Walkabout Mini Golf’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland DLC stakes a claim to be one of the more imaginative chapters in the series yet, weaving Lewis Carroll’s iconic imagery into a playable mini golf course that at times feels more like a VR diorama than a straight sequence of holes. From the outset, Mighty Coconut’s intention is clear: rather than just dress a typical Walkabout course in a familiar theme, they aimed to transport players down the proverbial rabbit hole, shrinking and growing through environments that recall Wonderland’s topsy-turvy antics while retaining the game’s core design philosophy.
Mechanically, the headline feature here is the size-changing dynamic. Passing through potion areas alters not only the trajectory and feel of your putts, but your perspective on the world itself, which adds fresh strategic considerations absent from previous courses. It’s a simple conceptual hook, but one that – when it works – imbues several holes with memorable character and unexpected challenge, especially as spatial relationships shift between you, your ball, and the cup. Some players may feel this mechanic is under-utilized on certain holes, suggesting that while the idea is exciting, its full potential isn’t always realized across all holes.
That said, the controls and core gameplay remain quintessentially Walkabout: intuitive, physics-driven, and satisfying whether you’re lining up a straightforward putt or contending with a suddenly enlarged hazard. The familiar feel of the club resting in your hand and the responsiveness of the balls recall why many players have continued to invest time – and DLC dollars – in this VR staple. Yet there is also a sense that, despite the novelty, the resizing gimmick doesn’t fundamentally reinvent the putt-and-roll formula, leaving parts of the course feeling as though they could belong to other Walkabout environments without significantly challenging player expectations.
Visually, Wonderland is a feast of stylized props and characterful flourishes that clearly aim to capture the “curiouser and curiouser” spirit of Carroll’s tale. The course designers lean heavily into that sense of whimsy, decorating holes with recognizable elements that reward exploration and playful engagement. Fans of the source material will find plenty to appreciate, and even those without a strong attachment to Alice will likely acknowledge the course’s aesthetic strengths. At the same time, outside of some clear highlights with familiar characters, the environments occasionally err on the side of familiarity, lacking some of the bold, left-field creativity that defined a few of Walkabout’s most memorable earlier maps.
Audio and atmosphere largely support the visual design, with soundscapes that underscore the surreal quality of Wonderland without overwhelming gameplay clarity. In practice, this enhances immersion, particularly during moments of size change where ambient cues help sell the shift in scale. There are, however, brief moments where the transitions can feel slightly jarring for sensitive players, a reminder that even playful perspective tricks in VR benefit from careful pacing and restraint. Having said that: for VR veterans, the effects are rather magical.
In Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, when played with friends, the absurdity of mismatched sizes and shared reactions to tricky shots creates a communal experience that’s greater than the sum of its individual holes. Solo players may find the novelty fades more quickly, especially if they’re hoping for a leap in innovation rather than a polished variation on familiar themes.
In the broader context of Walkabout Mini Golf’s ongoing evolution, this DLC highlights Mighty Coconut’s continued confidence in refining rather than reinventing its formula. It may not redefine what a Walkabout course can be, but it is cohesive, charming, and thoughtfully executed, making smart use of VR’s strengths while staying true to the series’ accessible design ethos. Wonderland is ultimately a delightful detour – imaginative, occasionally surprising, and a reminder of why Walkabout Mini Golf remains one of VR’s most enduring comfort games.
Score: 8.0/10
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