Turbo Golf Racing is an upcoming vehicular golf racing video game developed and published by Hugecalf Studios. The game was first released into early-access on August 4, 2022, for Windows, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. The game was released under the Xbox Game Pass subscription service on the same day.
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| Developer(s) | Hugecalf Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Hugecalf Studios |
| Engine | Unity[1] |
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| Release | Early Access: August 4, 2022 |
| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay edit
In Turbo Golf Racing, players control a boost-enabled car to hit a ball to a hole on various courses.[2] Players must attempt to keep the ball within the confines of the course and handle hazards such as sand traps and rough terrain which will slow the ball and vehicle while attempting to get their ball to the goal as fast as possible.[3]
Cars are equipped with boosters which can be used to speed up the vehicle and wings that allow players to glide across the course. Players can also equip 'Power Cores' prior to joining a game, which provide various upgrades such as increased boost speed and changing the ball size, bounce and direction.[4]
Courses include boost pads to increase the speed of vehicles and recharge boost, rings which launch the ball and vehicles though the air.[5] The game contains various courses, split into 3 styling groups: Urban, Industrial, and Wild.
Turbo Golf Racing features two distinct play modes. In the single-player mode, players gain stars by beating set times on each course. In the multi-player mode, players race against up to 8 opponents to score their ball in the hole over the course of 3 rounds. This mode includes power-ups that players can pick up, such as missiles to strike and slow down opponents and shields to block against them.[3] Points are gained by getting to the goal before your opponents and are added up at the end of the 3 rounds to determine the winner.
Playing the various modes rewards the player with currency, which can be used to purchase unlockable cosmetic items. In addition, a Season Pass leveling structure allows for unlocking additional items as the player progresses.[4]
Development edit
After releasing their first game When Ski Lifts Go Wrong in 2019,[6] European indie video game development studio, Hugecalf Studios,[7] announced Turbo Golf Racing at the Future Games Show on March 24, 2022. Producer Jonny Hughes, is quoted during this saying, “Turbo Golf Racing is the game we’ve always dreamed of making.”[8] The game was available for open-beta testing on April 28 until May 2.[9] On June 11, 2022, the early-access release date was also announced along with announcing an additional open-beta period that would run until June 20.[10]
On August 4, 2022, Turbo Golf Racing released into early-access, initially releasing with 30 levels.[2] It received its first update on August 12, adding 6 courses along with various cosmetic items and bug fixes.[11]
References edit
- ^ Saver, Michael (2022-12-27). "Made with Unity: 2022 in review". Unity Technologies. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- ^ a b Kemp, Luke (2022-08-08). "Turbo Golf Racing early access review: a great new motorsport takes us one step closer to the car olympics". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ^ a b Mejia, Ozzie (9 August 2022). "Turbo Golf Racing is mini-golf for the Rocket League crowd". Shacknews. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ^ a b Gilbert, Fraser (2022-08-06). "Hands On: Turbo Golf Racing - Good Fun In Short Bursts With Xbox Game Pass". Pure Xbox. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ^ Wilde, Tyler (2022-08-04). "To simulate a stress dream, play Rocket League for 1,300 hours and then try this car golf game". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ^ Bampfield, Jack (2019-01-30). "When Ski Lifts Go Wrong Review". GameSpew. Retrieved 2022-08-13.
- ^ "Hugecalf Studios". Retrieved 2022-08-13.
- ^ ""Secret Mode announces Turbo Golf Racing – coming this year to PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Game Pass" - Games Press". www.gamespress.com. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ^ Smith, Graham (27 April 2022). "Turbo Golf Racing's open beta will take a swing from tomorrow". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ Ershine, Donovan (2022-06-11). "Turbo Golf Racing gets August 2022 release date". Shacknews. Retrieved 2022-08-13.
- ^ Gilber, Fraser (2022-08-12). "Turbo Golf Racing Unveils Huge First Update And Content Roadmap For Xbox Game Pass". Pure Xbox. Retrieved 2022-08-13.