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What the Golf? (stylized in all caps as WHAT THE GOLF?) is a video game developed and published by Triband. It was originally published on Apple Arcade subscription by The Label on 19 September 2019.[1]

WHAT THE GOLF?
Developer(s)	Triband
Publisher(s)	Triband, The Label
Composer(s)	Sune Køter Kølster
Engine	Unity
Platform(s)	Microsoft Windows, Apple Arcade, Nintendo Switch
Release	Apple Arcade 19 September 2019 Epic Games Store 1 October 2019 Nintendo Switch 21 May 2020 Steam 22 October 2020
Genre(s)	Sports
Mode(s)	Single-player

Gameplay

The game revolves around completing levels to progress on the world map. The goal of each level is to reach the hole. Every level of the game has a twist on traditional golf. Each section of the world map has its own theme, which the level's unique mechanics follow.

Development

What the Golf was crowdfunded through American crowdfunding website Fig.[2] The developers chose golf as the sport to ridicule, saying that it was "mostly played by rich people, so it seemed like a safe target". The levels in the game were designed to be short, to be able to try as many jokes as possible. Much of the game's humor is based around slapstick, as it was seen as a form of comedy that would work regardless of where the player was. The game's crown system was designed to make players revisit levels and for people who wanted to complete everything. The developers considered having unlockable skins for the golf ball, but the idea ended up being scrapped. The slow-motion feature was originally intended for the game's soccer level, but it was added to the rest of the game.[3]

Release

What the Golf released on 19 September 2019 for iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS on Apple Arcade. A macOS version separate from Apple Arcade and a Windows port launched through the Epic Games Store on 1 October 2019.[4] A Nintendo Switch port was released on 21 May 2020.[5] A physical Nintendo Switch release was sold through Iam8bit alongside a vinyl soundtrack.[6] A Steam version was released on 22 October 2020.[7]

Reception

What the Golf received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[8][9] Sergio Velasquez of TouchArcade praised the element of surprise the game presented.[11] Jordan Devore of Destructoid appreciated the game's comedic value.[12] Christopher Livingston, writing for PC Gamer, while also praising the comedy, enjoyed both the soundtrack and the challenge each level brought.[13] However, James O'Connor of GameSpot did not enjoy the differences between the Windows and Apple editions.[14]

Awards

Year	Award	Category	Result	Ref
2019	SXSW Gaming Awards 2019	Gamer's Voice: Video Game	Nominated	[15]
	Independent Games Festival Awards 2019	Excellence in Design	Nominated	[16]
	Golden Joystick Award	Best Mobile Game	Nominated
	The Game Awards 2019	Best Mobile Game	Nominated	[17]
2020	23rd Annual D.I.C.E. Awards	Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game	Nominated	[18]
		Portable Game of the Year	Nominated
	Game Developers Choice Awards	Best Mobile Game	Won	[19]
	16th British Academy Games Awards	EE Mobile Game of the Year	Nominated	[20]
	2020 Webby Awards	Best Game Design	Nominated	[21]
		Best User Experience	Nominated

References

External links

• Official website

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