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4D Golf

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99%Game Brain Score
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99% User Score Based on 990 reviews

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4D Golf is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game with a horror theme. It was developed by CodeParade and was released on March 22, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

4D Golf is a mind-bending golf game unlike any other because it's set entirely in a 4-dimensional space. Complete fun and unique golfing challenges as you gain hands-on experience of the 4th dimension and beyond! Key Features Over 120 levels and 7 vibrant themed worlds Tons of visualization options to master 4D space Build your own 4D courses in the level editor Race the clock in Marble Platfo…

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99%
Audience ScoreBased on 990 reviews
gameplay22 positive mentions
  • The game provides a surprisingly intuitive introduction to navigating 4D space, making it accessible for players unfamiliar with higher dimensions.
  • The level design is creative and engaging, with a variety of challenges that keep the gameplay fresh and interesting.
  • The game features a level editor, allowing players to create and share their own courses, adding to the replayability and community engagement.
  • The putting mechanics can be frustrating, with some players finding the mouse-velocity control for shot strength imprecise and inconsistent.
  • Certain levels can feel overly complex or confusing, leading to moments of frustration, especially for those not familiar with mini-golf mechanics.
  • The game may feel short for some players, and there are requests for more content and features, such as better controller support and the ability to save progress mid-course.
  • gameplay
    80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this title is characterized by its innovative use of four-dimensional mechanics, which are both intuitive and engaging, allowing players to explore complex spatial concepts while enjoying straightforward mini-golf mechanics. While some players found the gameplay basic and occasionally confusing, the overall experience is enhanced by clever design and unique challenges that keep the gameplay fresh and enjoyable. Despite its early 2000s aesthetic and minimal plot, the game successfully integrates its dimensionality into the core mechanics, making it a standout in its genre.

    • “This game does an excellent job of introducing 4D concepts, and I was surprised by how intuitive the mechanics felt by the end.”
    • “Mind-bending mechanics and very fun to learn.”
    • “An excellent successor to Codeparade's previous game, Hyperbolica. Gameplay that's even more mind-bending and extremely fun.”
    • “My biggest complaint is that the default gameplay settings make things more confusing than needed.”
    • “That game was praised, but it also received complaints for motion sickness, boring gameplay, and bloated side content (like lots of uninteresting NPC dialogue).”
    • “The fact that this game exists is mind-blowing, but the gameplay isn't.”
  • music
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it enjoyable, catchy, and dynamic, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users noted that it can become grating over time, despite its pleasant and soothing qualities. Overall, the soundtrack is praised for its adaptability to gameplay and its contribution to the game's atmosphere.

    • “The music is kick-ass.”
    • “The soundtrack is really nice and adapts to your current 4D perspective.”
    • “Also, the music is very pleasant, often soothing, which is good when you're trying to wrap your head around everything.”
    • “The music is, I'm sorry to say, really grating after not too long.”
    • “The last challenge of Thumper, a nail-biting rhythm game, cruelly has no music.”
    • “10/10 from what I see, really nailed the graphics and music, and I have high expectations for the rest of the game once I get to it.”
  • graphics
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their vibrant artwork and innovative design, particularly in the context of its unique 4D gameplay. Players appreciate the smooth performance on mid-range GPUs, though some recommend adjusting settings for optimal performance. Overall, the visuals are described as a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience, with many reviewers expressing high expectations for the game's continued graphical quality.

    • “The game features brilliant graphics and level design.”
    • “Almost everything -- the amazing graphics, the super hard rage-game-feeling courses, the entire premise, the twist in the final course -- is amazing along with the entire premise of the game, a normal human placed in a 4-dimensional world who has to seek knowledge about said world through mini golf.”
    • “10/10 from what I see, really nailed the graphics and music, and I have high expectations for the rest of the game once I get to it.”
    • “If the game is a little slow (as it was for me on the final course), there are a few performance-improving graphics settings you can enable.”
    • “The game also uses a lot of compute (understandable given the custom rendering), so expect to lower the graphics settings unless you have a top-shelf GPU.”
    • “Despite having 4D graphics, the game ran fine on my mid-grade GPU.”
  • story
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as minimal and somewhat uninteresting, serving primarily as a backdrop to the engaging gameplay. However, players highlight a remarkable plot twist at the end, which is considered one of the best in gaming, adding a surprising depth to the overall experience. While the narrative may not be the main draw, it is noted for its subtlety and the additional content available beyond the main storyline.

    • “Nice story.”
    • “+ Cute story with a very cool surprise at the end.”
    • “The plot twist at the end is fantastic too, one of the best and most surprising I've ever seen in any game, and I've played quite a few with wild twists.”
    • “It looks like an early 2000s game, and the plot is so bare-bones it’s basically non-existent, but the gameplay itself is really fun and the 4D-ness is really impressive.”
    • “And it's not like this game has much of a story.”
    • “There is a story, but it is much more subtle than the last game, which works well to not take focus away from the gameplay.”
  • humor
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as genuinely delightful and childlike, with players experiencing moments of laughter amidst the chaos of navigating complex dimensions. The absence of clichéd NPCs enhances the comedic experience, while absurd situations, like the game's unexpected categorization in Steam, add to its charm. Overall, the humor is both clever and engaging, making for a uniquely entertaining experience.

    • “This game has genuinely made me laugh like a giddy little child, like a kid in a candy store.”
    • “And there's nothing quite so hilariously maddening as navigating a 4D maze with strokes to spare and then spending three shots trying to get the ball in the hole right in front of you.”
    • “[spoiler] also the Steam library automatic grouping thing put this game in the 'racing' category, which you only unlock at the end of the game, so that's funny.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability through various unlockable clubs and balls, as well as the opportunity to improve scores. Additionally, the inclusion of a "marble mode" adds a fresh gameplay experience, while the gradual difficulty progression and replayable tutorials enhance the overall replay value.

    • “Very well made, has a mind-blowing ending, and some replayability with cool clubs and balls to unlock.”
    • “Worth the playthrough and there is plenty of replay value in just getting better scores, but there is also a 'marble mode' similar to Super Monkey Ball.”
    • “The progression of difficulty isn't too fast, and all tips and tutorials are replayable.”
    • “Worth the playthrough, and there is plenty of replay value in just getting better scores, but there is also a 'marble mode' similar to Super Monkey Ball.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is generally well-optimized and intuitive, though some users experienced slow performance in specific areas. Fortunately, there are several graphics settings available to enhance performance.

    • “Surprisingly intuitive and well-optimized too!”
    • “If the game is a little slow (as it was for me on the final course), there are a few performance-improving graphics settings you can enable.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the emotional depth of games like "Thumper," "The Witness," "Tunic," and "Outer Wilds," noting that they provide unique experiences that blend intellectual challenges with profound emotional impacts. The absence of music in "Thumper's" final challenge and the metafictional elements in "Tunic" and "Outer Wilds" are particularly noted for delivering gut-wrenching emotional moments alongside complex puzzles. Overall, these games are praised for their ability to evoke strong feelings while engaging players intellectually.

    • “It's incredibly rare that a game can give me a genuinely novel experience, both intellectual and emotional.”
    • “The last challenge of Thumper, a nail-biting rhythm game, cruelly has no music; The Witness turns the entire game world into a magnificent puzzle; Tunic and Outer Wilds have metafictional puzzles that are as much emotional gut-punches as they are brain-melting mysteries.”
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4D Golf is a casual racing game with horror theme.

4D Golf is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

4D Golf was released on March 22, 2024.

4D Golf was developed by CodeParade.

4D Golf has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

4D Golf is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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