Mario Golf: Super Rush
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Mario Golf: Super Rush is the sixth installment in the Mario Golf series, released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch on June 25, 2021. It was first announced during a Nintendo Direct broadcast on February 17, 2021. The game introduces multiple modes, such as Speed Golf and Battle Golf, in which golfers must physically run to the ball in-between swings under time pressure, often alongside other players. Additionally, the game has a story mode similar to Mario Golf on the Game Boy Color and Mario Golf: Advance Tour, involving leveling up the player Mii's stats while going through a variety of unique challenges. The game departs from the three-press system present in the previous games of the series, instead having each swing involve two button presses, with the club type and terrain determining the accuracy of the shot.
Gameplay
The core gameplay follows the rules of golf: to hit the ball into the hole in the fewest number of strokes. Both sand traps and water hazards appear as obstacles depending on the course. The hole can be seen from afar by a glowing, blue pillar of light.
While preparing for a swing, the player can switch between available golf clubs and can view both the entire course from a bird's-eye view or scan the terrain ahead. The player can press to see more information on their currently-selected club.[1] The bird's-eye view allows the player to see their current location, the hole, and a circle surrounding the player indicating their current club's yardage. Scanning shows the elevation and distance to the hole, as well as a cross-section view of the terrain slope. Pressing allows the player to set their aim while pressing resets the camera view.[1] An alternative scan, activated by pressing , allows the player to view the estimated landing zone from a higher point of view, showing the slope lines of the landing zone.[2] Additional information such as the hole number, par number, total hole yardage, and wind speed and direction are all visible in the top-left corner. The hole is indicated by a tall blue pillar of light as well as a flag icon in the UI with arrows pointing to the hole.[1] The player's current score and stroke number are also presented above their special shot gauge; normally yellow with a golf ball icon at the end, it is seen filling up in blue, with the ball becoming fiery, after sinking the ball into the hole.[2] When the gauge is full, the player will be prompted to use their special shot as the icon will flash below the gauge.[3] There is also a mini-map showing the entire hole.
The shot gauge is now vertical, and bends to indicate how the shot trajectory will be affected by slopes. The green and hole are indicated on the shot gauge by checkered tiling and the flag, respectively. The player can press to initiate a shot or for a special shot, when their special shot gauge is full. Pressing allows the player to set a shot type, including standard shot and half shot.[1] While a standard shot is being set, the player can use to shape the shot, curving its trajectory, and they can also apply spin to the shot, including standard spin and super backspin.[1] After a shot is taken, the side-view trajectory of the shot is displayed in yellow, with the air distance displayed in yellow and rolling distance displayed in blue. The hole can also be seen in this diagram, indicated by a flag icon. While the ball is moving, the player can hold to fast-forward its motion.[1] Both button controls and motion controls may be used.[2] For motion controls, the player will need to hold while swinging the Joy-Con.[1] Characters can also be made lefties.[2]
Speed Golf
In Speed Golf, players take shots at the same time and must race to their ball after each stroke, continuing this until it is put into the hole. Items along the way may help the player. Players also have access to character-specific skills such as dashes and special shots[4], and are seen dropping coins onto the course when being hit or when running into obstacles; losing coins appears to decrease the player's special shot gauge, while collecting coins increases it.[1] Both the player's stroke number and total time are recorded as their score.[2] While running, players have a stamina gauge near their character that is normally green but turns red when low.[1] The stamina gauge can be replenished by collecting hearts. Using a special dash immediately uses up a portion of the stamina gauge.[1]
Battle Golf
In Battle Golf, four players compete in a stadium filled with nine holes and a number of obstacles to be the first player to sink three holes.[1] In the stadium, players can collect coins and can even launch Bob-ombs with their golf club to damage their opponents.
