4D Golf

About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

99%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,086 reviews

gameplay24 positive mentions

The game provides a mind-bending and wonderfully-rendered experience that effectively teaches players about 4D space.
Gameplay is intuitive and engaging, with a variety of unique holes and challenges that keep players interested.
The level editor and customization options add significant replayability and creativity to the game.

The difficulty can be frustrating, especially for players unfamiliar with mini-golf mechanics, leading to a steep learning curve.
Some players find the controls for putting and navigating in 4D to be inconsistent or unintuitive at times.
The game may feel short for its price, and some users have expressed a desire for more content or features like online multiplayer.

gameplay
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its smoothness and innovative mechanics that effectively introduce players to the complexities of 4D navigation, making it both engaging and intuitive. While the mini-golf aspect may seem basic, it complements the high-dimensional environments and encourages players to develop their spatial intuition. Overall, the game is recognized as a significant improvement over the developer's previous title, offering a fun and mind-bending experience that ties its mechanics closely to the fourth dimension.
- “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.”
- “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
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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, soothing, and occasionally catchy. While many players appreciate the soundtrack's creativity and integration with gameplay, some find it can become grating over time. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect of the game, enhancing the overall experience alongside its visuals and puzzles.
- “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.”
- “The music as well is dynamic - depending on the axis you look in in 4D, the music changes.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are widely praised for their fun artwork, brilliant design, and effective use of 4D visuals, which enhance the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the charming aesthetics and the ability to customize visual settings for better performance, especially on mid-range GPUs. Overall, the combination of stunning visuals, engaging level design, and adaptive music contributes to a highly immersive 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.”
- “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.”
- “If you think this is 'just 3D golf' with some trippy visuals, you probably haven't gotten to Arctic.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as minimal and subtle, often taking a backseat to the gameplay, which some players found uninteresting but unobtrusive. However, the ending features a highly praised plot twist that many consider one of the best in gaming, adding a surprising depth to the experience. Overall, while the narrative may not be the main draw, it complements the gameplay effectively and leaves a lasting impression.
- “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.”
- “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
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 navigating complex scenarios, and find the unexpected categorization of the game in Steam's library amusing. Overall, the humor enhances the experience without relying on clichéd characters or plots.
- “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
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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.”
- “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
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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
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Players highlight the emotional depth of games like "Thumper," "The Witness," "Tunic," and "Outer Wilds," noting that they offer unique experiences that blend intellectual challenges with profound emotional impacts. These games often feature puzzles that evoke strong feelings, making the gameplay not only mentally stimulating but also deeply resonant on an emotional level.
- “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.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its stability, with users reporting a smooth gameplay experience free of glitches or lag.
- “The gameplay is very smooth, with no glitches or lag present in my playthrough.”