Genre: Puzzle, Sport, Adventure, Indie, Arcade, Card & Board Game
Cursed to Golf
What the heck is a "GOLFLIKE"? Proudly introducing you to Cursed to Golf!
Hey there Golfers,
It's Liam again. We are going to open the courses of Cursed to Golf for you in around 2 days. So, you still have some time to polish your golf clubs and improve your skills. And believe me, you will definitely need skills to master the world's first GOLFLIKE!
If you're asking yourself "What the hell is a Golflike?" we'd like to take this opportunity to let you know what Cursed to Golf is and what you can expect from our game. Let's go, folks!
Cursed to Golf is a golf game for those that want a bit of randomized hellish masochism thrown in for good measure. We've always described it as a "Golflike" in reference to one of the genres we have been inspired by: Roguelikes. You'll start every run with some Ace Cards and a randomly ordered 18 hole course. No, we did not procedurally generate the holes. We figured out pretty quickly that randomly generating a fair and completable golf course wouldn't quite make the CUT.
So, Cursed to Golf in a nutshell:
Unique & challenging Arcade-style Golf game
Roguelike-inspired Game Loop
4 biomes and bosses in Golf Purgatory
70+ hand-designed holes
20+ Ace Cards to help you ascend
3 golf clubs: driver, iron and wedge
Online leaderboards to challenge the world!
A wide selection of unlockable costumes
Estimated playtime of 7-8 hours (to beat 18 holes for the first time)
And once you beat the campaign of Cursed to Golf for the first time, you have only seen 18 holes out of overall 70+ holes. You can continue playing afterwards without worrying, because there is a lot more to see! Check it out in action here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPZoEtye8BA May the fores be with you, hit ‘em long and straight and go low! Liam & the Chuhai Labs Team
Cliché disproven: (Cursed to) Golf is not as expensive as everyone thinks! ⛳
Fellow Cursed Golfers,
We are getting closer: It's Monday August 15th today and that means it's only THREE days till Cursed to Golf opens its courses! And I can't tell you how excited we are about that here at Chuhai. Because you know this is so ... SOON!
Since we announced the release for August 18th there were tons of questions popping up everywhere - and mainly this one: "How much?", "What is the price?", "How expensive?" and so forth. We hear you, folks! And that's why we gonna reveal the pricepoint here and now!
So, the price for Cursed to Golf is ... *drumroll* ...
$19.99 / £16.99 / €19.99
You can see our official announcement here: ➡️ https://twitter.com/CursedtoGolf/status/1559178097177440256?s=20&t=bXkkh3KeTUNGhFQluHJHPg ⬅️
Cursed to Golf will release on here on Steam at 5pm CEST on the August 18th (0:00 JST, August 19th for us here in Kyoto, Japan!). Find your local time here: https://everytimezone.com/?t=62fd8100,384
Thanks again for your ongoing support and we'll see you on the leaderboard! Liam & the Chuhai Labs Team
RELEASE DATE!? Golf your way through Golf Purgatory on AUGUST 18TH!
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Hello Cursed Golfers Worldwide! ːsteamhappyː
It's Liam here, Creator & Director of Cursed to Golf! I am happy to be here to announce that we finally have a release date and that you are all going to be able to golf your way through Golf Purgatory, soon... REAL SOON!
AUGUST 18TH
That's right! The world's first GOLFLIKE is finally hitting the course on August 18th and we cannot wait for you all to jump in and try to reverse the curse and aim for ascension ːsteamthumbsupː
Cursed to Golf will release on STEAM at 5pm CEST on the 18th (0:00 JST, August 19th for us here in Kyoto, Japan!). Find your local time here:
https://everytimezone.com/?t=62fd8100,384
We are so excited for you all to finally get to experience the full 18 holes, prepare to golf your way through some of the toughest, exciting and unique golf holes you will have ever seen. Don't forget to bring your best Ace Cards, your percentage golf tactics and hit the greens HARD!
Thanks again for all of your support and we’ll see you on the leaderboard! Liam & the Chuhai Labs Team ☺️
Thank you for joining us once again for another rad Steam event! This time to celebrate this summer's Steam Next Festival and Cursed to Golf's first time in the festival, we have a huge new update to the demo for you all to enjoy ːsteamthumbsupː
We have been hard at work putting the final touches to the game before we launch (TBA) later this summer. As part of that hard work, we wanted to share our revamped Golfin' Hell in a small slice via a new updated, Scotsman Demo!
