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[The Elite]

I don't even know what this game is

It's a golf game with a story.

 

[TheMoon]

I mean, there's plenty of info in this thread's OP. I'd say that should be enough to at least have an idea.

first rule of OTs: nobody reads the OP.

 

[JBourne]

also the dialogue is *extremely* australian

i wonder if it’ll be a putoff to anyone

Knowing this before starting the game, I'll be reading all the voices with an accent so that's pretty rad.

 

[Cerium]

first rule of OTs: nobody reads the OP.

That would break my heart.

 

[jariw]

also the dialogue is *extremely* australian

i wonder if it’ll be a putoff to anyone

If everyone is called Bruce or Sheila, it's OK.

 

[Fireblend]

first rule of OTs: nobody reads the OP.

Cerium puts in so much effort in making them though

 

[Dmax3901]

So for someone who knows fuck all about golf, what the hell is the levelling up screen?

Also, the characters saying "behold!" shortly prior to hitting the ball off into the trees is hilarious.

 

[Shahadan]

Cerium puts in so much effort in making them though

He made this one in like 15 minutes!

Edit: Well, a bit over an hour actually

 

[Catvoca]

Played like an hour of this and it is incredible. It's so much fun!

 

[mhayes86]

This seems like the perfect de-stressing game to play off and on. I watched GameXplain's preview and their discussion, and I'm genuinely interested in this game. I would easily go ahead and get it, but I'm still playing Ys VIII and Metroid Samus Returns.

 

[Egida]

I'm really tempted, but I can't buy it knowing Stardew Valley is around the corner.

 

[neurophd]

Are there variable story path elements to the game or is it linear?

 

[The Giant]

also the dialogue is *extremely* australian

i wonder if it’ll be a putoff to anyone

That's good that it's aussie english, more games should have it.

 

[ZeroX03]

That's good that it's aussie english, more games should have it.

Too fuckin right cunt

Pass us a sausage roll

 

[E_Darkness]

I've only heard about it today, but I'm kinda sold on it.

 

[whyman]

also the dialogue is *extremely* australian

i wonder if it’ll be a putoff to anyone

Nha just a little sexist.

 

[Zomba13]

Played about 2 hours of it now. I really like it. It's silly and funny, the golfing feels good, lots of charm. Disc golf is hilarious.

 

[PuppetSlave]

Got past the tutorial. Hard to hit the max in the swing but aim is easier. Searching everything for those sweet 50 cent coins.

 

[Robin64]

Pass us a sausage roll

When I saw "sausage roll" come up, I did wonder if our American pals will know exactly what that is.

Someone entered a sausage roll on Master Chef, and the American dude was like "I have no idea what that is" while Ramsay was all "YEAH BOYEE"

 

[The Giant]

Too fuckin right cunt

Pass us a sausage roll, cunt

Fixed.

haha.

 

[Spukc]

Damn you neogaf,this game better be good.I'm getting it before the reviews.

 

[Pastry]

How does the game look on the Switch screen?

 

[whyman]

How does the game look on the Switch screen?

Great, but the art is not exactly top quality. But that dosent matter. Having a blast so far.

 

[ScientificPizza]

How does the game look on the Switch screen?

I’ve played about two hours in handheld mode and it looks super, super nice

 

[Robin64]

"Ladies tee" is a bit sexist to use now, yeah, but keep in mind it is a term they still use in real golf.

Though yes, maybe they should stop.

 

[whyman]

"Ladies tee" is a bit sexist to use now, yeah, but keep in mind it is a term they still use in real golf.

Though yes, maybe they should stop.

I was playing some Everybody's Golf and they used another term. Like short tee or something. I have to admit that I know nothing about golf but that seems better.

 

[Robin64]

I was playing some Everybody's Golf and they used another term. Like short tee or something. I have to admit that I know nothing about golf but that seems better.

I've always used forward tees, but people I've played golf with happily throw around ladies tees without thinking, including some ladies.

 

[patrickthehedgehog]

Played Neo Turf Masters yesterday because I don't have the $$ for this. Not that NTM isn't a great game in it's own right. Yay, golf!

 

[ScientificPizza]

I've always used forward tees, but people I've played golf with happily throw around ladies tees without thinking, including some ladies.

Yeah ladies tee is just what it has been called for forever. Short tee is the proper and better term, but it just came to be known as the ladies tee because of female professional golf

 

[philipnorth]

When I saw "sausage roll" come up, I did wonder if our American pals will know exactly what that is.

Someone entered a sausage roll on Master Chef, and the American dude was like "I have no idea what that is" while Ramsay was all "YEAH BOYEE"

American' s don't know what they are?

