Mario Golf: Super Rush
- June 24, 2021
- Camelot Software Planning
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Tee off with family and friends in the biggest Mario Golf game yet! Hit the green with up to four players locally or online and golf with familiar Mushroom Kingdom characters. Modes range from Standard Golf to the energetic Speed Golf and an RPG-like golf adventure in story mode. Intuitive motion or button controls, a shot gauge that adapts to the curve of the course, and other new features make i…
Nintendo Switch
Reviews
- The game is incredibly fun and easy to learn, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults.
- It offers a variety of game modes, including Speed Golf and Battle Golf, which add excitement and variety to the gameplay.
- The graphics are vibrant and appealing, contributing to a fun family gaming experience.
- The single-player adventure mode is underwhelming and lacks depth, making it feel short and unfulfilling.
- There is a limited selection of courses and characters, which can lead to a repetitive experience over time.
- The motion controls are inconsistent and can be frustrating, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
- story27 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story mode in the game offers a fun but short experience, allowing players to develop their characters through a golf journey. While some reviewers appreciated the fleshed-out narrative compared to other titles, many found it repetitive and lacking depth, with a focus on gimmicky missions rather than engaging tournament play. Overall, the story mode is seen as enjoyable for a limited time, but ultimately underwhelming in terms of content and replayability.
“You can also do 'story mode' where you go on a golf journey and can develop your character.”
“They play golf, so they were excited by its release and were pleased to see it had more of a story and purpose than they had originally thought it would.”
“The story mode offers a more fleshed-out experience than that seen in tennis aces, making it seem like it actually wasn't an afterthought.”
“Adventure/story mode is a borefest as it quickly becomes pointless mini challenges to earn better equipment, and most of the matches seem to be speed golf, which for some reason Nintendo wants to push. As short as it is, it will become boring rather quickly.”
“The story mode is somewhat monotonous and not engaging, but it works well when playing with friends.”
“The story mode is lackluster - only 6 golf courses, just 15 characters, and the graphics are not convincing even for Switch standards. The new modes are tested once and then never revisited. A Mario Strikers or Mario Sports Mix would have been much more interesting. Conclusion: for the price, I recommend waiting to buy.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the title is characterized by finely tuned mechanics that cater to both casual and hardcore players, featuring enjoyable motion controls and diverse modes like speed golf and battle golf. While the game offers charming visuals and a fun single-player experience, some users note a lack of content and polish, particularly in the campaign and unlockables. Overall, it stands out as a mechanically impressive entry in the Mario sports series, despite some criticisms regarding depth and variety.
“The tracking of the Joy-Con is very accurate and makes for some very fun gameplay.”
“Golf adventure has plenty of charm and offers a fun way to learn various mechanics and unlock courses.”
“With accessible controls and mechanics that appeal to casual fans and hardcore golfers alike, there’s a lot to love with this Mario sports title!”
“[brief, confusing and lacklustre campaign, absolutely lacking in content, lacking in polish both in gameplay and graphically]”
“[speed golf on a fundamental level is not fun, battle golf gets old fast with only two course options, fewer courses than previous Mario golf games, disappointing unlockables, golf adventure can be boring and frustrating, tutorials for certain mechanics are poorly conveyed]”
“[golf adventure and battle golf, promise of new content to come, the golf mechanics, although different, are fine]”
- graphics9 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the charming and colorful visuals, as well as the good performance. While some critiques mention a lack of anti-aliasing and polish, the simplistic artwork style is often seen as fitting and enjoyable, contributing positively to the game's fun factor.
“Graphics were really good.”
“There is only so much Nintendo/Camelot could go for with the simplistic artwork style, but it all comes across quite nicely - if desperately lacking in anti-aliasing.”
“Rewarding gameplay, speed golf is a fun novelty, charming and colorful visuals.”
“The simplistic artwork style is limited, and while it comes across nicely, it is desperately lacking in anti-aliasing.”
“The campaign is brief, confusing, and lackluster, absolutely lacking in content and polish both in gameplay and graphics.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered decent, though somewhat repetitive, and complements the overall experience alongside good graphics and visuals. Players appreciate the option to turn off the background music, enhancing their gameplay experience.
“The characters look great with decent personalities, and the music, while a little repetitive, is also enjoyable.”
“The graphics are good, the soundtrack is excellent, and the visuals are impressive.”
“The best feature is the option to turn off the background music while playing.”
“The music is a bit repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The best part is that you can turn off the background music while playing.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game is praised for its smooth performance and good visuals, enhancing the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the effective motion controls and the variety of customization options, which contribute to the charm and fun of local multiplayer. The game's core mechanics and diverse courses are also noted for their engaging and challenging nature.
“Golf Adventure provides a decent amount of charm and fun, silky smooth performance, and plenty of customization for local multiplayer, with surprisingly good motion controls as an alternative.”
“Shrewd tweaks to core gameplay, good visuals and performance, diverse and challenging courses, and fun speed and battle golf modes make for an unpredictable adventure.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in using motion controls with friends, leading to amusing and entertaining experiences during gameplay.
“Playing with friends and using motion controls is hilarious!”
“The humor in this game really shines when you're playing with friends.”
“The witty dialogue and funny scenarios keep us laughing throughout the game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While Speed Golf adds a fun element to Mario Golf: Super Rush, the lackluster adventure mode, limited course selection, and overall low replayability make it a disappointing installment in the series.
Critic Reviews
Mario Golf: Super Rush Review – Subpar sporting
Mario Golf: Super Rush is one of the few games Nintendo puts out that every now and then is a bit of a miss. While trying its best by adding new modes, it doesn’t have the charm, polish and even satisfaction that have come from previous superb titles in the Mario sports series. What it needed to succeed was more doubling down on those beloved Mario characters, more time in the oven and plenty of ways to sink your time. Despite some moments of promise, it failed to match on almost all those fronts. If it’s a fun golf romp you’re after, maybe jump into Golf Story instead.
50%Mario Golf: Super Rush (Switch) Review
Mario Golf: Super Rush manages to be a mostly enjoyable experience, but feels undercooked compared to its predecessors.
70%Mario Golf: Super Rush Review
Mario Golf Super Rush is competent, and it shows flashes of creativity in its Speed Golf and Battle Golf modes, but the package ultimately loses momentum a little too quickly. Still, with friends it's a blast, so if you've got a good group of friends that're ready to don some plaid plumber's overalls you're in luck.
70%