New visuals across the golfing landscape including; new course map, visual updates to animations, flair for booster pack openings and a whole bunch more touches that make this the best darn pixel-art golf purgatory experience you can get.
Thanks to everyone during the demo's first outing as well for all of your incredible comments, positive response and feedback. We have been working hard on making sure Cursed to Golf is as tight, fun and enjoyable as we know you all want it to be. This updated demo includes a whole host of bug fixes to make your experience even more enjoyable! However, please be reminded that this still is a work-in-progress, so any new bugs you encounter or see (1. CONGRATS), please leave us a comment in the discussions thread or hit us up on Twitter.
For all you score chasers as well, we have a leaderboard for you to SMASH while taking down that pesky Scotsman! So, get your practice in and record some high-scores, show off to your friends!
Thank you everyone for checking out Cursed to Golf this week, we here at Chuhai Labs hope you have a great time playing our demo! Feel free to leave feedback and comments in the discussions thread.
Thanks
Liam & the Golf Team.
A ROGUE FESTIVAL APPEARS!
Hello to all you crazy roguelike fiends,
We love roguelikes as much as the next guy or girl, which is why we made Cursed to Golf. It’s a golf game for those that want a bit of randomized hellish masochism thrown in for good measure. I guess our twisted idea has worked, as the powers that be over at Valve have seen it fit to include Cursed to Golf in the Going Rogue: A Festival of Persistence… festival. Well, we couldn’t be happier to be a part of it, AND it gives us yet another chance to plug our lovely DEMO, yay! So please, download the demo if you haven’t already and start smacking some balls, you will feel better. Probably*.
We’ve always described Cursed to Golf as a Golf-Like in reference to one of the genres we have been inspired by. So in celebration of this festival, I’m going to dive into those ‘Rogue’ elements that make Cursed to Golf so brutally addictive.
Randomness?! Don’t we all love randomness? That feeling that no run will ever be the same because fresh stuff will pop up in new and exciting/infuriating ways. That thing you tell yourself every time you start a new run: “This is the one. This run will go well, praise be to the RNG.” We can’t get enough of it. So in Cursed to Golf, you’ll start every run with some Ace Cards and a randomly ordered 18 hole course of beautifully hand-crafted levels/holes. Yup, we did not procedurally generate the holes, I just designed a ton (over 70?!) and gave them all a difficulty rating that scales across 18 holes, so that we can keep the challenge going all the way to the end and randomly pick from a pool every time you start a fresh run. We figured out pretty quickly that randomly generating a fair and completable golf course is not a good idea 😅.
Ace Cards Every roguelike needs some loot and Cursed to Golf is no different. You get money of course, but what do you spend it on? ACE CARDS, of course! These nifty cards allow you to turn the tide back in your favor. Scattershot, Rocketball, TNT, U-Turn, Ice Ball, Practice Shot and a load more. They all serve to give you a chance to conquer the trials of Golf Purgatory. You start your run with a small selection, then as you earn cash, buy booster packs at the Eterni-Tee shops, and you’ll also win some based on your performance on each completed hole. Use them wisely.
Death Ain’t no way getting around it, death is a prominent feature in roguelikes. In fact, in our one it’s so prominent we made it part of the story. After a fatal and fateful accident, you’ve landed yourself in Golf Purgatory and the only way to ascend out of there is to complete the devilishly difficult 18 hole course it houses. What happens if you fail? Well, you get sucked into a death vortex and spat out back at the beginning, losing your progress on the current course, your money and your Ace Cards in a loop that goes on forever until you succeed. Damn, that’s a tough break…
Bound by Persistence Persistence is needed in any endeavor to succeed. And let me tell you, you’ll need persistence to beat Cursed to Golf. However, I’m not talking about that kind of persistence. I’m talking about what persists in between your runs in order to give you an edge. Say hello to the BINDER, this handy dandy little thing allows you to store Ace Cards. If you die, head back over to your nearest Eterni-Tee, open up the Binder and you can access whichever cards you happen to have stored there. It’s a crucial component in the long game. Pro Tip: You may want to do a few dummy runs to stock up on cards and put the best ones in the Binder until it’s full. Then die and take them all out ready for your ‘real’ run as you take on The Scotsman.
And there we have it, a fun little dive into the roguelike elements of Cursed to Golf - a ‘Golf-Like’ adventure where every shot counts™. If you’ve enjoyed the Cursed to Golf Demo, share it with your friends and family also please consider adding it to your wishlist here on Steam! ❤️
Thanks again and we’ll see you on the leaderboard! Liam & the Chuha Labs Team ☺️
*Chuhai Labs and Thunderful are in no way responsible for how better or worse you may feel after playing Cursed to Golf or its demo. Especially if you suck at the game.
