Scrub!

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Scrub! is a single player and multiplayer tactical sport game. It was developed by fallahn and was released on February 2, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Super Video Golf is a turn based 90s themed golf game, with up to 8 players locally or 4 computers online allowing a total of 16 players in a single game. Offline modes include a tutorial, CPU opponents and a driving range.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 289 reviews

graphics27 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

Excellent retro-style golf gameplay that balances accessibility and challenge, appealing to both casual and skilled players.
Robust career mode with extensive content and progression, including various courses, tournaments, and customizable clubs.
Smooth multiplayer experience, both local and online, with an active, welcoming community and continuous developer support.

Course design and green physics can feel artificial or simplistic, sometimes affecting immersion and putting mechanics.
Character customization and menu navigation are sometimes clunky or unintuitive, requiring improvement to user experience.
Performance can vary on lower-end PCs and optimization is needed, though it runs well on capable hardware and Steam Deck.

graphics
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their charming retro, pixelated 90s aesthetic that evokes nostalgia for early PC and console golf games, enhanced by customizable filters and effects that balance simplicity with visual coherence. While not aiming for realism, the art style is consistently described as delightful, cozy, and fitting the game's chill vibe, though it may not appeal to everyone due to its intentionally minimalistic, stylized presentation. Overall, the visuals complement the solid gameplay and sound design, creating a unique, engaging experience reminiscent of classic golf titles.
- “The lo-fi vibes are absolutely delightful, from the soundtrack being super laid-back to the crunchy, retro PC graphics (complete with toggleable filters!).”
- “[b]Graphics and overall design:[/b] The graphics are presented in a very well made retro style while maintaining readability and visual coherence, from the menus to the golfing itself.”
- “Tight controls, beautiful retro pixel graphics, a killer soundtrack, the ability to add your own character models (including your own player, balls, clubs, flags, etc.), a course creator, a great community, no microtransactions, active developer, the list goes on and on and on.”
- “I realize that there are a lot of positive reviews here, but at times the ball just seemed to be sliding instead of rolling, among other graphical glitches, and I just cannot recommend it for that reason.”
- “If you are a Links fanatic looking for graphics and stats, this might not be your cup of tea, as it's not such a simulator, but it's not a simple arcade either.”
- “Don't expect EA Sports graphics, or options and modes galore (so far).”
gameplay
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its simple, intuitive three-click mechanics and nostalgic 90s-inspired style, balancing accessibility for newcomers with enough depth and challenge for experienced players. Customizable controls, realistic physics, varied courses, and engaging career modes enhance its fun, straightforward golf experience. Overall, it combines retro charm with solid mechanics to deliver an addictive, well-rounded arcade-style golf game.
- “This game is the perfect essence of what a golf game should be, built on the foundation of PC golf games from the 1990s, when gameplay came before everything else.”
- “Its gameplay mechanics are all simple and approachable to appeal to newcomers, yet hold enough depth for the regular community events and tournaments to flourish.”
- “It’s easy to pick up and play, making it great for newcomers, but mastering its mechanics requires skill and practice.”
- “I understand these recommendations may seem nit-picky for an arcade game, but to be clear, my suggestions come from a place of appreciation. The game clearly aims to resemble real golf with its realistic club selection, course environments, and mechanics.”
- “The controls and mechanics aren't overly complicated but still take some skill and practice to master.”
- “It’s easy to pick up and play, making it a great choice for newcomers to the genre, but mastering its mechanics requires skill and practice.”
music
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its chill, retro, and lo-fi vibes, perfectly complementing the nostalgic pixel art and creating a relaxing atmosphere. The soundtrack is catchy, funky, and varied enough to maintain interest, with many players even purchasing it separately. While some note minor repetitiveness, overall the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that enhances both solo and social play.
- “The lo-fi vibes are absolutely delightful, from the soundtrack being super laid-back to the crunchy, retro-PC graphics (complete with toggleable filters!).”
