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New Hot Shots just as good as it was when I first played

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: March 20, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I have been playing Hot Shots Golf since the first time it came out on Playstation and it never loses its fun. This new game, first version for the PS3, is just as fun as the orignal, plus with updated graphics. The controls are tight, the sounds are great, I have not been able to stop playing until my girlfriend wrestled the controller away from me.

Another good installment in the Hot Shot golf series

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: March 22, 2008
Author: Amazon User

After playing all the Hot Shot Golf games on the Playstation 2 and being very pleased with all of them, I am again impressed with the new Out of Bounds version for the Playstation 3. Beginning with a look at graphics, I don't know if I would label them true 'next generation' in appearance but they are very nice to look at. Whether it is reflections off of water or vegetation or clothes on the players and caddies, it is well done in my opinion. As far as seamless game play, you're going to get that here. There is no lag or stutter in any animations and the load times are virtually non-existent in almost every case. Movement from hole to hole is quick and a round of golf can be too. I can play a round of 9 holes in about 12 to 15 minutes (I'm still on the 9 hole challenges at this point in the game).

When it comes to the controls used in playing the game, they are easy to learn and not hard to master, with one exception. This new version introduces a new type of advanced shot method where you watch the backswing of your player and look for flashing lights at certain points to gauge how hard to swing. Upon making your downswing, a circular meter below the golfer has a ring around it that collapses toward a ball icon and when the circle shrinks to encompass the ball, you hit the X button on the controller at just the right time to get a perfect hit. It sounds complicated but it isn't really. It is all a matter of timing and a little patience required. I personally still use the traditional shot method as seen in previous Hot Shot games which is the power bar at the bottom which gives you more precision in setting power and showing just where to hit a solid impact on the ball. I've found the advanced shot type a bit awkward personally and even though the manual says that the new method offers better range and impact zone, I haven't noticed any significant differences between the two shot methods and this is after playing many rounds with many different types of clubs using both shot types.

So far I've only played on two courses in the challenge mode (you open up new courses after beating a computer opponent in each challenge session) and what I've seen so far is good stuff. There is options to play regular games (stroke, match play, etc.) aside from the challenges and you can do practice rounds also where you can set course conditions to help you make shots in certain types of situations. There are 5 main characters that you can choose to start out with and each one has their own individual strengths, animations, and funny ways of talking. There is also several different caddies that add a good dose of humor now and again during the rounds.

I haven't played online yet and I don't know If I will do that but the instruction manual is very detailed on how to do this and the manual is excellent regarding all other facets of the game also. Something to look forward to, according to the game makers, is the fact that later on you can go online to download new content for the game including new courses, new gear, and other goodies. If you're a past fan of Hot Shots Golf, I would definitely recommend picking up Out of Bounds because it's a great game in my opinion and should bring many hours of fun to those that like golf.

Impressed this first time HSG player

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: March 23, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is the first Hot Shots Golf title I've played and I can see why it's a franchise that's been around awhile. It's just plain fun to play. I've purchased other golf titles in the past, but became bored quick. The graphics in Out of Bounds are excellent, environments look incredible, and the characters are the highlight. The only drawback I can think of is that it installs about 3.5 GB of data on the hard drive, but I'm not too concerned about it. The standard controls are easy to learn. The "new" advanced hitting controls took me about 18 holes to become proficient. Courses, caddies, gear and other players are all unlocked by playing 9-hole challenges. Challenges seem easy at first, but I think they're getting more difficult. What really stands out in this game are the shot graphic enhancements, animations, and especially the characters each with their own hilarious personalities. I'm also looking forward to playing online once I better my game.

Fun factor is high

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: March 24, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is a great golf game. I've messed around with a few golf titles in the past, and found myself getting bored with them rather quickly. But Hot Shots golf seems to put 'fun' at the top of it's priorities.

At first, I thought I might be put off by the cartoonish style graphics, but the gameplay is just so good that I really don't care anymore.
It's the coordination, timing, and calculating that gives this game such great replay value.

If your tired of all the heavy handed FPS in the gaming world, then give yourself a break and go play Hot Shots golf. You'll have fun!!!

Highly addictive

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: April 01, 2008
Author: Amazon User

There's not much that I can say that hasn't all ready been said by other reviewers. This game is beautiful, and a lot of fun. You're given two starting characters with a caddy to choose from. The environments are simply breath taking.

But that's not the selling point of this game. No, the online play is the best feature and while it may not have voice chat it is still highly enjoyable! You're able to customize your own little character that looks somewhat similar to a Mii from Nintendo's Wii. As you win tournaments against other players you receive new items to customize your character with.

I highly recommend this for any fan of casual golf games, that likes to play with other people.

Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 26, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I have enjoyed this game since the day it has arrived. I knew nothing about golf prior to owning it, I have learned alot...I would definately recommend this game for the whole family

worth the wait

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 27, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Delaystation 3 owners have put up with a lot. Fortunately Sony delivers big time with this installment of Hot Shots Golf. The courses are beautiful (six of them) and increase in challenge nicely. An element that really comes into play is peaks and valleys on the harder courses, requiring extra decision making to account for a drop or rise from your current lie to the green. It really adds depth but doesn't make the game too complicated. Wildlife abounds on all courses and it's funny to see animals scatter as the ball comes flying in. I found special shots easier to make in general (spin shots). You'll want to shut off the gallery noise which gets repetitive and annoying almost immediately, but the music is fiittingly soothing. Hopefully the Playstation Store will offer more courses to buy since that's the only gripe I could make. The new characters are very entertaining and enjoyable to use, as are most of the caddys. This is lots of fun, easy to pick up and tough to master. Highly recommended.

Fun, pretty, but lacking in content

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 20, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I am a long time fan of this series, and this game keeps the same solid gameplay and adds some very pretty graphics. Also, they have added a new shot system, which took a few minutes to get used to but I now prefer. Keep in mind that if your'e used to these games the old system is exactly the same and is always an option (except for a few tournaments that require the new). Also, the online mode is great. You can enter scheduled tournaments, which have a time limit per hole but you dont see any other players, or more normal 8 player games with friends or random people. This adds alot of depth to the game, but people online are really good, so be warned that you will not do well at first.

However, there are only 6 courses and 15 golfers. They just started selling new golfers on the playstation network, and I am sure extra purchased content is the name of the game in this title's future. Its fun, but I am only giving it 3 stars because of the lack of content and having to buy more future content to get the same number of courses as previous titles, even on the psp!

Huge let down.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 15
Date: March 26, 2008
Author: Amazon User

It's the same old same old here. If you've played Hot Shots Fore, you have pretty much played this game already. Only Fore was better. only it still suffers from all the same problems that I had with Hot Shots Fore.

Lets start with the wind. The game won't give you the wind speed until after you take your first shot. Why bother telling me at all? Tell me before I send my first shot into the weeds because the wind was alot stronger then my best guess. And as always predicting what the wind will do to your ball is anybody's guess anyway. One time a 4.5 mile an hour wind will blow you all over the place, the next it won't barely move the ball.

And if your used to playing Tiger Woods, this game is going to frustrate you to no end. Things like the balls lie, don't affect the shot the way it does in Tiger. Not that it don't affect the shot, just not as much as you think it will. Unless of course you don't think it will, then of course it's going to alot.

And the button mashing shot system. Let's face reality. Tiger's shot system is far far superior. If your timing is even slightly off, look out for the weeds. The little bar moving thru the power meter, goes just a little too fast sometimes. Which makes nailing a perfect shot or even just a decent one, horribly frustrating.

and the voice overs in the crowd...Could they be any more repetive with the little things they say. I wanted to reach in the TV a strangle the guy who keeps saying "Spot of bother here" in his thick Scotish accent. You'll here it at least twice on every hole. It makes me miss the lame annouce team in Tiger. At least I could tune those guys out.

I don't mind the cartoonish appearance, in fact I kida like it. Always have. Not everything needs to be a real life sim. But when you go from shooting a -14 regularly in Tiger to barely breaking even in Hot shots, it's a little much. And after playing this game I remember why I started playing Tiger.

And as far as graphics go, there are no signifgant improvments here. In fact I think that Hot Shot's fore on the PS2 was better. The PS3 version almost looks dark and grainy. There is a lack of smooth to it at all. Not next gen in any way shape or form. It's just last gen,dressed up for the PS3. And not even very well.

Bottom line, it's not worth full price. Buy it used rent it first, whatever just don't pay full price for it.

3.5 Stars...Fun overall, but no real improvements

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 8
Date: April 08, 2008
Author: Amazon User

If you are new to the Hot Shots series, this title will be very enjoyable to you. But, if you are a HSG veteran such as myself, who has played every single release, this one may disappoint you.

The developers stuck with the formula of gameplay, advancements/unlocks, goofy characters, but did not take any risks or make any major improvements. The new "Advanced Shot" system, while interesting at first, does not add much to the "fun" factor. The courses are generally forgettable and nothing spectacular; some of these may even have been "borrowed" from old releases.

I respect the publisher's decision to stay with what works, but after 5 or so releases, it's time to evolve the series, or at bare minimum, come up with more unique courses. Perhaps there will be downloadable content at reasonable prices, but this should have been included.

In summary, this is a worthy rental if you are a Hot Shots fan.

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