Mario Golf: Super Rush is a sports game available on the Nintendo Switch that blends classic golf rules with Mario characters and occasional action twists. Players swing clubs using either button inputs or motion controls on the Joy-Con, with a shot gauge that adjusts for slopes and allows for spin and curve shots. The core loop involves selecting a club, aiming, powering the swing, and then handling the aftermath of each shot, whether that means lining up a precise putt or racing across the fairway in faster modes.
Gameplay
Each character brings unique Special Shots and Super Dashes that can influence the ball or disrupt opponents. Mario might blow other balls off course, while Yoshi dashes on a giant egg and King Bob-omb drops explosions. These abilities tie into a stamina system that players manage by collecting hearts or timing dashes carefully. The game supports both local wireless play and online matches through Nintendo Switch Online, with up to four participants in many setups though simultaneous action modes limit screen sharing to two players per console. Six courses unlock progressively, each offering varied terrain from scenic greens to more fantastical layouts, and rounds can be set for three, six, nine, or eighteen holes with options for wind strength and starting tee positions.
Game Modes
Standard Golf follows traditional scoring where the lowest total strokes wins, and players can take turns or swing at the same time. Speed Golf shifts the focus to simultaneous play across the same courses, where everyone tees off together and races to sink their ball first while using dashes and Special Shots to gain ground or interfere. This mode offers either a High Score points system or a Best Time objective. Battle Golf takes place in dedicated stadium arenas with nine holes and environmental hazards such as Chain Chomps, Thwomps, and banana peels; the objective is to be the first to complete three holes. Golf Adventure serves as the single-player campaign, where a customizable Mii enrolls at a country club, completes training challenges, levels up stats like power and spin, and progresses through matches and boss encounters against Mushroom Kingdom opponents. Additional practice options include Score Attack, Time Attack, and Target Golf, the latter added in a post-launch update and focused on scoring points by landing near illuminated targets.
Multiplayer and Accessibility
Local and online sessions emphasize quick setup with customizable rules, and the dual control schemes make the game approachable for newcomers while offering depth for those who refine their timing and character abilities. Simultaneous modes encourage direct competition through physical movement across the course, whereas Standard Golf allows a more measured pace suitable for larger groups sharing controllers.
Is It Worth Playing?
The game appeals most to players who enjoy Mario-themed sports titles or want a mix of relaxed golf and competitive chaos with friends. Its verified modes deliver distinct experiences, from methodical rounds in Standard Golf to high-energy races in Speed Golf and Battle Golf. The single-player Golf Adventure provides a structured progression path lasting several hours, though some find its pacing uneven. Post-launch updates expanded options like Target Golf and ranked play without requiring additional purchases. Reception has been mixed, with praise centered on the responsive controls and inventive multiplayer formats alongside notes on limited course variety and replay depth for solo play. It suits casual sessions or family gatherings on the Nintendo Switch where the emphasis is on accessible fun rather than exhaustive content.
