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Golf Pro Want-A-Be

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 15
Date: January 16, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I was at MacWorld the other day and Links was being displayed. I watched as they demostrated the game. I was able to get a chance to play it and to be honest, I played it for some time there and then found a computer set up with the game installed spent the rest of the day playing the game. Love the stragedy in it and the ability to change the settings of the game.

Links CE works great for me...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: August 19, 2002
Author: Amazon User

First the details: My ancient system consists of a PowerMac 7300 upgraded with a Newertech G3 400/200 processor card, and an ATI Rage VR 128 graphics card. I am running MacOS 9.1, and I'm using the June ATI driver update.

I had many problems with graphic artifacts when I first tried to play this game, but they were cleared up by increasing virtual memory to at least 256 MB. Giving the system more memory seems to be the key.

To date, I have played many rounds at various courses (those that came with the game, user made courses, and converted courses from Links LS 2000), and I have had very few problems. A few of the user made courses give me error messages about missing sound files, but most work correctly. All of the other courses that I have tried worked fine. Be warned that some of the more graphic intensive user made courses, like Pacific Breaks, might require you to increase your system memory a little more to be able to play them.

The graphics in the game are incredible. They are better than any of the previous Links games on the Mac. I am able to run the game at 1024 X 768 X 32 bit, with the picture quality setting just below maximum. Screen redraws take a little longer than they did in Links LS 2000, but not to an extent that they are intolerable. Note: To see these wonderful graphics, make sure that you are running the game in hardware rendering (OpenGL) mode, not software rendering mode.

I have tried just about all the new features in the game (panoramic view, dynamic camera, etc.), and they all work. Also, virtual tournament works better than it did in Links LS 2000. I replaced all the fictional names with actual names of players on the PGA tour, and I've been having a blast playing a fictional tournament against Tiger, Sergio, and the rest.

Is the game perfect out of the box? No. Depending on your system, you will probably have to do some tweaking to get it to run just right, but it can be done. Believe me, it's worth it. There are some issues that need to be addressed (the divot leaves a trail on the screen, the speed of some animations is a little fast, the course designer needs some work, and the course converter that comes with the game is PC only), but those will probably be fixed in future patches.

Bottom line...I recommend giving this game a chance. If you run into problems, there are places on the web where you can get help. Few, if any, computer games are released any more that are perfect out of the box. With a little tweaking, you will be glad you didn't give up on this game.

Some answers for other reviewers, I hope...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: August 15, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I have a G3/350 512MRam ATI Rage 128 running OSx.1.5 & 9.2.2. The game installed and ran right out of the box, there that's a few myths dispelled. It does run in X (better than 9 actually), it does work with a Rage, it doesn't require a Dual 1.25Ghz G4.

For the reviewer from Watertown, USA - the remaining animations are on the CDs.

For Marcus Lingl - read the readme, get the ATI updated drivers for X and it will run just fine, better than in 9 actually.

For the many peope who want to know why it took so long take a look at http://www.greendragon.com/links.html

For anyone who is curious to learn more and maybe find more help for their problems with CE, come and join us at http://www.linksgolfcommunity.com

All we use are Macs and all we play is Links

I love links CE!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: August 18, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Is it perfect? No. Rarely have I ever bought a [$$$] software product that was bug free. However, I've had a blast playing and would recommend Links CE to anyone. I've played it successfully in both OS X and 9.2.2 with relatively few problems. Most of the problems that have been reported in other reviews has to do with the reviewer's inability to read documentation, make a simple trip to a web site to update software, or use of older/limited equipment. This game is graphics/sound intensive so some tweaking of individual machines is to be expected! There are some issues with OS X, but I am confident that they will be worked out in short order. Links CE for the Mac is a great game...the best computer golf simulatin around!

I would love to review this game... IF I COULD EVER PLAY IT!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 8
Date: June 19, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I've been waiting for this game for months on end now and it sounds like I'm not alone! What could possibly be taking THIS long?!?!?!?

The Best Golf Sim Ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 19, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Mine ran perfectly out of the box. After a little tweaking of graphics and sound it ran even better.

This is a phenomenaly realistic golf simulation that is a MAJOR upgrade from links ls 2k.

I just adore playing this game and can't seem to stop. ;-)

Join us at linksgolfcommunity.com for ladders, tournaments and commeraderie. You can also learn all the tricks to making this game work best on your system.

Blutch

CE for Mac is Beautiful...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 18, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Don't be fooled by some who have experienced problems with this game. No, it isn't perfect but it's darn good. Better than Links 2000 by a long shot.

The graphics are incredible. Amazing realistic ball flight and putting just like the real thing! The variety of courses that can be played is amazing. Ever wanted to play the 17th at the TPC @ Sawgrass? Have at it with Links CE.

Yes, there are some problems with CE in OS X...but not nearly to the extent reported in these reviews. In OS 9 the game performs GREAT...

Keep the faith --- this is a great game.

Love It

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: August 21, 2002
Author: Amazon User

BUY THIS GAME!

Out of the box on my imac; 600mhz; 384mb; 9.1OS, the game ran perfectly.

What can you say...the graphics are so much better than LS2000; the game plays more like real golf...let's see how the rough on St. Andrews plays in CE! In LS2000 it was a minor inconvenience. It should be major trouble... the high grass and sand traps play much tougher in this new game.

When you have an uphill lie, the ball reacts more realistically than any version of the game to date.

OK to play online, you turn off the crowds. I use the impact and landing sounds and the ambient background sounds. I even "sometimes" give up my flag ani...
but if you are playing at home alone, you can run the game full tilt....

BUT WHY WOULD ANYONE WANT TO?

Online play is the only way to enjoy this game...

excellent

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 23, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I have a PowerBook FireWire labtop running OS 9.1 with 128Mb memory and this game works flawlessly for me. It has never crashed nor have there ever been any graphics problems. I play the game with every bell and wistle at a maximum and have never had a problem.
It is nice to play a video game that is actually challenging and requires some attentive playing. The courses are beautiful and the sound is wonderful. I recommend it to anyone interested in playing golf at home.

Best Golf to be had on Mac

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 22, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I have been using the Links game since the 1999 version, initially on a PowerMac and then for the last several years on a PC since that was the only platform side that seemed to be advancing the state of the game. At some point I started having all sorts of bugs with the Links 2003 PC version. I installed patches, changed machines and yelled at my monitor a lot. Then I gave up. Recently I bought a 2.16 GHz 24' iMac. I have Parallels installed and thought I might try Links 2003 again but ran into disc verification problems. That's when I found that there was a sort of updated version for the Mac, Links CE 2002. It's a bit of a step backward from L 2003 but it does work and so far I have had no glitches at all. I read a review in here about having to load a disc to play each time and spotty success in loading extra courses but I have not experienced either of those issues. I did trash the annoying Gator movie. I also have had no issues running at 1600 x 1200 resolution. It doesn't go entirely wide screen but it looks great.

I believe there is a patch available for this version but am not certain; I will hunt around the Links Country Club or Links Corner and find out.

Links CE is not as advanced as Links 2003 PC but it's the only links I have that is working. I do not care for the Tiger Woods games so I guess this is it for me for now. Unfortunately it does not appear that the Mac users are going to see any upgrades anytime soon if ever. That's a shame; this game was (and for the most part still is) ahead of everything else that calls itself computer golf.

Question: Does anyone know if the .crz files will work on both PC and Mac platforms? I have about 40 courses for the PC and would like to be able to use them. Send me a note at rgharrison@gmail.com if you know.

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