While the game doesn't give enough information at times and the resulting trial and error approach can be frustrating, there's a lot to love here--even if you're not a fan of sports.    … Expand
  52. 2agc
    Mar 11, 2018
    8
    Golf Story is fresh and brings back all the nostalgia from the rpg/sports games. The script is hilarious and full of critics to the elitism that sorround golf and some reference to Tiger Woods's scandal.

    The game is not skill demanding and the durability is around 20 hours, its main function is entertaint, doing so with elegance and rhythm. One of the best quality, apart from its    Golf Story is fresh and brings back all the nostalgia from the rpg/sports games. The script is hilarious and full of critics to the elitism that sorround golf and some reference to Tiger Woods's scandal.

    The game is not skill demanding and the durability is around 20 hours, its main function is entertaint, doing so with elegance and rhythm.

    One of the best quality, apart from its beutiful graphic, is its music, which accompanies all the moments and stages wonderfully.

    If I need to spotlight one defect should be the imposibility to restart a challenge whenever you want, this little issue is really annoying but nothing that impoverish the experience.    … Expand
  53. AKthaBeast
    Jul 16, 2018
    9
    A great game that mixes retro elements of gameplay with modern day story telling. First time a golf game was compelling story wise to finish as well.
  54. WizardOfBangkok
    Jun 20, 2018
    9
    Golf RPG with a story that pulls you in. The golfing in it works really well and with plenty of practice can be perfected. If you are in two minds whether to just go for it, take the plunge like I did, you will not be disappointed.
  55. Easyman13
    Jun 23, 2018
    9
    I am not in to golf but this game made me love golf its fun and clever game i recmonded this game to non golf fan
  56. Zelda1979
    Jun 24, 2019
    8
    Great little game. Golf parts are surprisingly well done and rpg bits are funny and quite in depth. Superb title that you'd never expect.
  57. DVitreous
    Sep 3, 2019
    8
    Un gran juego de golf si no haz jugado alguno nunca. Hay un gran RPG que hace recordar al gran Mario Golf y Mario Tennis, tiene pequeños detalles en su trama que no me terminaron de convencer, pero el gameplay es muy divertido, algunas conversaciones son muy divertidas y un tanto irreverentes.
  58. Kacek1996
    Sep 4, 2019
    8
    Unexpected, out of nowhere, great RPG game and pixel graphics. At the start I hoped that it's a short game, but after some time it bought me. Gameplay gave me pleasure, it's nice and deep, deeper that in the most 2D golf games. I did max it out (it's not that hard). Also, local multiplayer is fantastic (I played it with my sister). This game is easy to play and it's fulfilling if it'sUnexpected, out of nowhere, great RPG game and pixel graphics. At the start I hoped that it's a short game, but after some time it bought me. Gameplay gave me pleasure, it's nice and deep, deeper that in the most 2D golf games. I did max it out (it's not that hard). Also, local multiplayer is fantastic (I played it with my sister). This game is easy to play and it's fulfilling if it's played well. It's cheap and good, so get it!… Expand
  59. Davewedge
    Dec 18, 2019
    9
    This was so addictive. I really enjoyed it and was great value for money. The humour was spot on, the golfing element was surprisingly well designed and this combined, with an intriguing in storyline, made for a fun fun fun experience. Sad it's over to be honest....sequel please!!
  60. Simoss13
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    I am not one for sport games, but seeing it was a Switch exclusive and an RPG, it got me intrigued and bought it.
    Boy, I am glad I did.
    It was one of the most charming games I have ever played. The story is fairly basic but the characters were quirky to keep the plot interesting. The controls are super tight which is important in this type of game. I wasn't fond of the disc golf, I    I am not one for sport games, but seeing it was a Switch exclusive and an RPG, it got me intrigued and bought it.
    Boy, I am glad I did.
    It was one of the most charming games I have ever played. The story is fairly basic but the characters were quirky to keep the plot interesting.
    The controls are super tight which is important in this type of game.
    I wasn't fond of the disc golf, I found the control and momentum kinda odd.
    The courses were diverse and difficulty was steadily increased.
    The over-world ending was a very nice surprise in the end and made me smile.
    Comes highly recommended as something different to RPG players    … Expand
  61. dabooker