Golf Adventure
In Golf Adventure, the player plays as their Mii. Starting with a basic amount of experience, the player can earn experience points by participating in practices and matches[4]. Doing so grants the player skill points that can be used to upgrade their stats, such as Power (how far the ball can be driven), Stamina (how long the player can dash), Speed (how fast the player can run), Control (how straight the player can hit the ball), and Spin (how much the player can spin/shape shots), while experience points upgrade their level and overall Lead Rank. In the overworld, the player can interact with several characters, such as Goomba and Hammer Bro, who may provide the player with challenges.[2] There will also be matches against the playable characters and boss fights.[1] The player will also be able to collect coins.[5] By winning tournaments, players will be able to obtain new clubs and outfits.[6]
Characters
Playable
There is a total of 16 playable characters in the base game; more characters are planned to be added post-launch[7]. Pauline, Chargin' Chuck, and King Bob-omb are playable for the first time in the series. When selecting a character, players have the option to change their club set or dominant hand.
Much like Mario Tennis Aces and Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, certain characters wear specific golfing outfits.[2] They also now carry their golf bag when moving on the course during Speed Golf.
Mii characters are also playable, with variable statistics. A Pink Yoshi also appears.[2]
In Speed Golf and Battle Golf, Star Characters are limited to the 3W as their strongest club and Super Star Characters are limited to the 5W as their strongest.
| Mario | Luigi | Wario | Waluigi | ||||
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| Type | Speed[8] | Type | Speed[8] | Type | All-Around[8] | Type | All-Around[8] |
| Power | 220 yd 250 yd (Star) 280 yd (Super Star)[9] |
Power | 211 yd 241 yd (Star) 271 yd (Super Star) |
Power | 223 yd 253 yd (Star) 283 yd (Super Star) |
Power | 213 yd 243 yd (Star) 273 yd (Super Star) |
| Stamina | 10/15 | Stamina | 10/15 | Stamina | 12/15 | Stamina | 10/15 |
| Speed | 9/10 | Speed | 9/10 | Speed | 6/10 | Speed | 8/10 |
| Control | 6/10 5/10 (Star) 4/10 (Super Star) |
Control | 7/10 6/10 (Star) 5/10 (Super Star) |
Control | 6/10 5/10 (Star) 4/10 (Super Star) |
Control | 7/10 6/10 (Star) 5/10 (Super Star) |
| Spin | 3/10 5/10 (Star) 8/10 (Super Star) |
Spin | 3/10 5/10 (Star) 8/10 (Super Star) |
Spin | 2/10 4/10 (Star) 6/10 (Super Star) |
Spin | 3/10 5/10 (Star) 8/10 (Super Star) |
| Special Shot | Super Star Strike[6] | Special Shot | Ice Flower Freeze[10] | Special Shot | Lightning Blast[6] | Special Shot | Slim Stinger[6] |
| Special Dash | Moonsault Dash[6] | Special Dash | Speed-Skate Dash[6] | Special Dash | Jet-Pack Dash[6] | Special Dash | Dance-Off Dash[6] |
| Peach | Daisy | Yoshi | Bowser | ||||
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| Type | Control[8] | Type | Speed[8] | Type | Speed[8] | Type | Power[8] |
| Power | 209 yd 239 yd (Star) 269 yd (Super Star)[9] |
Power | 218 yd 248 yd (Star) 278 yd (Super Star) |
Power | 213 yd 243 yd (Star) 273 yd (Super Star)[9] |
Power | 228 yd 258 yd (Star) 288 yd (Super Star) |
| Stamina | 9/15 | Stamina | 12/15 | Stamina | 9/15 | Stamina | 12/15 |
| Speed | 8/10 | Speed | 9/10 | Speed | 10/10 | Speed | 6/10 |
| Control | 8/10 7/10 (Star) 6/10 (Super Star) |
Control | 7/10 6/10 (Star) 5/10(Super Star) |
