Info about Worms Crazy Golf:

Official game description:
Worms™ Crazy Golf is a hilarious mixture of the explosive action of Worms™ and the puzzle-based challenges of crazy golf! All of the trademark Worms™ humour, comic violence, and cartoon visuals are present, combined with addictive yet accessible golf gameplay. With extensive and re-playable single-player options, and hot-seat multi-player for up to 4 players, this is not just a load of balls!  
Key Features:
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EXTENSIVE SINGLE-PLAYER CONTENT:
*   Single-player career mode - x3 18-hole courses - Britannia, Pirate Cavern and Graveyard, with Steam Achievements.  
*   Single-player challenge mode - x15 challenges with leaderboards.
LOCAL MULTI-PLAYER ACTION:
*   Hot-seat multi-player for up to 4 players.
HIGHLY RE-PLAYABLE PUZZLE-BASED GAMEPLAY:
*   Crazy golf! Navigate the hilarious, and increasingly challenging, holes in unique ways with interactive objects, utilities and ball spin.
WORMS™ HUMOUR AND CHARACTERS:
*   Worms™ humour! Exploding sheep, teleports, ball-whacking Old Women, ball-stealing moles, mines, magnets and even new bats!
CRAZY CUSTOMIZATION:
*   Customize the name, hat, club, speech and balls of your worm, and earn in game cash to unlock even more customization options.

Release date: Oct 19, 2011

Categories: Mini-Game Collection, Puzzle Solving, Local Multiplayer, Casual, 2D Side-scrolling, Single-player, Customization


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $4.00 - $6.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence indicates that users find the game worth purchasing at a discounted price around $5. Multiple reviews suggest waiting for a sale to buy the game, implying that the fair price is significantly lower than the current base price. The general sentiment is that the game is enjoyable but not worth the full price, with specific mentions of $5 as a reasonable price point.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 10.0h
  - Story completion: 5.0h
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides several direct and indirect references to playtime. The first quote mentions 10 hours to master all achievements, which aligns with full game completion. The second quote suggests 2 hours for just the courses and 10 hours for full completion, supporting both story completion and full game completion metrics. The third quote indicates approximately 5 hours of gameplay to beat each course, which can be interpreted as the story completion time. The fourth quote, while extreme, indicates that the game can be played for extensive hours, suggesting potential endgame content.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game is fun immediately when played with friends in local multiplayer mode, but the experience may be less enjoyable in single-player and is hindered by the lack of online multiplayer.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: Playing with friends in local multiplayer mode
  - Time to anchor: 0h 0m
  - Friction: Lack of online multiplayer; Repetitive and boring elements; Single-player mode less enjoyable
  - Unlock drivers: Local multiplayer mode; Social interaction with friends
  - Conditions: Playing with friends; Local multiplayer setting; Casual competition
- Player Archetypes:
  - Casual Multiplayer Enthusiast (sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoys casual and fun gameplay with friends.
    - Playstyle: Plays for relaxation and social interaction, enjoys local multiplayer.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: casual player; Worms fan
    - Reference games: Worms Reloaded; Worms Revolution
  - Completionist Challenge Seeker (sale)
    - Motivation: Seeks challenge and completion in gameplay.
    - Playstyle: Focuses on solo campaigns, enjoys strategic and puzzle elements.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: puzzle game aficionado; strategy fan
    - Reference games: Worms Crazy Golf
  - Nostalgic Franchise Fan (buy)
    - Motivation: Driven by nostalgia and love for the Worms franchise.
    - Playstyle: Enjoys the game for its nostalgic value and fun gameplay, often plays for extended periods.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Worms fan; franchise fan
    - Reference games: Worms series


