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This game always finds its way back into my PSP

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I got this game thinking it was going to be silly, but it was cheap so why not try it. Since then I have played this game to death and then some. The golf is simple but very well done. The physics are well done, and you can shape your shots for low drives, high approach shots, curves around trees, etc. There are 6 courses, several player and hundreds of silly items to unlock as you win events. A couple more courses would be nice, but they let you play them in 'mirror', so it almost feels like a new course. Loading times are very short, as usual for HSG on other systems. It's a great, simple relaxing game that you won't be able to put down.

fast and fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 29, 2005
Author: Amazon User

What can I say? This game is just fab. The speed of the gameplay is impressive, the loading time of courses and shots are lightning fast, and the more you play the better your characters get.

Pros:
1. Controls are easy to learn
2. Hints help you advance your skills
3. Fast, fast, fast. This game really takes advantage of the PSPs capabilities.
4. Character confidence. Seems the better you do, they better your character 'thinks' they can do. Interesting spin for a game.
5. Ability to start and stop. Because the courses can be played at 18 or 9 holes, you can easily pick this up for 5-50 minutes.

Cons:
1. Price. Would like to see PSP games come back down to earth.
2. Would love to be able to play on the Net, not just LAN.
3. Wish you could swap accessories and equipment with other people's PSPs. Trading would make for interesting network or friend gameplay.

Overall:
Highly Recommended. This is probably one of the best PSP games out at the moment. A definite must for golf fans and people who like a challenge.

Lots of handheld fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 18, 2005
Author: Amazon User

HSGOT works very well as a handheld game, though there are pretty limited game modes: Training, Putting Challenge, Challenge, Single Player, and Multiplayer. The only thing I find myself wishing for some sort of a drive challenge or a mini-golf..you know, some silly "quickie" mini-games (see MediEvil) that you can complete in less than 5 minutes.

This game does have perfect save and power-off modes - you never lose an important 3-under-par-game even when your PSP has been off for hours.

My 12 year old daughter loves this game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 24, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I recommend renting any PSP or video game before you buy it for your child. My 12 year old daughter loves this game!

Very fun, even for the non-golfer.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 28, 2006
Author: Amazon User

To get things started, understand I don't play golf unless windmills & goofy looking animal statues are involved. I realize a LOT of people love golf & I say more power to them--I'm just not a golfer. Also, I like quirky games--I think Destroy All Humans is a laugh riot, & the GTA series is fascinating. That being said, I wanted something fun & quirky to play on the PSP I got. The box for this game caught my eye in the store so I read the reviews here & decided to pick it up. The golf courses are realistic & the players are fun. It's not so real that I would not be interested, but it's not so far out or kid-oriented that I wouldn't breeze through it one time & toss it to one side. It is challenging & the graphics are phenomenal (I remember PONG & the original Atari deck to give you a guess at my age). Well worth the price & suitable & challenging for any age group.

Highly addictive for all ages

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 10, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I loved Hot Shots for PS2, so this was the first game I bought when I picked up my PSP. I was at first a little disappointed in that I had to win items rather than buying them, but it works out well as there are just too many costume pieces/equipment upgrades to keep track of. There is a large enough assortment of characters to make playing a new experience each time, especially with all the outfitting combinations.
I have several PSP games now, but constantly find myself popping them out to squeeze in just one or two short courses for fun. Each course has its own pros and cons, but the Dino Park course is so maddening that you feel compelled to return to it even though it frustrates the daylights out of you.
I have yet to experience any freezes in game play like I have with other games (Battlefront II, Lord of the Rings:Tactics), and the graphics are as tight as the full-size console versions.
If you're looking for a game with a high replay factor that you may want to occasionally hand off to a kid to keep them quiet for a while, this is the game to get. Easy to learn, always a way to challenge yourself.

Better than Hot Shots Fore!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 16, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Gameplay if great, fast, easy to learn, and the graphics are superb! This game really shows you what the PSP is capable of when it comes to graphics. I honestly cannot tell the difference between the grapics on this and the graphics on the PS2 version.

Each time you win a game in the challenge mode, you unlock something new, which keeps the game exciting. Also, as long as you do not remove the game from the PSP, you can pick up right where you left off, which means you can get through a round quickly just by playing for a few minutes here and there. There are no long load times. Well worth the money and so far, one of the best PSP games currently available.

hot shots is one great game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 18, 2005
Author: Amazon User

i'm not really a golf kinda guy but this was an exception. In the game, you start off with only 2 characters, a boy and a girl both with different stats. When playing golf, you use 2 clicks of the x button, one to control power, and one to control accuracy. You may also use a variety of spins such as top spin and back spin to help your game. This game requires some patience and a great amount of accuracy. There are so many things you have to keep in mind. The slope, the wind, etc. etc. but overall it is such a fun game, i'm glad i chose to buy this game.

Best Handheld game ever!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I won't take long here. I own every major system, the 360,PS3 and Wii, plus a PSP and a DS lite... and Hot Shots Open Tee is probably the game I play the most out of ALL my games! First off it's great to play while you have a sporting event on the TV and want to sneak in some gaming at the same time. And Gameplay wise Hot Shots has the best golf engine on the market. Yeah it's got the cute characters etc... but the Gameplay is what Rules! Great game that has infinite replay value. Can't wait for the HSG game coming to PS3! HSG < Tiger Woods PGS. Not even close in the ball physics and realism dept. If you want real players and mediocre/unrealistic gameplay get Tiger. If you want "rewarding and humbling" golf the way golf should feel when played... get HSG!

Fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 12, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is a great distraction game. It's not as sophisticated or complicated as Tiger Woods but it's a superb way to waste away time while waiting at the airport or in the restroom.

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