Control | 7/10 6/10 (Star) 5/10(Super Star) |
Control | 6/10 5/10 (Star) 4/10 (Super Star) |
| Spin | 3/10 6/10 (Star) 8/10 (Super Star) |
Spin | 3/10 5/10 (Star) 8/10 (Super Star) |
Spin | 3/10 5/10 (Star) 7/10 (Super Star) |
Spin | 2/10 4/10 (Star) 6/10 (Super Star) |
| Special Shot | Spiral Stinger[6] | Special Shot | Blossom Strike[6] | Special Shot | Eggschanger[6] | Special Shot | Meteor Strike[6] |
| Special Dash | Ribbon Dash[6] | Special Dash | Pinwheel Dash[6] | Special Dash | Egg-Roll Dash[6] | Special Dash | Volcano Dash[6] |
| Bowser Jr. | Boo | Donkey Kong | Rosalina | ||||
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| Type | Spin[8] | Type | Spin[8] | Type | Power[8] | Type | All-Around[8] |
| Power | 215 yd 245 yd (Star) 275 yd (Super Star) |
Power | 210 yd 240 yd (Star) 270 yd (Super Star) |
Power | 225 yd 255 yd (Star) 285 yd (Super Star) |
Power | 223 yd 253 yd (Star) 283 yd (Super Star) |
| Stamina | 9/15 | Stamina | 11/15 | Stamina | 12/15 | Stamina | 11/15 |
| Speed | 8/10 | Speed | 6/10 | Speed | 6/10 | Speed | 8/10 |
| Control | 7/10 6/10 (Star) 5/10 (Super Star) |
Control | 7/10 6/10 (Star) 5/10 (Super Star) |
Control | 6/10 5/10 (Star) 4/10 (Super Star) |
Control | 6/10 5/10 (Star) 4/10 (Super Star) |
| Spin | 3/10 6/10 (Star) 9/10 (Super Star) |
Spin | 3/10 7/10 (Star) 10/10 (Super Star) |
Spin | 2/10 3/10 (Star) 4/10 (Super Star) |
Spin | 2/10 4/10 (Star) 6/10 (Super Star) |
| Special Shot | Smokeball[6] | Special Shot | Mischief Twister[6] | Special Shot | Burly Strike[6] | Special Shot | Shooting Star[6] |
| Special Dash | Bullet Bill Dash[6] | Special Dash | Carousel Dash[6] | Special Dash | DK Dash[6] | Special Dash | Luma Dash[6] |
| Pauline (new) | Toad | Chargin' Chuck (new) | King Bob-omb (new) | ||||
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| Type | Control[8] | Type | Control[8] | Type | Power[8] | Type | Power[8] |
| Power | 210 yd 240 yd (Star) 270 yd (Super Star) |
Power | 208 yd 238 yd (Star) 268 yd (Super Star) |
Power | 224 yd 254 yd (Star) 284 yd (Super Star) |
Power | 230 yd 260 yd (Star) 290 yd (Super Star) |
| Stamina | 10/15 | Stamina | 9/15 | Stamina | 11/15 | Stamina | 12/15 |
| Speed | 8/10 | Speed | 9/10 | Speed | 6/10 | Speed | 3/10 |
| Control | 8/10 7/10 (Star) 6/10 (Super Star) |
Control | 8/10 7/10 (Star) 6/10 (Super Star) |
Control | 6/10 5/10 (Star) 4/10 (Super Star) |
Control | 5/10 4/10 (Star) 3/10 (Super Star) |
| Spin | 3/10 5/10 (Star) 8/10 (Super Star) |
Spin | 3/10 6/10 (Star) 8/10 (Super Star) |
Spin | 1/10 2/10 (Star) 3/10 (Super Star) |
Spin | 1/10 2/10 (Star) 3/10 (Super Star) |
| Special Shot | Songbird Stinger[6] | Special Shot | Super Toad Strike[6] | Special Shot | Scrimmage Stinger[6] | Special Shot | Bob-ombs Away[6] |
| Special Dash | Diva Dash[6] | Special Dash | Tumble Dash[6] | Special Dash | End-Zone Dash[6] | Special Dash | Kaboom Dash[6] |
Non-playable
- Toads[2]
- Goombas[2]
- Paragoombas[2]
- Koopa Troopas[2]
- Koopa Paratroopas[2]
- Hammer Bros[2]
- Fire Bros[2]
- Sledge Bros[2]
- Spikes[2]
- Shy Guys[2]
- Monty Moles[2]
- Pokeys[2]
- Sandmaarghs[2]
- Ty-foo[1]
- Brolders[1]
- Chain Chomp[1]
- Thwomp[1]
- Magmaargh[1]
- Lava Bubbles[1]
- Fire Bar[1]
- Piranha Creepers[1]
- Whomp[1]
- Master Stinger[1]
- Caddie Master[1]
- Manager
- Head Coach
- Toadette[11]
- Bullet Bill[12]
- Parabombs[13]
- Biddybuds[14]
- Lumas[15]
- Boomerang Bro[6]
- Birdo[16]
- Dry Bones[16]
- Stone Spikes[16]
- Sheep[16]
- Buzzy Beetle
- Bony Beetle
- Mr. Blizzard
- Freezie
