![]() ![]() Tiger Woods PGA Tour is also it's most understated. In the end, the only control change that really benefits the player is a new method of hooking and slicing the ball, which involves tapping the left and right bumpers to adjust spin level.Īs fate would have it, the best new feature in this year's edition of Aside from being an obvious step backwards in our current era of movement oriented controls, it's been badly implemented the meter moves far too quickly to provide any hope of improved control or accuracy. Press A once to initiate a swing, again at the top of the arc to control power, and a third time to control ball striking accuracy. The problem never subsides - even after maxing out your golfer's abilities he or she will still be prone to the occasional scull and duff.Īlmost as if they knew there was something wrong with their once reliable analog swing, EA threw in an optional three tap swing method. The slightest deviation in a straight back and forward path can and will send your ball careening left or right into water hazards and over out-of-bounds stakes. Pulling back and pushing forward on the control stick is now an exercise in frustration. Unfortunately, it seems EA was bound and determined to make things more difficult this year. The responsive analog controls in last year's edition may have made the game a touch easy - it took only a few hours of earning upgrades to move from shooting in the high 60s to the mid 50s - but at least it was fun. ![]() Needless to say, I spent little time with GamerNet. Problem is, we already have a never-ending stream of monotonous tests in Tiger Woods Challenge mode, which tasks us to do basically the same things that appear on GamerNet, such as play three holes in a certain number of strokes, see how well we can recover from the trees, hit unreasonably long drives, and sink putts the length of a small train. ![]() It's supposed to add value to the game theoretically, an almost unlimited number of challenges could be posted online for players to try each and every day. Manage to carry the ball 370 yards over water to hit a par 4 green off the tee? GamerNet suggests that you post it and let others try to match or beat your feat. It allows players to record some of their best moments on the course and post them for all the world to see - assuming anyone's interested - and turn them into challenges for other players. GamerNet seems to be EA Sports' way of riding the current wave of creating and sharing DIY multimedia online. That might sound hypocritical, but I think I have a good defence: each new game typically contains several new golf courses, which essentially acts like brand new levels that provide a spectrum of unique challenges. Tiger Woods PGA Tour when it's released each fall. That said, I naturally pick up the new version of The games represent a giant yearly paycheque and require fresh coat of paint to the menus and a few dozen new character models. Indeed, thanks to the low expectations of fans, sports games are a major cash cow for developers like Electronic Arts. What doesn't compute is why they spend $60 or $70 annually on what amounts to pretty much the exact same game, just with updated rosters and stats and maybe slightly tweaked controls. I understand that there are millions of sports fans who also play video games and that they'll likely buy games based on the sports they enjoy. The immense popularity of sports video games doesn't make sense to me. The Verdict: EA duffs this year's version of the world's most popular golf videogame franchise.The Bad: Poor golf course selection relative to earlier editions for previous platforms analog swing controls have been crippled new GamerNet feature adds a nearly infinite number of tedious player-created challenges.The Good: New confidence meter and ball spin controls are well implemented.Also available for: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Windows PC, Mac, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS.Reviewed on: Xbox 360 (viewed on an HP PL4200N 42-inch plasma TV in 720p mode).$40 suggested Caddie fee per bag & $30 recommended gratuity per bag.Ĭallaway rental clubs are available for $80, including two sleeves of Callaway Chrome Soft golf balls.Īpril 5 – 16: Aeration Recovery. March 10 – April 16 & October 30 – December 3Įnjoy Complimentary On-course Snacks With Your Round.īook your forecaddie by contacting our Caddie Manager at Cash payment only. Rates include golf cart, driving range balls, and bottled water on the course.
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