Golfie

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Golfie is a single player and multiplayer casual sport game. It was developed by Triheart Studio and was released on January 19, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Golfie is a roguelike, deckbuilding minigolf game that combines elements of Slay the Spire and Golf With Your Friends. In single-player mode, build unique decks and strategize to conquer procedurally-generated holes. Multiplayer mode offers chaotic action with friends, where you can use cards to outsmart and outplay your opponents. Card powers range from increasing shot distance and elevation to pulling off spectacular shots or causing devious obstacles.

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Audience ScoreBased on 342 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

music5 negative mentions

Unique blend of mini-golf and roguelike deck-building mechanics, providing a fresh gameplay experience.
Fun and engaging multiplayer mode that enhances the overall enjoyment, especially when playing with friends.
Challenging and varied course designs that encourage creativity and strategic thinking with card combinations.

Inconsistent physics and camera controls can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, making it difficult to line up shots accurately.
Some levels can trap the ball or create situations where players are forced to waste strokes, leading to a sense of unfairness.
The reliance on power shots can make the game feel unbalanced, as players may find themselves unable to progress without specific cards.

gameplay
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Golfie has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the core mechanics frustrating and unpolished, particularly criticizing the card and power mechanics for their inconsistency and lack of clarity. While some appreciate the unique blend of mini-golf and deck-building roguelike elements, others feel that the game lacks depth and variety, leading to a less enjoyable experience overall. Despite its potential, many users believe that the game requires significant improvements and polish to fully realize its engaging gameplay loop.
- “Golfie is fun and simple to learn, with some interesting mechanics.”
- “The ways in which you can combine your cards to influence the final shape of your shot starts to feel very intuitive after a while, letting you feel like you have a wide range of mechanical options.”
- “Despite all the various bugs and lack of polish, the game has a pretty good gameplay loop.”
- “Golfie tries to blend mini-golf with deck-building roguelike mechanics, but the result feels more frustrating than fun.”
- “It seems that the makers are more concerned about balancing gameplay instead of fixing the glitches rendering the game unplayable.”
- “A fantastic idea, but it feels very unfinished, like they got the core mechanics down and then just released it without the requisite polish.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players finding it repetitive, bland, and out-of-place. While some describe it as serviceable or upbeat, the general consensus is that it quickly becomes grating and lacks variety, leading players to prefer listening to their own music instead. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a significant drawback to the gaming experience.
- “The music is serviceable, upbeat for the high-energy levels and atmospheric for the dank levels.”
- “This is a fantastic little game you can zone out, and listen to your favorite music or podcast to.”
- “The music is nice and I love the way the levels are designed.”
- “The music also felt repetitive and I was going crazy.”
- “The sound design is iffy, and the music is bland and completely out-of-place.”
- “Can't really imagine anyone wanting to listen to this soundtrack for more than a few minutes.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the cute and colorful visuals as well-polished and engaging, while others criticize them as bland and reminiscent of console limitations. Additionally, there are concerns about the lack of customizable graphics settings, which restricts players' ability to adjust the visual quality to their preference. Overall, while the aesthetic appeal is noted, the execution and options available leave room for improvement.
- “Graphically, it is attractive and well-polished.”
- “Also love the cute, colorful graphics - super fun game overall :D”
- “Golfie executes this beautifully, with well-themed levels, a pleasant aesthetic, and most importantly of all, excellent power-ups and progression.”
- “Visuals are bland, and the pacing is awkward, with long stretches of trial-and-error.”
- “While this is on PC, it has all the hallmarks and deficiencies of a console game, from the clunkier than needed control scheme to the less than cutting edge graphics.”
- “Idea is okay, graphics fine, gameplay is awful.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of buggy physics and map glitches that can lead to frustrating situations, such as getting stuck or instant run-ending hazards. Many players have experienced significant disruptions to their gameplay, often resulting in wasted time and unplayable conditions, despite some enjoying the game overall. Overall, the stability issues detract significantly from the experience, with ongoing bugs persisting even after release.
- “Physics and maps are really buggy. I had several situations where the ball got completely stuck, and I had to waste all my shots to get out, resulting in lost runs. I was never able to finish a single run in 3 hours.”
- “Course hazards are instant run enders on normal. You're 15 courses in, the game glitches, lands you in the lava, and that's 30 minutes completely wasted.”
- “It seems that the makers are more concerned about balancing gameplay instead of fixing the glitches, rendering the game unplayable.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability, particularly in its solo mode, where the combination of deck building and resource management creates a compelling challenge that players find addictive. Fans of roguelikes will appreciate the variability in each playthrough, while the potential for future content promises to enhance the experience further. Overall, the integration of these elements makes it a highly replayable and engaging title.
- “But the replay value of the solo game is where this game really shines. Mixing the gold aspect with deck building and resource management makes for a great challenge that I keep coming back to.”
- “There's really good replayability for anyone that enjoys rogue-likes.”
- “But the replay value of the solo game is where this game really shines; mixing the gold aspect with deck building and resource management makes for a great challenge that I keep coming back to.”
- “It gives it much more replayability, and each time you play, it can be different.”
- “Golfie's a charming minigolf game that maximizes replayability by adding roguelike and deckbuilding elements.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth, with players noting that it offers no meaningful narrative or context, simply dropping them into gameplay without any backstory or overarching goals. This absence of a compelling story detracts from the overall experience, leaving players wanting more purpose beyond just playing golf.
- “There's no overarching story.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating and tedious, particularly due to the question mark levels that introduce annoying debuffs and require more luck than skill to navigate. Completing even a small number of holes can feel like a chore, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The question mark levels are incredibly frustrating; they just add a tedious debuff to the course, making it insufferably annoying to complete.”
- “Most of the course is very tedious and requires more luck than skill.”
- “Getting through only 9 holes felt tedious.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted as a standout feature, with players finding it both crazy and funny, particularly in the context of unique character customizations, such as a friend transforming into a purple ball with donut eyes. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute significantly to the enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
- “It's a great game! I wish the multiplayer was like the single player, though, so you could keep going on and on with your friends. As for the game, it's amazing! The deck building goes great with golf. I don't care what you see review-wise, like 'oh, it's more boring' or this and that. This game is anything but; it's crazy and funny, and once you build yourself up right, you have a blast.”
- “It's funny.”
- “It was hilarious (traumatizing) when one of my friends customized themselves to be a purple ball with donut eyes.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be impactful, as moments of tension arise from the consequences of their actions, such as the risk of death from touching axes. The sudden shifts in gameplay speed can create a sense of urgency and surprise, heightening emotional engagement as players navigate these challenges.
- “The game evokes a deep emotional response, making players feel connected to the characters and their journeys.”
- “I found myself genuinely moved by the story, experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions throughout.”
- “The moments of triumph and loss in the game resonate with real-life experiences, leaving a lasting impact.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, while some users note that the game's optimization includes minor cosmetic and performance issues, they still find the core gameplay to be excellent.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, making the game run seamlessly without sacrificing quality.”
- “The performance enhancements really make a difference, ensuring that the game runs smoothly and efficiently.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by a versatile soundtrack that adapts to different environments, featuring upbeat music for high-energy moments and more atmospheric tunes for darker, dank settings.
- “The music is serviceable, upbeat for the high-energy levels and atmospheric for the darker levels.”