There are some key genres that largely skip Nintendo hardware - sports games are certainly in that mix. But fear not, 3DS fans, as Mini Golf Resort will help to scratch that itch soon - it's coming out on 22nd December in North America ($4.99 in the US), and is aiming for Europe in early 2017.
Of course it's mini golf, so it's all about putting and finding the right angles. Teyon is keen to emphasize that there's plenty of content in this one, with some of its official description copied below; it sounds rather promising, we reckon.
- Over 1001 holes on 56 courses
- 4 distinct worlds: Pirate's Bay, Spooky World, Pyramids of Egypt and Legends of Greece
- A large selection of clubs, clothes and bonuses in the golf shop
- 10 player trophies and 8 special power-up bonuses
- Full character customization
There's no official trailer yet, so the following video has some useful tips if you want to master the art of mini golf.
Sadly there's no multiplayer confirmed, probably because it's a bit too intense.
Are you tempted to take a swing at this one during the festive period?
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I enjoy golf games on 3DS but I'm not sure I need another one.
Teyon? Oh boy.
I've put a ton of hours into Mario Golf (and real golf) over the years so this could be cool. Looking forward to a review.
I used to love Zany Golf by EA on the Megadrive. Can't think of any others I've played though.
@JHDK which ones are the best in your opinion? I'd like to play one. this one looks pretty good so far but I'll wait until it's out and I see a review.
Ugh... i'm very bad in Golf video games. Still can't measure the power that required for certain distance, wind factor, etc. I found my Mario Golf World Tour neglected for long time.
@plug313 It's not mini golf but I love Mario Golf: World Tour and have sunk over 100 hours into it. It's still a bit pricey on Amazon US at around $30 but to me it is well worth it.
@Barbiegurl777 mini golf (this) is actually rather different from normal golf (Mario golf), so it might be worth checking out.
Mario Golf: World Tour is fantastic, I strongly recommend it
For just $5, looks like it's definitely worth a look. Mario Golf World Tour is one of my favorite games.
The phrases 'mini golf' and 'serious sport' should never be used in the same sentence without the words 'is', 'not' and 'a' in between.
Yay. Mini Golf.
@JHDK thanks! I may wait for Mario Sports Superstars though! since it has more games in it for about the same price. I hope the Golf part is as good as World Tour
Yeah, I'm thinking about getting this. Currently on my 3DS I've got NES Open, Golf (Gameboy), True Swing, Mario Golf (Gameboy Color), and Mario Golf: World Tour, but could always use another golf game before Mario Sports Superstars. Don't care a whole lot about mini-golf, but if the power-ups are either optional or unintrusive and the physics are not broken, I'm in.
Let's just hope they don't give this a "fore" out of ten!
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Another recommendation for Mario Golf: World Tour. Its my favorite game on the 3DS (until Feburary).
It has a load of content by itself and its DLC is more than worthwhile.
Okay, if everyone else is going to wedge puns in then who am I to let them putter out? The thing is, if I'm going to get this comment down to a tee, I'll need a will of "iron"... you know driver through the rough, not let myself get green at the gills. Really play it where it lands and not let forethought get in my way.
Right, think I've dropped enough awful golfing puns.. off now for a clubhouse sandwich.
No multiplayer sucks as always on Nintendo consoles, but this time it's not a deal breaker. I love Fun Fun Minigolf on the 3DS. and this looks fun too!
"If you lose, you're outta the family!"
@ThomasBW84 is mario golf world tour rare in the usa online retalers are selling it for more then its msrp
Ha! Loving the passive aggressive nature of the article. Although I will say, I have my eye out for this one. I'm a sucker for mini golf, even if I still hold the ones on the now-defunct Candystand website as the best.
Teyon's last ds golf game was 101 Minigolf World which got a 1 out of 10 from this site. https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2010/03/101_minigolf_world_dsiware
I did notice in the review that the dsi game only got 101 golf holes while the pc version got 1001. So is this game nothing more then the original pc version? Or a brand new game ie 1001 new holes and new game system.
If its the original pc game then if 1 tenth of the game got a 1 out of ten I would think adding on 900 holes would still be a 1 out of ten game.
Im going to pick this up. There is a mini golf game in the Eshop now that is quite good. I hope this is just as good. Just as I was writing this I just thought how awesome a Star wars Mini golf game would be. If ya cant wait try Fun fun Mini golf Touch its pretty darn good. I think it goes on sale quite often. I believe I picked it up for 2.99 or maybe less and well worth it.
I would give Fun fun Mini Golf Touch A solid 7.5. I would rather play like Mario Golf but its a solid game
Okay, certain Sports games skip 3DS but not Golf ones, strangely. We've also had tennis and soccer and of course Mario Sports Mix is coming but this mini golf game sounds like it has a lot of content and thanks to Mario Golf GBA, Golf games are fun and interesting to me now. I would love to get Mario Golf 3DS when it goes on sale.
Ok. I received a review key of this game to review on TICGN.com, but let me just say it right now - Do not get this game. So many frustrations and terrible hole designs...
I am sick of it. I'm sick of seeing so many crappy Mini Golf games on mobile devices, and I may as well just get to making my own Mini Golf along the lines of the actually good Candystand/Nabisco ones so people could actually look forward to a TOLERABLE offering for once.
Screw this game.
I'm just mad there is no online play. I bet it's fun but these Mini golf games are perfect for some online play and they don't get it. This game looks huge with its 56 courses.
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