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I would have given this game 5 stars, except for the lack of the ability to use purchased DLC until you are far into the game. You start with one course, the Highland Country Club, and a choice of two characters, a female and male, Jasmine and Nick, both novices. As you play and win on various games of with 9 holes in or out, you are awarded a chance to pick one of several 'cards', winning the item that is hidden on the reverse side, such as new clubs, a different caddy, various golf balls, etc. The courses vary by shuffling holes, or changing wind and weather conditions as you progress. Using the same character repeatedly scores you 'loyalty' points, that improve various stats of your player or adding additional abilities such as spin, or extra chances to use power shots. My only gripes with the game are: 1: Purchased DLC such as players and courses are not available until you 'earn' them by winning many sets of matches. 2: There is no opportunity for more than one person to have their own 'save', while playing as a specific PS3 user. Overall, this being the current version of the long running franchise, it is worth a play if you can find it at a decent price.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
There are other review sites that are better to use, but I'll offer this: don't write this off as a kids game because of the artwork. Hot Shots Golf, by Claphanz, has a very good reputation for excellent presentation and gameplay. It does have an arcade feel, which would easily turn off those of the EA Sports Tiger Woods variety (which I also play and enjoy). But, it's deep enough to make for competition. With the Advanced Shot feature (over the traditional setup), there's a little more emphasis on timing, which is important in golf. Too fast or too slow, and your shot is mediocre. Of course, the traditional setup is there, but once you use Advanced, you'll wonder why they didn't have this earlier. I'm not impressed by the fact that you can't quite customize your characters, or even create one. The characters that are in the game are unique, but I'd really liked to have made my own, with some semblance to me. It can feel like you're directing someone more than playing yourself. Also, there aren't enough courses (though now, there's downloadable content, including courses). Overall, I'd rate this a 9. Use it as a "pick up and play" and as a fun party sports game.Read full review
I got this game to play in front of various eyes of visitors and family. It is fun, full if color, and incredibly challenging. The game play is easy to learn and consistent to master. This game should be in everyone's library. This is truly a great purchase!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Hot Shots Golf Out of Bounds is an absolutely outstanding golf game! I am the owner of HS 2,3, & Fore, and the Hot Shots games just keep getting better! I really like the difficulty of the game and how much more realistic the gameplay is compared to other golf games (I also own Tiger Woods 06 and 09). Don't let the cartoony characters fool you!! They just have different character attributes that makes you be able to play with a player that suits your style of play. The new advanced shot techniqued make the gameplay even more difficult than before as now you have to try and adjust the strength of your shot without using the power bar at the bottom of the screen to show you how far the flag is. I have found Tiger Woods' analog joystick technique unrealistic when making short shots, and when swinging from uneven terrean it doesn't affect the flight path of the ball either. Every shot attempt in HS OoB must be made as close to perfect as possible or the quality of your shots are really affected. Online play has vastly improved from HS Fore as well. I REALLY like how when you are playing in a game with several other players, you get to see where each players ball travels each hole and green. I can see their drives land, where there putts go, and it gives updates after every hole who had the longest drive, or closest to the pin as well as quite a bit more information about those players that you are playing against. I would **STRONGLY** recommend this game for those people who are trying to find a golf game that tests the players abilities and skill.Read full review
So far this game for me has been a pleasant surprise. I wasn't really sure what to expect when comparing it to Tiger Woods, but it's reality and shot altering situations are great. The game in general starts out being very easy, but after getting a few hours of time played on it, things get a lot more challenging. If I had the ability, I would rank this game between Good and Excellent.
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