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For the Persnickety Player Who Needs a Challenge

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 27, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Most of the other reviews here have given this game a fair shake-down. Yes, the storyline is cheesy, the characters are cutesy, the game-play is slow, and the controls take a lot of practice, BUT, all of this aside, and perhaps even partially because of these quirks, this game still gets 5 stars in my book for the seemingly endless challenge it provides. This is probably the most addicting game I have ever played (rivaled only by Pokemon). I have no idea how many hours I have put into this thing, but it has become a deeply entrenched desire of mine to finish what I started! I actually feel quite accomplished to have made it as far as I have; I have been playing this game on and off for about a year now and I am probably only 65% through it. The day I beat the darn thing, I'm throwing a party!

Starting the game is tedious. You will be terrible at it. Putting will be absolutely, unreasonably confounding. The controls will seem clunky. But for some reason, at least if you are anything like me, you will just keep playing and playing and playing this game and slowly, you will actually start to improve. Of course, as you improve, so will your opponents, so the intense challenge will continue, but at least you will know what you are doing more. Consistently, it takes many attempts to beat the computer opponents, but this makes every win and gain that much more satisfying. Plus, once you get playing with friends in multi-player mode, they will actually look at you in awe, for being able to putt accurately, chip the ball in now and again, and make so much bonus money with each shot! If you're a bit competitive, this makes all the practice worth it.

Bottom line? If you are exceedingly patient, like a serious and seemingly endless challenge, enjoy indulging in endearingly cheesy story-lines, like shopping for clothes and items, and enjoy a bit of tedium, then this game is for you. If you are not possessed of such a particular demeanor, you might be better served to look for a different game, as this one will probably be incredibly frustrating for you.

Great game, but why not buy the sequal?

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 02, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I gave this game 3 stars not because this is a bad game, but because you should buy a different game!

It's a great golf game. Currently Super Swing golf is the best golf series for the wii. I'm not a real golfer, and nor is my wife. For some reason, her favorite games are golf games. I don't understand it either, but I know that she loves this game.

But, don't buy this game. Super Swing Golf Season 2 has all the courses from this game and 2 more courses. This game costs $49.99 on Amazon. Super Swing Golf: Season 2 costs $39.99 from Amazon. You do the math. Super Swing Golf: Season 2 also lets you choose "lucky" clubs. This makes the game a ton easier for beginners.

Pros:
-fun golf game! Slightly wacky, but the golf itself is very consistent and fun.
-good motion controls without overdoing it

Cons:
-2nd game has all this and more
-2nd game starts you with "lucky" clubs that make the game easier when you start out (have to choose them but they're there)
-"risky" costumes. If I want t&a, I'll buy leisure suit larry. Why does this game need this? I probably will buy "We Love Golf" when it comes out just to have a game I can let my kids play!

More fun with the button controls

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 08, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I love golf video games, so when I bought my Wii I had to pick this one up.

At first I didn't like it, because the arm motion you need to use with your Wii remote does not even come close to what a real golf swing should feel like. In fact, I went to the driving range after a few times of playing this and it messed up my actual swing because I was trying to swing like I was playing this game! I also found it hard to beat the CPU opponents using the motion swing.

Then, I switched to the button swing, and I found this game to be much more enjoyable. It's still challenging because the CPU opponents are tough to beat, but that it what gives this game replay value. When you use the button swing, this game is similar to Hot Shots Golf.

If you are looking for a Golf Sim that will help your actual golf game, look elsewhere. But if you are just looking for a fun game with lots of characters and items to unlock, you'll be happy. It's just too bad they couldn't work out the mechanics of the motion swing.

Very frustrating - especially for a lefty.

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: December 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User

In short, this game is horrible. I'm left handed and even though you can set the game up to swing as a "L" or "R" handed person, your toon always swings as if he/she is right handed. ?? How hard would it have been for the programmers to actually program a left handed toon? Give me a break.

Aside from a complete disregard for left handed people, I found the swing mechanics themselves to also be terrible. Your backswing determines the power of the swing, but it's very hard to achieve a 100% swing. You end up holding your remote in a backswing position and moving the remote in all different directions trying to get the power meter all the way to 100% before starting your forward swing. It's not as simple as imitating a regular golf swing. Not even close. I'm going to try to play using buttons rather than swinging the remote before I totally give up on this game, but I'd definately reccommend playing a friends, or renting before shelling out the cash for this title.

Good, better online.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: December 08, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is a good game but I still perfer it on it's online version, Albatross18 or Pangya. (albatross18.com/season2) It's alot more fun online because you can be in guilds, and interact with people all around the world. But this game has a "small" story around it and is semi-difficult. Sometimes the controls mess up and everything goes wako, but other times it's a ton of fun to play, and I could play forever.

Relax and Enjoy !! THE most professional golf version

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 18, 2007
Author: Amazon User

By chance I came across Super Swing Golf and decided to take a look at it.
The game itself is like a low spec version of PS2 based "Minna no Golf" (Japan) but adds some interesting features.

The game welcomes you with several easy listening bossa nove style melodies that runs through the whole game.

I would say it ranks close to "Minna no Golf", so above the Wii Sports mini Golf game version.

While WII Sports Golf version gives you 4 types of Golf clubs, you will have 14 with Super Swing Golf.

