A Little Golf Journey

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A Little Golf Journey is a single player casual sport game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Okidokico and was released on October 14, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"A Little Golf Journey" is a relaxing, casual golf game that takes players across charming landscapes. With over 100 holes to play, the game offers varied challenges and puzzles for players to solve. Its simple mechanics and cheerful art style make it accessible for all skill levels, perfect for a leisurely afternoon of gaming.

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gameplay9 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Charming and relaxing atmosphere with beautiful graphics and soothing music.
Engaging puzzle mechanics that encourage exploration and finding hidden secrets.
Accessible gameplay with assist options that cater to both casual players and completionists.

Lacks traditional golf elements, making it feel more like a puzzle game than a golf game.
Repetitive level design and some frustrating mechanics, particularly with the aiming system.
Progress can be gated by star requirements, which may lead to tedious grinding for completionists.

gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by simple and accessible mechanics, allowing players to easily grasp the controls, though some find the swing mechanic challenging to master. While the game features beautiful visuals and engaging level design, it suffers from a lack of diversity in gameplay elements, with new mechanics introduced gradually and some players feeling that the experience can become repetitive. Overall, it offers a relaxing and enjoyable golfing experience, particularly when exploring hidden courses and puzzles, but may not hold long-term interest for everyone.
- “Each world introduces a new aesthetic, and sometimes adds a new mechanic (e.g. wind) that makes the levels more interesting.”
- “Beautiful graphics, simple-yet-deep mechanics, wonderful level design, and charming presentation make this a totally fresh way to relax with a spot of light golf.”
- “A great golf game with the easiest mechanics possible that relies on clever level design to make it engaging.”
- “Neither the gameplay nor the story grabbed me.”
- “There's also a lack of new gameplay elements throughout the game; only the environments are changing.”
- “Lacking diversity, both aesthetically and gameplay-wise, it pales when compared to many other Switch golf titles.”
music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in this game is consistently praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall experience with beautiful piano melodies that complement the cozy graphics and gameplay. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to create a calming atmosphere, making it a perfect backdrop for the game's physics-based golf puzzles. Overall, the music is described as well-matched to the various biomes and adds to the game's charm and immersive quality.
- “A simple physics-based golf puzzle game that requires enough focus to make you forget about the pain of lost loved ones, but has music so touching that you wish they were right beside you on this little golf journey.”
- “The music is really well matched to each area and the little notes are very cute.”
- “This game has an amazing art style and the music is super relaxing.”
- “The music, atmosphere, and clever sprinkle of puzzle gameplay had me pleasantly surprised.”
- “A puzzle golf game that is harder than a normal golf game, but it's accompanied by relaxing music, so it's an additional challenge.”
- “Resolutions, windowed mode, v-sync, field of view, various graphics settings (depth of field, bloom, grass, anti-aliasing, etc.), separate volume settings (based on the rest I was surprised it was only music and sound; ambience could use its own for completeness' sake).”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and charm, featuring a mix of simplistic and complex textures, stunning lighting effects, and a cozy atmosphere. Each world introduces unique aesthetics and mechanics, enhancing the overall experience with vibrant visuals and detailed environments. The art style, described as low-poly and relaxing, complements the calming music, making it a visually appealing and enjoyable game to play.
- “Graphics are good, it's a combination of simplistic and complex texture with nice lighting effects, beautiful water reflections and cozy atmosphere.”
- “Beautiful graphics and music, a unique approach to golf that is fun and relaxing, and getting all stars is simultaneously satisfying and challenging, but never frustrating.”
- “Graphically this game is gorgeous.”
- “Lacking diversity, both aesthetically and gameplay-wise, it pales when compared to many other Switch golf titles.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is generally perceived as underwhelming and simplistic, failing to engage players or enhance the overall experience significantly. While some find it better than other narratives, like "Twilight," many agree that a compelling story is not essential for a golf game. Overall, the focus seems to be more on gameplay and graphics rather than a captivating narrative.
- “Still a better love story than Twilight.”
- “The game is so much fun to play and the graphics, story, and soundtrack just serve to enhance the experience.”
- “Two of the most compelling aspects of Golf Story were the very creative courses (a haunted country club?) and the humor on display.”
- “I can't say I had any investment in the story.”
- “Neither the gameplay nor the story grabbed me.”
- “There is a story, but it is really nothing to write home about.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, particularly in later worlds where timing events exacerbate the experience. The need to achieve full stars on certain holes adds to the frustration, as the limited narrative hooks and secret-driven mechanics contribute to a sense of monotony.
- “It just became very tedious and didn't feel very casual.”
- “In fact, I would argue the later worlds with their timing events highlight how tedious, tiring, and unenjoyable the game actually is.”
- “But getting full stars on some holes can be so tedious and annoying.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its combination of good graphics, including simplistic and complex textures, effective lighting effects, and beautiful water reflections, creating a cozy environment. Additionally, the music enhances the overall experience, contributing to a pleasantly surprising ambiance that complements the gameplay and encourages replayability.
- “The graphics are good; it's a combination of simplistic and complex textures with nice lighting effects, beautiful water reflections, and a cozy atmosphere.”
- “The music, atmosphere, and clever sprinkle of puzzle gameplay had me pleasantly surprised.”
- “A golf game with easy controls, a nice atmosphere, pleasant music, optional objectives, and replayability.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy, with players experiencing glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as the ball malfunctioning. Additionally, there are concerns about the potential need to replay levels after quitting, which adds to the frustration. Overall, the stability issues detract significantly from the gaming experience.
- “Boring and buggy.”
- “You had no idea how long it was going to be; some required moves felt like straight-up glitches. In fact, my ball glitched out twice, and I expect quitting out of the level would have necessitated replaying everything again.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding humor in games, with some players finding it lacking and bland, while others highlight it as a standout feature, particularly in titles like "Golf Story," which is praised for its creative courses and engaging humor.
- “Two of the most compelling aspects of Golf Story were the very creative courses (a haunted country club?) and the humor on display.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game evokes a deep emotional response, using its touching music to create a poignant atmosphere that allows players to momentarily escape their grief over lost loved ones while engaging in a simple yet focused gameplay experience.
- “A simple physics-based golf puzzle game that requires enough focus to make you forget about the pain of lost loved ones, but has music so touching that you wish they were right beside you on this little golf journey.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability due to its easy controls, enjoyable atmosphere, and optional objectives, making it appealing for players looking to revisit and enhance their experience.
- “A golf game with easy controls, a nice atmosphere, great music, optional objectives, and high replayability.”

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A Little Golf Journey is a casual sport game with fantasy theme.

A Little Golf Journey is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing A Little Golf Journey.

A Little Golf Journey was released on October 14, 2021.

A Little Golf Journey was developed by Okidokico.

A Little Golf Journey has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

A Little Golf Journey is a single player game.

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