Play Cursed to Golf at PAX East in Boston - or try the demo here on Steam!
Greetings again fellow Cursed Ones!
It's time for the second (and last) stop of our little Cursed to Golf April tour: From April 21-24 we will be at PAX East at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center! And of course we also have a playable demo of Cursed to Golf in our luggage! So, if you don't have anything better to do come and join us at the Thunderful Publishing booth!
With the demo you have access to the first biome of Golf Purgatory: this includes access to the Eterni-Tee Shop, the Practice Range, 4 randomly selected holes, an optional Cursed Hole and more.
And for all those who a) don't live in Boston and the surrounding area or b) are not currently on holiday in town, the demo is also available here on Steam! Grab your irons, jump in your golf cart and get swinging!
Please if you have enjoyed the Cursed to Golf Demo, share it with your friends and family also please consider adding it to your wishlist here on Steam! ❤️
Play Cursed to Golf at the WASD in London - or try the demo here on Steam!
Greetings fellow Cursed Ones!
We would like to welcome you all to the resurgent world of physical events! ːsteamhappyː Cursed to Golf is going on a small tour this month, stopping in the UK and at the end of April in the USA.
First up is WASD in London, which opened its doors today! There, from April 7-9, you have access to the first biome of Golf Purgatory: this includes access to the Eterni-Tee Shop, the Practice Range, 4 randomly selected holes, an optional Cursed Hole and more. So, if you don't have anything better to do come and join us at the Thunderful Publishing booth!
And for all those who a) don't live in London and the surrounding area or b) are not currently on holiday in town, the demo is now also available here on Steam! So, grab your irons, jump in your golf cart and get swinging! The demo will be available till the beginning of next week.
Please if you have enjoyed the Cursed to Golf Demo, share it with your friends and family also please consider adding it to your wishlist here on Steam!
Firstly, I want to thank everyone who has downloaded and played the Cursed to Golf demo so far! The response has been quite overwhelming with lots of you sharing your shots, playthroughs and game content via YouTube, Twitter and Twitch. It's been wonderful for myself and the team to see! We are so glad that many of you have been having fun with the demo and our game even in this small slice.
GOLF FACT: Over 60 budding Cursed Golfers have taken down the Scotsman already!
A big thank you to those of you who have engaged with us in the discussion threads here on Steam and helped track down issues, suggest updates for the future and given us great feedback! It's all incredibly appreciated.
As part of the response we wanted to give back a little more - we have been asked by many to extend the demo period for longer, So... we've done just that!
You now have until:
April 1st
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(No joke... hehe).
So, please continue to enjoy this small slice of our Golfing Purgatory area and bring that cheeky Scotsman down to his knees!
We will continue to monitor the discussions thread and engage with the community via Twitter so please share your scores, your shots and even your gameplay, we love to see how you are all getting along!
As part of the demo extension, we have also updated the game with a few fixes and QOL improvements that should make your experience in Golfing Purgatory even more enjoyable. Please find a list of fixes included in the update.
3/29th Hotfix Update:
Controls - "W" on Keyboard to cancel docked Ace Cards; Switched to "C"
Ace Card Deck - Controller Hint Tab in Ace Cards now set to be visible by default
Ace Card: Mulligan - Will now also revert "-1 Penalties" as well as the taken shot
Birdie Eye - Timer now set to refresh to "01:00" per turn, not per hole
Cursed Holes - "Shots" text removed in the build up to a Curse becoming active
Spin Tutorial - Tutorial text adjusted to be more understandable and clear
Please if you have enjoyed the Cursed to Golf Demo, share it with your friends and family also please consider giving us a wishlist here on Steam!
Thank you everyone!
Liam & the Chuhai Labs Team.
FUTURE GAMES SHOW: Get on the Green with the first demo of Cursed to Golf! ⛳
Greetings fellow Cursed Ones,
I’m Liam Edwards, Game Director of Cursed to Golf. As you may have seen, we have released our first ever limited time demo of Cursed to Golf as part of the Future Game Show: Spring Showcase. That’s right, any budding golfers can cross the astral plane and spend the next few days honing their skills on the ghostly greens of Golf Purgatory!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4GgrP-O4qg From now until March 27th at 8pm CET, you all have access to the first biome of Golf Purgatory. This includes access to the Eterni-Tee Shop, the Practice Range, 4 randomly selected holes, an optional Cursed Hole and more. Grab your golf clubs, jump in your golf cart and get swinging! Who knows – maybe you can make it all the way to the 5th hole and first boss: The Scotsman! This burly bloke loves hitting epic drives that fly across the course. He’s the first true test of Golf Purgatory, so good luck against him, you will need it!
