Mario Golf: Super Rush

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  1. klscaras
    Aug 17, 2023
    2
    Probably the laziest "Nintendo" and "Mario" branded product I've ever bought. The gameplay is extremely bland and dull, with the only factor of depth being a rather stupid gimmick where you move the ball in the air in various stages, and this gimmick isn't even available for all the characters at the start of the game. The characters with a single bar are as bland as they can be in a gameProbably the laziest "Nintendo" and "Mario" branded product I've ever bought. The gameplay is extremely bland and dull, with the only factor of depth being a rather stupid gimmick where you move the ball in the air in various stages, and this gimmick isn't even available for all the characters at the start of the game. The characters with a single bar are as bland as they can be in a game where you just point where you want to shot and press A.

    In its current state (no updates released yet), I would say it's at the "shareware" level. If this game had been given away for free to NSO users it might have been acceptable, but as a $60 product it's just a joke. Nothing in the game looks complete. The feeling of playing is the same as experiencing a bug-free tech demo.

    This is one of those games that is so incomplete for the price that it sounds like an insult. It's as if the seller has no respect for the customer. I'm surprised Nintendo considered a game that wouldn't even qualify for a mid-tier mobile game to be released for $60 for the main console. This game is so incomplete, so barebones, that it alone made me lose all confidence in Nintendo-licensed games. I hope more players will follow my "example" and not buy anything else from Nintendo until they start releasing full games again.    … Expand
  2. FoxyChalet
    Aug 3, 2023
    8
    All the criticisms are actually pretty valid, I feel that this definitely takes a step back from "platformer golf" of 3ds, and toadstool tour, but also this is more just a straightforward golf game. As a couch co-op game with my girlfriend this has justified it's cost. In my opinion if you don't have friends in person to play with this game is probably not for you. In general I've justAll the criticisms are actually pretty valid, I feel that this definitely takes a step back from "platformer golf" of 3ds, and toadstool tour, but also this is more just a straightforward golf game. As a couch co-op game with my girlfriend this has justified it's cost. In my opinion if you don't have friends in person to play with this game is probably not for you. In general I've just enjoyed playing the game so far, and I think a lot of people have nostalgia goggles on.

    Not being able to tell ifyou are going to hit something is a problem they should fix. The special shots aren't very fun, they're mostly just for exploiting the computer or angering your friends. I would recommend you use "play all at once", and not use motion controls.    … Expand
  3. RDonnell
    May 11, 2023
    1
    Fun but on handheld mode horrendous performance and image will thus dip to 640p. 640p 60fps thats nintendo 64 quality!!!
  4. Vinivitorioyo
    Mar 24, 2023
    3
    Tem um modo história fraco que não tive vontade alguma de concluir. Online vazio de mais e com problemas frequentes de conexão. Não tive nenhuma partida que realmente rodou lixo. Além disso senti um forte desbanceamento. Eu gosto dos gráficos. Mas os mapas são sem vida, sem graça, sem frescor. É um jogo que precisava muito mais do online e falhou de mais nessa parte. Não indico a compra.Tem um modo história fraco que não tive vontade alguma de concluir. Online vazio de mais e com problemas frequentes de conexão. Não tive nenhuma partida que realmente rodou lixo. Além disso senti um forte desbanceamento. Eu gosto dos gráficos. Mas os mapas são sem vida, sem graça, sem frescor. É um jogo que precisava muito mais do online e falhou de mais nessa parte. Não indico a compra. Pra mim, não valeu. Foi frustrante… Expand
  5. MrBigEzra
    Feb 19, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mario Golf: Super Rush is... I dunno how to explain it. I wish the game had more to offer. All you get is local multiplayer, online multiplayer, and campaign. The campaign is kinda easy and it takes no time at all and you don't get much customization for your character, plus it doesn't have a ton to offer. Even though I kinda liked it I know other players won't like it as much. Online multiplayer isn't difficult and it's just playing golf against others. Local can be fun with family and friends but other than that, kinda gets old. The character selection screen has an okay amount of characters but I wish there was more. Also I wish they made the putting more realistic. No matter what power you're putting at, it basically always goes in the hole because of the pole. I know it's most likely there to help players out, but I kinda wish it wasn't there for more of a challenge. Overall Mario Golf: Super Rush is Ok and it lacks some stuff.… Expand
  6. ZYMROD
    Jan 26, 2023
    6
    Una gran oportunidad perdida que peca por su escaso contenido, falta de fluidez en modo rush, on line horrible y pocos personajes. Parece mas una entrega genérica, si se compara con sus versiones de NGC o 3DS que al menos tenían personalidad e irradiaban carisma.
  7. MiltonBurle
    Jan 14, 2023
    8
    This game gets an awful lot of grief and I'm not entirely sure why. Since release Nintendo have added a tonne of extra courses and there are a tonne of modes so the game is very good value. I'm not a huge fan of the story mode and clicking through all the text but that's just me - I'm very impatient. The core gameplay is very good and has a decent amount of depth. Best of all (and myThis game gets an awful lot of grief and I'm not entirely sure why. Since release Nintendo have added a tonne of extra courses and there are a tonne of modes so the game is very good value. I'm not a huge fan of the story mode and clicking through all the text but that's just me - I'm very impatient. The core gameplay is very good and has a decent amount of depth. Best of all (and my reason for writing this review) is I can play it with my young (5) son. He loves the game: lots of characters to choose from, simple gameplay mechanics and, if we select the easier courses, he can be competitive. Naysayers - it's not Rocket League, take it for what it is - some lighthearted fun everyone can enjoy.… Expand
  8. HamzaAbi
    Aug 16, 2022
    0
    This like 1/2 a game. Maybe not even that much. Barely any content for $60. Worst Mario Golf game yet
  9. Mario_master
    Jul 14, 2022
    4
    This game is not good. The game is bland and does not have a soul. The game came out with content missing and even after the updates the game is still boring and bland. The story mode is short and bland. The game has one positive and it's the graphics.

    4/10
  10. Nintendist
    Jul 2, 2022
    0
    one of the worst games that nintendo ever released. this is so bad on my ways.
  11. NotAMeta
    Jun 26, 2022
    4
    I don't know what's going on with Camelot but they haven't been able to provide a good Mario Sports game in years. This started with Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash and seems to continue in the present day.
    Mario Golf: Super Rush is lacking the charm from the previous games and is severely lacking in content.
    Gone are the ring shots modes, cup tournaments, challenges, best badges/birdie badges    I don't know what's going on with Camelot but they haven't been able to provide a good Mario Sports game in years. This started with Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash and seems to continue in the present day.
    Mario Golf: Super Rush is lacking the charm from the previous games and is severely lacking in content.
    Gone are the ring shots modes, cup tournaments, challenges, best badges/birdie badges and star characters. None of the game modes are interesting and are very boring and basic. The graphics are pretty bad for the Switch (especially Shelltop Sanctuary golf course, it's awful). The characters only have one animation for a good or bad outcome when winning/losing a hole and it's very lazily done compared to the previous entries which had very flashy animations. The only thing good I have to say about the characters is that they have pretty good golfing outfits (save for a few like Yoshi and DK who don't have any).

    If this game was 20$ or cheaper I would have gave this 7 or more but the fact it's a 60$ full game price is why it's a problem, it's like Nintendo doesn't simply doesn't care if they're ripping their off customers and simply charging that amount of money for being a Nintendo product. The seal of quality once used by the company has completely lost it's meaning. Play the previous golf entries or spend your money on another actually good Switch game.    … Expand
  12. Ebip
    Jun 13, 2022
    7
    This game at realese was a different Story.Not enough courses The Roaster was ok and lack of Modes.The story mode for me was Good but not the 2 area that was trash.but now there are more courses,modes and Characters and i like Speed golf,Is a Chaotic Mode to a Calm sport.
  13. terpfanatic279
    Jun 9, 2022
    9
    Simply put, this game is fun. It lacks some of the depth that other titles have, but I'm not sure why it was so slow to gain traction. Granted, the last Mario golf game that I played was NES Open on the original NES, but this game gives you options, challenges, and thrills. You won't want to play it for hours at a time, but it's something you can challenge yourself with and/or keepSimply put, this game is fun. It lacks some of the depth that other titles have, but I'm not sure why it was so slow to gain traction. Granted, the last Mario golf game that I played was NES Open on the original NES, but this game gives you options, challenges, and thrills. You won't want to play it for hours at a time, but it's something you can challenge yourself with and/or keep coming back to. I've done that, and I've only it for nearly a year.… Expand
  14. Gam1ngH3ro15
    May 22, 2022
    7
    Fun to play with friends, although the single player is very boring and repetitive. A lot of the courses don't make sense either for a golf game. A decent pickup, if you can find it on sale.
  15. Jofe
    May 15, 2022
    3
    Finish your games before release them. The lack of content is unacceptable and the courts are flat, without inspiration.
  16. Heimdall64
    Apr 28, 2022
    8
    Esta reseña va en base a la actualización 4.0, es un juego que me resulta entretenido y visualmente bonito, los dlcs gratuitos mejoraron el juego al nivel que necesitaba.
  17. UltanCombo
    Jan 12, 2022
    7
    Many are giving this a hard time but I don’t get it. It’s pretty good. I got what I paid for. Saw the trailer and said I like what I saw and got what I saw. I don’t feel cheated or coned. The campaign needs work but the actual gameplay is good. The rushing elements to the game, where you run around racing after your ball I could leave it. There’s about ten or so courses now but when itMany are giving this a hard time but I don’t get it. It’s pretty good. I got what I paid for. Saw the trailer and said I like what I saw and got what I saw. I don’t feel cheated or coned. The campaign needs work but the actual gameplay is good. The rushing elements to the game, where you run around racing after your ball I could leave it. There’s about ten or so courses now but when it first came out you only had three but you could unlock three or four more. Maybe that’s where peoples issues were with it.

    Nintendo have updated the crap out of this and is worth giving it a shot now. The gameplay is more or less the same but there’s more characters, courses and game modes.    … Expand
  18. Onioncreature
    Jan 5, 2022
    7
    Mario Golf: Super Rush provides a worthwhile golfing experience featuring Mario themed characters, courses, and mechanics. The title does convey a bit of a mid budget aura, animations and character movement are a bit underbaked and the visuals can be unpolished at times. With that said, the core golfing is generally quite good, and has sufficient depth to be engaging without alienatingMario Golf: Super Rush provides a worthwhile golfing experience featuring Mario themed characters, courses, and mechanics. The title does convey a bit of a mid budget aura, animations and character movement are a bit underbaked and the visuals can be unpolished at times. With that said, the core golfing is generally quite good, and has sufficient depth to be engaging without alienating casual players.

