Gummy Bears Minigolf
SCORE: 71
Gummy Bears Minigolf is an enigma. It is Gummy Bears, and it is
Minigolf. We know Minigolf as putt putt golf out here. Not that that
really matters, but I felt like throwing that in there. The courses in
Gummy Bears Minigolf range, and become more difficult as I progressed.
Just as it should be. I had problems with consistency which is strange
for me.
Many golf games come with guides, and really help the player determine
how hard they need to whack the ball. Hit the ball too hard in Gummy
Bears Minigolf, and it will go out of bounds. There is actually an award
for getting out of bounds too many times. There is a ball on the bottom
screen (touch screen). Players slide the stylus from the bottom of the
Touch Screen up towards the ball without breaking contact. How fast you
slide determines how much power is used. This may sound easy, but it can
be very difficult.
If you have ever eaten a Gummy Bear then you know they are not exactly
the most detailed edible treats on the planet. I was not expecting a lot
out of the graphics of Gummy Bears Minigolf. The courses look much
better than I expected. The background graphics are lacking in details,
and so are the golfers. They do animate when you fail or succeed. I got
more of the latter so I go to see various tantrums.
Gummy Bears Minigolf has great music that is just fun. A lot of games
try and capture the enjoyable moments of life, and this Nintendo DS game
gets it. Certain special effect sounds got under my skin. Getting out of
bounds (my favorite pastime in this game) is top of the list. I found
zero offensive language while playing Gummy Bears Minigolf on the
Nintendo DS. Just some chewy goodness. I am so sorry, but I could not
resist.
The biggest shock I got from playing Gummy Bears Minigolf on the DS was
how much unlockable content there is. On each golf course there are
coins. Many of them are in the correct line to make par. Not always
though. The more I played, the more coins I collected which allowed me
to unlock additional content. There is a multiplayer mode in Gummy Bears
Minigolf as well. Custom courses can be made from holes that have been
unlocked.
The coolest thing about Gummy Bears Minigolf is the awards that can be
earned. Some are funny, and some are really cool. Mentally I am going
back and forth on the controls in Gummy Bears Minigolf. They are easy
enough to do, but can be very difficult to master. I lost track of how
many times I rimmed the hole time after time. This became very
frustrating. On my first attempt on the first hole I got a hole in one.
I was never able to duplicate that though. The controls in this DS game
are sensitive.
Gummy Bears Minigolf is a game on the Nintendo DS that is safe for the
entire family. I enjoyed my time with this game, and have to admit it is
rather addictive. I would love to see sequels to this franchise in the
future. I believe one check to make sure we are pleased with the power
we are picking is very important. The lack of guides (editor: in terms
of power) feels strange for a golf game, but I managed without it.
- Frank
Graphics: 64%
Sound: 72%
Replay/Extras: 79%
Gameplay: 67%
Family Friendly Factor: 73%
System: Nintendo DS
Publisher: Storm City Games
Rating: 'E' for Everyone
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