OK Golf

About

"OK Golf" is a sport game that offers enjoyable gameplay and good graphics, but is unfortunately plagued by bugs. The game allows players to experience golf on-the-go, providing a convenient and accessible way to enjoy the sport. Despite its flaws, its simple and intuitive controls make it a decent option for golf enthusiasts. However, it is important to note that the frequent bugs may impact the overall experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,184 reviews

graphics71 positive mentions

monetization18 negative mentions

Great mechanics, especially putting, makes for a fun experience.
The game has a charming aesthetic with interesting hole layouts and a relaxing atmosphere.
Offers a good amount of content with various courses and hidden features to explore.

Frustrating controls and inconsistent physics lead to a lack of precision in gameplay.
Difficulty spikes too early in the game, making it challenging to achieve high scores.
Camera angles can obstruct views, making it difficult to line up shots accurately.

graphics
111 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
30%
6%
The graphics of the game receive a generally positive reception, with many players praising the colorful art style, clean visuals, and smooth performance. However, some users noted issues such as graphical glitches, particularly around the holes, and a few described the graphics as primitive or low-resolution. Overall, while the aesthetics are appealing and varied, there are areas for improvement in graphical fidelity and consistency.
- “The game looks amazing, I love the art style.”
- “Awesome graphics with a plethora of different types of courses, and smooth gameplay and animations.”
- “Beautiful graphics and courses but quite repetitive.”
- “Terrible physics, just about the worst graphics I've seen for a game that dares charge money.”
- “Bad graphics, low resolution textures, sharp edges, simple buttons and menus.”
- “Graphics are 8-bit Sega.”
gameplay
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
39%
10%
The gameplay of the golf game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating the fun mechanics and smooth controls, while others criticize the simplistic design and frustrating elements such as clunky mechanics and inconsistent physics. While some courses offer clever challenges, many users feel that the gameplay lacks depth and balance, leading to moments of frustration rather than enjoyment. Overall, the game is seen as accessible and visually appealing, but it struggles with execution in its core mechanics.
- “Great game overall with nice graphics, fun gameplay and no in-app purchases or ads!”
- “The gameplay is awesome, the mechanics are simple and it's super addictive.”
- “Fantastic gameplay with beautiful graphics.”
- “The mechanics in the game are simplistic, perhaps overly so.”
- “It's golf, kinda... driving mechanics are dumbed down and then made arbitrarily hard by making it physically impossible to get to the green in par-2.”
- “Looks nice but gameplay is awful and even playing the logical route is torture.”
monetization
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
11%
50%
The monetization model of the game is highly praised for its simplicity and transparency, with players appreciating the absence of ads, microtransactions, and in-app purchases. Many users express satisfaction with the upfront payment structure, likening it to a more traditional gaming experience that prioritizes gameplay over profit-driven tactics. Overall, the game is seen as a refreshing alternative to the prevalent freemium models in mobile gaming.
- “Definitely worth the relatively cheap price tag for no microtransactions and no ads!”
- “This is the only good and premium golf game I would recommend to everyone as all others are either pay to win or are loaded with microtransactions.”
- “No ads, no microtransactions, no cheap gimmicks, an actual video game with good gameplay, visuals, and polish.”
- “With an odd physics system, quirky control of how hard you hit your ball and forcing shots with trees blocking your view, it seems like a cash grab with little to no care for the experience.”
- “The game is good, but there are a lot of ads.”
- “Finally, a decent golf game that I can actually just pay for and play... no constant barrage of ads, no greedy bastards trying to get more money, etc. You have no idea how much I appreciate the 'old-school' payment method (pay for something, have it).”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
93%
The game's stability is notably inconsistent, with frequent bugs and glitches affecting gameplay, particularly in multiplayer and during hole transitions. Users report issues such as freezing after completing holes, wonky controls, and graphical glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some players find the game runs well on lower-end devices, the persistent technical problems hinder enjoyment.
- “The game runs smoothly even on lower-end devices, making it accessible for everyone.”
- “Despite some occasional physics quirks, the overall performance is impressive and stable.”
- “I appreciate how well the game maintains stability, providing a relaxing experience without lag.”
- “The controls are wonky and frustrating to use; the camera glitches and sometimes I can't even see where I'm aiming due to it.”
- “Every time I finish the first hole, the game glitches up and freezes completely.”
- “Game just freezes after the ball goes in the hole!”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
36%
27%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while many players appreciate the opportunity to improve scores, explore various game modes, and discover hidden secrets, others feel that once the main content is completed, there is limited incentive to revisit the levels. Completionists may find value in uncovering all the easter eggs and hidden holes, but some users note that the experience can become repetitive after a while.
- “Lots of replay value in going for better scores, playing the other game modes, finding hidden holes, etc.”
- “I have this, great game, loads of replay value to get all the stars to birdie every hole, loads of courses and extra things like collecting pumpkins, presents and astronauts to unlock more courses - plus 2 hidden holes on each course to unlock.”
- “Very high replay value as you can play to beat your best scores and find the secret holes.”
- “Replay value is fairly small, but you get a ton of good holes to play.”
- “Though once you complete it, there's not a whole lot of replay value in the levels, so you kinda run out of things to do pretty quickly.”
- “Good hole designs, but next to no replay value.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game is described as relaxing and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience without being intrusive. Players appreciate the option to listen to their own music or podcasts, as the game's sound effects do not overpower external audio. Overall, the soundtrack complements the simple and engaging gameplay, making it a standout feature for many users.
- “Simple controls, looks great (pics don't do it justice), reasonably good on batteries, ~99 holes to play (haven't actually counted), and the music is relaxing.”
- “Relaxing soundtrack, super fun and easy to play.”
- “Absolutely brilliant...the best golf game on the Play Store. No gimmicks, no coins to earn or buy to progress, no ads, no annoying music, brilliant and simple gameplay with superb control.”
- “If you want to play while listening to music or a podcast, you're going to hear the music and hitting of the game.”
- “Halves my music volume.”
- “Add some music though!”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game features clean graphics and smooth performance, but players have noted issues with sluggishness on certain devices, such as the OnePlus 7 Pro. There are calls for improved texture optimization and bug fixes to enhance the experience further.
- “Graphics are clean and overall the game runs smoothly.”
- “Just wish the textures were better optimized for the Pixel 2; here's hoping for a future update!”
- “It just needs new levels, some bug fixes, and better optimization.”
- “I just wish the textures were better optimized for the Pixel 2; here's hoping for a future update!”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly criticizing the wind mechanics and the reliance on luck for achieving high scores. The chaotic nature of the gameplay, combined with cumbersome camera controls, contributes to an overall sense of monotony and dissatisfaction.
- “Some holes are just plain unfun and tedious to go through. The wind mechanic is the worst I've ever seen, and the way to get three stars feels based on luck instead of skill.”
- “Makes the already pretty random shots totally chaotic, and the game just becomes tedious.”
- “I wish there was a camera button to enter a free roam camera mode instead of the current camera controls, which are just tedious.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its relaxing ambiance, enhanced by sound design that effectively captures the unique environment of the moon, where the absence of wind contributes to a tranquil experience.
- “I really like the sounds and atmosphere.”
- “The ambiance and atmosphere of the game is very relaxing.”
- “There is no wind on the moon, as there is no atmosphere.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users consistently praise the game's humor, describing it as hilarious and funny, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious!”
- “I can't stop laughing; the jokes are so funny!”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns make for a truly entertaining experience.”