Tee Time Golf
- August 31, 2018
- Barkers Crest Studio LLC
Tee Time Golf is a realistic virtual golf experience, set in the picturesque Barker's Crest course. With precise controls and accurate physics, players can enjoy a challenging game of golf in a beautiful and immersive environment. Featuring multiple game modes, including stroke play and match play, Tee Time Golf offers a satisfying and engaging golfing experience for players of all skill levels.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging golf experience, reminiscent of classic titles like Hot Shots Golf and Mario Golf.
- The course editor is highly praised, allowing players to create and share custom courses, adding significant replayability.
- The game runs well on various platforms, including VR and non-VR setups, and is accessible for both casual and more serious players.
- The online multiplayer functionality is reportedly broken and has not been fixed for an extended period, leading to a lack of player engagement.
- There are significant control issues, particularly for mouse and keyboard users, making it difficult to aim and swing effectively.
- The game suffers from various bugs and glitches, including frame rate drops and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay19 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, particularly for multiplayer experiences with friends, featuring both VR and non-VR options. While many players appreciate the tight and polished mechanics, some have noted glitches and a lack of depth in certain gameplay elements, such as the impact of terrain on ball flight. Overall, the game is easy to pick up, with solid controls and a casual balance that appeals to both novice and experienced players.
“A very fun and engaging game to play with your real-life friends, partner, soulmate, etc. It features both VR and a non-VR version, and the gameplay mechanics are really tight and well polished.”
“The game mechanics and course designs are near perfect, so even in its incomplete state, this game is fun to play.”
“This is an easy-to-pick-up-and-play golf game that has solid mechanics and is just a lot of fun.”
“The mechanics aren't that great with many glitches in swings, or the hit doesn't translate to the power it should be.”
“I refrained from trying it due to a presumption that the quality was going to be a bit meh as I found the basic gameplay to feel.”
“Tee time's gameplay is about what you'd expect.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting simple yet charming visuals that enhance the overall experience, while others criticize the animations and avatar designs as subpar. However, many appreciate the clean, bright graphics and whimsical environmental elements, highlighting improvements in course design and visual consistency. Overall, the graphics are considered effective for the game's style, contributing positively to gameplay despite not being photorealistic.
“Surprisingly good golf game despite the simple graphics which add a certain charm to the game.”
“Clean, crisp and bright graphics with whimsical environmental aspects to bring it to life.”
“The visuals and courses are beautiful works of art and the game plays even better than Avatar Golf with improved physics to match the eye candy.”
“The animations are second-rate, as are the graphics.”
“Graphical style can be a little wonky on the avatars, but overall a cheap and cheerful title.”
“While far from photo-real, the graphics actually seem to work just fine for the type of game.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide specific insights into the story aspect of the game, focusing instead on technical performance and control issues while playing on the Oculus Quest 2. Overall, the narrative elements remain unaddressed, leaving the story's quality and engagement unclear.
- stability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, users report mixed stability experiences, noting several glitches in mechanics and control issues, particularly with the Quest 2 controller. While the game runs smoothly and is enjoyable, the inconsistencies in gameplay and occasional bugs detract from the overall experience.
“The mechanics aren't that great, with many glitches in swings, and the hit doesn't translate to the power it should.”
“So far, I've noticed three main glitches that were rare until this morning; hopefully, it's just a bug on my end.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game features only one track, which can become repetitive and annoying, leading some players to lower the volume for a more enjoyable experience. Users suggest the addition of customizable music styles in the options menu to enhance the overall atmosphere. Additionally, there are concerns about the swing meter's user interface and click detection.
“The music adds a delightful layer to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack complements the game's atmosphere, making each moment feel more immersive.”
“Ideally, you could set a music 'style' in the options menu, such as 'calm and relaxing', 'upbeat', 'ambient nature', etc.”
“Only one music track, which gets annoying quickly, so I turned the music volume way down.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is inconsistent; while some players experience significant lag affecting gameplay, others report smooth performance without any frame drops on mid-range hardware.
“No performance issues or frame drops for me on an i5 and GTX 970.”
“The game was fun, but it's so poorly optimized; it's hard to hit the ball when the club lags behind my actual swing motion.”
“The optimization is lacking, making gameplay frustrating and unresponsive.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is appreciated for its lightheartedness, particularly in moments like the playful commentary at the end of a hole, which adds a fun twist to poor performance.
“There's a great sense of humor throughout the game, especially when you get a bad score and the game pokes fun at you.”
“The witty dialogue and funny character interactions kept me laughing during every session.”
“I love how the game incorporates humor into its challenges, making even the toughest moments enjoyable.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability with its eight base 18-hole courses, complemented by a wide variety of user-generated courses, providing players with ample content to explore and enjoy repeatedly.
“There are 8 base 18-hole courses that come with the game, and a lot of user-made courses are available for you to play, which gives the game great replayability.”
“The variety of user-generated content significantly enhances the replayability, ensuring that there's always something new to experience.”
“With multiple game modes and challenges, the replayability factor is incredibly high, keeping players engaged for hours.”