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[Fireblend]

Thought this deserved its own thread. Not showing up on the US eShop yet.

Pretty surprised they managed to release it in September after all, gotta admit I was really, really skeptic.

Looking forward to reviews! I'm not blindly buying a game of a developer I don't know, but the proposal of a GBC Mario Golf-like game is very tempting.

Also, it's 15 euromonies, and it's silly I can't take a picture of the eShop with the screenshot button on the Switch. Never noticed that. Here's the next best thing:

 

[Stone Ocean]

I really hope this game delivers. Need my Mario Golf fix

 

[e_i]

*Readies monies*

 

[Maintenance]

 

 

[HIR0]

Source

 

[:Motorbass]

Oh very cool. I never doubted the release. Many eShop games got released out of the blue over the years.

 

[Mediking]

C'mon US Eshop... don't let me down! I want this game!

 

[D_prOdigy]

Oh this is the one a couple of posters speculated was a hoax game because it didn't have a release date

 

[sinonobu]

Fingers crossed

 

[The Hermit]

Just in time to finish Steamworld Dig 2.

 

[Snkfanatic]

Please be good pleaaase be good.

 

[Hasney]

HNNNNNGGG

Oh this is the one a couple of posters speculated was a hoax game because it didn't have a release date

Yeah, that was pretty funny.

 

[Oregano]

September confirmed.

 

[Colonel Mustard]

I don't often blind-buy a game, but I'm making an exception in this case.

Switch's year one keeps delivering.

 

[The Giant]

HELL YEAH!!

It's $22.50 on the aussie eshop.

 

[Milennia]

Only 15$ and still launching in September? im In

 

[-NeoTB1-]

Keeping hype in check, but I hope this turns out good.

 

[valinthyne]

I've been playing a lot of Mario Golf on GBC in anticipation for this little beaut. Can not wait!

 

[WhatWeLeftBehind]

So this week it'll be time to get both this and Thumper? Oh boy, September has been a pretty good month so far.

 

[NotLiquid]

Oh this is the one a couple of posters speculated was a hoax game because it didn't have a release date

The lead up to this game has been fucking surreal.

 

[moozoom]

I'm beginning to be a little tired of Everybody's golf so this will be perfect to play in bed.
I'll just wait to see more of the game before buying, but the trailer was quite enticing.

 

[Jim_Cacher]

On the same day with Fire Emblem Warriors (JP)?! Guess my wallet needs to suffer quite a hit.

Edit: Oh god. The Picross game also releases on 28th.

 

[21st century cowboy]

Can wait for impressions. £15 is perfect as I can't afford to add any more credit to the Eshop but have £16 left over from steamworld dig 2

 

[kAmui-]

15€ is a good price! Could say it's a bit worrying that they're releasing this so suddenly without showing that much footage of the game, though.

 

[kami_sama]

The lead up to this game has been fucking surreal.

Yeah, it came out of nowhere and went up in everyone's radars.
I hope it ends up being good. I am very hyped.

 

[bossmonkey]

Only 15$ and still launching in September? im In

If it's 15 Pounds or Euro then it'll probably be $20 in the US.

Edit: Which also lines up with the $22.50 AU price

 

[Hasney]

15€ is a good price! Could say it's a bit worrying that they're releasing this so suddenly without showing that much footage of the game, though.

It is strange, but it was playable at TGS and I only saw positive impressions from the couple of people that played it. Not sure what the thinking is behind keeping it so close to their chest unless there's a big blowout coming for launch.

 

[JustenP88]

Gosh, the lack of info on this game makes me concerned that this might be the biggest case of misplaced hype in a while. Still, the premise and aesthetic are strong enough to get me to throw my money into the void day one, probably.

 

[Colonel Mustard]

It is strange, but it was playable at TGS and I only saw positive impressions from the couple of people that played it. Not sure what the thinking is behind keeping it so close to their chest unless there's a big blowout coming for launch.

There probably won't be. Golf Story's dev is super small and it appears that this is the company's first game. The fact that the game has got as much exposure as it has, is a miracle. I'm sure many indies would kill to be featured in a Nintendo Direct.

