Golf Blitz
- May 1, 2019
- Noodlecake
- 3h median play time
"Golf Blitz" is a sport game that offers excellent gameplay with perfect visuals and a good soundtrack. The race to the hole creates a fast-paced and very funny experience, but be prepared for lots of grinding and bugs. In summary, Golf Blitz is a fast, humorous, and visually appealing golf race that can be weighed down by grinding and bugs.
Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, providing a unique multiplayer experience.
- Great graphics and smooth gameplay, making it enjoyable to play.
- No ads, allowing for uninterrupted gaming sessions.
- Matchmaking is unfair, often pairing low-level players with much higher-level opponents.
- Progression is slow and heavily reliant on in-game purchases, making it feel pay-to-win.
- Frequent connectivity issues and crashes, making the game unplayable at times.
- gameplay223 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun mechanics, smooth graphics, and competitive nature, making it engaging for players. However, many users express frustration with the pay-to-win elements, unbalanced power-ups, and matchmaking issues that can detract from the overall experience. While the core mechanics are well-received, connectivity problems and lag are common complaints that hinder enjoyment.
“The gameplay is genuinely fun and frustrating in the best possible way.”
“Gameplay is fast-paced and the various power-ups can be very helpful.”
“The gameplay is really smooth and it is really fun to play.”
“Pay to win, horribly slow upgrade process if you don't buy in-game, and broken gameplay ruin this.”
“The mechanics are broken with balls randomly changing direction mid-air.”
“Worst game, worst matchmaking, worst gameplay; if you want to win in this game then you have to pay.”
- monetization201 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 39 % negative mentions
Overall, the monetization strategy of the game is well-received, with many players appreciating the absence of forced ads and intrusive microtransactions. While some users note that in-app purchases exist, they generally feel non-invasive and optional, allowing for a fair gameplay experience without the pressure to spend money. However, there are concerns about the potential for a cash grab as players progress, with some expressing frustration over the increasing costs of upgrades and the need for microtransactions to advance efficiently.
“Completely free and there's no ads.”
“It's so nice to have a little multiplayer mobile game that doesn't hit you over the head with microtransactions.”
“No ads, and a really fair level progression.”
“Paying increases chance to level... bad monetization ruins this game.”
“The game starts off pretty alright but becomes pretty much tedious after level 26, the price of items goes up exponentially while you get a minor increase of the earnable 'bux', the only way to proceed after this level is obviously forced microtransactions as wanted by the developer.”
“Fun game, but the grinding required at higher levels to advance without paying for microtransactions is absolutely ridiculous.”
- stability102 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players experience issues such as the app freezing during matches, problems with loading screens, and bugs that affect game mechanics, making it nearly unplayable at times. Despite the game's fun elements, the overwhelming number of stability issues has led to widespread frustration among users.
“The only thing I don't like is how others can knock your ball away, but other than that, it's solid with no glitches. The maps are cool and interesting, and if you join now, you can get $1,000 for free! I love the skins, the power-ups, the special effects, and I love the trophy system.”
“Great game! It seems to be a little slow to give out prizes, but it runs great and is very enjoyable.”
“Fun game but the app is super buggy.”
“Ever since the server migration the game has become progressively more buggy and is unplayable at times.”
“This game is full of glitches and has become completely unplayable since the most recent update.”
- graphics84 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a positive reception, with many users praising the art style, smooth visuals, and fun emotes. However, some players report issues with graphic loading and lag, suggesting a need for improved performance settings. While the graphics are generally considered good, there are mixed opinions on their quality compared to other games in the genre.
“Amazing visuals, and great effects.”
“Great game, beautiful yet cute visuals, deserve the support and the love.”
“Very well-made graphics, great competitive gameplay, and the best physics in a golf game yet.”
“The graphics and gameplay felt ripped from the stickman golf games with the new versus mode.”
“Bad graphic loading; every panel or UI that pops up causes the game to freeze.”
“Awfully buggy and game crashes caused graphics to glitch out and get replaced with scrambled textures.”
