Flick Golf!

Flick Golf! – Watch the birdie...

Have you ever pictured yourself being the next Tiger Woods (on the course that is!)? Well perhaps this is the game for you!

Flick Golf! is a cracking title which not only allows you to simply smash the golf ball from the tee, but also have the control to alter the spin, direction and course of the ball in flight should you wish to. The aim of the game is simply to score as many points as you can. This is achieved through getting the ball as close to the pin as possible, or, better yet, sink the ball in the hole.

Around the flag there are marked zones which illuminate when the ball touches one. The further from the flag your ball ends up, the lower the score you will be awarded. What is crucial to remember is the amount of points you receive is improved phenomenally by sinking the ball in the hole. Not only will you receive the maximum 1,000 points for the hole in one but also receive additional points for all the additional spin you’d put on the ball to ensure you got it in.

You have two modes to master; quickshot and world tour. As the name suggests, quickshot is all about being as accurate as you can under the pressure of a countdown. Not only do you receive more points for being precise but also get more time to score more points.

World tour is a challenge of scoring as much as possible with only nine shots which become more difficult as the game goes along. Firstly you have to manage to master the distance which gets changed from time to time but also you will need to keep an eye open for wind changes which will alter the flight of the ball.

It’s a bit of a guess when it comes to getting the ball in the hole. Sure you can pan the angle from side to side to help get  the stroke you want but the power of the shot is quite challenging in itself and as the camera follows the ball, you will fight the disorientation to ensure the ball goes towards the flag.

Overall, it’s a light and entertaining golf game which will keep you entertained for a while. If you’re looking for something a little more ‘realistic’ then I’d suggest looking elsewhere. Your stroke-play, approaches and tongue-in-cheek trickshots achieved by this game in either of the settings will however get right under your skin.

Positives

Bright and cheerful game

Nice twist on the golfing theme

Light-hearted entertainment

Negatives

Repetitive

Very challenging

Being accurate is awkward with the camera movements

3 stars