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Seriously... The Perfect Mix

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 10
Date: July 02, 2002
Author: Amazon User

If there is anyone looking for a golf sim that does not take itself too seriously, then this is the game for you. As the first golf game of any kind for XBOX, the gang at Hypnotix have set the bar oh so high. Once you get past the novelty of the characters- with their sycophantic caddies in tow- and the low brow humor that runs throughout, you will find yourself playing quite a nice little golf sim. The ambitious and well-done Composure Response System (CRS) takes the simulation part farther than any of the true golf sims. While I am only vaguely familiar with the "Hot Shots" franchise on the PS2, I can confidently say it doesn't touch this. Here is a breakdown of the main components (1 Awful to 10 Great)...

Gameplay (8.5):
The game play is almost perfect. It uses the standard "stick" mechanism of today's sim swings. Pull down on the right analog stick and push up, but you had better do it straight. The wind, club selection, and your player's composure are also factored in nicely- and realistically. Finally, what better way to restore your composure after several bad shots than to beat the living daylights out of your caddy? You have to earn it though. You must acquire Beating Tokens to do so, and you can get these by doing good things such as shooting a birdie.

Graphics (9.5):
This team really tried to tap into the incredible power of the XBOX. Vertex shading and other tools are used to render a spectacular looking environment on all 3 courses. Top-notch.

Replay (9.0):
There is so much to unlock that you could easily not be finished before the sequel comes out. There are so many different types of games to win in Tourney mode, and when you do, you unlock goodies such as new equipment, new games, and (finally) new characters. The multiplayer mode is also excellent with even more diversity in gameplay modes, including Casino, Time Attack, and My One and Only added to the standard fare of Stroke, Match, and Skins. The only thing lacking here is multiplayer Tourney. And don't forget the training course. Here you can complete tasks to upgrade the golfer's skills.

This game is the perfect sim/arcade hybrid. I had been waiting patiently for EA to release the Tiger Woods franchise on XBOX, but I wait no more. I have my golf game and it is a good one because it takes the positives from EA's Tiger and blends in some well thought-out fun. Sure, it does have a somewhat steep learning curve (I won't reveal too much here), but it is well worth it once you pick up on the nuances. The only real complaint I have is that it does not track user stats such as Driving Accuracy, Greens in Regulation, etc. A small blemish indeed. For anyone who doesn't take their golf sims too seriously, this game is definitely for you.

I may change my review when it finally comes out but...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 93
Date: April 15, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This is the game I've been waiting for since I got my xbox. Finally a new take on golf, I am so psyched!!! I will change my rating if the game turns out to be anything but awsome, but I don't expect it to.

Change of Pace

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: July 12, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Golfing games have won their place in the sports genre of the gaming world. However, few gamers would agree that a typical golf game could steal their attention away from an action, adventure or First-person shooter. Until a few years ago, the closest that came to the gaming world as an appealing golf game was Mario Golf for the N64. But, this was during the systems descension from the console wars. This sets the stage for Outlaw Golf, one of the opening salvos for the Xbox in their extreme sports genre. Outlaw Golf is a solid golf game in which you play through 9 or 18 hole games choosing characters you wouldn't normally have on a golf course. The controls of the game were excellent allowing very good use of the Xbox controller and the control scheme is simple enough where almost anyone could pick it up and be decent enough within a few minutes. The sound was good as were the noises and comments the characters made which were rather amusing at times. But, this game could get rather old after awhile if you don't take to it immediately and therefore, the replay value suffers a bit. But, I enjoyed the game and can recommend it to any gamer. So rent it and if you feel so inclined, pick it up and play a few rounds of golf every once in awhile.

THE BEST GOLF GAME EVER!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: April 17, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game rules. PERIOD! The gameplay is the best out there. All the characters are great, especially Scrummy and Suave. They cracked me up. The controls take some getting used to. But even a child can do it. (Not that kids should play this) This game is definately made for adults with twisted senses of humor. Go out and buy it... See for yourself.

Great Game!!! Very fun...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: June 13, 2002
Author: Amazon User

If you like games like hot shots. you will love this game. Where else can you beat up on your caddie. game play is very good. Enjoyable game. i recommend it to everyone.

i love this golf game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: June 15, 2002
Author: Amazon User

its the best golf game i have played

FUN AND UNDERRATED!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: June 18, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is great and fun. Don't listen to Gamespots review of 7.1....I agree on the control scheme being a little (make that alot) frustrating at times but it makes the game more challenging....The announcers are annoying but funny and beating your caddie is always fun! I recommend this game to anyone!

Great Fun!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: July 27, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is great fun. It is comical yet challenging. The graffics in some areas could be better, but overall it is an awesome game.

Get it, it's that simple!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 08, 2002
Author: Amazon User

First off, this game may have a control scheme that is rather akward, and it may have repetive music. But those become minor flaws when you get into the game. The graphics are great, the announcer is funny, and the charecters, the very gas in the game, are over-the-top. As the back cover implies, "Outstanding golg meets strippers, ex-cons, and wannabe rappers." The game will make you sell your copy of "Tiger Woods PGA Tour".

