Golf Peaks
Developed by Afterburn
Published by 7Levels
Released for Xbox One (9/21/2021)
Also on iOS/Mac/PC/Switch
INTRO
Developed by small Poland-based studio Afterburn, Golf Peaks was originally released for the Nintendo Switch back in March 2019. Two years later the game would make its way onto the Xbox One thanks to publisher 7Levels. Don't be fooled by the name of the game, Golf Peaks is not your standard golf game. The goal is still to guide the ball into the hole, but it's done in a turn-based format using cards that represent the moves rather than hitting the ball with a club. Billing itself as a relaxing puzzler, let's take a look at Golf Peaks and see what it's all about...
PRESENTATION
Golf Peaks takes a minimalist approach, both when it comes to the menu layouts and the graphical presentation. While simple in design, everything looks nice and the game is easily accessible to players of all age and experiences ranges. The music does a good job staying in the background and what's hear does a good job matching the simple, laid-back pace of the game. The in-game graphics are well-drawn and easy to look at, making it easy to select which direction you'd like to launch the ball. Overall, Golf Peaks does a good job in the presentation department.
GAMEPLAY
Golf Peaks gameplay consists of one simple objective: guide the golf ball into the hole within a limited number of moves that are designated by cards at the bottom of the screen. You can shift through the available cards, but are limited to whatever that particular stage throws at you. The early levels are easy but the challenge ramps up as later levels add obstacles like water, dirt and even quicksand traps. There's no timer for each stage, allowing you to take as much time to think about your next move as you need. You can also restart any stage with the press of the Y button or undo your previous move with the B button which can ease some of the stress caused by puzzle games at times.
Golf Peaks contains 10 different worlds with each one containing 12 puzzles to solve within. You can advance to the next world after completing the 1st 9 puzzles of any given world and the last 3 levels are considered bonus levels. With a total of 100 puzzles to solve, Golf Peaks can provide at least a few hours of enjoyment for a reasonable price if you're in the mood for a puzzler.
CLOSING
Golf Peaks is a simple puzzle game where your objective is to guide the golf ball into the hole by using predetermined moves. Golf Peaks takes a minimalist approach, making it easy for players of all ages to jump right in. Those looking for a sports golf title should look elsewhere, but if it's a fun puzzle game you're looking for then Golf Peaks might be worth a look. This one's easily recommended!
Final Verdict: Golf Peaks is a puzzle game with a minimalist style where the objective is to simply guide the ball into the hole using a limited number of moves. If you like your puzzle games laid back, this is a comfy experience with an excellent presentation. Just don't go in expecting anything resembling your typical sports golf game!
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