Golf Around!

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Golf Around! is a single player and multiplayer casual sport game with a horror theme. It was developed by Hough Studio and was released on December 4, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Golf Around! is a multiplayer Mini Golf game with crazy golf courses. In addition, you can easily play and create custom levels!

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 690 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

Enjoyable and fun multiplayer mini golf experience with friends, offering moments of hilarious chaos and bonding.
Robust level editor and extensive community workshop content provide nearly infinite replayability and creative freedom.
Light system requirements, intuitive controls, and consistent free updates make it accessible and appealing to a wide audience.

Sometimes frustrating and inconsistent physics behavior, notably in bouncing and collisions, which can impact gameplay.
Limited base game content with a small number of default maps; relies heavily on community-created maps for variety.
Graphics and music are considered basic or repetitive; the UI and audio design lack polish compared to competitors.

graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
59%
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The graphics are generally described as basic, somewhat dated, and occasionally unoptimized, with some levels suffering from performance issues on lower-end hardware. While visuals are often deemed bland or gloomy, the game's art style and thematic variety provide sufficient clarity and contribute to an enjoyable experience. Overall, the graphics may not impress aesthetically but are functional and complemented by engaging gameplay and music.
- “The graphics, music, and physics system are all futuristic and beautiful.”
- “Right off the bat, I love the graphics and the themes for the courses currently available.”
- “The graphics, lighting, and shadows are quite good.”
- “The graphics are dated, but the physics are fine.”
- “- mediocre visuals.”
- “While the included courses feature a good variety of themes and environments (along with some killer background music), the graphics themselves are a tad basic and somewhat bland.”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
53%
12%
The game's music is generally praised for its calming, chill, and fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall vibe and complements the environments well. However, some users find the music repetitive or not very engaging, with a few suggesting options to soften the tone or add custom tracks for more variety. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a strong positive but not universally perfect.
- “It has an amazing soundtrack, great community and the creator (Steve as known in the Discord server) is lovely. Again, Golf Around is great!”
- “It's a polished, smooth, mature Golf With Friends; the music is amazing and the stock maps are really fun. You can play custom maps, earn hats, trails, etc. Just get it, it's a good time.”
- “The music always fits the environment, and little details like the flamethrower sound effects really help!”
- “The music is a weak spot for me, I'll be honest.”
- “The music is a little lame. I find the game usually is best played with music off because the music can get annoying after a minute or two of listening to it.”
- “I do hope we get the option to add our own music to stages, as the current selection is quite limited.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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The gameplay is praised for its simple yet satisfying mechanics, unique and varied map challenges, and strong multiplayer appeal. Users appreciate the customization options, active community content, and overall fun party-game atmosphere, though a few note minor issues with physics and jump mechanics. Overall, it offers refreshing and engaging golf gameplay that stands out in its genre.
- “This game is crunchy in the best way, it feels like I'm replaying a game from my childhood that never existed back then, and the gameplay mechanics are on point.”
- “Lots of different game options to affect the gameplay and a very active community making user generated content.”
- “If you're looking for some minigolf with great gameplay customization and lots of community workshop support or on top of that something cheap to play with friends, this is the game to go.”
- “The jump mechanic could use a little work as it doesn't always seem responsive.”
- “I only have few complaints in regards to some buggy physics in certain parts of the game, and I’d like to see more options to switch up the gameplay!”
- “Graphics and mechanics are solid but I do recommend turning on jump to help with any funky physics issues you may run into.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in this game is light-hearted and genuinely funny, enhanced by quirky physics and delightfully goofy level designs that often provoke laughter. Players appreciate the comedic charm rooted in both the game's playful jankiness and the creative, amusing community-made maps. Overall, it offers a consistently entertaining and humor-filled experience, perfect for social play and shared fun.
- “Some of the most vivid, fun, light-hearted and flat-out hilarious hours of my life I spent playing this with friends; it's amazing, has the exact right amount of jank, allows incredible trick shots and features some truly baller maps from the community.”
- “The way some of the levels are designed are literally goofy as heck & you can tell the devs have a sense of humor.”
- “Some of the maps made me laugh out loud while playing them.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences several bugs and glitches, particularly with physics and collision detection, which can impact gameplay stability. While some issues are minor, others remain unresolved by developers, leading to frustration among players. Overall, stability is a concern that detracts from an otherwise enjoyable experience.
- “Gwyf has too many bugs and glitches, and developers who won't fix them or care about the fanbase.”
- “The physics engine is pretty buggy, especially with the different shapes of balls.”
- “Collision mode is quite buggy at the start of some holes, and spectating other players' golf balls is very frustrating.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally well optimized to run on low-end machines, including Windows and Mac, but some user-made levels, particularly the steampunk level, suffer from poor optimization and performance issues on lower-spec hardware.
- “Nevertheless, they are optimized well, meaning the game can run even on the lowest grade machinery, Windows or Mac.”
- “The only downside is that user made levels are not very well optimized for lower level machines (mainly laptops) at all and performance can vary a bit on those courses.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story aspect received mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the presence of a story while others noted its absence. Overall, the game's narrative may be minimal or optional depending on player expectations.
- “No story”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers strong replayability through diverse features such as customizable ball settings, ball jumping, collisions, and ball shaping, along with the addition of user-created workshop levels that significantly extend its longevity.
- “It's good fun, lots of replayability, cool settings like changing your ball to a d20, and more!”
- “Options like ball jumping, collisions, and shaping the ball allow for lots of replay value.”
- “It even has workshop levels, which adds a lot of replayability!”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is powerful and deeply moving, evoking strong feelings that have even brought players to tears. It effectively creates moments of genuine emotional connection and vulnerability.
- “The editor makes me want to cry.”
- “Made me cry on a call with a friend”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is considered tedious due to heavy reliance on RNG, often requiring multiple attempts or resources, such as a second life, to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Many RNG holes make it tedious to go for.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is praised for its lively and energetic party vibe, creating a fun and frenetic experience that sets it apart from similar games. This dynamic environment significantly enhances gameplay variety and enjoyment.