- “The soundtrack slaps and is perfect for vibing and playing.”
- “The soundtrack is also excellent and creates a nice chill atmosphere.”
- “Very arcade-ish - pixelated menus with bumpy music you'll want to turn off after 5 minutes.”
- “The music is sometimes repetitive, but the beats are still catchy and something that feels nostalgic in a way that I cannot adequately describe.”
- “If your super cozy relax-maxxing video golf game only has one music track, it better be a banger...”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a straightforward, non-invasive monetization model with no microtransactions, season passes, or ads, providing a pure, enjoyable golf experience. Users appreciate the absence of corporate branding, DLCs, and server requirements, making it easy to play without interruptions or extra costs. Overall, the developer is praised for delivering a clean, player-friendly approach unlike many AAA golf titles.
- “Not overly complicated, no season passes, no microtransactions.”
- “No microtransactions, no extra EULAs and license limits, just a pick-up-and-play, simple and relaxed golf experience.”
- “I just wanted a PC golf game that wasn't some bloated IP with DLCs, corporate branding, and in-game purchases.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game runs smoothly and performs well on both Steam Deck and PC, with generally positive stability feedback. However, some users report occasional graphical glitches, such as the ball sliding unnaturally, and experience laggy, buggy menus that affect overall stability.
- “Great game runs great on Steam Deck and is easily worth twice the price.”
- “Looks and runs great on Steam Deck.”
- “Runs great on PC.”
- “I realize that there are a lot of positive reviews here, but at times the ball just seemed to be sliding instead of rolling, among other graphical glitches, and I just cannot recommend it for that reason.”
- “The actual golf in the game works fine, but the menus are kind of laggy and buggy.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is widely praised for its welcoming, relaxed, and chill vibe, enhanced by catchy retro pixel art and an excellent soundtrack. It strikes a perfect balance between laid-back and competitive, making the game easy to pick up and enjoy without complexity. Overall, the inviting ambiance sets it apart from more toxic online experiences.
- “The welcoming atmosphere sets it apart from many other online games, where toxicity can often mar the experience.”
- “The soundtrack is also excellent and creates a nice chill atmosphere.”
- “A perfect golf game to just pick up and play, with no complicated shots or club selections, just a relaxed atmosphere and a chilled experience.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted as clever, casual, and a core part of its charm, making the gameplay entertaining and enjoyable. Players appreciate the silly, lighthearted tone and the developers' evident passion, which contributes to a fun, multiplayer experience filled with amusing moments.
- “That motif gets carried into all the detailed character customization which is also just completely unnecessary, but hilarious and entertaining, showing the developers just love and care about this game.”
- “Throw in a decent sense of humor and a tough challenge (if desired), and it's one of the best golf games on Steam.”
- “Most of all, the game has an air of casual fun, and a lot of humor at that.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a simple retro style and generally runs smoothly, delivering a well-optimized experience, especially when enabling retro visual options. However, some users report performance issues even on high-end hardware like a Ryzen 5700x and RTX 3070, with specific tweaks such as disabling threaded optimization in NVIDIA control panel recommended.
- “Has a simple retro style and feels well optimized.”
- “The game has a nice low-poly look, runs smoothly and if you want the full retro/PS1 experience, you can even turn on vertex snapping and pixel scaling!”
- “Oh, and disable threaded optimization in the NVIDIA control panel as per the FAQ.”
- “Bad performance even on a Ryzen 5700X and RTX 3070.”
- “Oh, and disable threaded optimization in the Nvidia control panel as per the FAQ.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is minimal and not overwhelming, featuring some unavoidable but nostalgic wait times between holes that may feel a bit tedious to some players. Overall, the progression is straightforward and not grind-heavy.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability, featuring substantial depth and a wide variety of courses to keep players engaged.
- “Nice depth and replayability with tons of courses.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in Super Video Golf is well-received, with some users considering it even better than that of Golf Story. Overall, it enhances the golfing experience and stands out in the genre.