    The single-player campaign included in Mario Golf: Super Rush, while enjoyable, certainly doesn't live up to it's potential and is quite uneven. The difficulty curve is strangely implemented, certain challenges can feel insurmountable, while others require very little effort. The mode features a variety of different hub areas, but there isn't much reason for them to exist as there's no meaningful interactions or gameplay that takes place in them. There are a few boss fights included, and while these are pretty fun, they're for some reason all jammed together at the end of the game instead of being peppered throughout the duration of the experience. The story itself has a bit of promise at the start, but meanders and sputters out without any real memorable events having taken place. The mode at the very least does serve as a decent enough tutorial, but beyond that there isn't much to say about it.

    The multiplayer is certainly the main course here, and includes enough locales and characters to feel like a full experience. I really enjoy the new Speed Golf mode, running through courses as the different characters is quite a nice change of pace from the more plodding pace of the standard golf. Online works fairly well, though it certainly isn't the smoothest experience around, with local play functioning quite well and providing sufficient customizability.

    Music and visuals are functional but not exactly exciting. The game does look quite nice at times, but never really reaches the heights of Nintendo's main series Mario titles. The music is fairly generic, but is energetic enough and doesn't detract from the experience much.

    Mario Golf: Super Rush is a casual friendly golf title that I enjoyed my time with, though I do recognize a general lack of polish that really shouldn't be present in a Nintendo published Mario game.    … Expand
  19. ericiidx
    Dec 6, 2021
    1
    Biggest disappointment in gaming in quite some time. I've never been a golf fan, but I have been a big Mario Golf Toadstool Tour on the GameCube. Mario Golf World Tour was one of my most-played games on my 3DS (competing with the likes of Animal Crossing New Leaf and the Picross games.) When I bought a Switch on launch day, I was already looking forward to this game.

    Three years later,    Biggest disappointment in gaming in quite some time. I've never been a golf fan, but I have been a big Mario Golf Toadstool Tour on the GameCube. Mario Golf World Tour was one of my most-played games on my 3DS (competing with the likes of Animal Crossing New Leaf and the Picross games.) When I bought a Switch on launch day, I was already looking forward to this game.

    Three years later, it finally comes out... and it's pathetically unfinished and uninspired. There is no joy nor excitement anywhere to be found. The course designers made nearly no effort to make these areas visually belong in the Mario universe, and they don't even look particularly good at all. Engagement comes in the form of "hit your ball into this cyclone to get up the cliffside" and that's about it. Oh, and you can collect coins as you run to where your ball landed, if you want -- they're nigh-pointless, as is the running to the ball itself. This was marketed as a core feature of the game leading up to release, and it's pathetically boring.

    The main mode of the game forces you to play through the course as a noisy, annoying Mii character -- using Mario or any of the other characters is not an option. The golf mechanics are both overly simplistic and unrealistic, allowing you to freely bend shots back and forth in midair, with complete disregard for club choice.

    There is basically nothing to unlock or obtain in the game. All included characters have one costume, and it's the one they're already wearing. You can obtain "stronger clubs" which just changes some internal numbers, and each character has a "special shot" which was almost never useful at all in my 30-or-so hours of gameplay.

    There's a cutscene halfway through the "story mode" which has you hit a golf ball really hard into a makeshift dam of rocks blocking a river, which destroys the dam and unlocks the next course. The cheesiness of the whole situation, combined with the poor, uninspired graphical presentation, really act as a cornerstone for my feelings about this game. This is as involved as the game gets, right here.

    2 stars because the splash screen (the artwork from the cover) looks really great as the game is loading. Then, the actual game loads, and reality sets in. I really should've fought for a refund; I bought this digitally when it came out, and haven't even thought of playing it past the first week. This is the same developer responsible for the excellent Mario Golf World Tour on 3DS and Everybody's Golf on PlayStation 4. How & why is this game so bad?    … Expand
  20. ElSmasher
    Nov 27, 2021
    6
    Mario Golf: Super Rush is a very nice golf game. But the content breaks the effect of the smash it should have been. Indeed, the story mode is useless in addition to being badly managed (like Aces). Not really new, except the welcome Aces engine, and the speed golf mode, a fun and successful mode in my opinion. Too bad the rest is average like the roster or the empty and few maps.
    (Edit:    Mario Golf: Super Rush is a very nice golf game. But the content breaks the effect of the smash it should have been. Indeed, the story mode is useless in addition to being badly managed (like Aces). Not really new, except the welcome Aces engine, and the speed golf mode, a fun and successful mode in my opinion. Too bad the rest is average like the roster or the empty and few maps.
    (Edit: With updates. Super Rush has gotten better and much more complete as the addition of terrain and welcome game modes. Unfortunately the main problems remain.=    … Expand
  21. Tamaswitch
    Nov 24, 2021
    0
    Mario Golf: Super Rushed is the biggest disappointment for a Mario franchise game.

    The single player mode is just a tutorial, and the characters in game talk about tournaments and other events that don't appear anywhere in the game. Being robbed of $80 for basically a demo is a huge insult, big enough that I registered an account here to warn others. The last free update was just    Mario Golf: Super Rushed is the biggest disappointment for a Mario franchise game.

    The single player mode is just a tutorial, and the characters in game talk about tournaments and other events that don't appear anywhere in the game. Being robbed of $80 for basically a demo is a huge insult, big enough that I registered an account here to warn others. The last free update was just released, and all the problems still exist. Considering the game is just an online mode with a how to tutorial, it shouldn't cost more than $20, since you need a Nintendo Online account to use it.    … Expand
  22. AccordingToDoc
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    What made this game appealing to me prior to acquiring it was the idea of revisiting playing the old Nintendo 64 version of Mario Golf and seeing what has changed from my high school days.

    Well, as it turns out, a lot has changed. For one, the mechanics of the game are as smooth as the graphics. You expect that when it comes to a Nintendo console that's a few generations ahead of the    What made this game appealing to me prior to acquiring it was the idea of revisiting playing the old Nintendo 64 version of Mario Golf and seeing what has changed from my high school days.

    Well, as it turns out, a lot has changed.

    For one, the mechanics of the game are as smooth as the graphics. You expect that when it comes to a Nintendo console that's a few generations ahead of the vintage 64. Yes, there’s something therapeutic watching your ball sail a long way in the real world; the same thing applies when you play this game, you're left to marvel watching the ball glide seamlessly in the virtual world.

    In addition, the variation of characters to choose from is quite refreshing as it gives you the option of picking the classicals such as Mario, Luigi, Peach and Bowser, as well as some of the more obscure characters such as Pauline from the original Donkey Kong games, Rosalina from Super Mario Galaxy and Chargin’ Chuck from... I guess... Super Mario ESPN?

    The pleasant thing about the courses to choose from is that they have their own unique quirk to bring to the table. Bonny Greens is generic, but also great to grasp the basic concepts of golf if you’re new, but other courses bring tougher obstacles which require ace maneuvering if you’re to beat your competition.

    Pleasantly, this game offers advice about how to play your shots and includes all of the golf lingo that you'll probably hear the commentators murmur whilst you've got The Masters on in the background of your online shopping.

    If you’re not a traditionalist such as myself, you can be a little more adventurous with how you choose to play golf, you can play speed golf which requires a lot more focus and precision to not only stuff up your shots, but to get your ball to the hole as quick as you can.

    In addition, there is battle golf, where you compete with others to be the first player to nail three holes out of nine the quickest, it becomes very intense very quickly against family or friends and it can only spell a great time or the potential for your father to disown you in a similar fashion you would play Monopoly.

    The game’s story mode is a must if you want to unlock the courses that aren’t downloadable content. It’s very addictive in the sense that you build your Mii character and then get your creation to work on the art of golfing , adding up all of the stats to how you see fit and learning all the tricks you need to master this generation's Mario Golf along the way.

    It's fun to play and experience the new courses as you progress. However, the story gets more complex than hit the ball less than your opponent and beat the clock to progress to the next course as the game progresses, but I’ll leave that there in danger of spoiling the entire plot of the story.

    All in all, this is a game that even the most casual of golf fans and Mario fans alike can pick up and gel with quite easily.

    There could be extra characters, courses and maybe other intangibles (why super backspin, but no super topspin?) but for what it’s worth, it’s a game that has delivered a very solid drive and has landed smack bang on the putting green.    … Expand
  23. Digibutter64
    Nov 16, 2021
    7
    Nice overall. Speed golf is cool.

