Golf Story

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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
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  1. 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
  2. Daisuk
    Sep 18, 2020
    7
    It's entertaining for quite some time, but ultimately the repetitive and sometimes pointless side quests lets it down somewhat. The golfing and the rivalry surrounding the golfing is arguably the best part of the game, and the game probably would've been more fun if a lot of the side quests were optional. An original game, and it's fun for a good while.
  3. 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!
  4. Charsquatch
    Dec 25, 2022
    10
    Excellent game for golf fans with the best music in vidio games in the past 20 years.
  5. 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!
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. lduaarte
    Nov 23, 2022
    6
    It is a good game. The golf mechanics itself are perfect for a 2D game.

    However the game is longe. Repetitive. And the story takes a lot of time to keep going. It was good for the first 5hours.
  10. 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
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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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