Golfinite

90%
Game Brain Score Based on 49 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • music
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"Golfinite" is a golf game where you progress from an amateur to a pro golfer, competing across four unique regions with their own challenges and hazards. Complete practice rounds, challenges, and tournaments to rise through the ranks and earn your spot in professional tournaments. Use abilities and purchasable golf tech to help you read the green, measure the wind, and avoid hazards on your way to becoming a pro golfer.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

90%
Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews
music3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a relaxing and enjoyable golfing experience, reminiscent of classic titles like Mario Golf, with intuitive arcade mechanics and a fun leveling system.
  • The pixel art style and unique obstacles add personality to the courses, making gameplay engaging and fresh, while the power-up system enhances strategy without feeling overpowered.
  • It works well on the Steam Deck, making it a great option for casual gaming sessions, and the developer is responsive to community feedback, indicating ongoing support and potential for future content.
  • The golfing mechanics can feel too easy, with a lack of challenge in the courses and minimal variety in gameplay, leading to a sense of repetitiveness.
  • There are significant quality of life issues, such as the absence of key mapping options, weak sound design, and a lack of detailed statistics tracking, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The game feels incomplete with limited content, only four courses, and no multiplayer options, leaving players wanting more depth and variety in gameplay.
  • gameplay15 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a straightforward swing mechanic and engaging obstacles that add depth and challenge, reminiscent of classic titles like Mario Golf. Players appreciate the intuitive controls and the balance between casual play and deeper mechanics, making it easy to learn yet difficult to master. While some desire additional modes and clearer leveling mechanics, the overall experience is enjoyable and offers a satisfying blend of fun and strategy.

    • “The mechanics of the game feel very nice; compensating for wind, lining up shots, and aiming around the obstacles are all fun and satisfying.”
    • “Super fun game that has a casual feel but in-depth mechanics for those who want something a little more.”
    • “Overall, I'd highly recommend this game to anyone who wants a fun, relaxing retro gameplay experience at an extremely reasonable price.”
    • “I enjoyed it, I'd have loved to see some sort of progressive match play mechanics, and maybe another mode that didn't have any of the non-golf related traps (scorpions/birds/portals), but otherwise, I've spent more money to see an hour and a half long movie than I did for this game that took me 4 hours to beat.”
    • “The fade/draw mechanic on leveling up was a bit confusing at first until I started pouring more points into my drive distance.”
    • “Stats balance fairly and noticeably change your swing, so you can't just pump everything into drive to cheese the game like what happens with so many other indie golf games that try to add Mario Golf GBC/GBA's RPG mechanics.”
  • story8 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking depth and engagement, feeling like a blend of a non-golf RPG and a simplistic 2D golf game without substantial narrative elements. Players express a desire for more content and a cohesive storyline, as the current structure relies heavily on training missions that detract from the overall experience. While the gameplay is reminiscent of the beloved "Golf Story," the absence of a compelling narrative or dialogue leaves players wanting more.

    • “Golf has always translated well to video game format, but I began to look a bit more actively at golf releases after Golf Story won my heart in 2017 (and Sports Story broke it in 2022).”
    • “If you liked the golfing in Golf Story, you'll enjoy what's on offer here.”
    • “Just wish there was a little more main game content/story.”
    • “No wrapper story or dialog, or anything.”
    • “However, two things keep me from recommending it: 1) in order to play tournament mode (you know the one thing you'd get a golf game for) you have to go through a bunch of annoying 'training' missions that put you in unrealistically bad shots if you have any experience with Mario Golf-esque games.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising it as "awesome" and "chill," while others criticize it as mediocre or even "the driest soundtrack" they've encountered. Overall, the quality of the music seems to vary significantly across different courses, impacting the overall experience.

    • “The four courses have great designs and even better music.”
    • “Awesome chill music, unique level progression.”
    • “Excellent music.”
    • “Just thoughtless blobs of fairway stitched together with the driest soundtrack I've ever heard.”
    • “The music was pretty bad, but playing with it off, you notice how mediocre the sound effects are.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics of the game evoke a strong sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of classic Game Boy Color titles, particularly the old Mario Golf. While the visuals are retro and intentionally simplistic, they effectively capture the essence of traditional gameplay, appealing to older gamers who prioritize gameplay over modern graphical fidelity. Overall, the graphics successfully blend a vintage aesthetic with contemporary updates.

    • “I'm a huge fan of the old Mario Golf game for the Game Boy Color, so when I saw this game's graphics, it was an instant purchase for me.”
    • “The style of the graphics, the choice to not animate a golfer, the sounds, all provide a retro feel to the game with some updates for how games are today.”
    • “Very much in the vein of the old Game Boy Mario Golfs as far as golf feel and visuals, if that's what you're looking for.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Reviewers feel that the game's monetization strategy could benefit from improved advertising efforts to enhance visibility and attract more players.

  • replayability1 mentions

    Players highlight the game's infinite replayability, attributing it to the randomly generated courses that ensure a unique experience with each playthrough.

    • “The game has infinite replayability thanks to the randomly generated courses.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making me want to dive back in for more.”
    • “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for another round.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players feel that the current grinding achievements are limited and primarily focus on repetitive tasks, suggesting that the game would benefit from additional achievements that reward more challenging and varied accomplishments.

    • “Only grindy-type achievements are implemented; more should be added to reward the more difficult tasks.”
    • “The grinding feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
    • “I find myself spending hours grinding for minimal rewards, which makes the gameplay feel tedious.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game is well-optimized, as it runs smoothly without demanding high system resources, resulting in no significant performance issues reported by users.

    • “It's not overly demanding, so there are no performance issues.”
    • “The game runs smoothly on a variety of hardware configurations.”
    • “I appreciate how well-optimized it is; I can enjoy high settings without any lag.”
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