    However, it suffers from a few things: It gets repetitive very quickly, adventure mode feels rushed, it's difficult to see ball trajectory when putting, post-hole animations lack charm, and the art style is exceedingly generic.
  24. Apple99
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    Absolutely awful compared to the N64 version that I played as a kid. There wasn’t a single redeeming feature. The swing mechanics are so basic that it’s impossible to hit a bad shot, drives go the same distance no matter what you do, you can get backspin out of the rough, clubs selection seems to make no difference. It bears zero resemblance to golf at all. The worst part had to be the inAbsolutely awful compared to the N64 version that I played as a kid. There wasn’t a single redeeming feature. The swing mechanics are so basic that it’s impossible to hit a bad shot, drives go the same distance no matter what you do, you can get backspin out of the rough, clubs selection seems to make no difference. It bears zero resemblance to golf at all. The worst part had to be the in game match play though, where my opponent holed out from the fairway no less than 5 times in one round! They were at least 15 under for 12 holes when the match finished… an embarrassing game & a waste of £50. Played once and will never do so again .… Expand
  25. Zski
    Nov 13, 2021
    5
    This is not a complete Mario Golf experience. It’s by no means a bad game, I am very much enjoying it and will continue to play it, but it is not a high quality release. The entire game is very unenthusiastic. The graphics are not impressive, the sound design is forgettable to the point where I muted the game so I could listen to my own music, the characters offer very little variety inThis is not a complete Mario Golf experience. It’s by no means a bad game, I am very much enjoying it and will continue to play it, but it is not a high quality release. The entire game is very unenthusiastic. The graphics are not impressive, the sound design is forgettable to the point where I muted the game so I could listen to my own music, the characters offer very little variety in style, the levels are really bland (for the most part), and there aren’t that many. There is no tournament mode, online mode is very simple and missing any kind of ranked play, and the single player mode is a complete soulless drag. Luckily the game is fun with friends, but it’s not a high quality game. Sadly in less than a week, I’m pretty much done with it.… Expand
  26. Themechanic6969
    Oct 31, 2021
    8
    Divertido sobretodo el competitivo, echo de menos mas skins que me motiven a jugar mas, pero aun asi es un juego divertido
  27. Leekah
    Oct 25, 2021
    7
    This is just a simple golf game. I always loved this sport, but I would only buy a Mario Golf, because of the characters, and their specialities. I don't think this game is perfect, because it isn't , but i think it's an okay game. if you like golf, I can recommend it. Some people say wait for a discount, but this is a Nintendo game, so it will take an eternity to buy this game on a discount.
  28. judgementblade
    Oct 24, 2021
    4
    I was very disappointed at this game. Years I was waiting for a good new Mario Golf and when it finally came to be it was a half-assed games-as-a -service attempt. You barely have any content asides from a mediocre RPG-single player story mode and you can't even level up your Mii outside the story with Stroke plays and such. Heck you don't even have a tournament mode.
    There was hardly    I was very disappointed at this game. Years I was waiting for a good new Mario Golf and when it finally came to be it was a half-assed games-as-a -service attempt. You barely have any content asides from a mediocre RPG-single player story mode and you can't even level up your Mii outside the story with Stroke plays and such. Heck you don't even have a tournament mode.
    There was hardly anything to unlock like Characters via Matchplay or gaining points by doing Tournaments to unlock new course. We don't have Ring shot or Minigolf as well. Sure I'm glad we also didn't get Slot Golf but I would hardly call this a game whatsoever. This is just another example of how Nintendo fails to make a good game for not taking it serious enough because it isn't a mobile money machine.
    Further WHY THE HECK MAKE BALL CONTROL RANDOM NOW? in older installments you had to have some kind of skill to make sure the Ball fly's straight and where you want it to land but noooooo this time it has to be random, prolly to better appease casual players but even back then, all you had to do is time you button press well to get the optimal control what's so hard about that that casual players need to be pampered with randomness to not be overwhelmed. This game could have been good but with such a development failure of course it will sell even worse once word got out and puts in the final nail in the coffin for this "unrentable" franchise. If your a company that long on the market you should feel an obligation to maintain your franchises good standing for at least every "Generation" your on the market, even if it isn't the big selling product but for keeping a positive image and to have continues relevance. There is always a smaller but passionate market that you shouldn't sour your relation towards.    … Expand
  29. Adasc2906
    Oct 24, 2021
    7
    This game is honestly kinda disappointing. I thought they would do something interesting seeing how many modes there are in the game. But instead they just did a tennis aces kinda game. Plus the difficulty goes up from 0 to 100 really quick.
  30. TGious
    Oct 17, 2021
    9
    I am genuinely surprised at how bad the reviews on this game are. The controls work fine and as of writing there are 9 different courses with 18 holes each. At launch it was a little bit lackluster, but the free DLC makes up for it. Motion controls are so fun to use and work well 95% of the time. Any error is likely human, and not the controls. I have put in a hundred hours into Mario golfI am genuinely surprised at how bad the reviews on this game are. The controls work fine and as of writing there are 9 different courses with 18 holes each. At launch it was a little bit lackluster, but the free DLC makes up for it. Motion controls are so fun to use and work well 95% of the time. Any error is likely human, and not the controls. I have put in a hundred hours into Mario golf super rush and I doubt that I will be stopping anytime soon. If you enjoy golf games then definitely give this one a shot, as it is one of the best there is.… Expand
  31. powergrm
    Oct 11, 2021
    0
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    THE BALL TRAJECTORY DOESN'T CHANGE WHEN SWITCHING CLUBS. YOU HAVE NO IDEA IF YOU ARE GOING TO CLEAR OBSTACLES OR NOT. THEY USED TO HAVE THE C-STICK TO ZOOM ACROSS THE TRAJECTORY LINE WHICH IS GONE. TAUNTING... WHICH WAS IN THE N64 AND GC GOLF GAMES IS GONE. RUSH GOLF IS ABSOLUTELY BROKEN. IF YOU'RE A SLOWER CHARACTER IT'S AN AUTOMATIC LOSS. THEY TOOK    … Expand
  32. lavendersirius
    Sep 29, 2021
    3
    idk i guess it has potential? i only got it recently but i've pulled a muscle in my shoulder playing it because it takes so much effort to hit it if you're using motion controls. speaking of the motion controls they are absolutely **** i didn't really expect better since it IS a switch game and joycons have always had **** motion controls, but it shouldn't take me an extra 20 seconds inidk i guess it has potential? i only got it recently but i've pulled a muscle in my shoulder playing it because it takes so much effort to hit it if you're using motion controls. speaking of the motion controls they are absolutely **** i didn't really expect better since it IS a switch game and joycons have always had **** motion controls, but it shouldn't take me an extra 20 seconds in SPEED MODE to hit the ball. half the time it wont hit the ball till ive swung 20 times, other times it thinks the joycon is pointed out when ive got it 180 degree angle down. and again, it shouldn't be this hard to hit a ball at full power. sute i'm just a weaker bodied adult but think of the kids. kids arent as strong as you. they could end up hurting their muscles from swinging so hard too. and as others have added, content is brief and eventually boring unless you play this big long mii story mode thing which... is boring. if im being dead honest its boring. not worth the play if anyone reading's considering it.… Expand
  33. SkyrimGod
    Sep 11, 2021
    8
    If you like Mario Golf Toadstool Tour on GCN Mario Golf Super Rush is another fun time.
    The gameplay is the best in the series to me and the new modes added are really fun but I still prefer standard golf. I give this game a 8 out of 10 because not all content is here yet and my score might change after all the free updates come out.
  34. IronFlash79
    Sep 9, 2021
    5
    A good idea put to waste.

    While the "speed golf" aspect of the game is a novel idea, it could have been implemented much, much better, especially coming from the same franchise as Mario Kart. I mean c'mon, add some red shells, stars, SOMETHING! Also, the game has limited content with only 6 courses and the "story" mode is horrible. Online play could be improved.
  35. iMustang
    Sep 8, 2021
    7
    Mario Golf Super Rush was a surprising delight of a game. Rather than fall back on silly gimmicks you'd expect from a Mario sports game, Super Rush's standard mode helps make the game of golf easy to access and understand by providing simplified systems to... well, just play golf! Honestly this break from power meters and other convoluted systems was a nice change of pace, and if youMario Golf Super Rush was a surprising delight of a game. Rather than fall back on silly gimmicks you'd expect from a Mario sports game, Super Rush's standard mode helps make the game of golf easy to access and understand by providing simplified systems to... well, just play golf! Honestly this break from power meters and other convoluted systems was a nice change of pace, and if you prefer something more whacky they offer two other modes focused on nothing but gimmicks: Speed Golf and Battle Golf. Personally I didn't find these modes to be that fun, put they could make for great party games. There's even a story mode that, while not all that great, is still there. With free maps and characters on the horizon too the game gives a lot of reason to come back, which makes me happy because I honestly had a lot of fun playing this game. It's an excellent way to spend an hour or so to relax.… Expand
  36. cuadropalooza
    Sep 2, 2021
    7
    If you´re looking for a big game with a lot of content, this is not your game. but playing it is very relaxing. and it is great for people who don't play a lot of games. If you're looking for a good time with your friend and family, this is the game for you. is simple and charming, but is not a game that I personally would play alone
  37. lach1223
    Sep 2, 2021
    8
    This is a solid mario sports party game, but is by no means a perfect experience. The graphics engine is pretty good with a variety of colours and courses, although you can see the blocky pixels at times. It is also good to see that Camelot prioritised framerate with a smooth 60fps experience. There is also a decent variety of courses, with the most recent New Donk City being a goodThis is a solid mario sports party game, but is by no means a perfect experience. The graphics engine is pretty good with a variety of colours and courses, although you can see the blocky pixels at times. It is also good to see that Camelot prioritised framerate with a smooth 60fps experience. There is also a decent variety of courses, with the most recent New Donk City being a good addition. The new speed golf mode while fun, can also be a bit chaotic and at times can suffer from a bit of down time. The single player story mode makes a promising start, but loses its charm and appeal rather quickly due to a small number of things to do and weak RPG mechanics. The cross country mode is an interesting feature and I'm surprised that there is no option to play this mode out of the story mode (perhaps this will be added later on?). The recent update also added monthly tournament play which is nice, although I wish power shots were turned off, as in my experience online play involves waiting for your opponents to go first so that you can hit them with a powerful shot and potentially screw up their game. If you have friends or family to play with, I think local play is a great option as well with both split screen and turn by turn play possible. Overall, this is a pretty solid experience that will hopefully continue to get better with more updates just like Mario Tennis Aces.… Expand
  38. IAmGood-U
    Aug 30, 2021
    4
    I have absolutely no idea what is going on over at Nintendo but this...it ain't it champ. What an empty game. Mechanics are boring and the game is far too easy. AI is a joke. The multiplayer is atrocious. What is even the point. The most money I have wasted in quite a while. If it ever gets better will update. But at the moment I cannot in good faith recommend this game to anybody at the moment.
  39. Reppa
    Aug 30, 2021
    1
    50 bucks for 1 hour of game ... didn't why i bought a mario sport game, they're literraly one hour gaming game.

    Multiplayer don't add anything, at the end their no fun at all, one of the worst game nintendo ever made :
  40. Robertinho123
    Aug 23, 2021
    9
    No idea why this is scored so low, I absolutely loved this game, it's a good golf game in base, but with enough fun mario-y stuff to keep it interesting. Enjoyed it a lot, only criticism is that it's a bit on the short side, but it is way longer than Mario Tennis.
  41. Tspeed
    Jul 2, 2021
    7
    It’s fun once you get into it but when you compare it to other Mario side games, like Mario kart, it’s not as polished and lacks the AAA feel you expect. At release it felt like they didn’t have it ready in time and shipped it out unfinished. Hopefully the free DLC will keep coming so it ends up feeling worthy of being a full price Nintendo release.
  42. Carty2007
    Aug 13, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. On February 2021, Nintendo finally released a Nintendo Direct that everyone has been waiting for, but it was one of their worst Nintendo Directs. One of the things that stood out from all of the other games was a trailer for a new game called Mario Golf: Super Rush. Naturally, everyone was hype whenever the game finally released on June 25th 2021, but is this game up to par with all the others, or is it a bogey for the Mario Golf franchise? Find out in this review!

