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best golf game around

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 29, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The cover art makes this game look like it will be a poor cartoony golf game, it completely fooled me and thats why I waited to buy it. The gameplay is rock solid, physics of the ball rolling over the hilly landscape give you the feeling you'r really playing, when you putt arrows on the terrain show you the dirrection and speed of the slope. The scenery and graphics in general really are amazing and don't get enough credit, it is very polished and pleasing to the eye, you feel relaxed the whole time. There is an advanced shots feature instead of the usualy bar on the bottom, this adds alot to the gameplay.
The music and sound effects are clear and also give you a relaxed feeling, I played tiger woods and honestly if you want a realistic golf game hot shots is the one to get, I know that sounds strange but it's all too true, tiger woods lets you cheat moving the ball mid air and doesn't give you that relaxed golf feeling.
A game in general should be fun and when it all comes down to it I could play this one all day without getting bored, that alone makes it worthy of a purchase.
9.6/10 from me because it could have more maps, but keep in mind there is downloadable content and they will continue to support this game via the playstation network.

Great Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 18, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game is just like all the others just with new graffics and a lot better courses!

Another "Next Gen Update"

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 10, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I haven't played a Hot Shots game since part 2 on the PS2. That game got more play than just about anything I owned. However, I was hesitant to purchase Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds becuase so many of the reviews said it was simply an update of previous games. That is absolutley the case - hence 2 stars overall. However, even an update of a game this good still is super fun - hence 5 stars for fun.

First the good. It uses the X to start, X for power and X for accuracy to play. This is a great pick up and play golf game - easy to play, difficult to master. The graphics are okay - not great, but serviceable. I've never been a fan of super-deformed characters, but I don't really notice that when I'm playing becuase the gameplay is so involving. The absolute best part of the game is the online play. The game offers only six courses, and after you finish unlocking everything (which can be done in a weekend if you're a veteran player), there wouldn't be much left to do - but online tournaments are a blast and will keep you playing as long as you want.

To the bad - and the 2 stars portion of the review. There are only six courses. With the amount of space on a Blu Ray disc, there could be 30. I understand that may not be feasable, but these aren't levels in an action game or platformer. This is the classic "buy our downloadable content later" strategy - and that just sucks. The graphics are mediocre. I don't see a huge difference between this and what was possible on last generations consoles, especially with the small number of characters (15), no store to purhcase things (they just get unlocked semi-randomly), and only six courses.

I also have to mention the new advanced shot mode. It's terrible. You still will be timimg your swings with button presses, but it adds a lot more guess work. I'd rather see a analog stick swing if they are going to try something differnt. As it stands I only used it when there were tournaments with special rules mandating advanced shots.

As it stands, if you've never played it is a blast. For veterans, the Playstation store download of Hot Shots Golf 2 is just as good - and a heck of a lot cheaper.

It's Hotshots Golf for the PS3

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 09, 2008
Author: Amazon User

If you played this on the PS1, PS2, PSP, whatever you thought there, you'll think the same thing here with one notable exception.

You get a new choice on how to shoot. I forget the mode they call it, but I tend to like it better. I find I am more accurate with it.

Nice relaxing..never thought i'd buy a golf game but I did!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 02, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I've seen this series over the years and wondered what the deal was but after IGN.com gave it a decent grade I tried out the demo on playsation 3's network and I really liked it. Well done...nice to play a relaxing game after playing some uptempo blast run and gun game. Hard day at work? Play a few holes and try to unlock more goodies. Also you can download extra's currently on the PSN network!

This game is great for parties or familes - kid safe and can be played by any user level. I wish they had the option to use the Japanese voices instead becase you can tell the animations sometimes do not match.

Basically good golf game, great mechanics/graphics/fun level. There's not many like this on the ps3 so I highly suggest this one. :)

Worst Hot Shots Game in years!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 6
Date: July 04, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I wish I could get my money back easily on this. I've played all the Hot Shots titles for years now, from PS1, PS2, and now PS3. They had slowly gotten better over the years but this is a HUGE step backwards. They're tried to add too many cheesy graphics and gimics. The new 'Advanced Shot' mechanism is awful. The game screen is cluttered with ugly markers. The graphics are literally no better than the last PS2 version. The online play is utterly confusing and unusable. This one is a total bust.

Save your money, or buy Hot Shots "Fore" instead for the PS2

Fun, pretty, but lacking in content

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 20, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I am a long time fan of this series, and this game keeps the same solid gameplay and adds some very pretty graphics. Also, they have added a new shot system, which took a few minutes to get used to but I now prefer. Keep in mind that if your'e used to these games the old system is exactly the same and is always an option (except for a few tournaments that require the new). Also, the online mode is great. You can enter scheduled tournaments, which have a time limit per hole but you dont see any other players, or more normal 8 player games with friends or random people. This adds alot of depth to the game, but people online are really good, so be warned that you will not do well at first.

However, there are only 6 courses and 15 golfers. They just started selling new golfers on the playstation network, and I am sure extra purchased content is the name of the game in this title's future. Its fun, but I am only giving it 3 stars because of the lack of content and having to buy more future content to get the same number of courses as previous titles, even on the psp!

Fun Golf

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 17, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Hot Shots golf games has always been a fun casual take on the game. With cartoonish Anime inspired looks, but don't be put off by all of this the game is actually quite close to what golf is, concentration and timing, then throwing a fit when you ruin a shot, especially with the new advanced shot which is a very nice addition.

Using the advance shot you don't have the usual gauges, you will have to time and judge how much swing you need. Takes time to get used to, but easy to adopt.

Downloadable content is expected; new characters are already posted on PSN, with holes and courses sure to follow.

The multiplayer is good fun, especially the "take turns type". You could be a good sport or jump up and down and walk around in front of whoever is taking his shot. (Disclaimer: I by no means endorse such actions, and shall not be liable for their actions)

Over all I would recommend this game for any one who wishes to have fun with friends and family, make sure to get an additional controller.

worth the wait

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 27, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Delaystation 3 owners have put up with a lot. Fortunately Sony delivers big time with this installment of Hot Shots Golf. The courses are beautiful (six of them) and increase in challenge nicely. An element that really comes into play is peaks and valleys on the harder courses, requiring extra decision making to account for a drop or rise from your current lie to the green. It really adds depth but doesn't make the game too complicated. Wildlife abounds on all courses and it's funny to see animals scatter as the ball comes flying in. I found special shots easier to make in general (spin shots). You'll want to shut off the gallery noise which gets repetitive and annoying almost immediately, but the music is fiittingly soothing. Hopefully the Playstation Store will offer more courses to buy since that's the only gripe I could make. The new characters are very entertaining and enjoyable to use, as are most of the caddys. This is lots of fun, easy to pick up and tough to master. Highly recommended.

Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 26, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I have enjoyed this game since the day it has arrived. I knew nothing about golf prior to owning it, I have learned alot...I would definately recommend this game for the whole family

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