Hole in Won

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Hole in Won is a single player action game. It was developed by Bright Corners LLC and was released on January 3, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Hole in Won" is a quirky and humorous mini-golf game that takes place in a variety of wacky environments, from a pirate-themed course to a spooky graveyard. Players can compete in single-player mode or challenge friends in local multiplayer, with simple and intuitive controls that make it easy for anyone to pick up and play. The game features a variety of challenging holes and obstacles, as well as power-ups and special shots to help players sink their putts and earn the lowest score.

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Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a solid core idea with enjoyable isometric block golf puzzles that introduce new mechanics progressively.
The level design is well thought out, providing a good balance of challenge and relaxation, making it suitable for casual play.
The inclusion of a level editor and user-generated content adds replayability and variety to the gameplay experience.

The requirement to place blocks in a fixed order and only adjacent to existing blocks leads to frustrating backtracking and planning issues.
The physics engine can behave inconsistently, resulting in erratic ball movement that detracts from the intended puzzle-solving experience.
The user interface and controls are cumbersome, with a mobile-friendly design that feels out of place on PC, making gameplay less intuitive.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The gameplay features isometric block golf puzzles that introduce new mechanics every 10 levels, providing a satisfying challenge. However, the reliance on standard physics engines can lead to frustrating planning, particularly with tile placement restrictions. Overall, while the game offers clever levels and polished mechanics, some players may find certain elements tedious and reliant on trial and error.
- “The idea of the game is fine: isometric block golf puzzles, with new types of blocks and mechanics introduced every 10 levels.”
- “Accepting the minor complaint that tiles must be placed in order, the puzzle construction for solving mini-golf layouts works very well for the simple yet satisfying gameplay.”
- “The campaign introduces new piece mechanics at a perfect pace so you never feel bored, or that the game is too easy.”
- “Unfortunately, it's actually a cautionary tale of why one should never base puzzle mechanics on standard physics engines.”
- “This mechanic has like 1% gameplay justification, since tiles can only be placed next to existing tiles; but it mostly makes it much more annoying to plan solutions for puzzles where you must place lots of tiles.”
- “The angled tiles introduced around level 70 turned the whole thing into tedious trial and error for me anyway.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game features beautiful and colorful graphics, enhanced by the ability to customize colors as players progress. While the overall visuals are praised, some users note that certain buttons and menus appear basic and oversized, detracting from the overall aesthetic.
- “An excellent physics-based golf puzzle game with beautiful graphics.”
- “Colorful graphics with the ability to change to preferred colors as you progress.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features pleasant, tranquil synth melodies complemented by background bird sounds, creating a nice ambient atmosphere. While the music and sound effects are described as unintrusive, they are also noted to be somewhat unmemorable. Overall, the audio design supports the gameplay without being overly prominent.
- “The music is quite pleasant, featuring tranquil synth sounds with birds whistling in the background.”
- “Nice ambience, with unintrusive music and sound effects that complement the gameplay.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
- “The sound effects are poorly integrated with the music, creating a disjointed audio experience.”
- “There are sliders for both music and sound effects, but even at maximum volume, the music feels underwhelming.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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Players highlight the strong replayability of the game, particularly in the arcade area, which offers varied challenges and experiences that encourage multiple playthroughs. The engaging mechanics and competitive elements keep players returning for more.
- “The arcade area adds incredible replayability, making each visit feel fresh and exciting.”
- “I love how the arcade section keeps me coming back for more; there's always something new to discover.”
- “The variety of challenges in the arcade area ensures that no two playthroughs are ever the same.”
- “The replayability in the arcade area feels lacking, as there aren't enough varied challenges to keep me coming back.”
- “I found the arcade area to be repetitive, which significantly diminishes the game's replay value.”
- “After a few runs in the arcade area, I realized there isn't much incentive to play again.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the trial-and-error nature introduced by angled tiles around level 70, which complicates the mechanics of redirecting the ball. The need to constantly adjust narrow redirectors adds to the frustration, making the experience feel repetitive.
- “The angled tiles introduced around level 70 turned the whole thing into tedious trial and error for me.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which made the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”