CHEAP GOLF
- November 4, 2018
- Pixeljam
Get on SteamCheap Golf is a surreal low-poly minigolf game where players fling a "boop" into the goal in over 140 levels, while being accompanied by the host, SUSAN, who provides commentary and shares secrets. The game features vibrant colors, sounds, and immersive hand-tracking, and it includes both Story and Speedrun modes. SUSAN also hints at a level editor and customizable cutscenes, offering a unique experience for players.
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- The game features a unique and entertaining aesthetic that some players find endearing.
- The gameplay offers a mix of challenging levels and clever design, providing a sense of accomplishment upon completion.
- The humorous writing and quirky character, Susan, add a fun atmosphere to the experience.
- The sound design is often described as grating and unpleasant, detracting from the overall experience.
- Levels can be frustratingly inconsistent in difficulty, leading to a lack of enjoyable gameplay.
- The game mechanics, such as the zooming feature and precision requirements, can feel poorly designed and overly punishing.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and challenging puzzles, which can lead to frustration for some players. While the graphics are intentionally basic, they contribute to a unique atmosphere, and the overall experience is described as both fun and difficult. However, some users found the AI lacking and the stage design punishing.
“The intentionally simple graphics make the game feel like some weird dream, and the gameplay is incredibly simple but makes for some extremely difficult levels of puzzle and reaction-based challenges alike.”
“The gameplay itself is fun but also extremely challenging, sometimes even frustrating.”
“Loved the gameplay, absolutely hated the music.”
“So, you've got an AI that doesn't type or act like an AI in the slightest, Atari 2600 level graphics and gameplay, and stage design that wants you to suffer.”
“The intentionally simple graphics make the game feel like some weird dream, and the gameplay is incredibly simple but results in some extremely difficult levels of puzzle and reaction-based challenges.”
“Fling / 10 gameplay.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as having a nice aesthetic that aligns with the game's thematic style, though they are reminiscent of Atari 2600-level visuals and may lack quality. While the intentionally simple graphics contribute to a dreamlike experience and complement the challenging gameplay, they are noted to be somewhat underwhelming overall.
“The intentionally simple graphics make the game feel like some weird dream, and the gameplay is incredibly simple but makes for some extremely difficult levels of puzzle and reaction-based challenges alike.”
“Overall, it's a game with fun graphics, a pretty good graphical theme, if a bit lacking, and quite the interesting story.”
“So, you've got an AI that doesn't type or act like an AI in the slightest, Atari 2600 level graphics and gameplay, and stage design that wants you to suffer.”
“The intentionally simple graphics make the game feel like some weird dream, and the gameplay is incredibly simple but leads to some extremely difficult levels of puzzle and reaction-based challenges.”
“Along with that, the graphics, while very thematic with the style, do lack a bit on the quality side.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and unexpected, drawing comparisons to Portal, and adds depth to the gameplay experience. While it may lead to moments of frustration and elation, it ultimately enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
“The story is also quite interesting, and not what you would expect, but I won't spoil anything.”
“Overall, it's a game with fun graphics, a pretty good graphical theme if a bit lacking, and quite the interesting story.”
“The story is quite amusing and has many similarities to Portal.”
“Also, there is a story, which to say more would spoil it a bit.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is like a well-timed punchline—sometimes it lands perfectly, leaving players in stitches, while other times it’s more of a dad joke that makes you groan. Players appreciate the clever quips and absurd situations, but a few found the humor to be as hit-or-miss as a cat trying to catch a laser pointer. Overall, it’s a delightful mix of wit and whimsy that keeps the laughs rolling, even if some jokes might need a little more polish!
“The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, with clever jokes that keep you laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game uses absurd situations to create humor; it never fails to catch me off guard!”
“The witty dialogue and playful banter between characters add a delightful layer of comedy to the gameplay.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by the peculiar and intriguing texts between levels, which contribute to a unique and immersive experience.
“The transitions between levels are quite strange, but they contribute to an incredible atmosphere.”
“The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, immersing you in its world.”
“Every sound and visual detail enhances the overall atmosphere, making it truly captivating.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers no replayability, as players can only experience it once, leading to a perception that it lacks value for the price.
“The game only lets you play it once through, which means the inherent replay value that would be in the game is lost entirely - not worth the money given this aspect.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game received negative feedback from users, with some expressing strong dislike for it, despite enjoying the gameplay.
“Loved the gameplay, absolutely hated the music.”
