Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 (PS2)
This is the latest in the line of Tiger Woods PGA Tour games on PS2. The previous 2004 version was a great game, but this new golfing sim looks to be the best yet. Let’s find out.
Gameplay:
95%
This
new golfing game lets you explore the world’s greatest courses, and allows
you to play in traditional modes from practice through to challenging the
all time golfing legends in the new ‘My Legends Pursuit’ mode. Playing a
good round can be difficult to start with as in your early matches your
player has low stats. Once you improve with practice however, you can take
on the likes of Jack Nicklaus in the worlds top tournaments. This is
achieved by using your prize winnings to improve your golfer by buying
better equipment and higher stats.
Graphics: 90%
The graphics
in this game are so good it is like being on a real golf course. All the
different courses are very detailed, while the golfer’s faces are very
realistic.
Sound: 79%
The sound
isn’t too bad, but think about it, this is only a golf game.
Value: 98%
This game is
very addictive, as it’s almost impossible to stop when you get into it. The
real time calendar (which allows you to follow the actual golfing calendar
used by the top golfers of today like Tiger Woods) means you can also play
the actual tour events that the pros are playing in 2005.
Conclusion:
This golf
game has been short listed for 'game of the year' in some PS2 magazines.
This gives you some idea as to how good it is. Although sometimes it can be
hard and occasionally frustrating when you start with your new golfer, it
pays to continue as this is one of the best games ever.
Overall Score: 91%