 

[Fox1304]

Finally.
Sports RPGs are the best.

 

[kitsuneyo]

Such a cool idea, I really hope it's good.

 

[ShogunDarius]

whats the UK price?

 

[Hasney]

Gosh, the lack of info on this game makes me concerned that this might be the biggest case of misplaced hype in a while. Still, the premise and aesthetic are strong enough to get me to throw my money into the void day one, probably.

The Game Informer article in the magazine (summarised by Nintendo Everything in the link here: http://nintendoeverything.com/new-golf-story-details/ ) made me want it even more.

– On a quest to go pro
– This is what the first chapter is about

Spoiler

– First chapter: research course maintenance, deal with vermin that might be possessed, attract interest by convincing a celebrity golfer to compete

– Malevolent spirits on the course try to use your golfing abilities to do your bidding
– Puzzle solving, drone flights, geocaching, mini golf, mowing, and more
– Lawn mowing involves fixing up an old course and getting it ready for tournaments
Quest Reward and Game Mechanic spoiler:

Spoiler

– One gameplay section has you rescuing turtles in one story thread, then show up during a match, letting you skim the ball across their backs to cross a tough water hazard

 

[GinoFelino]

This sounds great, but I'm still not sure how well a 2D golf game plays

However, since Everybody's Golf is clearly off the table, I'll gladly take it

 

[Fireblend]

This sounds great, but I'm still not sure how well a 2D golf game plays

The answer is really well, if done right. Mario Golf on GBC was brilliant, and that was on GBC. I never played Advance Tour on GBA but I hear it's also really good.

 

[Hasney]

This sounds great, but I'm still not sure how well a 2D golf game plays

You've never played Mario Golf GBC or GBA? Spoiler: They can play exquisitely.

 

[WeylandxYutani]

whats the UK price?

£13.49

 

[BitStyle]

Please! I want this title already

 

[bionic77]

This sounds great, but I'm still not sure how well a 2D golf game plays

However, since Everybody's Golf is clearly off the table, I'll gladly take it

Neo Turf Masters is already out on Switch and probably other platforms.

Give it a try and thank me later.

 

[Snkfanatic]

This sounds great, but I'm still not sure how well a 2D golf game plays

However, since Everybody's Golf is clearly off the table, I'll gladly take it

This post makes me feel old....

 

[AndrewDean84xX]

I'm buying $60 in eshop cards for some indie games.

 

[InfectedZero]

I am finally happy to see it up for release. I am hopeful that it turns out good.

 

[GinoFelino]

The answer is really well, if done right. Mario Golf on GBC was brilliant, and that was on GBC. I never played Advance Tour on GBA but I hear it's also really good.

You've never played Mario Golf GBC or GBA? Spoiler: They can play exquisitely.

Neo Turf Masters is already out on Switch and probably other platforms.

Give it a try and thank me later.

Alright, thanks! I'll try it for sure, I really like golf games on handheld

This post makes me feel old....

Haha! Oh don't worry, I'm old enough, I just never owned a GBA My first gaming platform was the original Game Boy for christ's sake

 

[-GJ-]

Took some screenshots for the info

 

[oti]

14,99 Euro in Germany

 

[heringer]

The answer is really well, if done right. Mario Golf on GBC was brilliant, and that was on GBC. I never played Advance Tour on GBA but I hear it's also really good.

You've never played Mario Golf GBC or GBA? Spoiler: They can play exquisitely.

Neo Turf Masters is already out on Switch and probably other platforms.

Give it a try and thank me later.

To be fair, I think he meant top down view.

 

[Monty Mole]

Sweet, it looks and sounds like perfection judging by everything we've seen and heard so far, but I'll wait for the impressions on here before jumping in.

EDIT: Picross this week too, amazeballs!

 

[oti]

Took some screenshots for the info

How did you take screenshots? It won't let me do it in the shop.

 

[BitStyle]

Took some screenshots for the info

Wait, does the game have multiplayer?

 

[-GJ-]

How did you take screenshots? It won't let me do it in the shop.

I'm using a capture device

Wait, does the game have multiplayer?

Apparently it does! Looks like a great game to play with a friend, so I'm happy to hear this.