    I feel like it would be best to talk about the character selection first. We have the obvious selection of characters, like Mario, Luigi, Bowser etc. But there are also newcomers to the series, like Pauline, King Bob-omb and Chargin’ Chuck. While I like some characters added that are new to Mario Golf, I feel like there are some unnecessary ones like Chargin’ Chuck. One thing I do like about the characters though is that most of them wear unique clothes, but I find it weird that characters like Donkey Kong and Yoshi don’t wear anything unique when Toad and Bowser wear different clothes.

    The next thing I’m going to talk about is the game modes and courses. This is one of the major complaints about the game, as the options are seriously lacking compared to the other Mario Golf games. However, the game modes are still fun and enjoyable and the same can be said about a few of the courses. The first game mode I’m going to talk about is Speed Golf. This mode has you play normal golf, but all of the players hit the ball at the same time and you have to run to wherever your ball is and continue until your ball gets into the hole. Your character also has a unique special dash which can help you get to your ball faster. There are 2 different ways to play Speed Golf. The 1st way to play it is to get your ball into the hole faster than other players to get more points than them and it doesn’t matter how many times you hit the ball. The 2nd way to play it is to get your ball into the hole in as few shots as possible like normal golf, but you still have to physically run to your ball. The next mode I’m going to talk about is Battle Golf, which has its different courses being set inside a stadium. The goal here is to get your ball in 3 holes before everyone else, but there is only 9 holes that are separated from each other by some distance. Battle Golf also takes some rules from Speed Golf as you have to run to your ball and hit it in 3 holes, but there are also enemies in Battle Golf that act as obstacles. However, the only complaint I have about Battle Golf is that there are 2 courses, so there isn’t a lot to choose from.

    Another thing I am going to talk about is the story mode: Golf Adventure. This is another thing that the majority of Mario Golf fans didn’t like about Mario Golf: Super Rush. The story is that you play as your own custom character, which is one of your Mii’s on your Nintendo Switch, in order to become a pro golfer. After completing certain tasks or missions, you can gain XP which can level up your character. When you level up, you will gain skill points which can be used to increase your character’s skill at something: Power is how hard you can hit the ball, stamina is how much stamina you have when running or performing a special dash, speed is how much fast you can run, control is how straight the ball will be and spin is how much spin or shape the ball will have. There is also a handful of bosses found in the game, however it takes until near the end of the game in order to face them, I won’t spoil them though. The final thing I am going to talk about is online and replayability. I honestly was expecting online multiplayer for Mario Golf: Super Rush and it doesn’t fail to disappoint, you can even play Speed Golf online. The problem I have with the online is that it doesn’t punish you for leaving, like Smash Bros does. And then there is replayability, possibly the worst part about Mario Golf: Super Rush. This game is really lacking in replayability and that is why I don’t think this game is worth £49.99. It isn’t exactly the best single player game because of lacking choices, and I feel like you will have a better experience with friends/family.

    In conclusion, this game was definitely fun and enjoyable at certain parts and I do like some things like character Special Shots. I also enjoyed Speed Golf and the online was fun whenever I wasn’t bullied by Yoshi players, but with the replayability being low and an awful story mode being present, it makes the game feel like it is missing some parts. I know that there will be updates and there was an update at the time of this review, but the fact they add new modes and characters in an update isn’t fine, I get Mario Tennis Aces, but that released a new character every month, Mario Golf Super Rush is adding a lot more then that when they update. Overall, if you are planning to buy this game, wait until it’s worth at least £30.    … Expand
  43. MinePlay512
    Aug 10, 2021
    8
    This Mario Golf game is very good. With a solid singleplayer story, poilshed gameplay, new modes and strong mechanics, this game is a solid entry to the Mario Golf series.
  44. ViKabbu
    Aug 8, 2021
    6
    People seem to hate on XC golf, but I like it. It provides a challenge to the golf formula. Overall though, the game is a shell of the GameCube and N64 versions. The story mode is a drag with RPG elements half-baked in. Graphics are meh. Speed and battle golf aren't nearly as fun as they were thought of to be.
  45. PMG-Writer
    Aug 7, 2021
    8
    Thus, Nintendo created another great title with Mario Golf: Super Rush. Single players and players with some friends are offered many different possibilities. Clearly, the fun and enjoyment in this game is in the foreground and some strokes and courses are not really to be taken first. The technical performance can also be seen in the game and the sound again fits well. Anyone who wouldThus, Nintendo created another great title with Mario Golf: Super Rush. Single players and players with some friends are offered many different possibilities. Clearly, the fun and enjoyment in this game is in the foreground and some strokes and courses are not really to be taken first. The technical performance can also be seen in the game and the sound again fits well. Anyone who would like to play a few holes with Mario and his friends should take a closer look at Mario Golf: Super Rush.… Expand
  46. IIIAHMIII
    Aug 7, 2021
    1
    This is the worst mario game i have seen by far. The graphics are just horrible, They couldnt choose between mario world and real world. The controls are absolute **** They messed up at every front. Good lord try out the adventure mode. Pure cring fest. The whole team should be fired on the spot.
  47. rwlivez1
    Aug 7, 2021
    6
    This entry of Mario gold brought changes that were interesting, but many of the other aspects that could have made this game stand out we’re overlooked. What it did well: adding the mii into adventure mode was interesting. Adventure mode in general was fun but short, and different types of golf brought variability. What it did bad: character selection showed limited variability, characterThis entry of Mario gold brought changes that were interesting, but many of the other aspects that could have made this game stand out we’re overlooked. What it did well: adding the mii into adventure mode was interesting. Adventure mode in general was fun but short, and different types of golf brought variability. What it did bad: character selection showed limited variability, character selection was very small, graphics were subpar and overall the replay value of the game felt low compared to previous entries. I feel like this game missed the target and could have been great.… Expand
  48. Mgns55
    Jul 8, 2021
    4
    The sound designer of this game should be fired, sued and never work on video games for anyone above 5 years old again.
  49. BryanHarsin
    Aug 1, 2021
    1
    This game is so horrible, I felt I had to create a metacritic account. Somewhere while walking to my ball for the 50th time over 30 seconds in stroke play instead of teleporting like any other golf game ever, I died a little on the inside. Miis suck. Do not buy. Go play nintendo 64 version. I am getting madder the more I write and think about this waste of money.
  50. Gabe7494
    Jul 26, 2021
    2
    Definitely in my top ten worst games of all time. XC Golf is one of the dumbest ideas I’ve ever seen in a game.
  51. dundersmeden
    Jul 25, 2021
    4
    Created an account just to warn others. I am a huge fan of Mario Golf on GameCube, and as soon as I saw that a version was available for the Switch I bought it blindly without reading any reviews. A big mistake. This game is not about golf, and definitely not about skill. It was painfully easy to play well and I could finish the entire story mode in a day if it wasn't so boring. None ofCreated an account just to warn others. I am a huge fan of Mario Golf on GameCube, and as soon as I saw that a version was available for the Switch I bought it blindly without reading any reviews. A big mistake. This game is not about golf, and definitely not about skill. It was painfully easy to play well and I could finish the entire story mode in a day if it wasn't so boring. None of the actual elements of real golf are there, no timing, course management etc. Just press A to select power and you literally can not hit a bad shot. I don't understand who this game is made for.… Expand
  52. Hocking
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    Doesn’t deserve the negative ratings, a amazing game with new and fun modes being added.
  53. Danewd98
    Jul 24, 2021
    0
    This game was honestly no short of a disappointment. Speed Golf looked fun and it is, but there is barely any strategy to this game. You can be the bunker and still use the driver for the most effective shot. Makes no sense. The content in this game is no joke Mario Tennis Ultra Smash ALL OVER AGAIN. You have three modes: Golf, where you play normal golf or Speed Golf. Adventure, MarioThis game was honestly no short of a disappointment. Speed Golf looked fun and it is, but there is barely any strategy to this game. You can be the bunker and still use the driver for the most effective shot. Makes no sense. The content in this game is no joke Mario Tennis Ultra Smash ALL OVER AGAIN. You have three modes: Golf, where you play normal golf or Speed Golf. Adventure, Mario Golf's single player campaign. And Solo Challenges, basically just small shot challenges. That's it.

    In conclusion: You can get ANY other Mario Golf game and still have more fulfilling fun, get the N64 game or get the most recent and BETTER World Tour for the 3DS which has everything this game has besides Speed Golf but the game is honestly so much more fun and has so much personality. DON'T get this game. Spare the money and grab something better.    … Expand
  54. Ert0426
    Jul 19, 2021
    7
    Having greatly enjoyed World Tour on the 3ds, I hoped that Super Rush would be just as good or even better than it, but unfortunately I find Super Rush to be slightly worse than World Tour. While it does keep the system of World Tour, Super Rusher changes it in a way I'm not totally on board with. But despite this, I still had fun with this, especially the Battle Golf mode.
  55. Za_Uvek
    Jul 18, 2021
    7
    At this point in history, anyone that picks up a Mario sports game should know what they are getting themselves into. And yes, this title is no different.

    As always, the visuals and sound are up to standard for any Nintendo game. Cute as ever and beaming with colour! The game-play is solid with a simple but intuitive control scheme and a bit of variety with how you would like to play.    At this point in history, anyone that picks up a Mario sports game should know what they are getting themselves into. And yes, this title is no different.

    As always, the visuals and sound are up to standard for any Nintendo game. Cute as ever and beaming with colour! The game-play is solid with a simple but intuitive control scheme and a bit of variety with how you would like to play. As for the content, the story mode is a nice little bit of fun mixed with charm and will keep you well entertained. As for everything else, its just simple casual fun game modes that is a little bit of for the loner or with mates.

