PSX Extreme writes: "Tiger Woods is in the midst of his comeback, so we figured we'd pay him homage by taking a look at his upcoming PGA Tour installment. As we all know, the sport of golf simply isn't the same without Tiger, and fans are delighted that he's finally making his return to the links. And the good news is that, as expected, there will be more than a few upgrades and enhancements; added details that avid followers of the franchise are guaranteed to appreciate. The standard stuff will be headed our way – updated visuals, a bit more depth (if that's even possible), more courses and players, etc. – and a few refinements to existing gameplay mechanics. Oh, and let's not forget: authenticity via atmosphere and drama. The crowd size will be doubled, there will be scoreboards found on crucial holes, and yes, updates concerning other players and how they're faring in the tournament. It's the kind of presentation that should immerse the gamer even further into the experience."
David Kenson writes "Tiger Woods 12 manages to squeeze out a few more improvements on Tiger Woods 11's already full rostrum of options. Like last year, MotionPlus allows the game to capture a one-to-one backwards and forwards stroke, but now it adds the Balance board into the swing equation for the first time."
He provides a comparison of the different version of Tiger on the Wii, which highlights the up-and-down nature of the EA franchise.
That's a very thorough look at the last five titles in the series as compared to the latest. I have to say that I'm occasionally addicted to golf games, although I prefer them on the arcade-y side (I loved Sensi Golf on the Amiga!). If I take the plunge again this will be really helpful!
Not 100% sure about using the balance board. I suppose it isn't as vigorous as Raving Rabbids but the board isn't as stable as a golf course. Interesting use of the board though.
Good grief... well I guess if I played golf this could be an amazing teaching tool. As I don't Ill have to play it with features all turned off if I want any hope of success. Still good for EA to at least be trying to make use of the Wii peripherals and iterating on a franchise on a console where most developers just pump out lazy ports.
PSLS writes:
EA was recently confirmed as a strong supporter of the PlayStation Move, and it looks like they will be showing off their work thus far tomorrow night.
the Move will be an excuse for EA to keep chruning out the same games every year....we already barley see any new gameplay elements as it is...
they will play it off with the whole..."look now you can throw the ball and hit the golf ball just like the pros!!!!"
I might get Tiger Woods if EA supports it with the PSmove. I dont even like golf that much but it sounds like it could be loads of fun.
I seriously can't wait for the Ape Escape 4 bundle! I've been waiting for almost 8 years since AE2 came out because I never really got a chance to play AE3 so AE4 with the PS-Move is going to be awesome!
1999 Ape Escape 1 on the PlayStation FTW!
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