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[heringer]

I don't really get the golf mechanics.

Doesn't precision mode pretty much trivializes the gameplay? It shows you exactly where to hit.

Also, what does holding ZR do?

 

[Jintor]

given that it's the devs first game, i wonder how they convinced ninty to give them a dev kit. It's certainly paid off.

 

[Dmax3901]

Spoiler

you need to buy the digger wedge from pro shop after beating the fairway/rough/deeprough quest... the radar is from archeologist quest, he asks you to help him dig (with your wedge), in the right screen, forget when/what are the prereqs for his quest to pop other than buying the special wedge

Thanks, this is what I needed. I had bought that just hadn't put 2 and 2 together.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Bro this game fuckin crack

 

[Mudo]

Soo worth a buy guys? Was thinking of jumping into this and Deemo for the week.

YES - the best $15 I’ve spent in a long time. Just know you are getting an RPG first with golf as the gameplay hook

 

[Blackie]

This game is fun! Collected enough money for my first golf lesson. Hope Coach is nice to me...

 

[The Giant]

Golf Story is no 4 on the aussie eshop right now.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

so what's the verdict? Must buy? I have money in my eshop wallet I'd like to use

 

[Gambit61]

I mean...by nearly all accounts this game is still very much in the vein of those Camelot classics, just without Mario and Co. showing up at the end. I owned the GBC Mario Tennis and GBA Mario Golf Advance Tour and this definitely follows a lot of that blueprint.

It's as close as you're ever going to get.

Hmmmmm, might have to pick up some Eshop money tomorrow. Damnit GAF!

 

[mugurumakensei]

so what's the verdict? Must buy? I have money in my eshop wallet I'd like to use

If you have even the slightest desire to play a golf dog, it's an absolute must buy.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Put about 6 hours into this game today.

It's fantastic.

Like, it's one of the best games on the Switch as of now.

 

[Pastry]

I’m having trouble finding the third switch in the first level? I’ve looked all over the main section and he areas to the left and the right also.

Spoiler

i got the one at the start, the one behind the mini golf place and the one in the water near the start

 

[Blitzrules240]

Fuck, this game is good.

Played a long session this evening and damn, I was hooked.

 

[thefro]

Played a couple hours doing everything in the first course that's open at the start and hitting people/things with golf balls.

Definitely great. Great sense of humor, fun gameplay, interesting sidequests and golf puzzles. Charming art style. Music is decent enough.

Some minor stuff that could be polished up like how you can get exp/money while your character is off screen (like some of the XP you get on the driving range) and the music abruptly transitioning occasionally.

 

[mugurumakensei]

I’m having trouble finding the third switch in the first level? I’ve looked all over the main section and he areas to the left and the right also.

Spoiler

i got the one at the start, the one behind the mini golf place and the one in the water near the start

Spoiler

look in the area to the left of the disc golf course by teeing off and changing your club.

 

[Fantastical]

This game is great. Really enjoying it.

 

[The Hermit]

Put about 6 hours into this game today.

It's fantastic.

Like, it's one of the best games on the Switch as of now.

I am still not feeling it. Probably it's the soundtrack, or better, the lack of. The main map theme is great though.

 

[Pastry]

Spoiler

look in the area to the left of the disc golf course by teeing off and changing your club.

Damn lol thanks

 

[GiantBreadbug]

Got it last night but was too tired to start until this morning. Whew. It's pretty fantastic. And I like the music AND the font.

Can someone give me a rundown of stats? I keep upgrading all my stats evenly such that when my power goes up they're all at 0 and I don't know if that's a good idea or not.

 

[ScientificPizza]

Soo worth a buy guys? Was thinking of jumping into this and Deemo for the week.

It definitely is

 

[Lee Chaolan]

If you have even the slightest desire to play a golf dog, it's an absolute must buy.

A golf dog?

I have no idea what that means but I'm intrigued.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

I am still not feeling it. Probably it's the soundtrack, or better, the lack of. The main map theme is great though.

The soundtrack is the game's low point for sure.

It's kind of grown on me though, sort of.

 

[mugurumakensei]

A golf dog?

I have no idea what that means but I'm intrigued.

Golf RPG. Darn Auto-correct.