One thing is for sure - there are also some really tricky holes awaiting you on the way. When every shot counts, mastery of the key mechanics in this ethereal spin on golf is needed. While the course may be devious, your Ace Cards are always on hand to even the odds, use them wisely! Plus, because I’m such a nice guy, here are a few helpful tips for you - straight from the factually ‘Best Cursed to Golf Player in the World™’. I expect that won’t be the case for much longer… 😅
Ball Spin - The tutorial section will introduce the ball spin mechanic. Due to the astral influence of Golf Purgatory, spin has more powerful effects than IRL golf. Controlling where and how the ball will bounce with careful use of spin can make all the difference, especially when you’re close to the flagpole.
Practice Shots - The Practice Shot isn’t just for practice! This Ace Card can be used in loads of different ways. Is a totem behind you or out of the way? Use a Practice Shot to smash it and the extra shots you earn from it will still count. Out of TNT cards and you notice a load of TNT blocking your path or concealing an awesome shortcut? Use a Practice Shot to explode it and it will stay that way.
The Practice Range - Speaking of practice, don’t forget to visit the practice range to hone your skills. Over there you’ll have infinite shots and Ace Cards to try out all manner of daring shots. Maybe try using two cards in one shot and see what happens?
Assess the Environment - Whether it’s propeller fans, TNT shortcuts or teleporters, each hole is filled with different routes to the flagpole. Use Birdie Eye to survey the environment and check which routes you want to take, just watch out for the hazards, too!
Use the Binder - In the Eterni-Tee shop, you have a card binder. Here you can store your Ace Cards, allowing them to carry over on subsequent runs. It’s a great idea to bank some really useful cards. Ready for use on a main run so you have every opportunity to turn the tide in your favor! Just remember that in the demo you can’t save your progress and quit the game. Your binder cards will only carry over during the same play session.
That’s all I got for ya! Cursed to Golf is full of fun mechanics and extra treats which you’ll want to discover for yourselves. Download the demo now and experience the unique ‘Golf-Like’ loop we’ve created. Get a load of practice in, beat The Scotsman and secure a spot on the global online leaderboard! Who knows, maybe you’ll even be able to dethrone me - look out for ChuhaiLiam.
Please let us know how you like Cursed to Golf! We are really looking forward to your feedback, whether here in the Steam Community, or on our Discord Channel. Looking forward to seeing you there! If you like the demo please follow the game and add it to your wishlist. That would really help us a lot! ❤️
May the fores be with you, hit ‘em long and straight and go low! Liam & the Chuhai Labs Team x
Mark Hamill To Host ‘Thunderful World’ Digital Showcase on November 10th
Hey friends,
we have some awesome news, which we can finally share with you today: We - that's Thunderful Games - welcome all of you to the premiere of our very first digital games showcase ‘Thunderful World’! ːsteamhappyː
Find out more in the following press release:
Gothenburg, Sweden - October 28th, 2021 - International developer and publisher Thunderful Games, creator of the multi-award winning and multi-million selling SteamWorld franchise, is welcoming everyone to a new digital games showcase, ‘Thunderful World’. The event will be taking place on November 10th at 11am PT / 2pm ET / 7pm GMT / 8pm CET, hosted by Hollywood and pop culture icon Mark Hamill. Tune in to the livestream on Twitch, YouTube and the thunderful.world website.
Tune in to see Mark delight us with a ton of exciting new game reveals and announcements from Thunderful. The event will deliver updates on exciting upcoming titles including the surprise indie hit of Summer Game Fest, Planet of Lana. There will also be more news on Thunderful titles like Firegirl, Cursed to Golf, Source of Madness, Tinkertown and White Shadows.
Alongside Mark’s headline hosting role, the event will also feature appearances from Thunderful Group CEO Brjánn Sigurgeirsson, Corporate Vice President at Xbox Sarah Bond, plus a few other surprise industry partners.
Thunderful is proud to be partnering with Xbox and The MIX for Thunderful World. To sign up for the event and be the first to know all the important information ahead of the show on November 10th, head over to thunderful.world. As your one stop shop for all things Thunderful World, the website will be updated with new announcements and reveals as the event unfolds.
Stay tuned and tune in on Nov 10th - see you all in the event! Your Thunderful Games-Team