    Don't expect anything really new (however, story mode is a good bit of different) and don't expect a game for the 'pure at heart golfer'. This is for the casual gamer who just wants to sit back and have a good golfing time. And Super Rush does it well.    … Expand
  56. maestrooak
    Jul 17, 2021
    7
    I love golf games in general, but there are a lot of weird choices with this one: the lack of full trajectories, the fact that wind barely does anything at all, the incredibly easy putting mechanics, and the huge tonal shift in the story mode just to name a few. Certainly a step back from previous entries.
  57. Mizzizzippi99
    Jul 17, 2021
    1
    -Boring
    -Can barely even be called Golf
    -Lots of Frustrations and none of the fun -Game mechanics TOO simple and become boring and repetitive at the same time. -Game Design and Course design feels rushed and not well thought out -Chasing after my ball after each shot? how is that fun? -If you're looking for a "golf" game, this isn't it. Looking for a fun Mario game? there are better    -Boring
    -Can barely even be called Golf
    -Lots of Frustrations and none of the fun
    -Game mechanics TOO simple and become boring and repetitive at the same time.
    -Game Design and Course design feels rushed and not well thought out
    -Chasing after my ball after each shot? how is that fun?
    -If you're looking for a "golf" game, this isn't it. Looking for a fun Mario game? there are better ones out there.    … Expand
  58. greninjaX
    Jul 16, 2021
    10
    this game has mario in it. mario has never been in a bad game before. mario
  59. MrFlapjacks
    Jul 14, 2021
    6
    This game is more like traditional golf with Mario elements. It's not as wacky. Some ppl say the courses are boring, but I don't think that's accurate. They are laid out so that skillful play is rewarded...like curve shots, wind and slope assessment etc...and that would all be great...if not for the gimped golfing mechanics.

    For example-- get stuck up against a wall or bunker? Too bad,    This game is more like traditional golf with Mario elements. It's not as wacky. Some ppl say the courses are boring, but I don't think that's accurate. They are laid out so that skillful play is rewarded...like curve shots, wind and slope assessment etc...and that would all be great...if not for the gimped golfing mechanics.

    For example-- get stuck up against a wall or bunker? Too bad, there is no lob shot like irl golf. Can't pop a ball up over a hill, too bad. Are you aiming at a tree, wall or obstacle? You won't know it, because the aiming indicator is non existent.

    Wind mixed with elevations makes zero sense when aiming for the flag.

    Playing online, need to quit? Too bad, now you can't play online again until your penalty for quiting is served.

    It's these omissions, mixed with the more realistic approach to golf that makes it frustrating. If you're going for real life golf sim mechanics and physics, then for f sake-- put in all the golf manoeuvres like lob shots! Jeez...

    This game is so close to a birdie... But scores a bogey for now. Let's hope FREE DLC will fix it.    … Expand
  60. jj350
    Jul 14, 2021
    4
    Giving this game a 4 simply out of disappointment and poor value for money. To top it off it simply isn't fun, they have this big emphasis on "speed golf" now which basically reduces the game of golf down to a rushed experience where you run around chasing after a few coins and you got some stamina bar to deal with. The actual golf is about as watered down as possible, no real emphasis onGiving this game a 4 simply out of disappointment and poor value for money. To top it off it simply isn't fun, they have this big emphasis on "speed golf" now which basically reduces the game of golf down to a rushed experience where you run around chasing after a few coins and you got some stamina bar to deal with. The actual golf is about as watered down as possible, no real emphasis on setting up your shot which is the best part of playing golf games, it's more of a luck based experience with you trying to watch a bar and press A at the right time, the luck aspect is due to the "danger zone" mechanic where your strong swings are likely to make your ball curve in one direction or the other.

    The adventure mode is the main single player experience and that is basically a drawn out tutorial for a while where you can only play as a Mii character. Eventually it becomes a deeper experience with some stat building, but honestly it feels like it harks back to a Wii era title, like more of an expansion to the Wii Sports era golfing experience than what I would expect from a Mario Golf title.

    So it's got some charm giving it some bonus points, but honestly this is probably one of the worst golf games I have played in recent years. Just a very disappointing experience.    … Expand
  61. natgreystar
    Jul 13, 2021
    2
    If you've played any other recent sports series game from Nintendo, you know what to expect here. They took something sports, made it bad, added gimmicks for kids, and then tacked on a top shelf price tag. The physics aren't good, the gameplay is boring even for golf, and the modes are just obnoxious. Adventure mode is just really annoying. So much time is wasted running. Running aroundIf you've played any other recent sports series game from Nintendo, you know what to expect here. They took something sports, made it bad, added gimmicks for kids, and then tacked on a top shelf price tag. The physics aren't good, the gameplay is boring even for golf, and the modes are just obnoxious. Adventure mode is just really annoying. So much time is wasted running. Running around the maps, running around the links, just lots of running. The load times are a bit much for how little is here and you get really sick of watching CPU players play through a hole and either get hole in ones and birdies or 6-8 strokes on a hole that takes them forever to complete. You can't skip CPU players, you have to watch them.

    I really miss Mario Golf Toadstool Tour. I played that a lot and it was one of Nintendo's best sports titles but instead of modernizing that, they continued their Mario Sports trash series where the gimmicks are 90% of the game and everything that makes the sport what it is, is just not good.

    I can't enjoy this, definitely can't play this for longer than 20 minutes without being bored or annoyed so I can't say how much is here but it feels empty. Is 2 harsh? Maybe, but I really did love Nintendo's sports titles back in the Gamecube generation. Even GBA had some decent titles but come on Nintendo, if you're going to make a sports game start with a good sports game. You can still do gimmicks but give me something I want to come back to.    … Expand
  62. BarbieBoy
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Mario Golf: Super Rush is the best installment in the franchise. It brings back old memories and creates new ones. The new features bring a fresh twist to the game, down to the little details like giving the characters new outfits and unlocked better golf clubs.

    This game is a wonderful and relaxing game to play; It breaks up the monotony of playing games you have to stay focused on. This    Mario Golf: Super Rush is the best installment in the franchise. It brings back old memories and creates new ones. The new features bring a fresh twist to the game, down to the little details like giving the characters new outfits and unlocked better golf clubs.

    This game is a wonderful and relaxing game to play; It breaks up the monotony of playing games you have to stay focused on. This game gives you a nice break to just sit back and play a couple rounds but also gives you a couple of game modes that give you that “super rush” you get when you are focused on a good video game for hours.

    The Mii story mode is another refreshing creative twist that gives this game another way to play. It’s fun and fresh and a great addition to the game as a whole.

    With the near future holding more updates to this game I can only say that it is going to get more and more fun for the family. I give this game a thumbs up to Nintendo in their line up of sports themed games. My only complaint would be that I wish the game had more courses and character options, but as shown in the trailers for this game they already have plans to add more of these in the near future.

    In conclusion, I give Nintendo praise for delivering a great wholesome video game that gives the Golfing franchise a fresh coat of paint while adding more to what we loved from the past. With that being said I encourage others to play this game. It’s relaxing, fun and brings a good balance to daily gaming.

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  63. tendog
    Jul 11, 2021
    4
    Mario Golf: Super Rush is an empty husk of a game and the epitome of Nintendo's long and relentless journey towards making all of their games as soulless as possible.

    The adventure mode is horrendously bland and pointless, it's linear to the point where you question why they even put all the time and effort into making it if all you do is travel from A to B to C and play the same    Mario Golf: Super Rush is an empty husk of a game and the epitome of Nintendo's long and relentless journey towards making all of their games as soulless as possible.

    The adventure mode is horrendously bland and pointless, it's linear to the point where you question why they even put all the time and effort into making it if all you do is travel from A to B to C and play the same courses over and over. The only things to do besides playing courses to reach the extremely anticlimactic ending is: talk to nameless Mario brand characters who say words, all of which are instantly forgotten, play practice missions which actually teach you some techniques but at the cost of doing them over and over until you memorize how to hit the shots as wanted, or buy gear at the stores which are completely useless unless they are the gear for the specific course you are about to play next in the plot. Speaking of plot, the story is eye-wateringly contrived and miserable. You drift apart from the only friends you have in the world to follow the whims of some nameless god in order to beat some sort of evil snow thing, but it really doesn't matter, by the end you will have forgotten why you did any of this and you are rewarded with nothing beyond some text on the screen trying to convince you that you did something meaningful, but you have not.

    The golf is almost fine but still manages to be bad. The accuracy for each shot is not only randomly determined but also predetermined, so you get the worst of all worlds. You can't know how your shot's accuracy will line up when you hit it, but if you restart the match, now you do. Scoring a birdie/eagle/albatross/hole in one is rewarded with your character doing a spin and smiling or something, there are only two animations and neither are that congratulatory. This actually lines up pretty well with the fact that if you are running on the course, you will not be able to see any impressive shots you make, and there are no replays. If a ball falls into a hole and no one is there to see it, does it even matter? The accuracy shift, the redline of the shots, also doesn't matter. The wind hardly matters. Club choice depending on terrain doesn't matter. Just hit the ball to the next spot so that you can hit the ball to the next spot.

    This is a bad video game and no one should play it. Actually, it's worse than that. It's a competently made video game that has no point in existing, other than to cause distress and regret. I write this review to try to cope with the fact that I spent sixty dollars to play an awful golf game by the developers who made Advanced Tour.    … Expand
  64. Helloname7
    Jul 11, 2021
    3
    Why? Why are you doing this? One of my favorite series (Super Mario) you ruined with this... Honestly the delevopers hadn't thought of anything better than that? When I first played it... It was a mess. Within five minutes, you'll be bored of it. I suggest you don't play this game... I'm not suggesting it.
  65. Afenger
    Jul 10, 2021
    8
    Este título do Mario precisa ser avaliado como um spin e não jogo principal como vi muitos comentários, o game é diversão desenfreada, não possui um modo história não extenso, mas não é essa a intensão do mesmo, e sim ser um ótimo passa tempo em amigos.
  66. KINGTUTT52
    Jul 9, 2021
    8
    i don’t really know why this game is getting so much hate bc my friends and i have SOOO much fun playing this game. it’s the perfect couch co-op sports game.
  67. lqstuart
    Jul 9, 2021
    2
    I got drunk and paid $60 for another mobile quality game from Nintendo because I'm a moron. Nintendo games are overpriced trash, god bless em
  68. archgrove
    Jul 9, 2021
    4
    A good multiplayer game hampered by Nintendos "It's still 2004" approach to multiplayer (you have to kick out all your players to change game modes - really?), coupled to a total dumpster fire of a single player mode that was presumably designed to ensure people would give up after 90 minutes.