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    A solid mix of timing based golfing, cute pixel graphics and catchy soundtrack. Great pickup with solid replayability - I played the sh*t out of Mario Golf and Hot Shots Golf and this added RPG elements in a nice way. The game gets excellent use out of a variety of courses and has challenges/sidequests you can waste hours on. Played it through at release and again a month ago. HighlyA solid mix of timing based golfing, cute pixel graphics and catchy soundtrack. Great pickup with solid replayability - I played the sh*t out of Mario Golf and Hot Shots Golf and this added RPG elements in a nice way. The game gets excellent use out of a variety of courses and has challenges/sidequests you can waste hours on. Played it through at release and again a month ago. Highly recommend as an easy pick-up-put-down title or long sessions.… Expand
  62. Coldfusion
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    This is one of the must play games of this gen along with CupHead, BotW, and a few others. It’s a great pick up and play game that lends itself to short play sessions here and there. The story and jokes are clever. The sprites are pretty for what they are, but this game would be equally at home on an original Game Boy. There are so many little details and jokes in the game, and that reallyThis is one of the must play games of this gen along with CupHead, BotW, and a few others. It’s a great pick up and play game that lends itself to short play sessions here and there. The story and jokes are clever. The sprites are pretty for what they are, but this game would be equally at home on an original Game Boy. There are so many little details and jokes in the game, and that really contributes to the overall experience. It’s not groundbreaking in terms of mechanics, but you’ll want to play it, and it sticks with you after you finish it. Highly recommended.… Expand
  63. FiftyWords
    Apr 27, 2020
    8
    A good throwback to the GBC and GBA Mario Golf games. The mechanics are considerably easier and more forgiving than other golf games but the overall lack of challenge is more than compensated for by the game’s brisk momentum, charming characters and sense of humour. A pleasant twenty hour romp.
  64. mudRucker
    May 7, 2020
    9
    This game is a blast. I wasn't expecting much, but people kept talking about it, so I gave it a chance. And wow!--what a charming, hilarious, fun game! The golf aspect of the game is great, but the story and RPG elements may be even better. This is a fantastic game that I recommend to anyone. Looking forward to the sequel!
  65. flibikazoah
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Manages to be a charming, funny RPG, while also being an accessible, challenging golf game with lots of replayability. Loved every minute.
  66. EmCza
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Great game. One of the best RPG on Switch (it’s in my top 5 switch rpgs) and one of the best indie pixel art games ever made.
  67. AsrielD31
    Oct 28, 2020
    8
    Сюжет средний; геймплей хороший; саундтрек неплох; управление неплохое, но не всегда отзывчивое; сложность средняя(под конец выше среднего); длительность средняя, но под конец игра кажется чуток затянутой;
    Сюжет в целом стандартный, но я повёлся на него, ведь обзорщики восхлавляли его, но он оказался полным клише и вообще не цепляющим.
    Игра плохо обучает играть сама в себя(в начале все    Сюжет средний; геймплей хороший; саундтрек неплох; управление неплохое, но не всегда отзывчивое; сложность средняя(под конец выше среднего); длительность средняя, но под конец игра кажется чуток затянутой;
    Сюжет в целом стандартный, но я повёлся на него, ведь обзорщики восхлавляли его, но он оказался полным клише и вообще не цепляющим.
    Игра плохо обучает играть сама в себя(в начале все более менее нормально, но про некоторые механики ты узнаешь в серединеконце).
    Побочные квесты сделаны ужасно, ведь нет самой обычной кнопки рестарта, и вместо того чтобы начать заново уже всратую попытку ты должен ждать окончания, и только потом начинать заново.
    Геймплей - одна из сильнейших сторон игры, но в нем есть один минус - механика ветра
    Он полностью рандомный, и иногда просто не работает, что может всё испортить в самый ответственный момент.
    Саундтрек хороший, но я бы не добавил его в свой плейлист.
    Игре очень нужна руссификация, т. к. вместо нормального английского используются малоизвестные слова.
    Игра неплохая, и главным её плюсом есть геймплей, а не история.
    Надеюсь, в продолжении(Sport Story) все ошибки будут учтены, и выйдет прекрасная игра    … Expand
  68. Gontrand00
    Dec 7, 2020
    9
    This feels like a really nice forgotten SNES game.

