Perfect Round Disc Golf
- March 7, 2024
- Tree Branch Games
Get on Steam"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
- Best disc golf game available on PC, with realistic flight physics and a decent selection of discs.
- The developer is highly responsive and actively updates the game based on community feedback.
- Gameplay captures the essence of disc golf, making it enjoyable for both new and experienced players.
- The game is still in early access and suffers from numerous bugs, including inconsistent putting and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
- Character models and fantasy elements feel out of place and detract from the overall experience.
- Course design can be unrealistic, with issues like discs rolling excessively and hitboxes on trees being overly large.
- 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 players noted issues with certain mechanics and animations, the core gameplay remains engaging and has the potential for improvement. Overall, it provides a solid foundation that encourages continued play and enjoyment.
“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.”
“All in all, I still enjoyed it even with some of the more frustrating mechanics.”
“The player animation is wonky, but that doesn't affect core gameplay.”
- 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 courses, others noted inaccuracies in visual elements, such as disc path visuals, and criticized the hit box sizes in relation to the graphics.
“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 hitboxes 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, with frequent freezes and crashes, particularly during multiplayer sessions. Players report that glitches often disrupt gameplay, necessitating restarts and making it difficult to complete courses. While some bugs are acknowledged as part of the early access experience, their prevalence 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; while some players report smooth performance and good optimization, others experience significant stuttering and frame rate fluctuations, even on high-end hardware. Overall, the game's optimization appears inconsistent, affecting gameplay for certain users.
“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
Users express that the emotional experience of the game can be intense, often leading to frustration due to its realism, particularly when players feel they are on the verge of failure despite minimal mistakes. This emotional rollercoaster highlights the game's ability to evoke strong feelings, though it may also detract from enjoyment for some.
“The emotional depth of the characters really drew me in, making me feel connected to their struggles and triumphs.”
“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 essence of human experience, making every decision feel impactful and emotionally charged.”
- 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 lighthearted touch to the gameplay, reminiscent of Skyrim's comedic moments.”
“The witty dialogue and funny character interactions kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
“I love how the game balances humor with serious moments, making the experience both entertaining and engaging.”
