Perfect Round Disc Golf
- March 7, 2024
- Tree Branch Games
"Perfect Round Disc Golf" is a physics-based sports simulation game that realistically recreates the sport of disc golf. Play through multiple scenic courses, challenging weather conditions, and choose from a variety of discs, each with their own unique attributes. Compete against friends in local multiplayer or strive for a perfect round in single player mode.
Reviews
- The game captures the feel of real disc golf with realistic flight physics and a decent selection of official discs.
- The developer is highly responsive and actively updates the game based on community feedback, showing commitment to improvement.
- It's a fun and enjoyable game, especially for disc golf enthusiasts, providing a good alternative when you can't play in real life.
- The game is still in early access and suffers from numerous bugs, including inconsistent putting mechanics and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
- Graphics and character models are often criticized as being subpar or silly, detracting from the overall experience.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as the swing meter and disc physics, can feel inconsistent and frustrating, leading to unpredictable outcomes.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward and enjoyable, particularly for those familiar with disc golf mechanics, offering a fun and challenging experience. While some aspects, like player animations, may need improvement, the core gameplay is engaging and has the potential for further development. Overall, players appreciate the mechanics and find the game to be a promising start in the genre.
“The game is really straightforward for people that play disc golf and understand the basic flight mechanics.”
“Gameplay is fun, easy to learn, yet challenging enough to make you continuously want more.”
“The gameplay is there and it's a ton of fun; I think it's kind of like Hot Shots Golf but with disc golf.”
“While most are hilarious and innocuous, similar to Skyrim's, I could see the gameplay-breaking ones removing entertainment that comes from competitiveness or unlocks that require a lot of skill.”
“The player animation is wonky, but that doesn't affect core gameplay.”
“All in all, I still enjoyed it even with some of the more frustrating mechanics.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics received mixed reviews, with some users finding them mediocre and poorly optimized, leading to fluctuating frame rates. While a few appreciated the decent quality and selection of visuals, others noted inaccuracies in specific elements like disc path visuals and wider hitboxes on objects.
“Yea, the graphics are okay, but the physics make up for it.”
“Graphics not too shabby, decent selection of courses.”
“Graphic quality is nice.”
“Graphics are kind of meh, and the optimization is poor; FPS for me varies between 60-200 on mostly medium settings.”
“Additionally, the hit boxes on trees are wider than the graphics.”
“- disc path visuals are inaccurate.”
- stability7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, particularly in multiplayer mode, where frequent freezes and crashes occur, especially during disc throws. Players report that glitches often disrupt gameplay, necessitating restarts and making the experience frustrating. While some acknowledge these problems as typical for early access titles, the prevalence of bugs remains a major concern.
“Some days you are unable to play through 3 holes before it freezes and crashes.”
“Bugs: the game still has a lot of glitches that can put a full stop to a course.”
“Of the glitches we see, a larger than expected number of them break a run and require a restart or cause a crash.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting smooth performance while others experience significant stuttering and frame rate fluctuations, even on high-end hardware. Overall, the game's optimization appears inconsistent, affecting gameplay for many players.
“Well optimized and runs smoothly.”
“Graphics are kind of meh, and the optimization is poor; FPS for me varies between 60-200 on mostly medium settings.”
“Highly unoptimized; the game stutters on my i7 9700K with RTX 2080 Super.”
“Stuttering happens sometimes while the swing bar is moving, affecting accuracy.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that the emotional experience of the game can be intense, often leading to frustration due to its realistic mechanics. While some appreciate the depth this adds, others find it overwhelming, particularly when minor mistakes can lead to significant setbacks.
“The emotional depth of the characters really drew me in and made me feel connected to their struggles.”
“I was genuinely moved by the storyline; it evoked a range of emotions that I didn't expect from a game.”
“The game beautifully captures the highs and lows of human experience, leaving a lasting impact on my heart.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many finding it amusing and lighthearted, akin to that of Skyrim. However, some players feel that certain gameplay elements can detract from the overall enjoyment, particularly when competitiveness or skill-based unlocks are involved.
“The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious and adds a delightful layer to the overall experience.”
“The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
“The comedic elements are well-timed and perfectly integrated into the gameplay, making every moment enjoyable.”