If you decide to play against the computer, than every Golf course starts with a challenge dialog. It goes along the line that once you enter the Golf course somebody will come up to you and tell you off. On which you suggest to make a challenge game. (The winner stays)

When doing a match with the computer you will be interested to find out the different levels of your golf partner player.

So their level might vary from beginner to professional and this is also a sympathy point for the game. Once you know your skill level you can choose a "partner" with similar skills.

Its so much more interesting than playing against somebody who is much stronger or weaker.

Some other interesting features that make the game very approachable are features like you can change the clubs behaviour to left or right handed etc.. You can also dress your character the way you want, just choose the shirt, pants, shoes etc that fits your personal style.

While playing you can make your displayed character transparent so you can actually see the area that would usually not be viewable from your view from behind the character.

But what really sets this game apart from f.e. Wii Sports Golf version is the waste amount of fancy animations, characters and golf scenarios. This is what really makes it so much fun to play.

Summary:

It is currently the most professional Golf type game on the WII platform. The many features, the easy listening type music, beautiful scenarios and fancy animations make you easily forget where you actually are. So its a very relaxing game, and that is what Golf is actually about.

If you want to be picky on the game, here are my complaints:

1) I found that the handling of the camera views need some getting used to.
2) The game itself should have some more features like similar Golf type games on other console platforms.

Anything else than that, just enjoy !!

Great Fun but a Tad Too Long for Me!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I played the heck out of this game for about two months but once you quit playing it for a while it takes time to get your skills back so I haven't had much success going back to it and continuing my saved game.

During the time I played I won the entry level tournament and about 10 of the 18 hole courses as well as all the beginner on the match setting. I'd have to say my favorite part of the game was the 18 hole courses. You were competing against the computer but you didn't have to watch the other players.

I personally found the story cute and not over done and think a wide audience could enjoy this game. The controls were simple and the only real complaint I had was that switching from the three modes could be slow as the different screens loaded.

If I had a lot of time on my hands I probably could have played more of this game as it does take skill and a great deal of dedication if you want to go for, but alas, I eventually gave up.

So for me, well liked by a 32 year old female who just wanted a fun came to play that gives you a little bit of a workout (or at least you can use that as your excuse) but it is a bit too long for someone like me who can not play everyday for hours and see the end :)

Middle Ground Golf Title

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 11, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Pro:
-lots of unlockable material, characters, items, etc.
-whimsical and varied courses with different hazards, strategies.
-several play modes.
-more control than Wii Golf while less technically daunting than Tiger Woods.

Con:
-cutesy characters and graphics may not appeal to avid golfers looking for a game to play when it rains on the real course.
-less tools for shaping shots, adding finesse and other realistic touches.

I thoroughly enjoyed this title, after having played Tiger 07. The mechanic is diferent than either Wii sports or Tiger, but not all that dificult. I sponsor a Wii night at a local bar, and nobody who stepped up the console had many problems playing the game after a couple of holes. The putting is much more sound than Tiger, which was a deal breaker for me in Tiger 07. The opponents play well, which I like, because after three or four events in Tiger Woods you're smoking the ball 350 yards and beating Tiger himself handily. I was able to unlock several chapters and characters on just a weekends worth of playing. My father was even winning match events.

If you're looking for a less techinical game than Tiger, or are tired of the ease and lack of innovation in Tiger, this is a good title.

Way Too Difficult

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: June 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I just rented this game to test it out. My kids and I have been taking turns for hours and we can't get past the second opponent. It gets boring playing Uncle Bob over and over on the same course. I guess there are a lot of neat courses and characters but we can't unlock any of them. I also have a hard time with the controls and sometimes its confusing.

This wouldbe a fun game if it weren't so difficult to play.

Take it at face value and be happy.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: May 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is unrealistic, corny, and slightly stupid at times but that's OK because it's fun. It's true that this isn't the most in depth game you're ever going to play. As far as adjusting your shot is concerned you can only adjust your power, direction, and ball spin. There's no option to do fades, draws, flop shots, or other more technical shots. This is all besides the point. This game is perfect for the Wii and playing with friends. It's easy to pick up, simple to understand, and solid enough to be considered golf. Look at Tiger Woods on the Wii and ask yourself if real golf is really fun? No, it's frustrating. I play golf and it took me years to get any good at it, Super Swing Golf will have you playing like a pro in a matter of hours unlike Tiger Woods which will have you cursing at the screen in a matter of minutes.

Single player can be a little annoying. The computer player will completely wiff on easy shots then repeatedly pull chip shots out of nowhere and beat you which can be highly annoying during match play. You'll think you've got a hole in the bag only to be robbed by the computer's ridiculous ability make nigh impossible shots. There are plenty of unlockables including clubs, outfits, and caddies which give you a reason to play through single player, you also earn points in multiplayer but not nearly as many as single player.

In summary, this is the perfect golf game for the Wii. It's really not fair to say it's not realistic because Tiger Woods stands as proof as to why the WiiMote sucks for playing real golf. It's not responsive enough to replace an actual golf club so why try? I'm only giving it 4 stars because they need to tweak the single player difficulty and it wouldn't hurt to polish the game a little but overall this is probably my favorite multiplayer game on the Wii thus far.

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