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Behold, the most realistic golf game ever

Normal Golf Game takes a tiresomely easy genre and makes it infernally difficult. Which deserves a round of applause

Behold, the most realistic golf game ever

TL;DR

  • Traditional golf video games have been criticized for being too easy, offering little replay value.
  • Normal Golf Game is designed to be exceptionally difficult, replicating the struggles of real-life golf.
  • The game features ragdoll stickman graphics and complex mouse and keyboard controls for swinging and stance.
  • Perfect shots are achieved only about 10% of the time, demanding intense concentration.
  • Despite the difficulty, the game is praised for its logical mechanics, humor, and unique bonus objectives.
  • The developer aims to create the greatest multiplayer golf game by recreating the average golfer's experience.
  • This challenging approach to game design, seen also in Baby Steps, signals a new era for games that prioritize realistic and difficult control methods.