Golf It!

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Golf It! is a single player and multiplayer casual sport game. It was developed by Perfuse Entertainment and was released on August 18, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Golf It! is a multiplayer Minigolf game with focus on a dynamic, fun and creative multiplayer experience. One of the most exciting features is a Multiplayer Editor, where you can build and play custom maps together with your friends.

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Audience ScoreBased on 22,044 reviews

gameplay196 positive mentions

stability184 negative mentions

gameplay
536 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Golf It!" is characterized by its unique swinging mechanics and customizable course designs, offering a blend of creativity and competitive fun that appeals to players of all skill levels. While many enjoy the engaging multiplayer experience and the variety of community-created maps, some users report inconsistencies in the physics and mechanics, particularly with the putting and jumping systems, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, the game is praised for its potential and the fun it provides, especially when played with friends.
- “Is a delightful take on the mini-golf genre, offering a unique blend of creativity and competitive gameplay.”
- “With its intuitive mechanics, imaginative course designs, and strong multiplayer elements, it provides hours of fun for players of all skill levels.”
- “The gameplay in 'golf it' is easy to pick up, yet mastering the art of precision shots and navigating challenging courses provides a satisfying learning curve.”
- “There are constant frame rate issues no matter what map you play, and the hitting and jumping mechanics leave a lot to be desired.”
- “Inconsistent physics, ridiculous level design, obnoxious gameplay.”
- “The putting mechanics take getting used to and can be finicky sometimes and occasionally inconsistent.”
humor
454 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
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The humor in this game is a standout feature, particularly when played with friends, leading to countless hilarious moments and chaotic fun. Players enjoy the unpredictable nature of the game, which often results in laughter, friendly trolling, and shared frustrations, especially with custom maps that can be both amusing and infuriating. Overall, the game's comedic elements and multiplayer dynamics create a lighthearted and entertaining experience that resonates well with those who appreciate a cheeky sense of humor.
- “Watching friends attempt to navigate tricky obstacles and hilarious missteps adds a layer of enjoyment.”
- “The game shines in its multiplayer mode, where friends can enjoy competitive and humorous rounds of golf.”
- “It's a funny golf game, especially with friends, and lots of workshop user-made maps.”
- “You will rage so hard and you might destroy your PC. Don't download, please... it's so bad... not funny at all.”
- “You're not funny!”
- “You will rage so hard and you might destroy your PC. Don't download, please... it's so bad... not funny at all.”
graphics
354 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
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The graphics of the game are generally described as colorful and whimsical, contributing to a charming aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. While many players appreciate the cartoony style and vibrant landscapes, some note issues with graininess, dated visuals, and occasional graphical glitches, particularly in VR mode. Overall, the graphics are considered adequate for a mini-golf game, though opinions vary on their quality and impact on gameplay.
- “The colorful graphics and whimsical designs contribute to a light-hearted atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- “From the moment you step onto the whimsically designed courses, 'Golf It!' captures your attention with its charming aesthetics and vibrant landscapes.”
- “The graphics are vibrant and the controls are smooth, making it easy to play and enjoy.”
- “The graphics are very dated for VR, and there are games from even 2016 that look much better than this.”
- “The lighting and graphics glitches make it nearly unplayable even with the graphics turned all the way down.”
- “The interface and graphics look like they fell off the back of a truck loaded with Windows '98 recall products.”
stability
194 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
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The game's stability is frequently criticized, with many users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and freezing issues that significantly hinder gameplay, especially in multiplayer modes. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these problems, others describe it as frustrating and nearly unplayable due to its instability. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game has potential, it currently suffers from a lack of polish and reliability.
- “I don't see where some of the issues mentioned are coming from - it runs great, controls feel right and consistent. Teleport is easy, with the option of auto or manual - this is on the Quest 2 at least, can't speak for other headsets.”
- “For the most part, this game isn't that buggy, and the gameplay is a lot of fun.”
- “Overall: great game, no glitches, not a single issue, amazing workshop items.”
- “I can't play with more than 1 friend in VR because the third player glitches out of the map and it's impossible to do anything.”
- “My friend and I couldn't even get through 3 of the maps without getting glitches preventing us from continuing.”
- “So buggy and prone to crashing that it is effectively non-functional, and my machine normally runs resource-intensive games with no issues.”
music
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
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The music in the game is generally described as cheerful and fitting, enhancing the relaxed and fun atmosphere, especially when playing with friends. However, many users find the soundtrack repetitive and suggest that it could benefit from more variety and custom options. While some appreciate the ability to import custom music, others criticize the existing tracks as grating or monotonous after extended play.
- “The background music adds a frenetic energy to the game, perfectly complementing the manic pace of the gameplay.”
- “The game even allows the import of your own 3D models and custom music, meaning the 'ceiling of possibilities' is actually very high if you're willing to put some effort into it.”
