3D MiniGolf

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3D MiniGolf is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Z-Software GmbH and was released on May 29, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

Experience virtual but realistic mini-golf and master an entertaining match on over 54 challenging holes, 18 of which faithfully modelled after official courses in the real world. Three scenarios in glorious HD are waiting for the discerning mini-golf enthusiast: a lovely green park, a camping site in the mountains and a dreamy sandy beach. Use your profile to keep track of your statistics. Thanks…

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Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

music4 negative mentions

Simple and easy-to-learn controls suitable for casual or family players.
Stable with minimal game-breaking bugs; one of the few no-bug aspects noted.
Includes local multiplayer mode allowing multiple players on the same PC.

Poor and unrealistic physics leading to frustrating ball behavior and aiming issues.
Limited content with only 3 courses and 54 holes that are largely repetitive and uninspired.
Lack of key features such as online multiplayer, mid-tournament save, and customization or mod tools.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
14%
The gameplay is generally fast and casual with simple mechanics, but many reviewers criticize it for being repetitive, lacking skill-based swing mechanics, and having unrealistic physics and rebound behavior. While some find the basic controls accessible, others highlight stiff controls, bugs, and intrusive elements that detract from the overall experience.
- “Gameplay is fast apart from the slow-mo effect when the ball reaches the hole.”
- “+ shot-taking mechanics work well.”
- “It has fairly good graphics, good gameplay and easy controls.”
- “A simplistic, bare-bones minigolf game that suffers from really bad physics, stiff controls, dull gameplay mechanics, numerous bugs, and strange interpretations of minigolf rules and terminology.”
- “I think a simple two-click swing mechanic could have worked ok in a simple minigolf game like this if the ball physics were at least somewhat realistic, but as it stands it just feels like you are smashing a ping-pong ball around in some alternate universe where momentum and deflection angles do not exist.”
- “With 18 holes per course, you'd think there'd be more than enough gameplay to keep the player engaged but as mentioned, the levels are extremely quick and easy to complete.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The graphics are generally described as basic but adequate, providing a casual and simple visual experience that neither greatly impresses nor detracts from gameplay. Some users note decent visuals, especially for the game's time, though occasional glitches and a lack of thematic variety limit the overall appeal.
- “Decent graphics for mid-2015.”
- “The graphics are pretty good for this game and I like the controls; real simple and I find it more fun than that 3D ultra mini golf which isn't even a realistic mini golf game, whereas this game is.”
- “It has fairly good graphics, good gameplay, and easy controls.”
- “Requires a lot of graphic optimisation.”
- “One of the most overpriced games I have ever played; bad physics, bad graphics, and bad sound make a really bad game.”
- “I would have loved a stronger thematic set of courses with holes that contained stronger aesthetics including props, art, or constructions.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
46%
31%
The music in the game is widely criticized for being overly repetitive, consisting of short, looping tracks that quickly become annoying. While the audio is described as simple and occasionally pleasant, the lack of variety and inability to permanently mute the soundtrack diminishes the overall experience for many players.
- “- The audio is simple but pleasant with a relaxing atmospheric song playing for each of the three courses.”
- “- The whole reason for music in minigolf is to make the whole experience fun and exciting.”
- “- The single music track loops quickly and gets repetitive.”
- “Each course only has a 5-second loop of music, occasionally fading to... the same 5-second loop of music.”
- “If you try to turn the music off (it's repetitive) by moving the music slider to 0, it does work, but every time you restart the game the music comes back until you go back into the menu and click on the down arrow again.”
- “Normally, I can find at least a few positive things for a game, but even the music annoyed me to a point, it was like Harvest Moon on repeat. Save your money folks, the PGA games, or even some of the Tiger Woods games offer so much more value for your buck.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Users report that the game has significant stability issues, describing it as buggy and prone to errors.
- “Buggy.”
- “Lastly, the game is buggy.”
- “● Buggy”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game offers very limited replayability, with users expressing little motivation to revisit its modes. Overall, the replay value is minimal and lacks lasting appeal.
- “Great replay value.”
- “I'm not particularly sure why you would even want to bother with these modes because the game has as much replayability as a light switch.”
- “Limited replayability.”
- “Replay value is lacking.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere is generally pleasant and relaxing, supported by simple but enjoyable audio tracks; however, the lack of variety in level design and recycled elements leads to a repetitive and unoriginal ambiance.
- “The audio is simple but pleasant with a relaxing atmospheric song playing for each of the three courses.”
- “There isn't much variety in terms of atmosphere or level design because almost everything is essentially recycled from previous levels.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is subtle and situational, often arising from quirky in-game moments rather than intentional comedy. However, the overall presentation lacks polish, which may limit its appeal in social settings.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is not described in the provided texts, so no summary can be given.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is poorly optimized, leading to subpar performance and potential technical issues.
- “Badly optimized.”