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About The Bold Bogey
The Bold Bogey is a 3D golf action-adventure from indie developer MmmDoggy, released on PC in 2026. It reimagines golf as a combat-heavy platformer where you control a golf ball fighting enemies, solving puzzles, and navigating open-world courses. The game blends arcade-style mechanics with RPG elements, letting you upgrade your ball's abilities and tackle dungeons. While the concept sounds odd, the result is a fast-paced mix of exploration and golf-based combat. If you’ve ever wondered what a crossover between Mario Golf and a hack-and-slash RPG might look like, this is your answer.
Gameplay
You control a golf ball that swings clubs to hit enemies, putts to move, and uses special shots to trigger environmental changes. Combat involves timing your swings to dodge attacks and land critical hits, while exploration requires precise putting to reach new areas. The game’s open world is segmented into themed courses with hidden shortcuts and collectibles. Boss fights mix pattern-based mechanics with golf-specific challenges, like timing swings to hit weak points. Upgrades, earned by collecting in-game currency, enhance your ball’s speed, damage, and shot variety. Sessions often involve 30-60 minutes of platforming, combat, and puzzle-solving, with a rhythm that leans toward casual but action-oriented play.
What Players Think
PlayPile community ratings average 82% with 68% completing the main story in under 20 hours. Critics praise the game’s creativity but note inconsistent difficulty spikes, with one review calling a boss fight “needlessly frustrating.” 43% of players list it as “relaxing” while 31% describe it as “addictive.” The average price is $29.99, with 25% of players spending extra on cosmetic upgrades. Achievement completion stands at 71%, with 40% earning all 500 points. A common sentiment: “Fun if you don’t take the golf too seriously.”
PlayPile's Take
The Bold Bogey is a niche pick for fans of quirky action-adventures who don’t mind golf’s slower pace. Its combat is satisfying but lacks depth, and the open world feels small for the price. With 50 achievements and a 10-hour main story, it’s better as a supplemental pick than a core playthrough. If you’re curious about golf reimagined as a hack-and-slash and have $30 to spare, give it a swing. But don’t expect it to replace your usual open-world favorites.
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