Everybody's Golf

Publisher: Sony

Platform: PSP

Category: Sports

Rating Info

Release Date: 02/06/2006

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Number of Players: 1-8

Everybody's Golf Description

Minna no Golf is practically a household name in Japan, where the golf title has been pretty successful on Sony's PS2. It never seems to make it over here though, which is a shame, as it is rather good. That's all set to change come September 2005 though, as the golfing title stands proudly in the launch line-up of the long-awaited Sony PSP. Titled Everybody's Golf, the game spurns the new-fangled analogue swing control stylings of Tiger Woods and Golden Tee. Everybody's Golf uses the time-honoured, old school method of controlling your swing - using judicious presses of the buttons to stop a slider on a meter. In this case, it's three taps that are required - one to start the meter, one to choose your power, and a third to determine the accuracy with which you strike the ball. The game really comes into its own when putting, and this important skill is given a far less perfunctory and far more dramatic treatment than you'll find in other golfing games. Indeed, there's even a 'putting only' championship to enter if you find this aspect of things to your liking. You may have noticed that our Japanese friends go bonkers for RPG elements in their games, and Everybody's Golf is no exception. As your character plays their way round the courses, they'll receive experience points which will improve their game in certain areas. And another bonus of the game's Japanese heritage is the attractive, cartoony, large-headed graphical style, and not a moustachioed plumber in sight! Everybody's Golf has six courses, and more are unlockable as you progress. It also fully supports the PSP's WiFi function, and you can challenge your friends when you feel you've honed your skills sufficiently. A smart, fun and challenging purchase for proud new owners of shiny PSPs.

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Reviewed by: GaryA	Date: 15/04/2007	Rating:
I got my PSP the day it came out in the UK, I got this game on the same day. Its the one of the few games I still play. When I first thought of getting it with my PSP package I was a bit iffy and felt like I should wait until a better game came out as I thought this looked childish but, as a big golf fan I decided that i had to get it as I couldnt wait and I do not regret that decision. It may look childish (or that may have been just me) and stupid but it isn't and I love it. Definitely worth a go.

Reviewed by: dannymking	Date: 20/09/2005	Rating:
Definately worth renting/buying This game is on par (excuse pun) if not better than Tiger woods. Initial attraction is the cute look and feel of the games. Graphics are pretty amazing. Longevity is there as well as you may only progress to newer courses and characters the long and better you play.. The only let down I feel for this game is the tricky control system, being a Tiger woods PGA tour player you may find it hard at first to attempt to spin a ball when hitting, but various loading screens will give you hints on this. Overall Rating 4 Out of 5 Feature rich and unlockable cute characters/outfits, will keep you playing for a long while.

Features

Featuring 6 new courses, classic venues and favourite characters from the ever-popular Everybody's Golf series

Directly connect PSPs via wireless network to simultaneously link up with several golfers and take part in gala golf tournaments and challenges

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