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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
You'll like it if you played the first one.. because it IS the first one!, June 16, 2008
Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars
This is a difficult review for me to write, not because the game is complicated, but because I have never seen a sequel to a game that is so close to the original in just about every detail. I played the original on PSP for hundreds of hours and could not put it down, in fact I've been playing HSG since PS One.
For those that haven't played it, it's a simple to learn, fun to master golf game that doesn't take the game too seriously, yet can be very challenging at times. There are 12 courses in this one, up from 6 in the first, and they grow increasingly more difficult as you progress through various "challenges" (tournaments), earning new clothes, gear and players along the way. The controls are very simple, as not a lot of adjustments can be made to pull off unusual shots, but there are enough options to satisfy experienced golfers.
The graphics are bright, clean and colorful, the music is peppy (almost to a fault) and overall the production is flawless. Appealing to kids as well as adults for a light hearted round of the great game of golf.
My main complaint, if you can call it that, is that this game is so similar to the first that it's almost an insult. You start the game and see the girl waving to you from behind a desk with the EXACT SAME ANIMATION as the first game. Then you pick your character, start the first round on, believe it or not, the SAME COURSE AS THE ORIGINAL. That's right, South Alps CC. An exact clone, right down to the yodels from the hills. I have never in my long life as a gamer seen a game copy it's predecessor so closely. This is what makes this review so difficult to write: It's still a great game in itself, but if you've played the first one you might be a bit annoyed to have to start all over and unlock the same courses you have already played. Shouldn't a sequel advance the title, not clone it? I guess they figured if the formula works so well, why mess with it?
The main difference, to be fair, is a good one though. Multiplayer online via WiFi is a very welcome addition. Hopefully enough players will log on to make it worthwhile, as a 16 player tourney, as advertised, would be awesome.
Granted I'm only a few hours into the game, but here's hoping some new surprises pop up to make this a truly new adventure in video gaming golf. Recommended to new players to HSG, but veterans may want to wait and get it on sale.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun golf title for the PSP., June 5, 2008
Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars
I owned the original Hotshots for PSP and thought it was fun. I bought this game yesterday and have played quite a few rounds already. If you liked the oringinal Hotshots on PSP you will like this game. It is more of the same with some extra options and tweaks. One of the best options is the ability to play with others via wi-fi. This lets you play with others from all over the country. Very cool option. Other than that the additional tweaks are just minor and the game keeps with the easy to play style of the Hotshots series. You can win new items for your golfer and get new balls and clubs, etc. Some of the items are goofy as you would expect from Hotshots, things like boxing gloves for you golfer and a little cadillac you sit in. For the price I think this is a worthwhile purchase. It is easier to play than Tiger Woods on PSP and thus is easier for non-gamers to play as well. If you are unsure about this title download the demo which has three holes. I downloaded the demo onto my PS3 and then transferred it to my PSP via a USB connection. A recommended purchase if you like fun golf games on the go.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I Love This Series!, July 8, 2008
Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars
I played Hot Shot Golf 1, which is the first HSG for PSP, for hours. It was one of my favorite games and when Hot Shot Golf 2 came out, I was ecstatic! After playing this game for 40+ hours (not consecutively!), I give it 5 stars! Here's why:
Yes, HSG2 has many of the same items as HSG1 and it even includes many of the same golf courses. But don't worry, there's new golf courses to explore and even new pretty video sequences at the end after it saves your game. I also found the game to be way more refined than HSG1. I was glad that they finally fixed the way leveling power and spin to apply to all the characters you end up earning. In the previous HSG1, it only applied to the character you were playing at the time.
I also enjoyed the "presents" feature. When you're playing in Challenge Mode, sometimes you'll see a little sparkle on the course...zoom in and ta-da, it's a present! Or it's a character from HSG1 who wants to be your friend! I think it's a fun addition, although I've experienced times where the present has been smack dab in the middle of my screen, full zoom, and it won't give it to me.
I've found the minigame to be quite entertaining. In HSG1, you were putting on the green into holes of different distances with a single stroke. Obviously, the longer the distance, the more points you received. The minigame in HSG2 has you chipping into different holes, but they're at the bottom of deep wells that your ball lands into and finally (hopefully) rolls into the hole. It's fun to try to beat your high score and you win items for reaching certain scores. However, it seems to be the same golf course no matter what...maybe you can unlock a new minigame course if you get all 50 points in all 9 holes. Good luck doing that!
Other weird additions include "sound effects" and I've got to say they're a little annoying. You're putting and suddenly, you hear a recorder. And I swear I can hear the Combine mumblings from Half Life 2 in the background on certain holes. Back me up if you hear this, too! Also, for the first time, you can have a fat character or an anorexic one if you raise their loyalty high enough.
Even though it's similar to HSG1, HSG2 is such a good investment if you really enjoyed the first one! I logged in lots of time on both games and I don't regret it one bit. It's a great game and good for both long periods and short periods of playtime. I hope you like this game, too!
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