    A nice and smooth RPG, with some challenge but not too frustrating or stressing. It's the kind of game you play to have fun and relax. Even if I am not fond of golf, I am fond of that game. It's well written and has some good jokes. You feel like you are following an anime or something. It of course has some flaws, but they are minor    This feels like a really nice forgotten SNES game.

    A nice and smooth RPG, with some challenge but not too frustrating or stressing. It's the kind of game you play to have fun and relax. Even if I am not fond of golf, I am fond of that game. It's well written and has some good jokes. You feel like you are following an anime or something.

    It of course has some flaws, but they are minor and are more about the ''polish'' aspect of the game more than anything. Probably not for everyone, but if you like relaxing game with RPG mechanics and are nostalgic of SNES games, this is clearly for you !    … Expand
  69. Method__Man
    Jul 10, 2022
    9
    I rarely find games funny, but this one really had me cracking up. It’s a subtle, non-cheesy humour. Story is fun, gameplay is tight.

    Basically it’s Mario golf for the GBC or GBA but more story, cleaner and more expanded gameplay, and loads of humour. For what its supposed to be, easily a 10/10 IF it didn’t have DISC golf. That dropped a full point for me. Otherwise Not sure how you could    I rarely find games funny, but this one really had me cracking up. It’s a subtle, non-cheesy humour. Story is fun, gameplay is tight.

    Basically it’s Mario golf for the GBC or GBA but more story, cleaner and more expanded gameplay, and loads of humour. For what its supposed to be, easily a 10/10 IF it didn’t have DISC golf. That dropped a full point for me. Otherwise Not sure how you could remotely improve this formula. Well done    … Expand
  70. bumbleB
    Jan 15, 2018
    9
    Billed as an 'RPG/golf' game, containing more elements of the latter than the former, this old-school looking 2D golfing game is a heckuva lotta fun and recommended to adults and kids alike. True aficionados of golf sims might disagree - I'm a casual player of the genre myself with only a XBOX360 Tiger Woods game on my sheet previous to this. Fans of Mario Golf will know what to expect,Billed as an 'RPG/golf' game, containing more elements of the latter than the former, this old-school looking 2D golfing game is a heckuva lotta fun and recommended to adults and kids alike. True aficionados of golf sims might disagree - I'm a casual player of the genre myself with only a XBOX360 Tiger Woods game on my sheet previous to this. Fans of Mario Golf will know what to expect, mechanics-wise.
    The storyline is fairly lighthearted and humorous. You want to be a golfing pro just like your old man, but everyone says that you suck, so you get about getting a coach and training to be the best. The courses are varied and well-designed; there's an island-hopping beach course populated by surfer types, a fancy course full of rich snobs, a spooky haunted course, and others besides. The story elements aren't overly prevelant and you're free to wander the areas of the map that you've unlocked so far, play courses to your heart's content, look for the usual NPCs offering side quests or pursue the main storyline in RPG fashion. The levelling up elements are pretty basic; as you gain XP you can make your drives longer or more accurate or put more spin on your swings. You also get more and better equipment as you advance, as you'd expect.
    There are some interesting and fun situations you find yourself in, such as being locked in a mansion with various shady characters in order to solve a mystery, or being compelled by a ghost to complete a course he's made, or chasing off birds that are carrying away balls that think they're eggs. There's an invasion of the rich snobby course by the clientelle of the poor run-down one, resulting in a brilliant rap battle between the two. You'll complete golfing challenges and go treasure-hunting with an archeologist. Overall you'll be surprised just how many problems in life can be solved by thwacking a ball at them.
    The actual golfing itself is pretty standard for 2D golfing games and you won't find anything revolutionary there, it's more about the way the game is presented and framed which makes Golf Story stand out from other sims.
    I had a lot of fun playing this and enjoyed the twist/reveal at the end. It only lost one mark for me because I wanted it to be longer!    … Expand
  71. KevoKazooie
    Mar 13, 2018
    8
    Golf Story is a goofy, quirky, charming 2D RPG based around golf that doesn't take itself too seriously and has a great sense of humor. You have stats that you upgrade as you progress through the story, not just playing matches or tournaments, but doing golf and non-golf mini-challenges and optional sidequests to gain more EXP and cash for upgrades.