- humor83 mentions
- 94 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it hilarious and entertaining, particularly through funny costumes, emotes, and the chaotic interactions during gameplay. Many reviews highlight the amusing moments that arise from sabotaging opponents and the lighthearted nature of the game, making it a fun experience despite occasional frustrations. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute significantly to its appeal, making it enjoyable for casual players.
“It's hilarious, silly, and just outrageously fun.”
“The game itself is fun, good mechanics, and it's funny smashing each other's balls away from the hole for a sneaky win.”
“Wonderful experience, no ads, user friendly, easy to play with friends, competitive, hilarious, it's literally the perfect game.”
“Honestly, it's not funny at all and makes me want to uninstall the game.”
“If this is an April Fool's joke, it's not funny and you're messing with the money I've put into this game.”
“Deserve -5 stars... not funny, yet annoying.”
- music24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely appreciated for its retro, 8-bit, and chiptune-inspired style, enhancing the overall experience with its unique and enjoyable sound. However, players have expressed frustration over the lack of volume controls and the inability to play their own music simultaneously, as well as occasional lag issues that disrupt the audio. Despite these concerns, many find the music to be a highlight, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
“I love the retro/8-bit/chiptune inspired music too; the main menu runs a little slow, but in-game runs perfectly smooth.”
“The music is goofy yet not annoying; the physics is very accurate... and the hours just fade away as you play the game.”
“Love the music and graphics.”
“My only problem is that when I load the game, any audio from a background app gets cut off and when I try to reload the music app, Golf Blitz has to reload when I come back, which again shuts off the background app playing the audio I wanted to hear while playing.”
“Actual music is terrible!!!”
“Mostly when the game loads it's just a black screen and the music doesn't download, and it makes me want to kill myself.”
- optimization18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 28 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting issues such as constant disconnects, stuttering, slow loading times, and poor power consumption. While some players note occasional performance improvements, many express frustration over lag during gameplay, especially in multiplayer scenarios. The consensus indicates that significant optimization is needed to enhance the overall experience.
“Good game but it's terribly optimized for the phone.”
“Needs a better optimization and more ways for free-to-play users to make faster progress in the game so it could be called blitz.”
“Improved performance.”
“The game could be much better if it wasn't for its terrible optimization.”
“Horrible optimization and terrible constant freezing.”
“The game is pretty good overall but it has poor power consumption optimization.”
- grinding17 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, particularly at higher levels (20+), where progression becomes tedious and slow, often leading to frustration. While some appreciate the community and addictive nature of the game, many express that the grind required to level up and earn in-game currency can feel overwhelming, with a notable push towards microtransactions for faster advancement. Overall, the balance between fun and grind is a contentious point, with opinions varying on whether the experience remains enjoyable despite the grind.
“Addictive but not grindy or pay-to-win!”
“Simple and fun, not too grindy.”
“And let's not talk about the way you level up in this game and how grindy it is... good luck having fun.”
“I went months completing season stars and couldn't figure out why/how I was earning so little money and gems after so much grinding.”
“The game starts off pretty alright but becomes pretty much tedious after level 26; the price of items goes up exponentially while you get a minor increase in the earnable 'bux'. The only way to proceed after this level is obviously forced microtransactions as wanted by the developer.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a desire for a more engaging story experience, with players expressing frustration over the lack of a solo or offline mode to explore the narrative. While the game is generally enjoyed for its gameplay, the absence of customizable features and a dedicated story mode detracts from the overall experience.
“I wish there was a solo/story mode option where you can just play alone and offline.”
“Is there any offline story in this game?”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players have expressed a wide range of emotional responses to the game, from intense joy and excitement to frustration and anger, highlighting its ability to engage users deeply. While some find it beautifully immersive and enjoyable, others have experienced negative emotions, leading to strong reactions such as breaking devices or vowing to stop playing. Overall, the game elicits a strong emotional spectrum, making it a polarizing experience for its audience.
“It's been a lot for me searching for a beautiful and emotional game like this one.”
“Get me emotionally involved, yelling at my phone in anger because I got robbed, and then yelling with joy because I kicked butt. Keep up the great work; this game is awesome!”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is considered polished and replayable, though some users feel it could benefit from enhanced graphics and additional playable features to further increase its replay value.
“Very polished and replayable.”
“Very good game, but it needs a bit more replayable features.”