For what quickly became one of my favorite mini golf game experiences in the first 90 minutes, easily became such a mixed bag once I tried to explore its additional content.

The main mode - its three various courses going through the "multiple ages of humankind" is amazing. Such a wide variety of art, humor and new mechanics shown throughout the courses, with a decent amount of challenge too. Wanting more however, I decided to delve into the games' Trips content - which became more frustrating than not.

The Trips are the game's method of adding in more levels and mechanics, without having to create a ton of new assets. All of it is creative, whimsical and enjoyable somewhat - but a huge burden when it comes to trying hit precisely due to the isometric view of the game or even its rather zoomed in camera. I found myself becoming so frustrated near the end, despite really appreciating the level design at play. (if admittedly tweaked to a much higher skew of difficulty than I'd prefer)

For the incredible sale price I got it at, it's a no-brainer even for just the main "story" mode. At full price, it's still a very fun golf game - just be content with the very short play time or bashing your head for that 100% completion label.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024


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