- Snow Pokey
- Spiny
- Penguin
Bosses
![Sacred Flamebeast[1]](/File:MGSR_Sacred_Flamebeast.png)
![Snow King[17]](/File:MGSR_Snow_King.png)
Items
Courses
- Rookie Course[10]
- Bonny Greens[6]
- Ridgerock Lake[6]
- Balmy Dunes[6]
- Wildweather Woods[6]
- Bowser Highlands[18]
- Super Golf Stadium[10]
- A course based on New Donk City[7]
Quotes
- Main article: List of Mario Golf: Super Rush quotes
Goomba
- "Oh! You're done with your lesson already?"[2]
Hammer Bro
- "Do you want to take the Beginner Approach lesson?"[2]
- "All right! We'll get started with a straightforward shot on flat ground using your approach wedge."[2]
Staff
- Main article: List of Mario Golf: Super Rush staff
As with the previous games of the series, Mario Golf: Super Rush was developed by Camelot and composed by Motoi Sakuraba. Shugo Takahashi also returned as both director and one of the lead game designers as in Mario Golf: World Tour.
Reception
Critical response
Mario Golf: Super Rush has received generally positive to mixed reviews from critics. The Speed Golf and Battle Golf modes have been generally praised, but the game received criticism for its number of courses and gameplay that has been considered repetitive.
| Reviews | |||
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| Release | Reviewer, Publication | Score | Comment |
| Nintendo Switch | Michael Goroff, EGM |
3/5 | For the first home console game in the series in nearly two decades, Mario Golf: Super Rush is a bit underwhelming, at least in terms of what it has to offer. Speed Golf and Battle Golf are both great ideas, but they aren’t fleshed out enough to feel like main modes. Golf Adventure is a great way to add depth to what basically amounts to an extended tutorial, but it too suffers from pacing problems. Thankfully, the bulk of the game—the actual golfing—feels better than ever by being both technically challenging and more accessible. |
| Nintendo Switch | Brian Shea, Game Informer |
8.25 | Despite the underwhelming nature of the story mode, Mario Golf: Super Rush delivers plenty of golfing greatness. With a strong foundation and multiple fun avenues of play, Mario Golf: Super Rush carries on the long-standing tradition of Nintendo sports games by being a good time regardless of your fandom of the actual sport. |
| Nintendo Switch | Simon Cardy, IGN |
6/10 | Mario Golf: Super Rush is a comfort-food game that, to some (like me!), can take you to a happy place with a couple taps of the same button followed by an exclamation of “Nice Shot!” Its standout Speed Golf mode is a great twist on Mario Golf and a genuinely fun way to play that goes a fair way to spicing up an age-old formula by filling the space between swings with a madcap foot race to the next one. Though even if that mode is a tidy birdie, sadly there are just too many bogeys elsewhere in Super Rush in the form of a poor adventure mode, a slight selection of courses, low replayability, and just a general lack of things to do after you’ve burnt through its content once that make for an unsuccessful round. Arcade golf games like this are made to be played with friends for a long time, but there just doesn’t feel like enough variety on offer here to make me want to. Without that longevity I just can’t place Super Rush in the category of a top-tier Mario Golf game. |
| Nintendo Switch | Steven Petite, GameSpot |