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Worms and golf hybrid (weight 0.97): The game blends the humor and style of the Worms franchise with the structure of miniature golf, creating a unique and entertaining experience.
- Multiplayer and local co-op (weight 0.46): The game offers local multiplayer options, including hot-seat mode for up to four players, making it enjoyable with friends.
- Fun and engaging gameplay (weight 0.32): Players find the gameplay to be fun, engaging, and addictive, with unique mechanics that keep it interesting.
- Pleasant graphics and presentation (weight 0.32): The graphics and overall presentation are described as pleasant and visually appealing, staying true to the Worms franchise.
- Relaxing and intuitive gameplay (weight 0.26): The gameplay is described as relaxing, easy to play, and intuitive, making it accessible for casual players.
- Challenging objectives (weight 0.2): The game includes challenge modes and additional objectives that extend playtime and add complexity.
- Rich single-player content (weight 0.2): The single-player mode offers a good amount of content, making it enjoyable for solo players.
- Diverse and numerous courses (weight 0.19): The game offers a variety of courses with increasing difficulty, providing a good amount of content for players to enjoy.
- Themed courses and worlds (weight 0.18): The game features themed courses separated into different worlds, adding variety and interest to the gameplay.
- Casual and enjoyable (weight 0.17): The game is seen as a casual and wacky experience, suitable for those looking for a fun and lighthearted game.
- Worth the price (weight 0.12): Players feel that the game is worth the price, offering good value for the amount of content and enjoyment it provides.
- Progression and unlocks (weight 0.12): Progression is driven by completing holes, earning coins, and unlocking customization items, adding depth to the gameplay.
- Easy to learn, hard to master (weight 0.12): The game is easy to pick up and play but offers depth and challenge for those looking to master it.
- Creative level design (weight 0.12): The game features creative and varied level design, with different challenges and gimmicks to keep gameplay interesting.
- High replay value (weight 0.11): The game has high replay value, encouraging players to return and play again.
- Unique humor and characters (weight 0.11): The game features unique humor and character design, adding to its charm and appeal.
- Customization options (weight 0.11): Players can customize their worms with various accessories and items, adding a personal touch to the game.
- Good physics model (weight 0.11): The game features a well-executed physics model, enhancing the realism and enjoyment of the gameplay.
- Variety of clubs and challenges (weight 0.11): The game offers a variety of clubs and strategic gameplay elements, adding depth and complexity to the experience.

Common complaints:
- Frustrating and repetitive gameplay (weight 0.59): Many players found the gameplay annoying, frustrating, and repetitive. The slow pace and lack of interesting mechanics contributed to a negative experience.
- Poor graphics and technical issues (weight 0.46): Players reported various technical issues, including resolution and aspect ratio problems, as well as crashes in menus and unpolished graphics.
- Lacks charm of Worms series (weight 0.4): The game fails to capture the essence of the Worms series, lacking the charm, clever tactics, and meaningful references that fans expect.
- Limited content and short duration (weight 0.31): The game offers very little content, with only four maps and a short duration that can be completed in under 10 hours.
- Boring and repetitive levels (weight 0.31): Many levels were found to be boring and repetitive, requiring multiple attempts and lacking fun gameplay elements.
- Limited multiplayer options (weight 0.22): The game lacks online multiplayer, offering only hot seat mode. This limitation was a significant drawback for many players.
- Compatibility issues with Windows 11 (weight 0.17): The game may not run properly on Windows 11, causing issues for players using this operating system.
- Clunky and unpredictable mechanics (weight 0.13): The golf mechanics were described as clunky and unpredictable, which may disappoint players looking for a precision-based golf game.
- No language support for some regions (weight 0.12): The game lacks language support for certain regions, including Chinese and Polish, which limits its accessibility.
- Time-consuming for completionists (weight 0.12): Completing 100% of each level requires a significant amount of time, which can be frustrating for players aiming for full completion.
- Long and unnecessary animations (weight 0.11): Players found the animations to be too long and unnecessary, adding to the frustration and slowing down the gameplay.

Gameplay feedback:
- Worms-themed golf puzzle gameplay (weight 0.56): The game combines traditional golf mechanics with elements from the Worms universe, creating a unique puzzle experience. Players guide a single worm golfer through themed courses filled with various obstacles and contraptions.
- Coin and crate collection (weight 0.34): Players collect coins and crates throughout the courses. Each course has a set number of coins to collect, which can unlock rewards and contribute to higher scores.
- Multiple courses with 18 holes (weight 0.32): The game features several courses, each with 18 holes. These courses are themed and offer multiple completion methods, adding variety and replayability.
- 2D golf gameplay (weight 0.27): The game is a 2D golf simulation with platform-style gameplay. It simplifies traditional golf mechanics while incorporating puzzle elements.
- Hot seat multiplayer mode (weight 0.27): The game includes a hot seat multiplayer mode, allowing players to take turns on the same computer. This mode is designed for local multiplayer fun.
- Creative use of hazards (weight 0.26): While many holes have obvious paths, achieving the best scores requires creative use of hazards and obstacles. Each hole has multiple goals and challenges to complete.
- Use of power-ups and clubs (weight 0.21): Players can use various power-ups and different clubs with unique behaviors to manipulate the movement of the golf ball, adding strategic depth to the gameplay.
- Replaying levels for high scores (weight 0.2): Players can replay levels to achieve higher scores and collect all coins, adding to the game's replayability and challenge.
- Puzzle-based and slow-paced (weight 0.17): The gameplay is puzzle-based and slow-paced, with varying unlockable power-ups that add depth to the experience.
- Ball physics issues (weight 0.12): Some players have reported issues with ball physics, particularly with ball control in the air. This can affect the gameplay experience and requires attention.

