WGT Golf

About

WGT Golf is a realistic golfing simulation, known as the #1 golf game by Topgolf, offering amazing gameplay and excellent graphics. However, the game can be very grinding and frustrating due to annoying ads and numerous bugs. Despite its flaws, many players find the game hilarious and enjoyable.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 900 reviews

graphics139 positive mentions

monetization59 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and realistic gameplay, making it enjoyable for golf enthusiasts.
It offers a variety of courses and multiplayer options, allowing players to compete against others from around the world.
The game has a strong community aspect, with players able to interact and form clubs.

The game is heavily focused on in-app purchases, making it difficult to progress without spending real money on clubs and balls.
There are numerous glitches and connectivity issues, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and lost matches.
The putting mechanics are inconsistent, often leading to unrealistic outcomes that can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

graphics
187 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
22%
3%
The graphics in the game receive a mixed response from users, with many praising their realism and detail, often describing them as "amazing" or "excellent." However, some players report issues such as glitches, visual inconsistencies, and problems with readability, particularly regarding gameplay mechanics. Overall, while the graphics are frequently highlighted as a strong point, they are sometimes overshadowed by gameplay frustrations and technical issues.
- “The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is top notch, and there are real golf brands for your clothes, clubs, and balls.. and the courses are all replicas of actual professional courses all over the world.”
- “Absolutely some of the finest graphics I've ever seen.”
- “The graphics are incredibly detailed, down to the cars parked along the 18th.”
- “Graphics are awful, glitches everywhere, avatars in the wrong stance while holding various clubs, meter is all over the place.”
- “The graphics have completely gone downhill...visual glitches to avatars, flag and different areas of the courses with obstructed views.”
- “Very glitch graphics are terrible.”
monetization
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
13%
83%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many users labeling it a cash grab that heavily relies on in-app purchases and frequent advertisements. Players express frustration over the high costs of virtual items, the necessity to watch numerous ads to progress, and the increasing frequency of ads as they advance in the game. While some appreciate the option to earn credits through ads, the overall sentiment is that the game prioritizes profit over player experience, leading to a negative impact on enjoyment.
- “In-app purchases are heavily encouraged to raise your game.”
- “A lot of in-app purchases, but not that much required.”
- “Game is good but the microtransactions necessary to get decent clubs is ridiculous.”
- “The incessant efforts of game developers to squeeze as many in-app purchase 'options' into their games as possible is an annoyance for users across the industry - but this is by far the worst I've seen in a long time.”
- “There is virtually no way to progress in this game without spending money or watching hours upon hours of ads.”
- “Major issue is you must spend real money to get better clubs or watch ads daily for 6 months, as starter clubs won't even make some par 4s in 2 shots.”
gameplay
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
59%
8%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of realism and frustration, with many players praising the graphics and course design while criticizing the swing mechanics, server issues, and inconsistencies in gameplay. While some find the mechanics challenging and engaging, others feel that the game suffers from a steep learning curve and a pay-to-win atmosphere that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a blend of potential and pitfalls, with significant room for improvement in mechanics and consistency.
- “The gameplay is very realistic.”
- “The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is top notch, and there are real golf brands for your clothes, clubs, and balls.. and the courses are all replicas of actual professional courses all over the world.”
- “The gameplay and graphics are terrific, the best I've seen in a golf game.”
- “The servers are terribly slow and always make gameplay almost impossible.”
- “The swing mechanics are horrible.”
- “The match mechanics are horrible and make it hard to enjoy the game.”
stability
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and inconsistent gameplay that disrupts their experience. Many players express frustration over the game's technical issues, including graphical problems and erratic shot measurements, which have led to a decline in enjoyment and reliability. Despite some positive aspects, the overwhelming sentiment is that significant improvements are needed to address these stability concerns.
- “Used to be my favorite game to play, sunk some $$ into it but if these glitches aren't fixed, I don't know how I'm going to be able to play it.”
- “Since the update, the app freezes during match play, and the shot measurements are way off.”
- “Too many glitches, freezes up, says you're not connected to the internet when you have a strong Wi-Fi signal; basically, the game barely works.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The atmosphere in the game is noted for its impressive audio and visual elements, enhancing the overall experience, though some players feel that the pay-to-win mechanics detract from the immersive quality. Additionally, the game's physics respond well to atmospheric conditions, adding depth to gameplay.
- “The ball responds amazingly to atmospheric conditions.”
- “This game, as beautiful as the gameplay is, is somewhat spoiled by the pay-to-win atmosphere.”
- “This game needs atmospheric audio.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and excessively time-consuming, especially given the high real-money costs for acquiring clubs. Many feel that the effort required to upgrade without spending money is ultimately pointless.
- “It's also far too tedious and the shot times are far too long.”
- “I wouldn't mind as much if the clubs didn't cost 40 bucks in real money to acquire, but grinding out what they ask to attempt to upgrade without spending money is pointless.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The humor in the game is generally perceived as lacking, with some players noting that it doesn't evoke laughter. However, there are occasional amusing moments, such as characters standing in mid-air. Overall, while the game excels in realism and engagement, its comedic elements fall short.
- “Some situations are funny, like when you're standing in mid-air. It adds a humorous touch that makes the game feel more alive.”
- “The humor in the game is exceptional, making even the most mundane situations entertaining.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its mechanics, making it not just a game but a fun experience.”
- “It's not funny.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the humor just misses the mark.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is noted to be helpful in enhancing the experience, but it suffers from repetitiveness, leading to annoyance among players.
- “Having the music on helps, but it just repeats the same song, which gets very annoying.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is centered around engaging quests that allow players to earn credits, providing an alternative to spending real money on in-game items. While players seek a more traditional offline story mode, the focus on online interactions and quests adds a unique layer to the gameplay experience.
- “I was just looking for something to play with a friend, possibly with an offline story mode.”
- “Instead of spending real money to buy clubs, they give you options to go to various websites and participate in quests to earn extra credits.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
Users report that while the app can be enjoyable when it runs smoothly, performance improvements from optimization efforts are minimal, leading to a generally inconsistent experience.
- “I do enjoy the app; however, when it runs smoothly, the experience is greatly enhanced.”
- “Even when you do optimize, your performance improvement is negligible.”
- “Even when you do, your performance improvement is negligible.”
- “The game runs poorly on high-end hardware, which is frustrating.”
- “I expected better optimization; frequent frame drops ruin the experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers note that the high cost of clubs significantly hampers the game's replayability, making it less accessible and enjoyable for players looking to engage with the content repeatedly.
- “The clubs that would enhance the game's replayability are far too expensive.”
- “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of diverse gameplay options makes it hard to find reasons to replay.”