Turbo Golf Racing
- August 3, 2022
- Hugecalf Studios
- 10h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Turbo Golf Racing" is a fast-paced sports game where players compete in high-speed races to get their ball into the hole. Using power-ups and boosts, players must strategize and outmaneuver their opponents to be the first to sink their ball. The game features online multiplayer matches, customizable cars, and a variety of courses to keep the action exciting and fresh.
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Reviews
- Turbo Golf Racing combines the fun of racing and golf with engaging gameplay and power-ups, making it a unique experience.
- The game features no microtransactions, allowing players to unlock cosmetics through gameplay, which is a refreshing change from many modern games.
- It's easy to pick up and play, making it a great option for casual gaming sessions with friends.
- The game suffers from inconsistent physics and clunky controls, which can frustrate players used to smoother mechanics in games like Rocket League.
- There is a low player base, leading to long matchmaking times and often playing against the same opponents repeatedly.
- Some players have reported bugs and performance issues, particularly with lag and loading times, which detracts from the overall experience.
- gameplay96 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Turbo Golf Racing is described as fun and addictive, with a solid core loop and diverse tracks that keep players engaged. However, some users note issues with clunky controls, limited player interaction, and a lack of versatility in aerial mechanics compared to similar games like Rocket League. While the game shows promise and offers enjoyable mechanics, it is still in early access and may require further refinement to fully meet player expectations.
“Turbo Golf Racing offers a lot of fun and challenging gameplay.”
“The gameplay is incredibly fun and addictive, and when you hit the perfect shot, it feels euphoric.”
“Addictive as hell gameplay loop, it's pretty awesome.”
“Super buggy and boring mechanics.”
“Also about gameplay, probably the worst thing for me, cars are not moving; it felt like riding a snail.”
“Controlling the car is clunky and there's not many mechanics or gameplay other than hitting the ball in a straight line.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their vibrant, cartoony style and immersive design, effectively blending aesthetics with engaging gameplay mechanics. Reviewers highlight the impressive production values, level design, and the fun cosmetic options that enhance the overall experience. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it both enjoyable and visually captivating.
“The graphics are wonderful, the gameplay is smooth, and even if you lose you still have a good time!”
“10/10 - its level design, art style, and playability are top notch and super engaging.”
“Amazing graphics and fun multiplayer car racing, playing 'out of this world' golf holes.... what's not to like?”
“It's obvious that the art style, environmental design, vehicles, cosmetics, and general gameplay is trying so hard to capture that same audience.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The character models and environments are bland, which detracts from the overall experience and immersion.”
- music18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some praise the soundtrack as a standout feature, others find it lacking and suggest improvements in sound design. A few players reported audio stutters that detracted from their experience, leading some to mute the in-game music entirely. Overall, there is a call for more diverse tracks, particularly in the EDM genre.
“Graphic and music are on point.”
“Soundtrack is a banger.”
“Great soundtrack too.”
“It does still need more work, with its sound design and music being its current weakest point.”
“My only minor complaint is the music is meh.”
“I ended up muting the music and listening to Spotify while playing, but that's just my opinion.”
- grinding16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find the season progression less grindy compared to other titles and believe they can unlock everything in about 10 hours, others criticize the online matchmaking and the tedious nature of grinding for cosmetics and ranks. The reliance on online play for unlocking content can make the experience feel like a chore, especially with a dwindling player base and unfair competition. Overall, while customization options are appreciated, the grind can become overwhelming and frustrating for many.
“When this first released, I was playing daily just grinding to unlock all the cool skins.”
“It gets really tedious when you're grinding for 3 stars.”
“I think the devs thought this would be some big hit to take on bigger giants in the market, and instead it just dwindles in its very low playerbase, making the online part of the game (one that earns all the fancy cosmetics) a real chore - long and ridiculously unfair matchmaking (whilst not even filling up most spots in a match); brutally grindy season track (exponential curve, so first 10 levels is like one last); and a lot of cores and every single cosmetic tied to online progression only, so if you want to have fun by yourself trying to do better on some tracks solo (whilst looking fly), then be willing to invest a bunch of time into playing with others just to get bombarded by missiles every 5 seconds, trying to finish some dumb daily missions like a good little sucker.”
- stability14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 57 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while it performs well on the Steam Deck and can achieve high frame rates on capable PCs, many users report significant bugs and freezing issues, particularly when alt-tabbing. Some players experience crashes even on high-end systems, indicating that the game struggles to run reliably across various hardware configurations.
“Runs great on the Steam Deck as well.”
“Also runs great, full 144fps @ 1440p with just a 5600x/16gb/gtx 1080.”
“The game runs great on the Steam Deck.”
“Extremely buggy and cannot run reliably on an Intel i7 processor and an SSD with 40GB RAM.”
“Although it is almost perfect, sometimes when I alt+tab out of the game, it freezes and I have to restart my PC.”
“Super buggy and boring mechanics.”
- optimization14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising the performance and server stability, while others report serious performance issues that are particularly concerning for an "early access" title. Despite the potential for enjoyable gameplay mechanics and cosmetic rewards, the game's performance problems have led to dissatisfaction, especially given its price point. Overall, while some users experience smooth performance, others find it unacceptable and in need of significant improvement.
“Similar to Rocket League, your performance can be enhanced by pickups you earn mid-race and also rewards for achieving certain goals, the latter of which are permanent and swappable at your bidding.”
“Your score is purely based on your performance, even if playing in a group.”
“Performance is perfect & servers are working great <3”
“Has some serious performance issues, even for 'early access' that is pretty unacceptable.”
“The game might be a decent concept, but if you're going to charge almost $20, you better check the performance baseline first.”
“Bugs or issues aside, making sure it has acceptable performance should be a given.”
- monetization10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game currently features no microtransactions, allowing players to earn in-game currency through gameplay to purchase customizations and modifiers. Players express hope that this model remains unchanged, fearing a future shift to a monetization system similar to that of other games like Rocket League. Overall, the absence of pay-to-win mechanics is a significant positive aspect highlighted by users.
“As of yet, there's no in-game monetization like MTX for skins or anything like that, fingers crossed it stays like that.”
“It's rockets, cars, and golf; what more could you ask for? No microtransactions, no pay-to-win, just play, earn money, and buy customization and modifiers for your car or ball.”
“As of yet, there's no in-game monetization like MTX for skins or anything like that, fingers crossed it stays like that (looking at you, Epic / Rocket League, fuck off).”
“It's rockets, cars, and golf; what more could you ask for? No microtransactions, no pay-to-win, just play, earn money, and buy customization and modifiers for your car or ball... get it before Epic snaps it up, it goes free to play, and every cosmetic costs real money.”
“Zero microtransactions (so far), cross-platform, Rocket League vibes.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised as hilarious, providing a fun and entertaining experience, especially when played with friends. Reviewers appreciate the unexpected depth of skill expression, making it a refreshing alternative to more competitive games like Rocket League.
“Hilarious with a surprising amount of skill expression.”
“Freaking hilarious game, fun to play with the boys, and a good change from the Rocket League competitive scene. What more can you ask for?”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, but it can still be enjoyable for a group of friends, especially if purchased on sale.
“Don't expect a ton of replayability, but if you and a few friends can get this game on sale, go for it.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth and engagement, with players feeling that the developers aimed for a competitive hit but instead created a frustrating experience due to low player numbers and unfair matchmaking. The reliance on online progression for unlocking cosmetics adds to the grind, making solo play less enjoyable and compelling. Overall, the narrative fails to captivate, leading to a sense of monotony and dissatisfaction among players.
