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Great game, but why not buy the sequal?

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 02, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I gave this game 3 stars not because this is a bad game, but because you should buy a different game!

It's a great golf game. Currently Super Swing golf is the best golf series for the wii. I'm not a real golfer, and nor is my wife. For some reason, her favorite games are golf games. I don't understand it either, but I know that she loves this game.

But, don't buy this game. Super Swing Golf Season 2 has all the courses from this game and 2 more courses. This game costs $49.99 on Amazon. Super Swing Golf: Season 2 costs $39.99 from Amazon. You do the math. Super Swing Golf: Season 2 also lets you choose "lucky" clubs. This makes the game a ton easier for beginners.

Pros:
-fun golf game! Slightly wacky, but the golf itself is very consistent and fun.
-good motion controls without overdoing it

Cons:
-2nd game has all this and more
-2nd game starts you with "lucky" clubs that make the game easier when you start out (have to choose them but they're there)
-"risky" costumes. If I want t&a, I'll buy leisure suit larry. Why does this game need this? I probably will buy "We Love Golf" when it comes out just to have a game I can let my kids play!

For the Persnickety Player Who Needs a Challenge

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 27, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Most of the other reviews here have given this game a fair shake-down. Yes, the storyline is cheesy, the characters are cutesy, the game-play is slow, and the controls take a lot of practice, BUT, all of this aside, and perhaps even partially because of these quirks, this game still gets 5 stars in my book for the seemingly endless challenge it provides. This is probably the most addicting game I have ever played (rivaled only by Pokemon). I have no idea how many hours I have put into this thing, but it has become a deeply entrenched desire of mine to finish what I started! I actually feel quite accomplished to have made it as far as I have; I have been playing this game on and off for about a year now and I am probably only 65% through it. The day I beat the darn thing, I'm throwing a party!

Starting the game is tedious. You will be terrible at it. Putting will be absolutely, unreasonably confounding. The controls will seem clunky. But for some reason, at least if you are anything like me, you will just keep playing and playing and playing this game and slowly, you will actually start to improve. Of course, as you improve, so will your opponents, so the intense challenge will continue, but at least you will know what you are doing more. Consistently, it takes many attempts to beat the computer opponents, but this makes every win and gain that much more satisfying. Plus, once you get playing with friends in multi-player mode, they will actually look at you in awe, for being able to putt accurately, chip the ball in now and again, and make so much bonus money with each shot! If you're a bit competitive, this makes all the practice worth it.

Bottom line? If you are exceedingly patient, like a serious and seemingly endless challenge, enjoy indulging in endearingly cheesy story-lines, like shopping for clothes and items, and enjoy a bit of tedium, then this game is for you. If you are not possessed of such a particular demeanor, you might be better served to look for a different game, as this one will probably be incredibly frustrating for you.

clunky controls, dull gameplay

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: February 21, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I generally love golf video games. I finished both versions of Outlaw Golf on the Xbox as well as Hot Shots Golf on the PSP. But this game was tedious and annoying. First the swing control was poor and imprecise. Then you had to sit and wait while the computer took its turn. Every other golf game on the planet allows you to skip this. I played 2 holes and gave up on this mess. This one's not even worth renting.

THIS GAME JUST SUCKS

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 9
Date: March 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I do not like this game at all. The difficulty is ridiculous, and the options are very limited. There are plenty of extras, but accessing them is tedious and VERY frustrating. The computer's skills are far too perfect, making the competition incredibly skewed, especially for those who are just getting used to the Wii controls. The banter is annoying, and the characters are forgetful. Wait for something better. DON'T waste your money.

Wait for another golf game.

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 9
Date: December 19, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is simply not fun, a very regretful purchase

Way Too Difficult

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: June 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I just rented this game to test it out. My kids and I have been taking turns for hours and we can't get past the second opponent. It gets boring playing Uncle Bob over and over on the same course. I guess there are a lot of neat courses and characters but we can't unlock any of them. I also have a hard time with the controls and sometimes its confusing.

This wouldbe a fun game if it weren't so difficult to play.

Confusing and not for a real golf fan

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 8
Date: December 27, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I rented this game before I bought it and I'm glad that I did. My husband and I are both golfers and love the Wii Golf game that comes with the system. So we thought this would be fun too.....NOPE

It is really confusing, especially if you are used to the Wii Sports Game. And we had a hard time getting anything to load correctly. Finally we gave up becuase it just didn't make much sense to us.

Very frustrating - especially for a lefty.

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: December 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User

In short, this game is horrible. I'm left handed and even though you can set the game up to swing as a "L" or "R" handed person, your toon always swings as if he/she is right handed. ?? How hard would it have been for the programmers to actually program a left handed toon? Give me a break.

Aside from a complete disregard for left handed people, I found the swing mechanics themselves to also be terrible. Your backswing determines the power of the swing, but it's very hard to achieve a 100% swing. You end up holding your remote in a backswing position and moving the remote in all different directions trying to get the power meter all the way to 100% before starting your forward swing. It's not as simple as imitating a regular golf swing. Not even close. I'm going to try to play using buttons rather than swinging the remote before I totally give up on this game, but I'd definately reccommend playing a friends, or renting before shelling out the cash for this title.

Great Fun but a Tad Too Long for Me!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I played the heck out of this game for about two months but once you quit playing it for a while it takes time to get your skills back so I haven't had much success going back to it and continuing my saved game.

During the time I played I won the entry level tournament and about 10 of the 18 hole courses as well as all the beginner on the match setting. I'd have to say my favorite part of the game was the 18 hole courses. You were competing against the computer but you didn't have to watch the other players.

I personally found the story cute and not over done and think a wide audience could enjoy this game. The controls were simple and the only real complaint I had was that switching from the three modes could be slow as the different screens loaded.

If I had a lot of time on my hands I probably could have played more of this game as it does take skill and a great deal of dedication if you want to go for, but alas, I eventually gave up.

So for me, well liked by a 32 year old female who just wanted a fun came to play that gives you a little bit of a workout (or at least you can use that as your excuse) but it is a bit too long for someone like me who can not play everyday for hours and see the end :)

not bad, not bad at all

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 15, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I've never golfed "for real" in my life...but I do enjoy golf video games.
Anyway....I really enjoy the use of the wii remote in this. It gets me into the game. I'm still learning the game, but so far it's fun....albeit difficult and at times frusterating.

Anyway...it's a good game to get if you're into the golf games.

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