Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005

by Electronic Arts

Product Features

• Players get a 3D first-person view from the top screen and a 2D map of the hole on the bottom of the screen
• Touch the force of your swing and the amount of spin on the ball by using the stylus on the screen
• Complete control over your camera angles and perspectives
• Multiple customization options - Face, hairstyle and color, body size, left- or right-handedness, and a variety of clothing

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00069ZIN4
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches ; 3.5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: December 16, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,014 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #4 in Video Games > Nintendo DS > Sports > Golf
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: Nintendo DS

Tiger Woods PGA Golf 2005 brings the hit game to the latest portable system, with all-new gameplay mechanics. You've never seen golf gaming quite like this before!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars tiger does it again, April 15, 2006

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David P. Castellani "Casty" (Hyde Park, NY) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 (Video Game)

I was hesitant to purchase this game at first, thinking there was no way that this 'portable' could match it's console counterparts. I had no idea how tiger woods would fit into the whole scheme of the DS and was afraid of being dissapointed. I should have known better considering I played almost every game in the series, each one giving me endless reasons to play for hours on end.

Well, I am more than pleased to say that the use of the touch screen and stylus is flawless and goes seamless with the tiger woods title and makes so much sense for the genre. This is by far the most intuitive idea I have come accross for a golf tile in a long time; using a touch screen to swing your club. The touch-screen swing takes some getting used to but once you get a handle on it, you'll wonder to yourself why something like this hasn't blessed us with its simple genius sooner; you'll wish your Xbox or PS2 had a touch-screen controller for your Tiger Woods games. This might even beat out the analog stick.

The touch-screen control has two bars, one for your power (backwards motion of your swing) and the other for your stroke(forward motion of your swing). Move the stylus down the power curve bar (the higher up on the power you start from, the greater the distance), then move the sylus up the 'stroke' bar, trying to move the stylus as straight up as possible to prevent a hook or slice. The screen then tells you your percentage and the straigtness of your shot (98 %, 1.5 - angle of your shot). You can use the power boost (by rapidly rubbing it repeatedly until red or flashing) to boost any of your shots before swinging your club. You can also put spin on your ball via touch screen control, move the stylus over the ball on the touch screen to make it spin in any direction. Once again, great use of the touch screen and the DS. If you don't trace the power bar completely, a percentage of your shot will be distracted. If you do not move the stylus straight up, your shot will hook or slice. Perfecting your touch screen swing is not only challenging and fun but also more realistic for a golf title; the analog makes sense but is often too easy.

The graphics emulate one of the earlier Tiger Woods titles in that the landscapes are rather pixelated, however the character models and animations are pretty top-notch. Despite their jagged renderings, the landscapes are still impressive for a portable and more than do the trick for gameplay. They remind me of PS one renderings. The use of dual screens is fantastic, while one screen gives you the top overview of the course like a retro game (think of a well improved version of NES Open), while the other gives you the 3-dimensional persepective of your ball sailing through the course. Both perspectives provide great utility for placement and shot calling.

CONS: The game has no commentary, this may or not be a bad thing. It really doesn't take a whole lot away from the game. It's just as good without, although sometimes it's nice hearing them comment about one of your amazing shots. But can be equally irritating hearing them comment about one of your poor ones or hearing them repeat themselves. The crowd noise makes up for it.

The game has no replay or replay saves for some of your best shots or archives. For you to treasure later on or show off to your friends. This feature does hurt it's score some.

The game has character customizations but it is very limited. There aren't a whole lot of clothing, accessories, equipment and other items to choose from or buy like we are used to with the console versions. Also, only new courses are unlocked as you progress. No new clubs, equipment or clothes. This is a bit disappointing.

Pros: Addictive classic gameplay as you move up the ranks from Beginner to Amateur to Pro. The new touchscreen stylus swing adss a lot to an every great game. Giving fans even more reasons to be consumed by its greatness.

Many courses to play on with unlockeable content. All styles of play are availabe: stroke, match, skins and tournament. Matchups, challenges and tourneys are all present and offer endless fun.

It has everything that made the originals great and then some with DS moldings.

A must buy for Tiger Woods fans and DS owners.

17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Heads UP!!!!!, December 15, 2004

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M. Vivas (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 (Video Game)

On the subway back from the city of New York... its crowded and I flip open my DS to challenge the Tiger on the links. I am dressed with a red cap (backwards), cargo pants and sandals. Grab my clubs and off the the green I am going... This game ROCKS!! I love the control and the overall gaming experience. I see the CITY folks looking at me as I voice my frustration while I overshoot the greens because of someone pushing my elbow in the middle of my swing. Playing vs Tiger there is no room for error. I'll have to be perfect from here on... I was so inside this game that I didn't realize that I missed my stop. Hell!! now I'm not only late to my appointment, but I lost to the Tiger... I'll be back, but this time I'll wear a beanie and prepare to cry Tiger... Lots of fun, great visuals and definately a good pick up while on the go or at home. Just don't miss your next stop... Stay cleared the closing doors... **** 1/2

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not totally up to scratch, March 23, 2005

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Chris Eastwood (Belfast, Ireland) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 (Video Game)

Although the method of swinging is very good and is challenging but not impossible, the graphics for the top screen let it down a bit. Some trees and walls look very 'pixely'. The worst factor about this game is the out of bounds, stray too far from the rough along the fairways and you are out of bounds (not like in the ps2 version where you have a good distance to recover from). The sound is very realistic and worth having the volume up. The tour mode is good and the quick play is handy, though another minor downside is that it isn't single-card multiplayer. A good game to buy if you are intresested in golf, wouldn't recommend it for someone who doesn't know about golf that well.

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