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course in as few swings as possible, while avoiding traps and obstacles. They can drag the ball to adjust the strength of the swing in the direction of an arrow. As the player completes holes, the landscape of the course changes, gradually introducing new obstacles and holes to complete. The game
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score for individual holes and a points system for the final score, encouraging players to replay the game. Completion of the game unlocks a "Rainbow" collectables mode for an additional challenge, in which players aim to complete all holes of the course whilst collecting shards of a rainbow
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in which players navigate through a surrealistic animated course that changes its obstacles and holes on a single screen. Millidge developed the game following the creation of earlier mini golf titles, attempting to create a more animated title for a wider audience. Upon release,
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engine with the purpose of expanding the game for a wider audience and creating a "rich and animated environment". Millidge was inspired by the visual presentation of scientific illustrations and encyclopedias and their
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received positive reviews, with praise directed towards the game's visual presentation and course design and criticism for its controls and short duration. The game was nominated at the
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Millidge recounted that the game was a financial success, with the game receiving 100,000 paid downloads and becoming the #1 paid app on the UK charts.
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noted the game's single course was a "let down" but found the introduction of collectibles on a second playthrough "much more fun and manageable".
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highlighted the game's "awe-inspiring" and "brilliant" animations and described the holes as "cleverly interlaced" and "well thought-out".
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described the game as a "small offering" that is "easily played through in a single sitting", although acknowledged its additional mode.
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was released, featuring high definition graphics for a larger display, a longer soundtrack, and a revised control scheme.
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Many critics praised the game's visual presentation and design, with several comparing the design to the work of
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praised the "novel artwork", finding the game to be filled with "delightful gadgets and hazards". However,
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noted the controls were "not perfect" due to the "tiny areas that are sectioned off to putt on".
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found that one playthrough of the entire game showcased the game's content in its entirety.
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commended the game for its "elegant shooting mechanic" and "surprisingly robust physics".
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found the miniaturized graphics to limit visibility due to the absence of a zoom system.
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controls for being imprecise, stating that precision was limited. Similarly,
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In 2012, the game received a nomination for Excellence in Visual Art at the
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described the graphics as "absolutely amazing" and "incredibly detailed".
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received "generally favorable" reviews from critics, according to the
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similarly remarked that "the one course may wear thin over time".
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to make it "difficult to line up shots" and discerning slopes.
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creator Reece Millidge talks about the upcoming, beautiful
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created by Damp Gnat, the studio of independent developer
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Critics were mixed on the game's limited content and
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features courses that are located on a single screen.
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Wonderputt Forever
A miniature 3D golf course with simplified shapes. Behind the model is a rainbow background.
App Store
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Reece Millidge
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Browser
iOS
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Sports
Single-player
video game
Reece Millidge
Flash
iOS
mini golf
Webby Awards
Independent Games Festival
Simple geometrical landscape.
mini golf
par
Reece Millidge
Flash
cross-section
isometric
M.C. Escher

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