Golf Story

September 28, 2017 Sidebar Games Sidebar Games, Flyhigh Works
Role-playing (RPG) Simulator Sport Adventure Indie
WiiU Switch
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Play the story of a golfer, forced to give up all that he holds dear for one final shot at accomplishing his dream.

But all is not so simple in the world of golf. To best today's players you have to be able to keep up with them not just on the course, but also off it.
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Release Date September 28, 2017
Developer Sidebar Games
Publisher Sidebar Games, Flyhigh Works
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Comedy, Drama
Golf Story

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