Regular Mode:

The regular golf mode is just as it sounds. It is the mode where you can play a simple round of golf with your friends. This mode can be played using only Joy-con or controller. You can select from any of the classic Super Mario Bros. franchise and choose your golfer based on a number of stats. The only thing that separates this mode from Wii Sports is the power shot that each individual character has.

Speed Golf:

In this game mode, players compete in a hole of golf. The twist: all the players are playing at the same time. After hitting your first stroke, players must chase after their shot, with coins and hearts lying around to boost stamina. Besides the items laying on the ground, the player is also able to sprint and use character-unique abilities both on the field or while taking a shot. Score is counted based on the time it takes to finish the hole and converting the number of strokes into time as well.

Battle:

This mode is quite similar to speed golf. Once again, players compete at the same time. In this case, there are multiple holes that a player can attempt. The goal of this game is to make three holes before opposing players make their shots. This game mode also features different maps that have a variety of obstacles, such as the terrain or enemy creatures.

The Career mode in Mario Golf: Super Rush is super fun mode, and by far the best one to play single-player. It is filled with mini-missions that require different clubs or strokes, and it brings all of the previously explained game modes together into one mode. No level feels the same, and it surprisingly gets increasingly harder. It does feel kinda pointless to begin with, but there is a plot that comes out once you master the basics. The Career mode is also probably the most fun way to unlock all of the courses for the free play modes.

Sebastian: 9.4/10

Review:

This game was tons of fun and I had a really good time playing it. The pure enjoyment I had playing a round of golf in this game was more than I would’ve imagined. The game mechanics when using Joy-Con are no different than the golf games on the Wii and so it was easy to pick up which made the game all the more fun. The way in which each character feels different when you golf as them is also a fact that I appreciate and it made it feel like character selection actually matters. The course designs were each unique and creative and definitely makes it feel like you are golfing in the mushroom kingdom, not just normal courses.  Sadly, I never got to try the battle mode but from what Nat and Austin told me it was different and a good time. The speed mode was fun as you race your way through the hole until you complete it but you can’t just sprint through it as you have a stamina bar that will drop significantly if you try that. The story mode was fun too with you taking your Mii and playing through tournaments to get better and better and while I didn’t get to complete the mode, what I played was just so entertaining and enjoyable. As Austin was the only one able to finish the story mode he did say that both the difficulty and story improved throughout and I believe him. This game definitely is great for groups as you can laugh and have a good time and it’s a game anyone could play.  The visuals in the game are also very bright, colourful and creative which fits with the Mario franchise.  

Is Mario Golf: Super Rush a good golf game?

All in all, this game is awesome and is just as good as any Mario sports game. I’ve used the term fun a lot and that’s because it’s just such a good time and I would definitely recommend it! So, turn on your Switch, grab your Joy-Con and have a good time!

Favourite Moment:

My Favourite Moment was just my first round because I was just really happy playing this game and it was a game I could see myself wanting to buy.

Austin: 9.3/10

Review:

Mario Golf: Super Rush is a ton of fun. Nintendo didn’t try to reinvent the wheel or anything, but they put out a super fun golf game with a Mario touch. The speed golf and battle modes are great additions to the game because they flesh it out for people that don’t love golf like me and Sebastian. For the die-hard golf fans out there, the regular golf mode will scratch that itch. The courses are really cool, and they all have little quirks that make things easier or harder depending on your shot. With the ability to play anywhere from 3 to 18 holes, this game feels like a superior option to the original Wii Sports Resort golf mode. The other piece that adds some intrigue to the free-play modes is that each character has a superior set of clubs that can be unlocked after reaching a certain level with that character. In every Mario game each character has had their own specific attributes, but this addition of better clubs rewards players for having some loyalty to their favourite character. Pro tip, Luigi is pretty bad.

The highlight of this entire game is the career mode. It’s a ton of fun, and a lot harder than I had expected. The underlying story hides while you learn the basics, and that left me worried about how repetitive the career mode was going to be. I can happily say that once you clear the first set of levels, the mode gets a lot better. I loved the way the story felt like a golf game, while still having a Mario feel to it. There are boss battles and a big bad, two things I didn’t expect out of a Mario Golf career mode. They made this such a fun mode to play, and I can’t wait to see what comes after the first credits roll.

Is Mario Golf: Super Rush Worth Buying?

Mario Golf : Super Rush is a really fun game and worth buying, but one that is much better with friends. The button controls means you can sit around the tv and not go too try hard. The motion controls give you the option to be a pro if that is the mood you are in. Regardless, a ton of fun to play and a game I’m happy to have picked up.

Favourite Moment:

My favourite moment has to be the Gold medal qualifier match. It’s a full 18 hole match against two CPU players, and it was a struggle. The level of difficulty, plus the challenges provided by the course made for a really fun round of golf.

Nathanyal: 9.2/10

Review:

Mario golf: Super Rush was surprising in a good way. When I first heard this game announced during E3, this wasn’t the top of my list for games I’m hyped for. But after playing it with some friends, it’s a nice change from the usual pace of golf with all its extra modes.

So, to start with negatives, I guess the limitations of local play on one Switch was annoying. Fans of the website know that Prairie Grown Reviews is made of three members. When we played this game, we were never able to play some of the fun modes with one gaming system, which was annoying. Another annoying aspect was that each player was unable to select their own style of controls. All players must use the same controls, whether that’s with buttons or motion controls. Now, both style of controls do have their perks and are both fun, so this is more of a minor annoyance.

Now for positives, there are quite a few. For one, I like that this game appeals to both serious and casual gamers. For serious players, the regular golf mode is still available, and for those who are into the casual, there are a lot of fun game modes as well. Surprisingly, I really enjoyed the side mode, mainly speed golf and battle mode. Those modes sparked a special kind of competitiveness in me that normal golf games can’t compare. The story mode is also pretty fun, and is a nice way to customize the Mii character. It is really helpful for button controls though.

Is Mario Golf: Super Rush worth it?

Overall, Mario Golf: Super Rush was a really fun game that surprised me. From the variety of modes, to the vast cast of characters, anyone of all skills can find some fun in this game, whether competitive or casual alike.

Favourite Moment:

My favourite moment in this game was playing the speed golf mode for the first time ever against Austin. When we first opened the game, this was the mode we tried first, and that experience was a lot of fun. Simple controls coupled with a competitive spirit, I never thought golf could be so exhilarating.