WHAT THE GOLF?

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 56
  3. Negative: 5 out of 56

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  1. RavenWraith
    May 25, 2020
    10
    This is a very silly/fun golf game. It has simple mechanics and is easy to play.
  2. esreverse
    Jun 17, 2020
    7
    It's not a golf game. It's a game where you bring just about anything from point a to point b by setting direction and power. The levels (I would not say: courses) are very creative and it's fun, but it's neither challenging, nor strategic or complicated. It's a nice game to play for a few minutes now and then and I enjoy it and the creativity makes me smile sometimes, so I guess it doesIt's not a golf game. It's a game where you bring just about anything from point a to point b by setting direction and power. The levels (I would not say: courses) are very creative and it's fun, but it's neither challenging, nor strategic or complicated. It's a nice game to play for a few minutes now and then and I enjoy it and the creativity makes me smile sometimes, so I guess it does the job. But I'm not hooked or stoked.… Expand
  3. kayhamed
    May 27, 2020
    10
    One of the cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooolests!!!!!
  4. Robertinho123
    Jun 3, 2020
    9
    What a bizarre and fun game, completely unique and incredibly weird, but clearly made with love. It's a game for people who love golf games, but also for people who hate golf games and I really enjoyed how unique and quirky it was.
  5. kalatix
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    What the Golf? Is amazingly witty and creative in a way that I've never played before or since. You can't be in a bad mood playing this game because you literally laugh out loud.

    After 100% completing the game, I just wish I could play more. Very much looking forward to their next game.
  6. brockcheese
    Jun 5, 2020
    9
    What the gold is a great absurdist game that I love because I hate golf. Every level is very creative and it’s a game worth completing. I look forward to more games from this developer.
  7. memus
    Jan 10, 2022
    7
    A funny little game that feels like a drive down the gaming memory lane. It proudly wears its influences: Katamari Damacy, Loco Roco and WarioWare. So great for short sessions. But over the longer time starts to feel repetitive (especially in DLCs). And some levels will be frustrating to get the crown (doable nonetheless).
  8. LordOMO
    Oct 19, 2020
    9
    If it hasn't been clear so far let me get it out of the way: This is not a golf game. Instead it's a surprisingly fun mini game collection that you can play alone or with a friend.
    The typical mini game has you traverse some kind of obstacles to reach a goal. These obstacles are often hilarious and physics based. As such I am reminded of games like Happy Wheels, Goat Simulator and Wario    If it hasn't been clear so far let me get it out of the way: This is not a golf game. Instead it's a surprisingly fun mini game collection that you can play alone or with a friend.
    The typical mini game has you traverse some kind of obstacles to reach a goal. These obstacles are often hilarious and physics based. As such I am reminded of games like Happy Wheels, Goat Simulator and Wario Ware.
    Not every mini game is great: some feel to easy or can be cheesed while others might be frustrating (though usually you can skip those). But overall this game is a lot of stupid fun which you can either play in bursts by yourself or share with friends as it is easy to pick up and makes for a great party game.    … Expand
  9. AlirezASlayeR
    Jun 1, 2020
    5
    I played it on my iPad and yeah sure there were a lot of cool surprises and cool twists but at no point was I BLOWN AWAY! It's a nice TIME WASTER and nothing more. There's no deep mechanics or anything. It's one of those games that you can just watch people play and it would give the same experience because there's barely any challenge!
  10. sixlink
    Aug 11, 2022
    3
    Must be missing something, I don't get this rubbish little waste of time, it's not really a game more a kind of doodle with lame humour (so lame it should be funny, it's a miss)
    I've tried multiple times, but lose interest on the hole selection menu, it's all downhill from there.
  11. Blacksox28
    May 25, 2020
    10
    Hilarious, easy to play and recommend. Great for couch co-op taking turns in the main game or in the new multiplayer mode. Watch VideoGameDunkey's video to get a feel for what the game is and how it plays
  12. GermanySoldier
    Oct 20, 2020
    9
    This is a very silly/fun golf game. It has simple mechanics and is easy to play.
  13. CaptainGoomba
    Feb 6, 2022
    10
    What The Golf? made some of my favorite Nintendo Switch memories! From the zany and wacky levels, to the fantastic party mode, there's a HOLE lot of fun to be had!
  14. Online_NPC
    Oct 27, 2021
    8
    I'm sorry I didn't play this game sooner! - I thought it was just a wacky golf game, but the puzzles and challenges were so much fun! It's got a simplistic art style and rudimentary story, but the gameplay is solid and the pop-culture references and references to other games are phenomenal.

    Graphics: 6.5
    Gameplay: 10
    Audio: 8
    Story: 6
  15. Adasc2906
    Dec 8, 2021
    9
    This game is really fun and im glad i got it for really cheap at the Nintendo switch eshop.
  16. Bandom
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    Absolutely loved it ! It's funny and surprising, and it's not all about golf. It's about all sports and fun, gameplays of other games involved. Sometimes levels are harder and interesting, sometimes its so easy and its there only for laugh. But always entertaining and surprising. Its just gives you feeling of satisfying .
  17. archertheseal
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    Literally the best indie game I've ever played. I freaking love it. It's so goofy and it always adverts your expectations, and I love how it plays off the fact that golf is such a boring sport (
  18. adpaskhughes
    Aug 25, 2023
    9
    It's silly, it's fun, it's a golf game but not a golf game. Not many games make me laugh at loud, but this certainly does. Very easy to keep playing; a great casual game to pick up and play for a few minutes too. Only downside is that it isn't particularly challenging - there's very few "courses" that you'll need to play through more than a few times.

Awards & Rankings

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#17 Best Switch Game of 2020
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#66 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2020

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Nintenderos
    Dec 24, 2020
    84
    A silly and funny game that surprises us with every hole and makes us smile. Recommended for anyone looking for something different and willing to have fun.
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  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 26, 2020
    85
    Whether you like golf or not, What the Golf? is a hole-in-one. [Issue #48 – September/October 2020, p. 27]
  3. Cubed3
    Aug 13, 2020
    80
    This is the Bill Bailey of golf games. An insane, surrealist experience that throws so much at the wall - often literally - that a lot of it sticks. It's inclusive, and enjoyable, to the point that anyone in the family can pick it up and play, while still managing to offer up a real challenge in later stages and on the online modes. Fun, funny, replayable, and certifiable. While this may not be everyone's cup of "Tee," no ifs, no putts, this is one you won't fore-get soon.
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