    This consists of an exceptionally tedious first section where you have to run after your ball    A good multiplayer game hampered by Nintendos "It's still 2004" approach to multiplayer (you have to kick out all your players to change game modes - really?), coupled to a total dumpster fire of a single player mode that was presumably designed to ensure people would give up after 90 minutes.

    This consists of an exceptionally tedious first section where you have to run after your ball - no carts, will beat the CPU by 10 strokes, and then have to sit and watch them miss from 3 inches repeatedly. If you survive this, you'll be treated to a disaster second section, "XC Golf", best described as "Everything you hated about trying to run up vertical mountains in Skyrim glued to everything you hated about trying to gauge depth on a handheld screen". You will not bother proceeding to the third, having given up and gone to do something more fun (tooth pulling without anaesthetic, perhaps).    … Expand
  69. Lucius_13
    Jul 8, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mario Golf Super Rush lives up to the last part of its name Super Rush as it feels super rushed and it feels like Nintendo purposely cut characters who have full in game models and audio (Birdo and Toadette) just so they could release them later on as "DLC". The story mode or should I say tutorial was bland and boring I expecting to take part in some tournaments but nope that doesn't happen instead they tease you at the beginning by showing Mario winning a big tournament but do you face him in a tournament? nope you go through a story mode consisting of learning different shots like putting for example and you help Bowser who's being treated as a hero in this game (No seriously) defeat the Snow King in the easiest battle ever hell getting to the battle was more challenging than actually facing him.

    The controls for the most part are simple enough and for those who like motion controls they have those too but the smooth controls don't make up for a lack of content there's like 5 courses and none of them feel unique, the roster was shallow as hell with only 8 characters total not counting your Mii which you can unlock for regular play by beating the story mode.

    all in all I don't recommend this title to anyone at this time I mean it was fun for awhile but it got dull real fast save your cash and either wait for a sale or until Nintendo drops any DLC    … Expand
  70. Robanos
    Jul 8, 2021
    6
    The core golf gameplay is fun, but lacks depth and difficulty.The game feels unpolished and lacks game modes, like tournaments or characters you can unlock by matchplaying. Also the courses are just... mweh. no real creativity or shortcut or over the top mixed with realism. Jut 6 courses that all play the same, and only differentiate in terms of colour palette and slightly increasingThe core golf gameplay is fun, but lacks depth and difficulty.The game feels unpolished and lacks game modes, like tournaments or characters you can unlock by matchplaying. Also the courses are just... mweh. no real creativity or shortcut or over the top mixed with realism. Jut 6 courses that all play the same, and only differentiate in terms of colour palette and slightly increasing difficulty.

    If you compare the modes and content to for example the NGC toadstool tour, this game really falls short in terms of variety and replayability.

    Online multiplayer is actually fun, but suffers the same problem that its just too superficial. Getting into rooms is a drag. Online there is nothing to work towards or improve/collect. The battle golf mode sounds fun, but is a gimmick you will play for 15 min and then never touch again).

    Stil i found myself enjoying the core gameplay mechanics, allbee it for a couple of days, after around 8- 10 hours of playing. All that can be seen in the game is done. Graphically, the game is not impressive either.
    In conclusion, in its current form, the game is mediocre and feels unfinished and 'rushed', but there are glimpses of potential, which makes me excited for future mario golf games.

    Ok game if you buy in a sale for a budget price, but definitely not worth 60 bucks.    … Expand
  71. Derty69
    Jul 8, 2021
    5
    If I had written this review on launch day, I would have been partway through the story mode, and been intrigued enough by speed golf to give the game a solid 7, maybe even 7.5. As it stands, two weeks after launch and without any updates, it is simply the okayest game I have every played.

    It is no longer launch day. I have been through the story mode three separate times in order to    If I had written this review on launch day, I would have been partway through the story mode, and been intrigued enough by speed golf to give the game a solid 7, maybe even 7.5. As it stands, two weeks after launch and without any updates, it is simply the okayest game I have every played.

    It is no longer launch day. I have been through the story mode three separate times in order to customize a mii for each playable mode of the game (a long driver for stroke play, a max speed hard hitter for speed golf, and a well-rounded mii for all purpose play). And three separate times I have been sorely disappointed by the prospect of what could have been, in the face of what actually is.

    There is simply not enough to do. There are three game modes, and there is the story mode, and there is the barely functional online play. That's it. Two of the game modes use the same courses, so by the end of day one, you'll have completed the story, and played through each course at least 3 times. And then there's battle golf, but even that loses it's lustre when you realize that the easiest way to win is to shoot last and simply aim for holes that no one is fighting over.

    There are plenty of characters to choose from, so that's a plus, until you realize that the only difference between characters is yardage, and the rest of the character stats. Draws and fades are mechanics of the past, shot loft is no more. Each character hits the ball straight, with only slight variances occurring due to your spin or control stats.

    The swing meter has been simplified from 3 button presses to 2, and while I don't exactly hate the new system, it does become quite irritating when you feel like you've lined up a perfect shot, only for the randomness of the shot accuracy to kick in.

    Course designs are pretty bland. I understand no one is buying a mario golf game because of how nice the courses look, but they're lacking any sort of character. And the final course which I won't spoil for you here seems like it's unfinished with blurry textures and unclear OB spots and all sorts of little quirks compared to the other, more fleshed out courses.

    Online is fine, considering Nintendo's stupid policy of leaving ethernet ports out of their consoles. Good luck managing to keep 4 players around for a full game though.

    Basically, the TLDR of this review is... it feels like the franchise took a step back with this installment. Yes, it is fun. Yes, I've played every day since it came out and I have a good time with it. But that's because I'm a sucker for punishment and I really enjoy golf games. But there are so many minor things wrong with this game that I can't in good conscience give it a 7 anymore.

    For instance:
    -No tournaments
    -Few game modes
    -No saved replays
    -Terrible camera angles
    -No leaderboards
    -No shot trajectory line
    -Incomplete story mode

    I like the game, and I like the fact that DLC is coming, but I hate the modern practice of rushing out an incomplete game (which this is) and finishing it later over time through DLC. Thankfully it's not paid.

    If you like golf, get it. It's only going to get better with DLC and updates. Otherwise, pass on it.    … Expand
  72. Zirro96
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    Very fun game, people seem to think the game is “okay” but as for me I like a lot of things about this game, the only gripe with this game that I have is the putting seems too unrealistic.
  73. Tekbg
    Jul 7, 2021
    2
    This is the worst game ever when it comes to Adventure mode. The controls, the horrible text that keeps going and going, the difficulty when it comes to XC mode, it's all ridiculous. I can't believe Nintendo would release such a piece of trash. DO NOT waste your money on this if you expect to play single player. It may be somewhat enjoyable with a friend or two, but not if you plan onThis is the worst game ever when it comes to Adventure mode. The controls, the horrible text that keeps going and going, the difficulty when it comes to XC mode, it's all ridiculous. I can't believe Nintendo would release such a piece of trash. DO NOT waste your money on this if you expect to play single player. It may be somewhat enjoyable with a friend or two, but not if you plan on playing solo.

