Golf Story Reviews

Golf Story is ranked in the 86th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Recommended
Jan 25, 2021

Golf Story, despite releasing almost three years ago, remains one of the more noteworthy RPGs on the Switch.

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PS4Blog.net
the_nmac
9 / 10
Jul 29, 2018

It took me about 20 hours to complete the game, and boy was it worth it! The game has a fun story with great characters which will make you laugh and connect with them. The golf mechanics, aside from putting, were great, and the game is packed to the brim with lots of content and extra things to do. This game is an easy one to recommend to fellow Nintendo Switch owners since it's one of the must-have

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Jun 24, 2018

Golf Story has so much charm that I feel guilty for being bored. Likewise, I feel a touch guilty for writing this critical review. However, while the dialogue was witty enough to keep me going until completion, it wasn't enough to drag Golf Story out of mediocrity.

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NEOsite
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Feb 19, 2018

Pleasant, satisfying game in a form of relaxing RPGs. There is something for hardcore golf fans as well as for casuals.

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4 / 5.0
Jan 3, 2018

While the actual RPG elements may initially appear thin at times, the well-delivered and genuinely funny writing is not only one of Golf Story‘s hidden traits, but something that will keep Sidebar's entrant a much talked-about title, even for a console that has already garnered a fair few highlights.

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Shayan Ziaei
Top Critic
82 / 100
Dec 4, 2017

Truth to be told, It's not like that you need to buy a Nintendo Switch ASAP and play this game, but if you happen to own one, you should buy it ASAP.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 14, 2017

Golf Story is full of character and charm. There's heaps of humour as well as things to do - and the golf isn't half bad either.

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88%
Nov 2, 2017

Golf Story is well worth the addition to every Switch owner's library. Its zany cast, easy-to-grasp gameplay, and wonderful art design make for an incredibly rewarding experience.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 26, 2017

With really no downsides, Golf Story is exactly what the Switch needs right now—a smart, lovable, and addicting game that fits the console mission perfectly.

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Geeks Under Grace
David Burdette
8.8 / 10.0
Oct 25, 2017

Buy Golf Story. Seriously! You will not regret one cent. I have fallen in love with the design, world and story. If you want one of the best indie games of the year for your Nintendo Switch, Golf Story is a hole in one!

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7 / 10
Oct 23, 2017

Even if Golf Story does not manage to make it big, it doesn't fall flat on its face either. It may lack variety and be too long with a plot that doesn't quite captivate but Golf Story still gets it right when it comes to content, challenges, secrets and minigames, while its multiplayer is a pleasant surprise. It may not hit a birdie but it reaches a par.

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GameSpot
Top Critic
8 / 10
Oct 21, 2017

Sidebar Game's charming golf RPG hits it out of the park.

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7 / 10
Oct 20, 2017

Golf Story is overall a fun adventure, but some difficulties make this game just miss a hole in one.

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Unscored
Oct 18, 2017

The dry Aussi-ness of Golf Story wins through. I still can’t quite tell if the developers secretly hate golf and the whole thing is a big piss take. Either way, it comes across as well-meaning and tongue-in-cheek. I even chuckled a few times at the charming innocence of this world where everyone loves golf and all the world’s problems can be solved with a handful of balls and a good swing. Wouldn’t it be nice?

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 18, 2017

Its easy to understand, and not-so-difficult to master golf mechanics ensure that even players who don't particularly enjoy golf, like myself, will still find it enjoyable in this game.

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65 / 100
Oct 16, 2017

Golf Story is held back by a number of mechanics, some of which are not very fleshed out or enjoyable, the occasional glitch, and lots of quests which require skill and control of the game's often shaky mechanics. The story is entertaining enough, but the real charm of this game is the hilarity of its characters characters and dialogue. This really is a must have for any fan of golf games, but as an RPG fan, I thought this indie title only came in at par.

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3.5 / 5.0
Oct 15, 2017

Though it can be argued that the game doesn’t provide anything overly new in its implementation of the game, even those who aren’t fans of the sport will find lots of fun throughout.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2017

Even though Golf Story isn't quite what I expected it would be, it is an absolute delight. It's more than just a golf game with RPG mechanics, but it's not quite a full RPG with golf mechanics either. It lies in a sweet spot in the middle, where people who care about one but not the other can still get into it.

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8 / 10
Oct 12, 2017

Who would have thought that an RPG adventure based around the slow-paced sport of golf would end up being such a fun one? While Golf Story may not be the best in class in neither the sport nor role-playing genre, the game manages to combine the two into a delightfully unique and charming experience. Another winner for the Switch.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 11, 2017

Golf Story is another must play Switch exclusive for more than just golf or RPG fans.

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