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What the Golf?

What the Golf? is an addictive physics-based puzzler, packed full of courses that are completely different and challenging from the last, with tons of surprises to boot.
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90%Game Brain Score
humor, gameplay
grinding, stability
93% User Score Based on 2,256 reviews
Critic Score 86%Based on 6 reviews

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What the Golf? is a single player and multiplayer casual sport game with comedy and kids themes. It was developed by Triband and was released on October 22, 2020. It received positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

The golf game for people who hate golf. A silly physics-based golf parody where every golf course is a new surprising type of golf, some brilliant or hilarious, others so absurd they will make you go: What the golf!

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humor424 positive mentions
grinding25 negative mentions
  • Extremely creative and funny game with unique and varied levels that constantly surprise players.
  • Simple to learn and accessible controls make it easy to pick up and enjoy.
  • Great for casual and short play sessions with a charming art style, catchy music, and humorous references to many popular games.
  • Some levels, especially 'par' and 'challenge' modes, can be frustratingly difficult requiring precise movements or luck due to imprecise physics and controls.
  • The game can feel repetitive after extended play, with many similar mechanics reused, making some parts tedious.
  • Certain achievements are time-gated or require lengthy grinding or replaying, which can annoy completionists; occasional bugs and imbalance in difficulty cause frustration.
  • humor
    427 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is widely praised for its clever, absurd, and unpredictable comedy that consistently surprises players with wacky, offbeat golf-themed antics and clever gaming references. Many reviews highlight its lighthearted, playful tone filled with puns, slapstick chaos, and inventive jokes that keep players laughing throughout the quirky levels. While some note occasional repetition or hit-and-miss jokes, the overall consensus is that the humor is a standout feature that makes the game fun, engaging, and uniquely entertaining.

    • “A genuinely hilarious game that keeps upping the ante on its own absurdity to subvert being a regular golf game.”
    • “By Triband is a refreshing and wildly inventive departure from traditional sports games, redefining what a golf game can be by throwing out the usual rules and replacing them with a chaotic and hilarious experience.”
    • “What the golf is an absolute gold mine of clever fun, inventive levels and genuine humor.”
    • “If this game was fun but not funny, I would recommend it.”
    • “Tedious, unfunny garbage.”
    • “Speaking of references, some of these are old and really not funny.”
  • gameplay
    209 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "What the Golf?" is highly praised for its creative, ever-changing mechanics that keep players consistently surprised and entertained, blending golf fundamentals with absurd, varied twists inspired by many other genres. While generally accessible and humorous with intuitive controls, some players find certain challenging levels and precision demands frustrating due to occasional imprecise mechanics. Overall, it offers a fresh, fun, and quirky experience that balances simplicity with inventive puzzle design, making it appealing especially to those who enjoy humor and novelty in gameplay.

    • “The gameplay is a constantly evolving spectacle where almost anything can be the ball—or the target.”
    • “Each level introduces fresh mechanics and bizarre twists, ensuring that players never get bored or feel stuck in repetition.”
    • “Its endless variety of unexpected mechanics and levels keeps players entertained and engaged, while its inviting art style and intuitive controls make it easy for anyone to pick up and enjoy.”
    • “The actual gameplay is so thin, as shallow as a birdbath, the variety ultimately superficial, the novelty spent, that it's most fun when, through imitation, it reminds you how fun other games can be, and that you should probably play those games instead.”
    • “Like don't get me wrong the idea of a golfing game that gets more and more random is pretty cool, but most levels are just the same thing but with a slightly different map (it's even worse in the challenge levels where it's the same mechanic just re-used in another map most of the time).”
    • “Sadly, some of those optional levels are really unfun and in all those very rare occasions it’s because the game tries to turn its chaotic random gameplay into a challenge.”
  • music
    86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music is widely praised for being catchy, quirky, and perfectly fitting its whimsical, humorous tone, often featuring a cappella vocals and playful sound effects. While many find the soundtrack fun, upbeat, and mood-enhancing, a few users note that repeated tracks can become tiring or slightly annoying over time. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's charm and fresh, inviting atmosphere.

    • “With its vibrant visuals, catchy soundtrack (a real banger), and addictive gameplay, it's sure to provide hours of fun and entertainment.”
    • “The soundtrack is one of my favorite parts of the game - those funny and silly sounds really make the atmosphere of the game.”
    • “On top of that this game has an incredible soundtrack, charming visuals, as well as tons of things to do on the side which keep this game fresh and replayable.”
    • “My main complaint is that the soundtrack is probably the worst I've ever heard, and with how much they tend to reuse songs (which isn't a problem by itself), each song quickly got on my nerves and made the game kind of a drag at times as I was driven to insanity.”
    • “This game has the most annoying, grating soundtrack in any game I've played.”
    • “Pretty boring after a while and the music will drive you crazy (it's the same music over and over again).”
  • story
    76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is lighthearted and humorous, providing a fun and charming backdrop suited for casual play rather than deep narrative engagement. While the main storyline is relatively short and straightforward, additional content like episodes, daily missions, and side challenges add replay value, though some find these extra tasks repetitive or frustrating. Overall, the story serves more as a whimsical setting for varied gameplay than a richly developed plot.