    It's not a golf game when you have to plan your shots for tornados just to reach another level and get to the pin. Whoever decided this was a good idea needs fired. They've officially ruined Mario golf.    … Expand
  74. earthwormJIM87
    Jul 7, 2021
    6
    I have always been a huge fan of the mario golf series so I was super excited for this new entry. The game mechanics do work great but the story mode was very disappointing which makes replay value super low. Once you finish it there is not much else to do and leaves you Mii overpowered if you go against others. Sure playing regular rounds of golf and speed golf is a great new edition butI have always been a huge fan of the mario golf series so I was super excited for this new entry. The game mechanics do work great but the story mode was very disappointing which makes replay value super low. Once you finish it there is not much else to do and leaves you Mii overpowered if you go against others. Sure playing regular rounds of golf and speed golf is a great new edition but there isn't really much else to offer. There is only 6 courses once unlocked which is super disappointing considering other entries had a lot more variety and more courses. This one is better left for a huge sale.… Expand
  75. Denis94
    Jul 7, 2021
    6
    Un título divertido pero con carencias, solo constan de 6 entornos con 18 hoyos cada uno, los cuales se hacen repetitivos al poco tiempo, el modo "Rush" no se nota muy trabajado y creo que desaprovecharon el tiempo que podrían a ver invertido en añadir un creador de mapas que daría infinidad de horas al título, en definitiva el juego entretiene pero no termina de convencer.
  76. SuperkenGaming
    Jul 7, 2021
    7
    Mario Golf: Super Rush
    A fun bit disappointing
    I was so excited to play Mario Golf with my girlfriend.. and thankfully playing with people in real life is where Mario golf shines.. Mario Golf Super rush featurs essentially 2 main modes.. play golf where you set up your match and play solo or with up to 4 players.. or adventure mode… adventure mode is where I spent most of my time,    Mario Golf: Super Rush
    A fun bit disappointing
    I was so excited to play Mario Golf with my girlfriend.. and thankfully playing with people in real life is where Mario golf shines..
    Mario Golf Super rush featurs essentially 2 main modes.. play golf where you set up your match and play solo or with up to 4 players.. or adventure mode… adventure mode is where I spent most of my time, taking me about 7 hours to complete, you play as your mii character off on an adventure to save Mario golf world,.. this is essentially one giant tutorial. So I appreciate it.. youll be going through the different game modes, learn specil shots, or how to use different clubs… take on a couple of bosses… it’s a nice little single player mode to run through to unlock each course, however if you prefer just playing with friends or sticking strickly to golf with none of the gimmics, you can also unlock each of the levels by playing 18 holes in the previous… unfortunately though there are only 6 courses here, and qite frankly.. theyre all pretty lame.. I expect more charm from a Mario game, and its completely lacking here…. So you really rely on gameplay modes to keep you entertained… you can play speed golf where youre running all over the couse after your ball, trying to sabotage other players and get thte best score, or you can soimply take turns the og style… I personally found the speed golf to be fun at first, but eventually it just started to feel like an annoying gimmick to me… I don’t care to run around the same courses… it isn’t fun, its annoying to add platforming elements when your super rush is practically uncontrollable and can have you falling off the course… it is no longer about making great shots.. its more about being able to get to where the ball landed before everyone gets to theirs.. I grew to hate this mode… where I had a blas though was playing with the motion controls… do I completely understand how to play pro level with motion controls? Absolutely not, its so much harder than just chosing angles and hitting a when a meter fills, you gotta try swing with enough power to make your shots, and I loved it.. it definitely gave m a workout and with a group of friends, motion controls is the way to play.. everything feels less controlled, but its worth it…
    Overall I enjoyed the time I spent with mario golf, unfortunately the golf courses aren’t enjoyable enough to get much more time out of me in the future..
    This sadly is a game I see collecting dust waiting to be chose over Mario kart or Mario party when your friends come over..
    I give Mario Golf: Super Rush
    a 7/10    … Expand
  77. Rct8787
    Jun 30, 2021
    1
    Eeeesh where to even start, when it's regular golf it's fine but the other game modes suck, cross country golf is glitchy frustrating and overall not enjoyable, speed golf is more of the same, don't care for the course layouts as there's alot of glitchy areas that you or your ball can fall into and then you're screwed as some of the modes you only have a certain amount of time to finish aEeeesh where to even start, when it's regular golf it's fine but the other game modes suck, cross country golf is glitchy frustrating and overall not enjoyable, speed golf is more of the same, don't care for the course layouts as there's alot of glitchy areas that you or your ball can fall into and then you're screwed as some of the modes you only have a certain amount of time to finish a hole, you can't see the trajectory of your shot either before or after you hit the ball as in most game modes it just goes right to your character which makes it difficult to fix or strategize shots idk where to find the degree of elevation just tells you up or down so you hit to a green you think is a little uphill just to find its on a damn mountain, now your ball is nestled right up against said mountain leaving you nowhere to hit the ball (apparently you need to purchase a range finder like real golf in a game that's furthest from real golf as possible) PGA 2k doesn't even require that, when you finally make it to a green blue is uphill and red is downhill which is reversed in most golf games, the putting grid is too jumbled making it difficult to see breaks, almost seems rushed and like did anyone play this game before they released it? def dissapointing, but I paid for it and gonna continue playing it in hopes I can get used to it and maybe that'll make it a more fun experience, oh and you can only carry 7 clubs cause if you take more you lose speed running and then won't make the time limit for the hole, what fun! Much rather play any previous Mario golf games, hot shots golf/everybody's golf, pangya or Swing Away golf before this. There's more issues but this is all the time I want to spend on this review… Expand
  78. NRD_Leodis
    Jul 6, 2021
    3
    I'm so dissapointed, really wanted this game to be good. The core swing mechanics are fine, but everything else is turdballs. It looks dreadful, the campaign is boring and speed golf isn't a fun activity. Taking your time to plan the perfect shot is what's fun about golf. And worst of all it lkacks any of that Mario/Nintendo magic.
  79. Charnock
    Jul 5, 2021
    1
    Imagine Mario Golf, except the only way to play is with the kiddy controls. 3 click, manual swing is gone. Swing accuracy is determined by RNG. Just click once to control power and then say a little prayer that your ball flies straight. The game practically plays itself. A four year old can hit this game's skill ceiling. On top of obliterating the core gameplay; the rest of the game is anImagine Mario Golf, except the only way to play is with the kiddy controls. 3 click, manual swing is gone. Swing accuracy is determined by RNG. Just click once to control power and then say a little prayer that your ball flies straight. The game practically plays itself. A four year old can hit this game's skill ceiling. On top of obliterating the core gameplay; the rest of the game is an embarrassingly barebones cash grab.… Expand
  80. cybermonkey
    Jul 1, 2021
    2
    Very lazily made game. Camelot did a bad job with Mario Tennis in that it didn't feel like a tennis game, and they did the same with this. It's BARELY golf given all the extra running around nonsense type stuff in there.
    The only saving grace is that playing with friends online is fun, but if you're not planning on doing that very often then don't waste your money on this.
  81. DocjMontney
    Jul 4, 2021
    6
    Tons of fun but ran out of content and things to do fast!!! I loved the courses. But.... I could easily point out where they were going to add more to the story mode and didn't. It really dose just seem like they had to cut a ton of story stuff just because they were rushed to get this out under the strain of covid. The rest of the modes were fun... but if you compare this to say the GCTons of fun but ran out of content and things to do fast!!! I loved the courses. But.... I could easily point out where they were going to add more to the story mode and didn't. It really dose just seem like they had to cut a ton of story stuff just because they were rushed to get this out under the strain of covid. The rest of the modes were fun... but if you compare this to say the GC version Toadstool Tour... then it feels like there is nothing special to strive for.. no challenges outside of golf it self.… Expand
  82. Scamper
    Jul 4, 2021
    3
    Rent this game if you want 8-10 hours of fun playing the story mode. After that, there is nothing fun to do. The online play (where this game could have shone brightest) was boring and does not incentivize you to keep playing.
  83. cgandrade
    Jul 4, 2021
    5
    Que mal juego de mario. Yo creo que es el peor de todos los juegos de golf de Mario.
  84. Deathsubtractor
    Jun 27, 2021
    2
    I've been playing this since launch.I have been waiting for this game forever. I have to say this game is the worst in the series the game mechanic are watered down.They think people just want to chase the ball around or something.Disapponting to see such a beloved franchised get shafted by nintendo.
  85. Turkulu
    Jul 4, 2021
    2
    Boring courses, uninspired and mostly irrelevant obstacles. Worth around 10 bucks.
  86. Anakin1979
    Jul 4, 2021
    10
    Fun and Addicting, with more free courses on the way, you'd have to be a miserable person not to love this game and the potential of its future.
  87. PanaSonci6
    Jul 3, 2021
    5
    I feel like It's a bit too boring for my liking. The courts have barely any personality, It's lacking a bit of content and the adventure mode isn't anything to write home about. Mario Golf: World Tour was way better than this because it had more content, had allot of personality and wasn't lacking at all. Super Rush just feels like another cash grab from Camelot that's lacking in allot ofI feel like It's a bit too boring for my liking. The courts have barely any personality, It's lacking a bit of content and the adventure mode isn't anything to write home about. Mario Golf: World Tour was way better than this because it had more content, had allot of personality and wasn't lacking at all. Super Rush just feels like another cash grab from Camelot that's lacking in allot of ways. But, as they always say, free updates. To be honest, It's not bad. I feel like It's a great way to make people come back to the game. The problem is they barely do anything with the base game and fix up the rest with updates.… Expand
  88. ShaginatorX
    Jul 2, 2021
    7
    The core mechanics and gameplay are actually really good. I have enjoyed what I have played so far.
    There just really isn't anywhere close to enough course selection at launch for a premium price tag golf title in 2021. They should have started with something closer to 12-16 courses, with 4-6 more coming as DLC over the following year. Nintendo really needs start churning out some DLC    The core mechanics and gameplay are actually really good. I have enjoyed what I have played so far.
    There just really isn't anywhere close to enough course selection at launch for a premium price tag golf title in 2021. They should have started with something closer to 12-16 courses, with 4-6 more coming as DLC over the following year. Nintendo really needs start churning out some DLC fast on this. I'd say at least 1 character and 1 course a month for the next year to make it work the the $60 buy-in. I should probably give this a 6, but I'm crossing my fingers they deliver on DLC. With a better amount of content this would be an easy 8.    … Expand
  89. Nintendopost24
    Jul 2, 2021
    8
    My french review below, you can follow me on Twitter @NintendoLegacy1

    Nul doute que Mario Golf Super Rush comblera les fans de la licence et des jeux de Golf. On aurait sans doute aimer plus de changements, avec une plus grande prise de risque pour améliorer le challenge proposer, mais comme le dit un proverbe bien connu: « on ne change pas une formule que gagne… »
  90. kryle
    Jul 1, 2021
    0
    its just really lacking in so many places that Toadstool Tour on the Gamecube did well
    and that game is almost a decade old
    pretty much every course just feels like a regular golf course with so little Mario pizazz the range finder is not an enjoyable mechanic, just let me see the arc of the shot having RNG on shots is really annoying, even if you stay out of the red zone there's still    its just really lacking in so many places that Toadstool Tour on the Gamecube did well
    and that game is almost a decade old
    pretty much every course just feels like a regular golf course with so little Mario pizazz
    the range finder is not an enjoyable mechanic, just let me see the arc of the shot
    having RNG on shots is really annoying, even if you stay out of the red zone there's still a chance your shot does not do what you want it to do
    the game would look ok if the textures weren't so bad
    i miss the taunts and the different victory/loss animations for each character from Toadstool Tour
    why do they not remove the pin from the hole when i'm putting, seriously why
    outside of these complaints the game is generally fine, speed golf is kinda neat but in a lot of ways it feels like normal golf suffered for a side mode
    i do like the outfits for all the characters
    overall the game isn't BAD necessarily, but it's disappointing in a lot of ways
    feels more like Wii Sports golf than Mario Golf, y'know?
    not worth $60 imo
    maybe the free updates will change that but i wouldn't bet on it
    6/10 pauline has some FAT honkers like holy moly    … Expand
  91. Remaga
    Jul 1, 2021
    5
    Well, Nintendo duffed it.

    As a fan of golf games, and Mario Golf games in particular, this felt like stepping onto an unfinished 9-hole course. The mechanics are strong, and the small number of courses look great, but the content is thin, and there is little to keep you coming back. After completing the brief and desultory tutorial story mode, I expected to be introduced to tournaments,    Well, Nintendo duffed it.

    As a fan of golf games, and Mario Golf games in particular, this felt like stepping onto an unfinished 9-hole course. The mechanics are strong, and the small number of courses look great, but the content is thin, and there is little to keep you coming back. After completing the brief and desultory tutorial story mode, I expected to be introduced to tournaments, tours and additional story, but instead found the game suddenly finished - minus any post game/endgame. You can go back to replay the tutorials and story elements, though there is little incentive other than it’s the only way to level up your Mii. And after being introduced to XC golf, duff shots, lob shots, and after unlocking clubs and gear, you find these sadly don’t exist outside of story mode. Speed golf is a nice addition, and makes for fun multiplayer, but aside from playing the occasional round with friends, there is little reason to return to Mario Golf: Super Rush.

