Links E6

About Links E6

Links E6 is a single player and multiplayer sport game. It was developed by TruGolf, Inc. and was released on June 28, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

Links E6 is an entirely new digital golf experience. This first person simulation puts you in the game creating the ultimate sensation of being on the course. With world-class courses and online competition, Links E6 is connecting golfers, gamers and fans to the future of golf.

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52%Audience ScoreBased on 118 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

The game offers a classic 3-click swing mechanic reminiscent of the original Links series, appealing to nostalgic fans.
Graphics and course designs are generally praised as good or beautiful, providing a relaxing golf experience.
The base game is free with multiple quality courses included, with optional reasonably priced DLC course packs adding replay value.

The swing meter is widely reported as too fast and unforgiving, making gameplay frustrating and difficult to master.
Many players are frustrated by mandatory account creation, frequent logins, and poor or confusing installation requiring unsupported hardware for full functionality.
Lack of single-player career mode, AI opponents, player avatars, and some game modes make the experience feel incomplete and less engaging compared to classic Links titles.

graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised as beautiful, exceptional, and improved compared to older versions, with some highlighting modern visuals and detailed ball cam features. However, some users find the graphics basic, dated, or mediocre, occasionally affected by reused scans or minimal presentation. Overall, while the visuals enhance the experience for many, a few consider them less impressive relative to gameplay challenges.
- “The updated graphics are good, and the ball cam after hitting the ball is brilliant.”
- “I am running in hi res on a 2080 ti and 34 inch monitor and the graphics are simply beautiful.”
- “If you're going into this looking for something that feels a bit like Links 386 with modern graphics, well... you might be pleasantly surprised.”
- “Thought that the graphics could have been a bit better, but that may be due to reusing old scans.”
- “The presentation is virtually non-existent, menus are ugly, and the graphics are decent but dated.”
- “The graphics quality is quite mediocre, but transitions are very fast.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 12% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions
The gameplay offers realistic ball physics and an enjoyable golf simulation experience, reminiscent of classic three-click swing mechanics. However, some users find the swing mechanics difficult to master and suggest improvements such as better controls, camera navigation, and in-game tutorials to help new players. Overall, it combines accessible yet challenging gameplay but may feel frustrating without assistance.
- “Ball mechanics and realism of bounce and spin is super enjoyable, very much similar to the real golf simulator.”
- “It plays like the classic Links games with the three-click swing mechanic, and it's a pretty decent little sim.”
- “Just turn off all the assists such as mulligans, auto-putting, putt guide line, etc., and you find yourself a game with accessible yet challenging gameplay.”
- “The swing mechanics are unusable on my laptop.”
- “If this game had the swing mechanics of The Golf Club 2019 and better navigating/cameras for approach shots, this could be a very good game.”
- “I would love some sort of in-game tutorial, or at least tool tips, to help a person new to the game to grasp the mechanics.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 57% negative mentions
The game offers a monetization model free of intrusive ads, pop-ups, and microtransactions, relying mainly on paid DLC courses. Users appreciate the absence of pay-to-win elements and in-game advertising unless voluntarily clicked. While some features are limited, the monetization approach is generally well-received for being unobtrusive and fair.
- “The game is free, and has no bs microtransactions at all.”
- “I don't play many free games because they almost always have annoying pop ups, ads and are constantly trying to get into my wallet.”
- “Only negatives I have with the game are no solo career mode, no visible golfer avatar, and no course creator (which is a bit understandable considering the monetization for the game relies purely on additional DLC courses).”
- “This is far closer to WGT as a title, but hopefully without the pay-to-win club microtransactions and such.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music, especially the main menu theme, is surprisingly impressive and memorable, adding fanservice appeal. However, the in-game audio and sound cues feel disconnected from the gameplay experience.
- “Oh yeah, the main menu music has no right being as amazing as it is.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game’s stability is problematic, with frequent frame rate glitches and video freezes during swings that sometimes necessitate restarting the system. These issues, particularly during the backswing animations, hinder smooth gameplay and are not experienced in comparable titles.
- “I don't mind three-point swings, but the one in this game is done really poorly - you always go through a full range of motion, and the backswing is far, far too quick on drives and long irons to the point where it's almost impossible to play, especially when the frame rate glitches slightly during the backswing.”
- “Video screen freezes requiring me to shut down machine; may need to change my settings but I have not had this problem with 2k21 or Perfect Golf.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game lacks humorous banter, with users noting an absence of witty or comedic dialogue compared to original versions.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game offers high replayability, with well-crafted content that encourages players to revisit it multiple times.
- “They add a lot of replay value and are all really well made.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users feel that the atmosphere is less lively and energetic, suggesting that those seeking a more festive or party-like vibe might prefer games like Mario Golf instead.