Mini Golf Arena
- April 21, 2018
- EvolutaStudio
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Get on itch.io Store"Mini Golf Arena" is a lively multiplayer game for up to 24 players, offering 7 golf courses filled with 18 holes each. Personalize your ball with various hats, trails, models, and colors, or create custom maps via Steam Workshop. Enjoy the unique gaming experience, complete with chat and voice chat support.
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Tablet
Reviews
- The game is fun and can provide a good laugh, especially when played with friends.
- The colorful polygonal maps and quirky design elements add a unique charm to the gameplay.
- At a discounted price, the game offers decent content and can be enjoyable for casual play.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including inconsistent physics and freezing issues.
- Many players find the difficulty level frustratingly high, making it hard to enjoy the game.
- The overall quality of the game, including graphics and controls, is considered subpar compared to other mini golf games.
- graphics11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them charming and aesthetically pleasing, while others criticize them as cheap, over-saturated, and poorly optimized, leading to performance issues. Many users express a desire for a remake in a more advanced engine to enhance the visual experience. Overall, while there are redeeming qualities, the graphics are often described as a significant drawback.
“The maps are both enjoyable to play (a bit stressful and confusing) and aesthetically pleasing.”
“While it's not perfect, it has charm and quite a few amazing features, such as the visuals, audio, and multiplayer functionality as well as the new level editor.”
“The graphic and design were fine, but it requires improvement on its gameplay.”
“The graphics are simply a pain for the eyes and the game has zero optimization; it looks like a slideshow when you are playing.”
“Ball physics are shite, graphics are for some reason all very over-saturated, the maps are just pretty much reskins of the first map, with just some other color filter.”
“The graphics and gameplay are horrendous.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it for being poorly optimized and lacking engaging mechanics, such as jump or reset options. While the overall mechanics function adequately, many feel the course design is lacking and the graphics are subpar, leading to an overall disappointing experience. However, some acknowledge that, as an early access title, it has potential for improvement.
“It's not the most optimized game, but usually that doesn't cause major issues (sometimes a crash would occur after a game, but nothing impeding gameplay).”
“Nothing like a jump or reset mechanic to allow you to go for a crazy shot or try something again.”
“While at the current time of writing this, the game does need some polishing (as every early access game does), the overall general mechanics of the game function quite well.”
“I have played 5th grade science project games with better gameplay than this.”
“The graphics and gameplay are horrendous.”
“Where this game falls short is on the course/gameplay design.”
- stability7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting various glitches, freezes, and significant physics issues. While some acknowledge minor bugs as expected for the price, many express frustration over the overall performance, likening it to a poorly executed free-to-play mobile game.
“Game glitches and freezes.”
“Some of the worst physics I have ever encountered and horrible game-breaking bugs and glitches make this game none other than a glorified free-to-play mobile game.”
“Shittiest game ever... buggy, laggy, can't even count right; nothing works good in this game.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful, orchestral quality, providing a relaxing and engaging experience that contrasts sharply with the game's frustrating mechanics. Players particularly enjoy the spine-chilling tunes during horror levels, highlighting the soundtrack as the standout feature amidst the game's shortcomings. However, some users noted issues with audio quality, particularly with in-game sound effects.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Engaging soundtrack with spine-chilling tunes (especially the horror levels!)”
“The course pars are unattainable and horribly low, and even if you manage to get just a triple bogey, your already broken headphone speakers from the opening music get double hammered by the terrible recordings screeching 'double bogey' in broken English.”
“The beautiful, orchestral-quality music being played over some of the worst physics in a computer game I've ever seen was as much confusing as it was straight up ironic.”
- humor4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated for its quirky and hilarious elements, particularly the clever announcements that accompany gameplay events. Players find the comedic style endearing, though some suggest it may stem from a unique perspective of the developers. Overall, the game is seen as a fun and entertaining experience.
“Hilariously fun! I would love to see it remade in an engine with different graphics, but it's a fun, quirky game. The announcements after getting in a hole are brilliant!”
“I find this game funny.”
“Haha, funny!”
“The humor falls flat and often feels forced, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
“I expected more clever jokes, but most of the humor is just juvenile and unoriginal.”
“While the game tries to be funny, the jokes often miss the mark and feel outdated.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback; while some players report occasional crashes, they generally do not hinder gameplay. However, many users criticize the graphics as poorly optimized, leading to significant performance issues that can make the game feel unplayable at times.
“It's not the most optimized game, but usually that doesn't cause major issues; sometimes a crash would occur after a game, but nothing impeding gameplay.”
“The graphics are simply a pain for the eyes and the game has zero optimization; it looks like a slideshow when you are playing.”
“The optimization is terrible.”
“It's not the most optimized game, but usually that doesn't cause major issues (sometimes a crash would occur after a game, but nothing impeding gameplay).”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to annoying voiceovers and the tedious process of counting coins.
“The voices are annoying and the coin counting is tedious.”
“Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“The repetitive tasks required to level up make the game feel more like a job than a hobby.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note a lack of custom options, which limits the game's replayability and makes it feel less engaging for multiple playthroughs.
“There aren't any custom options to tinker with to add replayability.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
“The lack of varied endings or choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted through its impactful course design, which enhances the overall gameplay experience by evoking strong feelings and connections with the narrative. Players often find themselves deeply engaged, as the design elements effectively resonate with their emotions.