Strange to title. Realistic, yet somewhat not...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 17, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Golf comes in many flavors. You've got real golf, which involves a whole lot of walking and a little bit of hitting a ball past some trees or over water. Then you've got Mario Golf, which is much the same but involves giant apes and dinosaurs, though no Tigers, which can only be found on the pro circuit. Rounding out the pack, you can even have mildly silly golf, such as Hot Shots Golf's large-headed and exaggerated characters. Yes, video gamers know that golf comes in a lot of flavors, but most of them have just been variations on vanilla. By comparison, Simon and Schuster's new Outlaw Golf is a dark chocolate ripple with butterscotch, nuts and some sort of unidentifiable crunchy candy mixed into the works.

The premise behind Outlaw Golf is simple: the least likely collection of courses and golfers have been drawn together for your putting pleasure, with the end result being a send up of the sport's normally high-class veneer. Take the first character in the roster, for instance, a charming belle named Harley. Raised with a wrench in one hand and a club in the other, Harley's skills at bike repair, beer swilling, bar room brawling and chip shots are just about equal. Of course, she doesn't travel alone, and her hard-living, van-dwelling husband Snake accompanies her to every event as a caddy. Also available as playable characters are El Suave and El Ramone, the only duo on the links who can pose at all times during a golf swing, Mistress Suki and her consensual servant Puddin', and the wannabe rapper Ice Trey complete with his caddy, Fresh Fruit. Ranging from serial killers let loose on a technicality to Scummy O'Doole, the famed scottish soccer hooligan, you can find virtually every misfit and malcontent you never thought would appear on a golf course happily ignoring their divots in Outlaw Golf.

As might be expected with such a motley crew, decorum on the course goes out the window and a level head is a rare thing. To represent this temperamental nature, Outlaw Golf uses a fairly unique composure meter. Similar to various systems that measure a team's momentum in other sports titles, your composure represents how into the game your golfer is. With high composure, their head is together and they are playing inside the zone. At the other end of the spectrum, fuming tempers and rushed shots worsen their play. This, of course, translates directly into a game mechanic, and your golfer's skills will be dynamically affected by how they're composing themselves.
Since poor play breeds poor composure and vice-versa, you tend to go on hot or cold streaks as you play through the links. If you manage to drive every shot off the tee at full power and avoid any bunkers or the deep rough, you'll slowly end up in this zen-like place. Once there, your shots will drop straight into the pocket, your distances will adjust themselves even if you fudge the controls a bit and the wind will be less of a factor. With low composure, though, perfectly executed shots will be moderately successful, while any mistake on the player's part will be heavily penalized.

Of course, there's an easy way to get your composure back. You simply have to take out your frustration somewhere and relax a bit. Luckily for these hotheaded players, their caddies are not only nearby at all times, but also weighted down with golf clubs, making them easy to catch. These relaxation sessions are more accurately described by Outlaw Golf as "beatings," and you can elect to administer one so long as you have a beating token. You begin with only one of these precious disks, but well played holes will award you with more for future use. In order to execute this thrashing, you need to follow the tried and true golf-game practice of clicking at the right place as an indicator moves back and forth across a target bar. With proper timing and good reflexes you can use this bit of corporal punishment to take your golfer's mood all the way from outraged to enthusiastic. As might be expected, each duo's routines vary during these beatings, with Madame Suki's whippings carrying an entirely different tone from Summer and Autumn, two Ph.D students who moonlight as exotic dancers and who get into a wholesale cat fight complete with hair pulling and slaps.

For all its lurid pageantry, Outlaw Golf is still about properly playing the links. Mechanically, the gameplay is similar to the new wave of golf titles.Overall Thoughts: Outlaw Golf is the only take on the noble sport of golfing to date that features characters as sexy as its visuals. Throwing the decorum of golf into the nearest water hazard, this cast of misfits ranges from bikers to a dominatrix. Similarly, the courses feature such exotic locations as the grassy fields under Jersey turnpikes and country clubs that have barely broached the cultural advances of the 19th century, let alone our own modern age. These stunning visuals and strong characters are complimented by an equally hardy golfing game that blends intuitive controls with a unique composure bar that represents your character's current state of mind. You can even release some tension by beating the living daylights out of your caddy, making this the first full-contact golf title ever. Hitting stores this May, Outlaw Golf looks set to make a clean get-a-way with more than a few gamers' bankrolls when it hits store shelves.

Features:

1. Photo realistic golfing environments, complete with transformer stations, turnpikes and trailer parks.
2. A motley crew of characters ranging from bikers to ex-convicts.
3. The first full body contact golfing game, allowing you to beat up your caddy to relax.
4. An emotion system that adjusts your player's performance based on their mood.
5. Driving ranges, exhibition matches, tournaments and more.
6. Up to four simultaneous players.
7. Hilarious voice overs, characters and announcers.

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