Golf Story Reviews

Golf Story is ranked in the 86th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Recommended
Sep 28, 2017

Mario Golf and Earthbound combine for one of the most delightful games you'll find on Nintendo's Switch.

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9 / 10
Sep 29, 2017

Golf Story is one of my favourite games in 2017

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9 / 10
Sep 30, 2017

All told, Golf Story is a surprisingly gripping game, hooking you with fantastic gameplay, loads of content, and a well-written script. This is one that'll have you coming back for many hours in the story mode alone, and the multiplayer does a good job of expanding on this with even more replayability. We would highly recommend Golf Story to anyone looking for something a little different. There's a whole lot to love here, and if you're a fan of RPGs or golf games, this is a must buy.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 30, 2017

Lives up to its name, succeeding both as a riveting golf experience and a narrative that sinks its hooks into you

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9 / 10
Oct 2, 2017

I'm struggling to find something I really didn't enjoy about Golf Story. It feels fantastic on my Switch and is the kind of game I could play for hours on a train journey (battery withstanding). I'm delighted it's as good as I was hoping it would be, it's probably exceeded my expectations.

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7.5 / 10.0
Oct 2, 2017

Golf Story doesn't totally live up to the legacy of those Mario sports RPGs, but it does a very good job at touching on those classics and putting its own spin on the genre. A few nagging issues might draw down the experience, but the golfing is fun enough to work in tandem with a wacky story and world to make a genuinely enjoyable adventure on Switch.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 2, 2017

Golf Story is a fun, charming game and a must-play for the Switch. Featuring a 15+ hour main story and the ability to quickly set up a match with a friend, there's plenty of gaming goodness to be had. If you're looking for a fun game with a big heart, Golf Story is a hole-in-one.

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ZEFGame.ru
Frostengine
9 / 10.0
Oct 2, 2017

Golf Story was interesting mix of genres where this mix really manages to work, despite the simplicity of artistic performance, the game has deep RPG component, which by all means want to love, and open world does not want to leave, because of his liveliness and fierce barrage of warmth.

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Tom Marks
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Oct 3, 2017

Golf Story's clever writing and sound golf fundamentals keep it entertaining, even through some stale moments. Despite its light-hearted RPG structure, there's a challenging and very real golf game here that's worth coming back to even after the story is over. But it left me wishing that more of the campaign focused on the golf itself, and less on the often repetitive side tasks.

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4 / 5.0
Oct 3, 2017

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.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 3, 2017

Overall I’m not trying to be negative about Golf Story so much as trying to clearly point out for people where the stumbling blocks are so they can see them coming and not let their high expectations get the best of them. This is an excellent golfing RPG with much more working in its favor than against it. It is full of humor, strange and quirky missions, and a lot of above-average though not perfect golf. When it is at its best it is an absolute joy to play but unfortunately when those moments fade it can make you reflect a little more on the moments where it begins to feel more ordinary. I would gladly recommend it to anyone who enjoys great games, enthusiastically if they enjoy classic 3-click golf. Just it is also important not to come into the game expecting a revolution, perhaps we can hope for it to get to that level in a sequel.

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Oct 3, 2017

Golf Story is a good enough golf game in it's own right, but combine that with a great script and RPG mechanics and it's packing more than enough to stand out from the crowd.

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90 / 100
Oct 4, 2017

Golf Story is confident, smooth, and its lighter than light approach to everything from art to humor to play is perfectly matched with the Switch's play anytime, anywhere form factor. Forget the agony and ecstasy of real golf. This is a really good time.

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4 / 5
Oct 4, 2017

Golf Story is a delight to play. It’s an RPG with a unique take, humorous writing and an enjoyable and easy to play philosophy running throughout it. A great addition to any Switch collection – whether you like golf or not.

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Alex Donaldson
Top Critic
Unscored
Oct 4, 2017

I can't stop thinking about this little indie sports RPG – and it deserves the attention.

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Metro GameCentral
GameCentral
Top Critic
7 / 10
Oct 5, 2017

A fantastically charming mix of golf sim and role-playing game, that smooths over its rough edges with its irreverent humour and wild imagination.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 5, 2017

Sidebar Games brings Nintendo Switch users a great RPG adventure camouflaged in a golf game.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 5, 2017

Golf Story is like Stardew Valley and Caddyshack had a baby. And that baby is the best baby, you guys. It’s out now on the Switch eshop, and there’s no wonder it’s currently sitting atop the best sellers. One can only hope we get a Badminton Story, a Croquet Story, and perhaps a Water Polo Story next. Let’s keep this thing going.

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7.8 / 10.0
Oct 6, 2017

A golf game with an interesting story and some good variations that keep changing the classic formula.

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80 / 100
Oct 6, 2017

A very interesting Golf RPG. Crazy mechanics, crazy story and crazy NPCs. A fresh game.

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