    The golf gameplay is very simple and    Golf Story is a goofy, quirky, charming 2D RPG based around golf that doesn't take itself too seriously and has a great sense of humor. You have stats that you upgrade as you progress through the story, not just playing matches or tournaments, but doing golf and non-golf mini-challenges and optional sidequests to gain more EXP and cash for upgrades.

    The golf gameplay is very simple and easy to pick up—press the button on a meter bar at the right times for power and accuracy—but throws in enough mechanics to keep it engaging: club upgrades, applying spin, adjusting hit-point on the ball to affect angle and roll, etc. The courses are mostly unique and interesting. Some of them are rather unconventional, like a caveman valley of dinosaur bones, a spooky graveyard, and a snowy winter wonderland. Every course has its own challenges so it's never boring. You have to learn to deal with ice/snow, landing zones where birds move your ball to a different spot, greens that aren't greens but rough grass, tar, puddles, water animals that can bounce your ball further, pumpkins that will bounce your ball way off...all sorts of shenanigans. It's a refreshing and casual take on golf.

    On the downside, the putting mechanics suck. Your only indication of slope is a directional arrow in the HUD pointing the angle and whether it's slight, medium or hard. Accurate putting can be confounding at times. The AI in matches in tournaments isn't very good either, so most of the game felt a breeze to get through. Would have been nice if there were difficulty options.

    Furthermore, the non-golf mini-games are not fun and have terrible controls. RC car, frisbee, drone, etc...they're all optional but awful if you just can't help but want to do every side-quest. The golf side quests are mostly all interesting challenges, but some of them can be infuriatingly hard. Also, there's some terrible user design: on many side-quest golf challenges, even if you've already met the requirements (like hit x number of targets), you have to take all your allotted shots before the challenge ends; there's no option to quit or restart in the middle of a challenge; and the NES throwback games you can collect and play virtually are glitchy as hell, forcing you to reboot the game.

    Overall, it's a fun, charming little game that's worth it, even if it's got some bad mechanics, user design, and glitches. If they make sequels, there's definite room for improvement.    … Expand
  72. Parkerx87
    Oct 13, 2021
    8
    Fun and challenging game. Even if you don't like golf you will have a lot of fun with it.
  73. Skurttish
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    A fun RPG with a good premise, plot, and execution. It’s especially impressive given that it was developed by such a small team. The levels are extremely varied, and that helps keep things interesting, although it was a bit too long (it took me 16 hours, and it could have been more like 10-12 given that the basic golf gameplay doesn’t change much).

    I took two points off. The first was    A fun RPG with a good premise, plot, and execution. It’s especially impressive given that it was developed by such a small team. The levels are extremely varied, and that helps keep things interesting, although it was a bit too long (it took me 16 hours, and it could have been more like 10-12 given that the basic golf gameplay doesn’t change much).

    I took two points off. The first was because it’s difficult to judge the slope of the land you’re on when putting; just having an arrow labeled ‘slope’ isn’t detailed enough to give you a sense of how great the slope is. The second was because the game was too easy, in my opinion. I felt like I was able to beat almost everything on my first attempt, until I made it to the last level—and even then, it was only two tries.