You Brits did somerhing wrong educating them.
Here in the Netherlands we have them as well. Staple treat for parties.
Even make mini ones with hotdog sausages for the kids....Which reminds me, should make Some for them 😁

Can't wait to tee off later with this game.

 

[B-Dex]

We know sausage rolls in Canada. How come Americans don’t know what they are?

 

[Mikke]

Loving the game so far. That opening sequence with the dad and the geese sold me.

So for someone who knows fuck all about golf, what the hell is the levelling up screen?

Same here. I get that more accurate is better but some explanation would be nice.

 

[Robin64]

We know sausage rolls in Canada. How come Americans don't know what they are?

Maybe they do, but that one chef on Master Chef certainly didn't. And he's a chef, he should know all food!

Maybe there was confusion with the term "roll" I dunno.

 

[bodine1231]

"Ladies tee" is a bit sexist to use now, yeah, but keep in mind it is a term they still use in real golf.

Though yes, maybe they should stop.

Wah? Is ladies bathroom now a sexist term or something?

Anyways,I’m literally counting the minutes for this. Was completely off my radar until a few days ago.

 

[PolishQ]

We know sausage rolls in Canada. How come Americans don’t know what they are?

I know Stephen's Sausage Roll...

 

[JBourne]

I don't know what a sausage roll is, but I can do a Tim Tam slam and keep Vegemite around for breakfast sometimes. Will I enjoy this game?

 

[Robin64]

I don't know what a sausage roll is, but I can do a Tim Tam slam and keep Vegemite around for breakfast sometimes. Will I enjoy this game?

*high-five*

 

[PeterGAF]

Nha just a little sexist.

Ladies tees refers to the set of tees that have the shortest distance on a given hole. It's not sexist as much as it is golf lingo. Calling them ladies tees might not be the most progressive thing to do today (and it's also just kind of inaccurate as seniors and young children/beginners regardless of gender play from the front tees. Also not all ladies play from the "ladies tees") but calling that line in the game sexist is a bit of a reach.

Wah? Is ladies bathroom now a sexist term or something?

Anyways,I’m literally counting the minutes for this. Was completely off my radar until a few days ago.

Well the "ladies room" doesn't imply that one sex is worse than the other in the same way that the "ladies tees" being the easiest ones do. But that's an argument for another day. The line in the game is relatively innocent but I think you might be missing the point on why the term is somewhat demeaning.


Edit: on topic. Can't wait to play this game. I've been excited for it since it was first announced. Gonna download it tonight and dig in!

 

[Pastry]

Just looked up sausage rolls and they basically look like British kolaches lol

 

[Crow Pudding]

So, any hint on the length of the game? 10 hours more or less?

 

[GinoFelino]

First impressions?

Is it fun? Worth getting?

 

[Salaadin]

Probably already answered so I apologize in advance but do we know when this goes live in America?

 

[Cerium]

Probably already answered so I apologize in advance but do we know when this goes live in America?

30 minutes.

 

[obeythed1734]

So my biggest question, which I don't see answered anywhere yet, is can you play a standard round of golf without messing with story?

 

[AcademicSaucer]

Probably already answered so I apologize in advance but do we know when this goes live in America?

Golf Story releases today 3pm CEST, 9am PDT, 11pm AEST. Please look forward to the release.

 

[ScientificPizza]

First impressions?

Is it fun? Worth getting?

Absolutely

So, any hint on the length of the game? 10 hours more or less?

I’d say definitely more than 10

So my biggest question, which I don't see answered anywhere yet, is can you play a standard round of golf without messing with story?

Yes there is a quick play option, but courses are locked through story progression

 

[Robin64]

So my biggest question, which I don't see answered anywhere yet, is can you play a standard round of golf without messing with story?

From the EG review:

-there's a quick play mode which allows you to play either solo or with a friend on the courses as you unlock them. It's perfectly matched to the Switch, of course, with its premise of local multiplayer, and Golf Story makes it straightforward to play with two Joy-Cons - and also makes some sublime use of HD rumble, with a satisfying 'plonk' each time you sink a shot.

 

[Salaadin]

30 minutes.

Golf Story releases today 3pm CEST, 9am PDT, 11pm AEST. Please look forward to the release.

Thanks.

So I guess I took my lunch and ran home too early lol.

 

[obeythed1734]

From the EG review:

Thanks Robin, thought I did a good enough job skimming the review but I guess not I don't see how I can pass this game up. Once I finish Samus Returns I will likely jump right into this one.

 

[Hero Prinny]

Someone posted in the other thread $50 eshop cards for $45, is that deal done or do you need a discount code it something for it cause when i google it it comes out to $50