Golf Club Wasteland – Spotlight
Golf Club Wasteland is a game about golf. But it is also a game about consumerism and impending global catastrophe. The basic premise of the game tells the tale of human achievements that led to space travel and planetary settlement. However, your character is back on Earth to golf.
It’s the time spent on Earth and the ruinous state of the planet that actually drives in the true nature of the plot – what the cost of technological advancement can be – destruction of a planet that’s home to thousands of species.
Pros:
Interesting premise and plot
Enjoyable gameplay
Nice soundtrack
Lovely vistas
Cons:
Not a lot of variety
Score – 9/10
About:
The rich fled to Mars but venture back to a desolate Earth for a round of golf. Each hole in the wasteland offers its own little story and possible puzzle to sink the perfect shot. Play through destroyed brutalist monuments, crumbling shopping malls, and abandoned museums as neon signs and poignant graffiti take swings at current events, Silicon Valley culture and humanity.
Piece together the full story of how humanity fell through three distinct sources. Details from the lone golfer’s story, who’s come back to Earth for one last game. The Radio Nostalgia From Mars broadcast that gives a glimpse into the lives of those who escaped. And the narration of a “secret spectator” watching from a distance…
Be accompanied by a purposefully composed soundtrack as well as personal stories broadcasted on Radio Nostalgia From Mars. The station caters to citizens of Mars, nostalgic for Earth as they listen to music from the 2020s, and dial in to share their memories of the planet. A smooth-voiced radio DJ keeps the show flowing with updates and announcements hinting at a not-so-glamorous life on Mars.
Three distinct modes mean every golfer can find something for their tastes. Casual players can focus just on the story and a relaxing scenic round of golf in Story Mode. Those looking for an extra challenge can beat each hole under par using skill and puzzle solving through Challenge Mode. While the total pros can try Iron Mode, where there’s almost zero room for error. Easy-to grasp controls and a minimalist UI underpin the whole game so anyone can easily pick up and play at their own pace.
