The latest installment of Mario Golf, featuring a cast of unique Mario characters, is coming to Nintendo Switch.
Just like in real golf, you read the wind and terrain, aim carefully, and take your shot. You can easily hit shots by filling the power gauge on the right side of the screen, so even super shots that are difficult to hit in real golf can be executed with simple button controls.
Furthermore, this game adds several new elements. In "Speed Golf," where you compete to get the ball into the cup as quickly as possible, everyone starts at the same time, hits the ball, then runs the course to where the ball landed to hit the next shot! And then hits again! This is repeated, and it's a speedy style of golf where you aim to get the ball into the cup as quickly as possible and in as few strokes as possible. Using dashes to run faster than usual and using special shots to hinder your opponents are also key elements of the game.
In "Adventure Mode," you control a Mii who is a golf beginner and grow by competing against Mario characters. You can level up by earning experience points through practice and matches, and allocate points to your favorite stats to improve your character's abilities. Of course, the Mii you train in Adventure Mode can also be used in matches.
Furthermore, in this game, in addition to button controls, you can also use "swing controls" to hit shots by swinging the Joy-Con like a golf club, and it supports up to four players in both local and internet communication modes.