Disc Golf Valley

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Disc Golf Valley is a single player and multiplayer casual sport game. It was developed by Spinoff Games and was released on June 9, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Disc Golf Valley is a realistic disc golf simulation game that challenges you to master disc-throwing skills in real-life and fantasy courses. With official Pro Discs from Latitude 64°, Dynamic Discs, Discmania, Kastaplast, and Westside Discs, players can choose from hundreds of discs with unique abilities. The game encourages players to join the disc golf community and compete against friends and global players. New unique discs are released monthly, ensuring fresh and engaging content for all players. Total character count: 190.

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Audience ScoreBased on 546 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

monetization18 negative mentions

The game offers realistic disc flight physics and a variety of courses, making it enjoyable for both casual and serious disc golfers.
Multiplayer features allow for fun interactions, although improvements are needed to enhance the experience.
It's a great way to practice disc golf skills and understand shot mechanics, especially for those unable to play in real life.

The game is criticized for being a poor port from mobile, with many features missing and requiring a Google account to play.
Progression can be frustratingly slow, with many players feeling that they need to pay for better discs or grind excessively to unlock them.
Multiplayer lacks depth, as players cannot see each other's shots, which diminishes the social aspect of playing together.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics and accurate disc flight, capturing the nuances of real disc golf, which encourages players to engage more frequently. However, criticisms arise regarding the putting mechanic, course design, and ground physics, which detract from the overall experience. While the game offers enjoyable mechanics, concerns about lasting playability and certain technical aspects remain.
- “I actually go out and play more often now because I enjoy the gameplay so much.”
- “Gameplay is awesome, captures a lot of the nuances of real disc golf.”
- “The flight mechanics of the discs are pretty accurate to the real world.”
- “The putting mechanic is actually laughable at how stupid it is.”
- “Gameplay doesn't rely on being heavily technical, so I'm not sure about its lasting playability.”
- “While Steam may not be the best place to offer up some kickback to the devs, I wanted to show my appreciation via this platform in hoping for the consideration for offering full controller support for gameplay.”
monetization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
9%
82%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, particularly for introducing ads in the paid desktop version despite promises of an ad-free experience. Players feel that the addition of in-game ads and a subscription fee to remove them constitutes a cash grab, undermining the value of their initial purchase. While the mobile version is free and ad-supported, many users expected a seamless experience between platforms, including shared progress and purchases.
- “It would be nice to have the PC version sync with the mobile version, though, so that my in-game purchases and progress are shared across the two.”
- “I get it free on mobile, but I paid on desktop to avoid ads. I believe that paying for the desktop/mobile version should unlock a mode that allows players to grind for good and fun items.”
- “Ads have been added to this game despite many of us paying for 'no ads forever and we mean it'.”
- “Now there are in-game ads and an additional $7 per month to remove them!”
- “It was nothing but a cash grab.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the vibrant, cartoonish art style and smooth performance, while others criticize certain aspects as sub-par and note issues like getting stuck behind unrealistic graphics. Overall, the visuals are described as fun and engaging, but not without imperfections that may affect gameplay experience.
- “Best graphics, best effects.”
- “Fun courses and great graphics.”
- “Nice cartoonish graphics.”
- “Graphics are sub-par.”
- “Multiplayer is just a shared scorecard; you can't see other discs or chat, etc. You can't change anything (volume, graphics, etc.) until you finish a mandatory tutorial, which consists of multiple holes of slow, bland attempts at humor.”
- “Runs smooth due to cartoonish graphics.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely regarded as excessively grindy, particularly due to its mobile origins, requiring players to invest significant time and effort to collect discs, which accumulate at a slow pace. Achieving success often demands near-perfect performance, further emphasizing the grindy nature of the gameplay.
- “As others have pointed out, this is an extremely grindy game if you want to get discs, and you will have to be near perfect to collect them.”
- “The discs collect incredibly slowly and it's so grindy.”
- “A bit grindy because it's a mobile game that was converted.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally perceived as slow and bland, particularly during the mandatory tutorial, which detracts from the overall experience. Players find the attempts at humor unengaging, especially since they are forced to endure multiple holes of it before accessing other features.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players report frequent game freezes specifically during the "Challenge the Valley" mode, indicating significant stability issues that impact gameplay.
- “The game freezes quite often in 'Challenge the Valley' mode.”
- “The game frequently experiences freezes during 'Challenge the Valley' mode.”
- “I encounter frequent freezes while playing in 'Challenge the Valley' mode.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The atmosphere is characterized by a challenging and intense environment, where hazards and obstacles create a mini golf-like experience that can feel overwhelming and prevents players from fully relaxing.
- “Hazards and obstacles are not just obstacles but, in some cases, nearly unavoidable, creating a mini golf trick shot atmosphere that makes it impossible to actually relax.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players expressing a desire for deeper engagement and more options to enhance their experience. Overall, while there are moments that resonate, there is a call for improvements to fully realize the game's emotional potential.