7/10 | With three radically different styles of play and some seriously inventive courses, Mario Golf: Super Rush is a compellingly original sports game. Speed Golf and Battle Golf actively make you adapt to wildly different conditions while balancing technique and speediness. The button swing system still feels great, though if you desire an accurate motion-controlled golf game, this isn’t it. Golf Adventure curiously lacks a conventional tournament structure or record-keeping, which actively dissuaded me from ever wanting to revisit it. Super Rush isn’t the best entry in the series, but it’s a worthy addition. |
| Nintendo Switch | Thomas Whitehead, Nintendo Life |
7/10 | Mario Golf: Super Rush is a game that in many respects hits its marks. Golf Adventure has plenty of charm and offers a fun way to learn various mechanics and unlock courses. Away from that solo endeavour there are decent options and customisation for multiplayer games, local or online, button controls or motion-based swinging. It's not a premium effort, however, with a nagging feeling of corners cut and at times an absence of creativity. However, many players should get a good amount of fun out of this one, both solo and with friends. This ain't the Masters, but for Mario Golf fans it is a solid par. |
| Aggregators | |||
| Compiler | Platform / Score | ||
| Metacritic | 72 | ||
Sales
Mario Golf: Super Rush topped the game sales charts in both Japan and the United Kingdom in its debut week.[19][20]
Gallery
- For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario Golf: Super Rush.
Key artwork with logo
Mario with his golf clubs
Mii golfing with Chargin' Chuck, Toadette, and Boo watching
References to other games
- Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour: Some characters' voice clips are reused from this game.
- Mario Power Tennis: Many characters' voice clips are reused from this game.
- New Super Mario Bros. U: When Mario grabs a Super Star during his Special Shot, the Super Star theme arrangement from this game plays. The stems heard when using Yoshi and Baby Yoshi in this game are both present.
- Super Mario 3D World: Dash Panels appear using their design from this game.
- Mario Golf: World Tour: The announcer's voice clips are reused from this game. The player's Mii is playable in a single-player campaign mode, like the Castle Club from this game.
- Mario Kart 8: The Miis' voice clips are reused from this game.
- Super Mario Odyssey: For Pauline's Special Shot, "Jump Up, Super Star!" plays in the background as she uses her microphone from this game as a golf club. A course based on New Donk City appears in the game.
- Mario Tennis Aces: The Toad commentators from this game return, once again giving commentary during matches. Many playable characters now wear proper golf outfits, similarly to how various characters wear proper tennis outfits in this game.
- Mario Kart Tour: Pauline and King Bob-omb's voice clips are reused from this game.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | マリオゴルフ スーパーラッシュ[21] Mario Gorufu Sūpā Rasshu |
Mario Golf Super Rush |
| Chinese (simplified) | 马力欧高尔夫 超级冲冲冲[22] Mǎlì'ōu Gāo'ěrfū Chāojí Chōngchōngchōng |
Mario Golf Super Rush Rush Rush |
| Chinese (traditional) | 瑪利歐高爾夫 超級衝衝衝[23] Mǎlì'ōu Gāo'ěrfū Chāojí Chōngchōngchōng |
Mario Golf Super Rush Rush Rush |
| Korean | 마리오 골프 슈퍼 러시 Malio Golpeu Syupeo Leosi |
Mario Golf Super Rush |
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External links
- North American website
- North American game details page
- Mexican website
- UK game details page
- Japanese website
- Korean website
- Chinese (Hong Kong) website