    Still, a good game, and an easy recommendation.    … Expand
  74. Rumblejack
    Jun 28, 2021
    8
    This is my first sport game i played. Sadly i never mastered the last golf course. But i loved the 20 hours i played this game. The art style, characters, story, music. I really liked it!
  75. Charsquatch
    Dec 25, 2022
    10
    Excellent game for golf fans with the best music in vidio games in the past 20 years.
  76. Wrecktangled
    Mar 17, 2022
    8
    I dont like Golf, but I quite like Golf Story. Just enough RPG elements to keep you invested. Yet the little story is compelling as well to keep you wanting to come back. And the little golfing game isnt too bad either!
  77. KattEliz
    Apr 15, 2021
    8
    Golf Story is a super charming game that combines easy-going, nostalgic visuals with simple game mechanics, that while very easy to pick up, still leave plenty of room for error and improvement as you progress. Each new stage provides different environmental challenges and quests so your list of tasks never feels too repetitive despite you know, the entire game being just about golf.Golf Story is a super charming game that combines easy-going, nostalgic visuals with simple game mechanics, that while very easy to pick up, still leave plenty of room for error and improvement as you progress. Each new stage provides different environmental challenges and quests so your list of tasks never feels too repetitive despite you know, the entire game being just about golf. Definitely worth picking up, and has a 2-player mode to add some replay-ability long after you've completed the game. The only complaint I have is that the golf frisbee mini games easily have the most difficult learning curve/controls, and can sometimes tread into frustration rather than rewarding challenges.… Expand
  78. L00zakPanCake
    May 26, 2021
    9
    Really fantastic game! It's easy to learn but pretty hard to master. The story is really nice and engaging. It's a 9/10 from me.
  79. Carlosware15
    Jun 27, 2021
    9
    Great game, charming story, the golf mechanics are really fun to learn and play. Only bad thing is the ocasional glitch.
  80. DigitalRain420
    Dec 27, 2022
    9
    Since I created an account solely for crapping all over its sequel, it's only fair that I lavish praise on one of my favourite games of all times. I like 2D golf games. I like JRPG mechanics and narratives. This game offers both of those things along with heaps of character, solid gameplay, a generous helping of secrets and side hustles, and incredible music and sound design.

    I'll deduct    Since I created an account solely for crapping all over its sequel, it's only fair that I lavish praise on one of my favourite games of all times. I like 2D golf games. I like JRPG mechanics and narratives. This game offers both of those things along with heaps of character, solid gameplay, a generous helping of secrets and side hustles, and incredible music and sound design.

    I'll deduct one point because it was apparently very buggy upon release (I first played it in late 2018 and didn't suffer through it) and because the game forces you to finish tournaments and challenges without an option to quit even when you've screwed up so badly that as to put yourself in an unwinnable position.

    I'm not a fan of disc golf, but I'm not going to punish the game because I struggle with it.

    Overall, this game is to Sonic 3 and Knuckles while its sequel is to Sonic the Hedgehog 4 mixed with the disastrous GBA port of Sonic 1.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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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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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
  1. CD-Action
    Jan 10, 2018
    85
    Golf Story came out of nowhere and stole my heart with its original sense of humor, use of HD Rumble, cute visuals and multitude of ideas for using golf in most unconventional ways. Don’t get discouraged by the whole golf thing though, as Sidebar’s game is actually a really good RPG that happens to borrow it’s mechanics from golf titles. [13/2017, p.50]
  2. Hardcore Gamer
    Jan 4, 2018
    80
    While a story or intriguing use of narrative might have only gone so far, though, Golf Story’s easy-to-grasp; hard-to-master core gameplay — that still manages to pace its teaching players the smaller details — is what will keep players coming back for more. Having them hunt down even the additional side-quests on top, no matter how zany or surreal the premise might be. It’s this unorthodox approach ultimately that gives Golf Story its unique identity and undeniable appeal as both a sports title and an independent release. While the influences are clear to see and the source material might not be entirely original, this game is wonderfully, weirdly different, but engaging all the same.
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  3. games(TM)
    Dec 3, 2017
    80
    Classic golfing with a fun story, and few flaws. [Issue#194, p.83]
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