    Here’s hoping the upcoming free updates correct some of these failings. Birdies:
    - Speed golf mode (though waiting for your sad computer opponents to complete holes can seriously hinder the “speed”)
    - Graphics and mechanics

    Bogeys:
    - No tournaments or tours (in story mode or online)
    - Too few modes, courses and unlockables
    - Short, desultory story mode that provides little incentive to return after completing
    - Unlocked clubs, gear, duff shots, lob shots, and XC golf not available outside story mode    … Expand
  92. Pacotheparrot
    Jul 1, 2021
    7
    After about 6 hours I can safely say I am enjoying this much more than Mario Tennis Aces. While it might not be as traditional arcade golf as I'd like, the variety has been entertaining and not annoying/boring so far. I will say it is lacking a bit in courses and content but as far as what it sets out to do, I think it does it relatively well. Maybe not a buy at launch full price title,After about 6 hours I can safely say I am enjoying this much more than Mario Tennis Aces. While it might not be as traditional arcade golf as I'd like, the variety has been entertaining and not annoying/boring so far. I will say it is lacking a bit in courses and content but as far as what it sets out to do, I think it does it relatively well. Maybe not a buy at launch full price title, but definitely on sale or through Gamepass trial like I did. Hope this helped someone.… Expand
  93. cloudbond
    Jul 1, 2021
    3
    I created a metacritic account just for this. This game is a downgrade from the gamecube version.
    TLDR: Lost the mario golf magic, less fun, less precision, less unique and difficult courses. Not worth $90 CAD.
    -Adventure mode is too short. but was enjoyable. -Not enough courses. only 6, and the first 2 are basically the same. so 5 courses. -Courses do not have that special uniqueness    I created a metacritic account just for this. This game is a downgrade from the gamecube version.
    TLDR: Lost the mario golf magic, less fun, less precision, less unique and difficult courses. Not worth $90 CAD.
    -Adventure mode is too short. but was enjoyable.
    -Not enough courses. only 6, and the first 2 are basically the same. so 5 courses.
    -Courses do not have that special uniqueness and difficulty that the other games offered.
    -The loss of viewing trajectory really hampers the enjoyment of lining up really difficult shots, But there aren't many of those difficult situations on these courses anyways.
    -The new curve mechanic has potential, you can curve more, but it's less precise and reliable.
    -The main characters have surprisingly weak stats. (referring to super backspin not doing much and not many curve bars)
    -Why no taunting? it's was a fun little feature in the last ones.
    -No super top spin    … Expand
  94. Rtodd110
    Jun 30, 2021
    9
    I wanted to clear up some very skewed reviews by critics and users. I created an account specifically because of this game. I don't think this game is getting the justice it deserves and I feel some people who are playing clearly don't understand the game of golf, and if they don't, need to play and PAY Attention during adventure mode. This is on the same plane as other mario games, it'sI wanted to clear up some very skewed reviews by critics and users. I created an account specifically because of this game. I don't think this game is getting the justice it deserves and I feel some people who are playing clearly don't understand the game of golf, and if they don't, need to play and PAY Attention during adventure mode. This is on the same plane as other mario games, it's detailed enough to be challenging for all ages. It is a golf game, and some seem to be taken aback by concepts very standard to a game like this.

    One critic made a claim that there was no way to decipher the distance and elevation during gameplay. From a gaming standpoint this is someone who clearly didn't play the game, or failed to explore enough to find that there is a range finder you can purchase that gives distance and elevation, just like golf. Others complained about XC golf, but something tells me they didn't put into account all variables when playing. This is after all a golf game, and yes I love golf, so I am somewhat bias, but the game does give plenty of information to prepare you for the fun that is to come. There is a learning curve that makes the game more challenging/frustrating, but rewarding when playing correctly. Golf after all takes patient and calculation.

    I think this game does a great job of applying that, but also being fun for everyone. The best games take time to master and I don't think this has gotten a fair shake. Instead of worrying about the amount of courses to play, maybe try focusing on mastering how to play the game, then when the DLC is out you will know how play well and have fun :)    … Expand
  95. DPV07
    Jun 30, 2021
    1
    This game didn't exceed any expectations. It looks nice visually at most, not surprising from Camelot. But on every other aspect, the game didn't meet the expectations from the gamecube game, which was the last home console mario golf game. You would think Camelot would've tried to make it the next best golf game just like Tennis Aces is their most successful Tennis game (in terms ofThis game didn't exceed any expectations. It looks nice visually at most, not surprising from Camelot. But on every other aspect, the game didn't meet the expectations from the gamecube game, which was the last home console mario golf game. You would think Camelot would've tried to make it the next best golf game just like Tennis Aces is their most successful Tennis game (in terms of sales, it surpassed 3 million), but sadly this game is basically just testing grounds for other type of games, like for a return of Golden Sun or something. Basically they focused too much on making a pretty game that failed to meet and exceed expectations from the last decent Mario Golf game we can remember. Hopefully fans can get the Tennis Aces of Golf one day, because this game ain't it.… Expand
  96. Mrsweets
    Jun 30, 2021
    10
    It’s a fun arcade golf game, but it’s a Mario game and it’s amazing. I originally thought the four player local co-op was going to suck considering that you have to take turns but it goes by really fast and it’s tons of fun solo or with the whole family
  97. Datonemarioguy
    Jun 30, 2021
    0
    Would never recommend this game to ANYONE, if u wanna buy a sports game, just get mario tennis ACES that game is way better and funner than this pile of garbage waste dump
  98. TechnoTom762
    Jun 30, 2021
    0
    If I could describe this title in one word it would be LAZY. Do not buy this game, it is a thinly veiled cash grab. If you do not read the rest of this review, take nothing else away from it than this. DO NOT BUY.

    Like so many other classic Nintendo titles this one has been gutted and replaced with a pathetic product. I am not exaggerating when I tell you that the N64 Mario Golf is a    If I could describe this title in one word it would be LAZY. Do not buy this game, it is a thinly veiled cash grab. If you do not read the rest of this review, take nothing else away from it than this. DO NOT BUY.

    Like so many other classic Nintendo titles this one has been gutted and replaced with a pathetic product. I am not exaggerating when I tell you that the N64 Mario Golf is a better game in every single way. Below is a brief breakdown of the key points of the game I feel are relevant to anyone thinking about buying.

    Mechanics/Gameplay -

    Very similar to what they have done with games like Mario Party and Mario Tennis. The gameplay is worse and less intuitive than the N64 title. No top down view or zoom in brackets. Not enough maps. Extremely short with very little hours of content to play. Basically it is only entertaining if you have a friend to play with. The rangefinder is barely functional and it moves around frantically because the Joycons drift is so bad. The shot gauge is improved in some ways, but modified to make it extremely easy. You can chip out of bunkers with a 1 wood. It's bad. Story mode is as confusing and ridiculous as it is short. The speed golf modes are ridiculous and in some ways insulting to the consumer and the sport of golf. It is almost as if Nintendo finds that golf is now "too boring" for people these days, and they need to throw in useless ADHD game modes that nobody will play instead of making a functional golf game that is both fun and challenging with a good single player mode. Oh and also you can't play 4 player local because....reasons?

    Graphics/Visuals -

    Graphics look like they copy and pasted the character models from Mario party and put (some of) them in golf clothing. The character design is lazy and unfinished. The actual environments themselves are okay looking, but in some instances horrible. The water in the Ridgewatch Lake is laughable and the fact that it was allowed in the game shows just how low Nintendo's QC has sunk in recent years. There were a few nice touches here and there (the birds and sheep on the course) but even the details on the sideline are shamelessly bad. The "spectators" look like an intern copy pasted the same group of generic koopas and goombas randomly through out the course. The environments are genuinely less interesting than Mario Golf 64, and the graphics considering the time the 64 title was released are vastly inferior.

    Music/Sound -

    Perhaps the weakest single point about the game. SFX noises are generic and background noises
    are lacking and forgettable. The character noises are the worst they have ever been and features such as being able to say "Four" have been removed when they existed in the 64 version. Wait you're saying this game has less features than a game released 20 years ago?? The score is absolutely unbearable. Thankfully they allow you to turn it off during the match, but man they should just let you turn it off while in the menu as well. Generic and uninspired garbage. Nothing like the 64 OST which was incredible. Remember when Nintendo gave a crap about making music that was good for their games? Hahaha good times.

    This game is proof positive that laziness, complacency and just downright stupidity is thriving at Nintendo. Anyone at Nintendo who was involved with this release who is reading this should feel ashamed. I feel burned after this, at a time when I was starting to trust the brand again. I just wish that they still put charm, character and love into their games like they used to. I'm not even mad, I'm just sad. Mario Golf 64 was a work of art. This is a soulless husk. If I did my job the way Nintendo executed this release I would be fired.    … Expand
  99. BEEFENSTEIN
    Jun 30, 2021
    6
    As far as mechanics go, this game is a blast to play. I would have liked more of a penalty for poorly-timed button presses during swings, but overall the controls feel great and the physics perform admirably. One of the things that impressed me is how quickly this game loads up!

    As far as content...this game feels pretty bare compared to something like Mario Golf: World Tour on the 3DS,    As far as mechanics go, this game is a blast to play. I would have liked more of a penalty for poorly-timed button presses during swings, but overall the controls feel great and the physics perform admirably. One of the things that impressed me is how quickly this game loads up!

    As far as content...this game feels pretty bare compared to something like Mario Golf: World Tour on the 3DS, which had all sorts of compelling game modes/challenges to play solo or online. The "Adventure Mode" is extremely lacking in its pacing, cohesion, and execution. It starts off OK, but there are just too many missteps. Online play is fun, but feels like something thrown in at the last minute. Why is there no Mii progression in online play or solo challenges?? Why are there no online tournaments?? I could go on and on about ways this game could have been great. Maybe they have some things lined up for the future. But as it is, it's currently just OK. And that's a bummer because I was really looking forward to this game.    … Expand
  100. rainhoghost
    Jun 29, 2021
    10
    much better than fifa and any other sports game and its veryyyyyyyyy good
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#12 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2021

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 110 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 110
  2. Mixed: 65 out of 110
  3. Negative: 1 out of 110
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 17, 2022
    60
    Speed Golf is undoubtedly the main attraction of the game and it is a pity that other modes aren´t also so good.
  2. Ninty Fresh Magazine
    Dec 3, 2021
    75
    It’s great to see Mario Golf back with some great new modes to play but changes to the gameplay take the series one-step forward and two-steps back. [Issue #4, p.53]
  3. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 7, 2021
    90
    In all, it's incredible, and a great purchase for fans of past installments. [Issue #54 – September 2021, p. 67]
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