Will Freeman 

Mario Golf: World Tour review – sports game benefits from third dimension

In 3D, Mario’s universe gains a sense of space on the fairways, writes Will Freeman
  
  

3D makes Mario Golf: World Tour feel more tangible than other games in the franchise
3D makes Mario Golf: World Tour feel more tangible than other games in the franchise. Photograph: PR

Conventional wisdom has it that sport is one of the greatest beneficiaries of 3D TV and intriguingly Mario Golf: World Tour proves that the same might now be said of certain games. The third-dimension is not the sole making of World Tour, but it does provide a real boon to the sense of space on the fairways, resulting in a game that feels more tangible and thus more rewarding, although at its core World Tour – the latest sports title set in Mario's universe – does remain a relaxed, uncomplicated golf title. Its controls are satisfying and a range of tournaments, cups and single and multiplayer modes means there's plenty to tackle, although the main campaign mode is rather fleeting. Elsewhere, despite considered integration into the lore of the character, a cast of babbling guides can make progress somewhat confusing. While clearly Mario really is at his best leaping between platforms, as a sportsman he does a fine job of spoiling a good walk here.

 

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