Performance notes:
- Resolution issues on Windows 11 (weight 0.33): Several players reported problems with screen resolution on Windows 11. Some users suggested that these issues can be fixed by adjusting high DPI settings.
- Game crashes frequently (weight 0.19): Multiple reports of the game crashing, particularly in the menus, which significantly impacts the gameplay experience.
- Random FPS drops (weight 0.13): Players reported experiencing random drops in frames per second during gameplay, which can be quite disruptive.
- Low frame rates (weight 0.08): A few players experienced very low frame rates, with the game running at around 3 frames per second.
- Heavy slowdowns (weight 0.08): There were reports of heavy slowdowns during gameplay, affecting the overall performance.
- Disable vertical sync before starting (weight 0.07): Players recommend turning off vertical synchronization in the game options before starting to play for a better gaming experience.
- No windowed mode support (weight 0.07): Players noted the absence of support for windowed mode, which can be inconvenient for those who prefer not to play in full-screen.
- Occasional performance hiccups (weight 0.07): Some players experienced occasional performance hiccups during gameplay, causing minor disruptions.
- Control issues with Steam Input (weight 0.07): Some players found that control issues can be resolved by disabling Steam Direct Input.
- Menus load and run well (weight 0.07): The menus and frequent course restarts were reported to load and run decently well by some players.
- Launch issues on Win10 with dual monitors (weight 0.07): Players encountered initial launch issues on Windows 10 systems with dual monitors, particularly with 4K and FHD setups.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for specific audiences (weight 0.23): The game is recommended for fans of old Worms installments, those who enjoy logical-dextrous and crazy gameplay, puzzle game aficionados, and casual gamers.
- Enjoyable twist on gameplay (weight 0.14): Players who enjoyed the game highlight it as a fun and mayhem-filled twist on traditional golf games, making it a unique experience.
- Wait for a discount (weight 0.13): Several reviews suggest waiting for the game to go on sale before purchasing it, indicating that the game might not be worth its full price.
- Recommendations for alternatives (weight 0.13): Some players recommend playing 'Golf With Your Friends' instead, suggesting it as a better option for those looking for a nice golf game.
- Great for casual play (weight 0.08): The game is noted as a great casual game suitable for both short and long play sessions, making it versatile for different gaming preferences.
- Not recommended by some (weight 0.07): A portion of players did not enjoy the game and do not recommend it, indicating mixed reception.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Joy (weight 0.21): Players find joy in the game's fun and casual gameplay, especially when playing with friends and family. The solid audio, intuitive menus, and challenging gameplay also contribute to the positive experience.
- Disappointment (weight 0.18): Players express disappointment due to the lack of classic Worms elements and the game's repetitive gameplay loop. The absence of online multiplayer and the game's odd mechanics also contribute to this sentiment.
- Frustration (weight 0.18): Frustration stems from the game's clunky mechanics, performance issues, and repetitive gameplay. Technical difficulties, such as crashes and slowdowns, as well as the lack of online multiplayer, further exacerbate this emotion.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.09): Players enjoy the game's relaxing and casual gameplay, finding it fun to play with friends. The unique mix of Worms and golf mechanics, along with the game's level design, adds to the enjoyment.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.07): The game evokes nostalgia through its familiar Worms graphics and sound, reminding players of classic Worms games. Long-time fans appreciate the nostalgic feel and the chance to relive past experiences.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.04): Players are satisfied with the game's simplistic and fun gameplay, finding it enjoyable and replayable. The best single-player experience also contributes to this satisfaction.
- Surprise (weight 0.04): Players are pleasantly surprised by how much they enjoy the game, finding it more entertaining than initially expected.
- Boredom (weight 0.03): Boredom sets in due to the game's repetitive levels and lack of online multiplayer, making the gameplay experience less engaging over time.
- Relaxation (weight 0.03): The gameplay, along with the soundtrack and game pace, helps players relax and enjoy a more peaceful gaming experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.02): Players are excited about the game's unique features, such as mini golf with explosions and special abilities, which add a thrilling twist to the gameplay.
- Contentment (weight 0.02): Players find contentment in the game's ability to pass time and its relaxing nature, appreciating it despite its age.
- Peaceful (weight 0.01): The game provides a peaceful experience for those looking for a calm and enjoyable gaming session.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Players are enthusiastic about the game's unique blend of Worms humor and miniature golf, finding the combination wonderfully odd and entertaining.
- Interest (weight 0.01): The unique golf gameplay combined with Worms mechanics piques players' interest, offering a fresh and engaging experience.}