    • “Taken together, the episodes and the main storyline make for quite a lengthy experience.”
    • “Has many loveable characters and a funny story that elaborates on the simple game of golf.”
    • “Regardless of age, you can get roughly 8-12 hours of original gameplay with a comical nature and story, making this game a no-doubter for those considering purchasing it.”
    • “Additionally, the absence of a clear narrative or competitive elements means it may not satisfy those seeking a story-driven or goal-oriented experience.”
    • “I'm not sure if there is a proper 'story' that I am missing out on but I definitely felt like the ending was entirely random and not very fun either.”
    • “These challenge missions can sometimes scream precision or speed in environments where you're provided little to none, making an extremely poorly designed and awful experience.”
  • graphics
    75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature a charming, minimalist cartoon art style that perfectly matches its goofy and lighthearted tone, offering vibrant, colorful visuals that are both fun and inviting. While not graphically intense or high-budget, the simple yet appealing aesthetics complement the quirky gameplay and humor, creating an engaging and visually consistent experience. The graphics prioritize personality and charm over technical complexity, making the game accessible and enjoyable across a wide range of players.

    • “Employs a minimalist yet charming cartoon art style that complements the lighthearted tone perfectly.”
    • “The graphic detail makes the game feel like a cartoon, which kind of helps with the whole weird and bizarre style the team wanted for this game.”
    • “The music is great the visuals are colourful, minimalist and pleasing to look at and the gameplay is great from start to end.”
    • “The graphics are very simple and low budget, but the level and randomness and creativity present in the levels ends up making up for it.”
    • “Despite the poor graphics, the physics engine seems solid, with objects behaving more or less in a realistic way.”
    • “Graphics are simple and mechanics are basic mini putt style like it should be in this more laid back kind of game.”
  • grinding
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is frequently described as tedious, repetitive, and frustrating, especially when aiming for 100% completion or tackling bonus and challenge levels. While early content remains fun and engaging, many players find the later stages involve excessive, luck-based grinding that detracts from overall enjoyment. Despite creative and humorous elements, the grind-heavy gameplay leads to mixed feelings, with some considering it a major drawback.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “A bit grindy sometimes.”
    • “Remember there are hundreds of levels in this game, imagine how tedious this can become.”
    • “By then it gets tedious and repetitive.”
    • “The floaty, imprecise, and inconsistent physics make the challenge missions, especially the more tedious ones, insanely frustrating, unrewarding, and generally unfun.”
  • replayability
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Replayability varies, with daily missions and occasional developer-added chapters providing some ongoing engagement, while the finite courses limit long-term appeal. Community-created levels and challenges significantly enhance replay value, though much of the fun and silliness is strongest during the initial playthrough. Overall, the game offers moments of charm and replay potential, especially with updates and user content, but some players find it less compelling after completion.

    • “It’s a delightful surprise that adds replay value and sparks curiosity to discover more hidden gems within the game’s playful framework.”
    • “Incredibly enjoyable and surprisingly long, with tons of potential for replay value!”
    • “On top of that this game has an incredible soundtrack, charming visuals, as well as tons of things to do on the side which keep this game fresh and replayable.”
    • “Daily missions provide a little replay value after completion, though there's seemingly a finite number of courses.”
    • “No immediate replay value (other than daily challenges for achievements) but certainly a playthrough you'll find silly fun every year or so.”
    • “Doesn't have a lot of replay value, so I'm glad the team is making updates, content packs, and such.”
  • stability
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from frequent bugs and glitches, particularly related to ragdoll physics and certain levels becoming unfair or unplayable without specific inputs. While minor issues can sometimes be resolved with a restart, persistent problems with achievement tracking and physics-based gameplay lead to a frustrating experience for many users. Overall, stability is a significant concern and detracts from the game's enjoyment.

    • “The game is not optimized for more than 60 fps and just doesn't work properly, buggy mess.”
    • “There are so many glitches and bugs, many levels are impossible unless you use the correct input type, and the game is way too short.”
    • “The deeper you go, the more unfair and buggy it becomes; if you don't want to smash your monitor, don't buy it.”
  • optimization
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game generally runs smoothly and performs well without crashing, though it is capped at 60 fps and can experience occasional frame drops and stuttering during intense on-screen action. Optimization varies by input method, with touch and mouse controls performing better than controller support. Overall, while mostly stable, some technical issues and bugs remain.

    • “Performance-wise, the game ran well and did not crash in my short time playing it.”
    • “This game plays super well and runs smoothly.”
    • “Some parts were optimized through touch screen with how fast you needed to react, and mouse controls were alright.”
    • “The game is not optimized for more than 60 fps and just doesn't work properly, buggy mess.”
    • “A little bit of frame drop and stuttering when there's a lot going on on-screen.”
    • “Some parts were optimized through touch screen with how fast you needed to react, and mouse was alright.”
  • emotional
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the game emotionally engaging, highlighting its wholesome, playful, and hilarious nature that brings both joy and laughter. It successfully evokes positive feelings, combining clever physics-based fun with a lighthearted, enjoyable golfing experience.

    • “Wacky, clever physics fun; super playful and wholesome.”
    • “Wholesome, hilarious, and no dull moments at all along the way.”
    • “I laughed, I cried, I golfed.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization is criticized for aggressive advertising of the studio's other mobile game, giving the impression of a cash grab by mobile developers. However, some players appreciate that the game offers a genuine and enjoyable experience beyond typical ad-driven mobile titles.

    • “Is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers.”
    • “There are advertisements for the studio's newer game within this game.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by bright colors and exaggerated animations that create a playful, comedic vibe, further amplified by a fun and whimsical soundtrack.

    • “The bright colors and exaggerated animations enhance the comedic effect and help maintain a playful atmosphere throughout the game.”
    • “The soundtrack is one of my favorite parts of the game - those funny and silly sounds really make the atmosphere of the game.”
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What the Golf? is a casual sport game with comedy and kids themes.

What the Golf? is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, Mac OS and others.

On average players spend around 7 hours playing What the Golf?.

What the Golf? was released on October 22, 2020.

What the Golf? was developed by Triband.

What the Golf? has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its grinding.

What the Golf? is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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