4D Golf

99%
Game Brain Score Based on 543 reviews
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  • music
  • graphics
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"4D Golf" is a distinctive golf game set in a 4-dimensional space, offering over 120 levels across 7 colorful worlds. Players can visualize 4D space using various options, build their own courses, and race the clock in Marble Platforming Mode. The game features moving platforms, shifting gravity, and speed boosts, with custom accessories to unlock by completing challenges.

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99%
Audience ScoreBased on 543 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • The game provides a mind-bending and intuitive introduction to 4D space, making it accessible for players unfamiliar with higher dimensions.
  • The variety of holes and unique themes, along with customizable gameplay options, enhance the overall experience and replayability.
  • The dynamic music and well-designed visuals contribute to an engaging atmosphere, making the game both fun and relaxing.
  • The level editor can be unintuitive and difficult to use, which may frustrate players looking to create their own content.
  • Some players may find the difficulty curve steep, particularly in later levels where the 4D mechanics become more complex.
  • The game can be overwhelming at times, leading to confusion about navigation and gameplay mechanics, especially for those not familiar with mini-golf.
  • gameplay44 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its smoothness and innovative mechanics that effectively introduce players to the complexities of 4D space, making it both engaging and intuitive. While the mini-golf aspect is straightforward, it serves as a solid foundation for exploring high-dimensional environments, with many players noting the fun and mind-bending nature of the mechanics. However, some users expressed concerns about the basic nature of the gameplay and potential confusion from default settings, though overall, the game is seen as a significant improvement over the developer's previous title.

    • “The gameplay is very smooth, with no glitches or lag present in my playthrough.”
    • “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.”
    • “The gameplay itself is extremely basic, but it has to be since simply understanding where objects are in the world is a quite difficult task that requires training.”
    • “My biggest complaint is that the default gameplay settings make things more confusing than needed.”
    • “The fact that this game exists is mind-blowing, but the gameplay isn't.”
  • music18 mentions

    The music in the game is dynamic and adapts to the player's perspective in 4D, creating an engaging auditory experience that is often described as enjoyable, catchy, and soothing. While some players find the soundtrack to be grating over time, many appreciate its quality and the innovative ideas behind it, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere of the game. Overall, the music is a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience.

    • “The environments are simple but often beautiful, the navigation is about as intuitive as you could hope for, the level editor is handy for understanding-by-creating, and the music is enjoyable and occasionally catchy.”
    • “Incredible game with plenty of brain-melting puzzles, adaptive music, charming visuals, and a tutorial that makes it relatively easy to approach.”
    • “The soundtrack is really nice and adapts to your current 4D perspective.”
    • “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.”
    • “Incredible game with plenty of brain-melting puzzles, adaptive music, charming visuals and a tutorial that makes it relatively easy to approach.”
  • graphics16 mentions

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their fun and charming artwork, with many users highlighting the impressive 4D visuals and smooth performance even on mid-range hardware. The combination of stunning graphics, adaptive music, and clever level design creates an engaging experience, making the visuals a standout feature that enhances gameplay. Overall, players commend the game's ability to blend aesthetics with functionality, resulting in a visually captivating and enjoyable experience.

    • “Incredible game with plenty of brain-melting puzzles, adaptive music, charming visuals, and a tutorial that makes it relatively easy to approach.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “If you think this is 'just 3D golf' with some trippy visuals, you probably haven't gotten to Arctic.”
  • story11 mentions

    The game's story is generally considered minimal and unobtrusive, serving primarily as a backdrop to the engaging gameplay. While some players found the plot to be bare-bones, many praised a surprising and impactful twist at the end, elevating the overall experience. Overall, the narrative is subtle and not the main draw, but it complements the gameplay effectively.

    • “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 aspects are really impressive.”
    • “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.”
    • “And it's not like this game has much of a story.”
  • humor7 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as brilliant and educational, eliciting genuine laughter reminiscent of childhood joy. Players appreciate the cleverness of the comedic elements, particularly in the context of navigating complex challenges, and find amusement in unexpected features, such as the game's misclassification in the Steam library. Overall, the humor enhances the gameplay experience without relying on clichéd characters.

    • “Really brilliant, educational, and funny.”
    • “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.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    The game offers solid replayability through unlockable clubs and balls, as well as the opportunity to improve scores. Additionally, the inclusion of a "marble mode" adds variety, while the gradual increase in difficulty and accessible tutorials encourage repeated playthroughs. Overall, players find it worthwhile to revisit the game for both skill enhancement and exploration of its features.

    • “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.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Overall, the game is praised for its intuitive design and solid optimization, though some users experienced slow performance in specific areas. Fortunately, there are adjustable 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.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    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 powerful emotional moments alongside their gameplay mechanics.

    • “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.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Players report a highly stable experience, noting that gameplay is smooth and free from glitches or lag.

    • “The gameplay is very smooth, with no glitches or lag present in my playthrough.”
    • “I experienced consistent performance throughout, which made for an enjoyable gaming experience.”
    • “The game runs flawlessly, allowing me to fully immerse myself without any interruptions.”
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