After 11 title updates, Tubro Golf Racing has completed its early access stage and has finally been released. Now that the game is officially released, how good is Hugecalf Studios’ golf arcade racer?
Here is our SGO review of Turbo Golf Racing.
Turbo Golf Racing Review
When you first glance at Turbo Golf Racing, the first thing that comes to mind is Rocket League. Yes, this game closely resembles Psyonix’s vehicular soccer game and even has some similar gameplay mechanics.
If you’re a big Rocket League fan and want something different with the same feel, this game might be what you’re looking for. However, Turbo Golf Racing doesn’t require teamwork and lacks the same competitive edge that Rocket League offers. I also question the game’s longevity and whether it can sustain a player base with only two fundamental ways to play. Nevertheless, for 10 USD, Turbo Golf Racing is still fun and well worth the money.
Gameplay
Players control their customized cars and race to put the ball into the hole in each course. As they compete in games, they can unlock new items and earn Trophies and Gear Points. Trophies and gear points are the game’s currency, which players can use to purchase cosmetic items in an online store.
In true arcade style, Tubro Golf Racing has some mechanics to make your golf racing experience unique. The levels that players compete in feature speed boosts, unique obstacles, and hoops. This game’s presentation looks like a mixture of the futuristic utopia of Redout 2 and the bouncy colorfulness of Rocket League.
In addition to the presentation, each player has an active and passive ability known as cores. Active cores can range from using a grappling hook on your ball to applying goo so it sticks to your car.
Passive cores help you maneuver through the courses more efficiently. Whether they increase your golf ball’s size or make it immune to bunkers and the rough, passive cores are very helpful.
However, I wouldn’t say these levels are complex; once you get used to them, you’ll know the best route to the hole.
Be the Car
As I stated earlier, if you’ve played Rocket League, the mechanics and feel of the game will be familiar. Cars in Tubro Golf Racing have that bouncy character and are easily controllable in the air.
In addition to the cars, the ball physics is very similar to Rocket League. It only took about three games to get used to it, and I was winning races in no time.
Modes
In Turbo Golf Racing, there are two fundamental ways to play, along with eight modes.
There are two ways to play: golf and racing. The golf mode applies the actual rules of golf, so each player has a turn hitting the ball until it lands in the hole or time runs out.
On the other hand, the more popular race mode is a simultaneous race to get the ball in the hole.
I had a lot more fun during the race mode. That doesn’t mean golf mode isn’t suitable; you get more out of the game in race mode.
In terms of game modes, Turbo Golf Racing offers online golf and racing for up to eight players, a time trial mode, a ranked mode, 1v1 golf, and custom games.
Known issues
Turbo Golf Racing does have a few disconnect issues when trying to match make online. In addition, the game doesn’t have a local co-op option, which is a letdown.
Verdict
Turbo Golf Racing is fun, and if you’re familiar with Rocket League, you’ll feel right at home. But after a while, it gets repetitive; the game only holds my attention for a few games, and I don’t think playing with my friends will change that. However, for the small asking price of 10 USD, the reward outweighs the risk. And if you are into arcade racing fun, Tubro Golf Racing is a must-try.