Golf Story
Release Date: September 28, 2017
RPG, golf, 2D, top-down, indie games, Nintendo exclusive, singleplayer
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Developed by a small independent studio called Sidebar Games, Golf Story is an interesting combination of several video game genres created to deliver the titular golf experience. In the game, the player gets to assume the role of a golf player, who travels the world in search for new challenges and opponents.
The SWITCH release of Golf Story is a game developed by a small independent studio called Sidebar Games. The game is an interesting combination of several video game genres created to deliver the titular golf experience.
Plot
In the game, one gets to assume the role of a golf player, who travels the world in search for new challenges and opponents. Golf Story, however, is not a typical sports game, in which one participates in consecutive matches – instead, a player gets to embark on an adventure, talk to encountered NPCs, and complete numerous tasks.
Mechanics
In terms of the mechanics, the game is a combination of games from the Mario Golf series as well as Stardew Valley. Developers prepared eight diverse areas with their own cities, NPCs, and golf courses. Player’s main objective is to face the golf masters, however, one has to prepare for these matches by performing secondary tasks. In the visited metropolises, one can, e.g. solve a puzzle, complete an assignment that boosts one’s skills, and purchase better pieces of gear. Moreover, during the game a player can complete various assignments that are not related to golf – among others, one can participate in a race, mow the lawn, fly a drone, and many others.
The matches exhibit an arcade nature; nonetheless, they are based on the authentic golf rules. A player can complete holes on diverse golf courses – from the standard grass ones to the special water locations with drifting rafts and… crocodiles.
Technical aspects
In terms of its visuals, the SWITCH release of Golf Story resembles the classic jRPG games and the more modern independent titles, such as the aforementioned Stardew Valley.
Last updated on July 30, 2017
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[1:39] Golf Story Launch Trailer
GameSpot: 8 / 10 by Ginny Woo
Sidebar Game's charming golf RPG hits it out of the park.
Twinfinite: 4 / 5 by Zhiqing Wan
The plot in Golf Story isn't the most gripping or complex, but its world and characters simply ooze with so much charm it's hard not to fall in love with it. Though the gameplay mechanics on show here might not be as deep as you'd want from a proper golf game, Golf Story is still a wonderful delight to play from start to finish, and it's a gem of an RPG that Switch owners shouldn't skip out on.
Eurogamer: by Martin Robinson
Mario Golf and Earthbound combine for one of the most delightful games you'll find on Nintendo's Switch.
Golf Story Summary
Platforms:
Nintendo Switch
Developer: Sidebar Games
Publisher: Sidebar Games
Age restrictions: none
