Golf Peaks is a puzzle video game developed and published by Afterburn. Players are challenged to solve golf-themed puzzles.
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| Developer(s) | Afterburn |
| Publisher(s) | Afterburn 7Levels (Switch, Xbox One) |
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| Release | iOS, macOS, Windows November 13, 2018 Android, Switch March 14, 2019 Xbox One September 21, 2021 |
| Genre(s) | Puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay
Golf Peaks is an isometric, golf-themed puzzle game. Each map consists of a series of platforms, and players draw cards that determine how they traverse the platforms. The game implements various hazards, which provide new challenges in optimally traversing the platforms,[1] but these hazards do not model physics; they are purely logical puzzles.[2]
Development
Afterburn said Golf Peaks recouped its development costs a week and a half after its release, which they attributed to Poland's low cost of living, being featured in the App Store, and having a short development time.[3] Development took about five months.[2] It was released for iOS on November 12, 2018; Windows and macOS on November 13, 2018; the Nintendo Switch on March 14, 2019; and Xbox One on September 21, 2021.[4] 7Levels helped port it to the Switch.[2]
Reception
The Switch version of Golf Peaks received positive reviews on Metacritic.[5] Nintendo Life called it "fun and engaging" but said it is a bit short.[1] The Verge wrote, "The puzzles are well-crafted, and the game is so relaxing to play that I don't want to stop."[6] Pocket Gamer praised its balanced levels and called it "a pretty magnificent experience" held back only by its lack of further content.[7] Digitally Downloaded recommended it for times when one only has periods of time to play games, but they said it has "somewhat limited" gameplay during longer sessions.[8] Although he was disappointed in the lack of in-game hints for the most challenging puzzles, NintendoWorldReport's reviewer said that it is "a nice, serene, and challenging way to wind down".[9]
It was nominated for best mobile game at the 2019 Central & Eastern European Game Awards.[10]