Putting Fun and Frustration Hand in Hand
When friendship collides with golf, only the strongest bonds survive.
last updated Dec 09, 2023
A delightful way to test the limits of your friendships while smacking balls across fanciful courses.
A Fairway Full of Fun and Fury
Imagine the sweet science of golf infused with the chaotic energy of a kids' birthday party – that's 'Golf With Your Friends' in a nutshell. This isn't your grandpa's golf game; it's a wild ride through courses so wacky, they'll make a mini-golf course look like a tax return form. Up to 12 players can tee off simultaneously, which is just as much of a mess as it sounds, but the good kind of mess. Like eating a gooey chocolate cake with your hands kind of mess. Gameplay-wise, think less 'Tiger Woods' and more 'Happy Gilmore,' complete with chances to knock your pals' balls into oblivion if you're feeling spicy.
Symphony of Swings and Swears
This game's audio captures the whimsical vibe of each fantastical course, pairing it with the sound of players giggling through gritted teeth as they miss what should've been an easy shot. The music is a light-hearted backdrop to the madness, preventing you from spiraling into an abyss of anger when your ball gets yeeted off the map by a rogue windmill. The collision sound effects are a source of both joy and frustration – nothing's more satisfying than the 'plink' of your ball hitting a friend's just right, sabotaging their shot. It's a game that sounds like a tropical vacation, but might leave you feeling like you need one.
A Pictorial Potpourri of Putt-Putt Perfection
Visually, 'Golf With Your Friends' is like stepping into a time machine back to a simpler era of gaming. It's got that delightful indie charm – bright, bold, and doesn't take itself too seriously, which is good because your ball just turned into an acorn. Your eyes will be treated to a kaleidoscope of vibrant courses that pop with creativity, although sometimes to the point where you wish they'd pop a little less when trying to focus. Performance-wise, occasional glitches morph your leisurely game of golf into an existential glitch-art project, questioning the fabric of the digital universe.
A Whimsical World of Community Creations
One of the game's sterling aspects is its community support. The inclusion of Steam Workshop maps means infinite replayability and more content than you can shake a club at. Seriously, the community maps are so ingeniously designed, they make the developers' courses look like they were scribbled on a napkin. The dedication of fellow players to create new experiences keeps the game fresh like a newly mowed fairway and represents the best of what indie gaming communities offer.
STEAM RATING
Developer
Team17, Blacklight Interactive
Publisher
Team17
Release Date
May 19, 2020
The Verdict
In this love letter to mayhem molded in the shape of a mini golf game, 'Golf With Your Friends' is a delightful way to test the limits of your friendships. Yes, there's the occasional bug that'll have you questioning reality and the meaning of existence, but the fun of sabotaging your buddies while smacking balls across fanciful courses overshadows the odd glitch. It's the digital equivalent of a board game night where pieces get mysteriously lost – frustrating, chaotic, but ultimately hilarious and heartwarming. A definite must-play for those who believe that nothing brings people together like a shared descent into madness.