 

[Pastry]

Oh my god I got 21/21 on the mini golf course, I was convinced I was going to botch it by the last two holes

 

[ScientificPizza]

Golf RPG. Darn Auto-correct.

you just broke a million hearts

Oh my god I got 21/21 on the mini golf course, I was convinced I was going to botch it by the last two holes

i did the exact same thing. unlocking and playing that course is super fun

 

[ThatStupidLion]

Soo worth a buy guys? Was thinking of jumping into this and Deemo for the week.

Tbh - im loving it. Having a great time. Did all quests so far. About 5-6 hours in...but its not like you have to buy the game asap..... If the style of game intrigues you then go for it. Its def worth 15$. Could use a patch or two for QoL polish. Good adventure, albeit so far it feels a tad simple/basic gameplay-wise. Pretty forgiving gameplay and gentle puzzles. Though i imagine itll ramp up soon, hopefully.

(Also, currently 4th on US/NA best sellers list, seems like it caught on with general public)

 

[Milennia]

I wonder how long this game is

I don’t want it to end

 

[DeuceGamer]

Bro this game fuckin crack

Yea, I kept wanting to play one more round, challenge, etc... didn’t want to stop.

Do we know how long the story mode is?

 

[ThatStupidLion]

I wonder how long this game is

I don’t want it to end

Someone mentioned ~20ish was their guess based off how far they were.

Whether thats 100% sode quests or just sped through main story i dont know...

 

[Confused Cheeseburger]

It's early but I think this game has the come from nowhere quality of undertake and stardew.

 

[Milennia]

Someone mentioned ~20ish was their guess based off how far they were.

Whether thats 100% sode quests or just sped through main story i dont know...

Damn that’s amazing

How is this game 15$

 

[mauaus]

Cant find the last of the

Spoiler

3 students i have to beat

on the first area

 

[OrbitalBeard]

It's early but I think this game has the come from nowhere quality of undertake and stardew.

It definitely does.

And speaking of Undertale, why the heck hasn't a Switch port of that game been announced

 

[ThatStupidLion]

Cant find the last of the

Spoiler

3 students i have to beat

on the first area

Spoiler

check inside the clubhouse

 

[mauaus]

Spoiler

check inside the clubhouse

Thanks!

 

[Tadpole]

Charming as all hell. Love the music.

 

[DeuceGamer]

Charming as all hell. Love the music.

Really? The music was the one area I felt the game was kinda forgettable so far. Maybe I’ve not heard enough yet as I’m fairly early on.

Agree with the charming and love the gameplay.

Edit: to be clear not saying I feel the music is bad, just not as exceptional as the other parts of the game to me.

 

[GiantBreadbug]

Charming as all hell. Love the music.

I actually agree to the point that I was shocked at how much I liked it given people's complaints. It's very good for me.

 

[Blitzrules240]

Yeah, I just shot a -4 on Lurker Woods.

I think I might love this game...

I think it might make my Top 5 of the Year.

 

[SolVanderlyn]

Gives me old school Harvest Moon vibes. Am I right? (Haven't played, just seen the trailer)

 

[Phife Dawg]

What a great game, love what they did with the text bubbles. For a first effort this is simply amazing.

 

[Stoof]

What's a good way to allocate stat points?

 

[Cow Mengde]

Golf RPG. Darn Auto-correct.

Wow, way to ruin it for me. I was trying to youtube videos of the golf dog when I read about it.

 

[Seik]

Shit, you guys aren't making this easy.

I JUST received Pokken and Dragon Ball, I need more free time. :lol

 

[Arcoril]

Went in with no real expectations and I've spent basically the whole day playing this game. Best $15 I've spent in a long time.

 

[UpsideDownAce]

Played this for a few hours so far. I am totally in love with this game. I can't wait to get back into it tomorrow. Stopped playing after a couple of quests into the second world

 

[Pez]

I'm glad I've had this game to keep me company during the 3 hour line for the SNES classic. =)

 

[Sesuadra]

A developer no one knew about, a game about golf


And it’s a hit. I am so happy about that

 

[ScientificPizza]

I actually agree to the point that I was shocked at how much I liked it given people's complaints. It's very good for me.

Yeah I think it really suits the pace and vibe of the game. It’s not a soundtrack I’ll ever listen to on its own but it works with this game

 

[Stoze]

Switch noob here, weird question:
Does the intensity/quality of the HD rumble vary depending if you have them detached from the Switch/Grip or not?