- “The soundtrack was soothing; I'm not a stickler for the game's having a poor/awesome soundtrack myself, but for others' sakes, I would say it fits with mini-golf very well.”
- “The music in-game consists of a highly grating two-minute loop.”
- “The music is monotonous five-second loops, no ball control, and the included courses are boring, ambiguous, and unrealistic.”
- “No variation, always the same music/sounds.”
story
132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The reviews for the game's story are overwhelmingly negative, with many users stating that there is no story at all, likening the experience to gameplay-focused titles like "Temple Run." A few reviews mention a compelling narrative or engaging elements, but these are overshadowed by the consensus that the game lacks a substantial storyline, leaving players disappointed. Overall, the story aspect is seen as a significant weakness in the game.
- “Outstanding story, very thought-provoking and emotionally resonant.”
- “Best game 10/10 best storyline I have ever seen.”
- “A little spoopy but overall a wonderful story.”
- “ This game has no story; it's a ♥♥♥♥♥♥ simulator.”
- “☑️ This game has no story.”
- “☑ Only gameplay, doesn't include a story.”
replayability
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts exceptional replayability, primarily driven by its extensive library of user-generated content available through the Steam Workshop, which offers a near-infinite variety of custom maps and courses. Players appreciate the physics-based gameplay and the ability to create and share their own levels, enhancing the game's longevity and enjoyment. While some users note a limited number of official maps, the vibrant community and ongoing updates contribute to a continually fresh experience.
- “Great game, great physics, endlessly replayable as there's good new maps in the workshop every day.”
- “The player-created content adds endless replay value, and the ability to design your own courses allows for a personalized touch that keeps the game feeling fresh.”
- “Unlimited replayability due to the massive Steam Workshop course catalogue.”
- “There's only eight official maps, so most of the replayability comes from trying user-made maps.”
- “Gwyf has been promising workshop support for two years, but it's still in 'phase one', giving it very little replayability.”
- “The replayability isn't very high, and the developer maps don't last long; however, there are custom maps.”
optimization
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players reporting severe performance issues, frequent bugs, and long loading times, even on high-end systems. Despite some praise for gameplay mechanics and graphics, the consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, particularly in VR mode and for lower-end PCs, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, players are calling for significant improvements in optimization to enhance playability.
- “Performance, audio, graphics are all acceptable, the game overall works well, the playing mechanics also are very clear to understand and work out.”
- “Is fun to play and well optimized, and the game's controls and physics are fluid and realistic.”
- “Plenty of maps, great gameplay, never ran into performance issues.”
- “Good game, sadly badly optimized and continues to run worse every patch.”
- “Very badly optimized, spent half of my playtime just loading into the game.”
- “The performance in this game is so terrible even when you have a good setup.”
grinding
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized, with many users stating that it requires an excessive time commitment, often likening it to needing a "second life" to manage the grind. Descriptions range from "tedious" and "long" to "grindy," suggesting that the experience can feel repetitive and exhausting, typical of many MMOs. Overall, players find the grinding to be a significant drawback, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “One long, tedious grind.”
- “A bit grindy... sometimes.”
emotional
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a mix of intense emotions while engaging with the game, ranging from frustration and anger to enjoyment and nostalgia. The single-player experience can evoke feelings of loneliness and sadness, while the multiplayer aspect is often lacking, leading to a desire for social interaction. Despite its challenges, the game is noted for its emotional depth and thought-provoking story, making it a unique experience that resonates with players on various levels.
- “I like this game, but I don't have any friends willing to play it, and while I like it, playing it single player only makes me want to cry, and multiplayer is basically non-existent because no one plays in multiplayer, at least that I knew about.”
- “Golf, but it's really hard and makes me want to cry.”
- “Outstanding story, very thought-provoking and emotionally resonant.”
monetization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing it for relying heavily on microtransactions and labeling it a "cash grab." Some players express frustration over the perceived lack of original content and effort from the developers, suggesting that the game feels hastily assembled using purchased assets. However, a few users note the absence of microtransactions, indicating that not all versions of the game follow this model.
- “No microtransactions”
- “No microtransactions”
- “Microtransactions - in-game purchases.”
- “What an absolute cash grab this game was, now it's just left to the community to finish the game's content.”
- “This is easily a cash grab, buy assets, install Unreal, use blueprints, profit?”
- “I wanted to like this game since I like the other golf games on Steam; however, this is just a lazy thrown-together game. There is some work in the controls, etc., but all the developers have done is bought assets from the store, seeing the popularity of these games, and are now just doing this as a cash grab.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a fun and competitive vibe, enhanced by colorful graphics and whimsical designs that create a light-hearted experience. Players find the immersive environment captivating, making gameplay enjoyable whether locally or online. Overall, the atmosphere significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “The colorful graphics and whimsical designs contribute to a light-hearted atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- “[i] Immersive atmosphere - captivating environment.”
- “I've been playing this nice game for a few hours over the last few days and I'm enjoying the nice atmosphere and gameplay.”