PS3 Fanboy hands-on: Hot Shots Golf 5
by Andrew Yoon 
{ Dec 14th 2007 at 2:00PM }
The build we played featured the same characters from the Japanese game and the same charming voice acting from the Japanese original. However, localization is not yet complete, and the Sony representative on hand was unable to comment whether or not both English and Japanese language tracks will remain in the game. We urged them to -- let's hope they take our advice.
The traditional three-press model returns in Hot Shots Golf 5, which has you timing button presses to determine the strength of a shot. However, a new advanced mode of swinging has been introduced. In this mode, you must look at the character and the position of their club. As they lift their club, you will press X to command them to swing. Because it doesn't use a HUD, it's a very natural way of interpreting the sport, although it does take some time getting used to. Supposedly, you'll be able to add a bit more slice and spin to the ball in this mode.
Solid graphics, solid gameplay and fantastic presentation make Hot Shots Golf 5 a worthwhile addition to the PS3 library. The beginning of the year is usually slow for games, but this will certainly make a splash when it releases in March, exclusively for the PS3.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Vincent @ Dec 14th 2007 2:25PM
Man, Hot Shots Golf was one of my first games back on the PS1. I never got to play the other ones, but it was loads of fun and I'll get the 5th for sure. Recommended!
deafraiders @ Dec 14th 2007 2:47PM
is it worldwide servers? cos i have the jap version would love to play or import it from American in English version.
Popfrogs @ Dec 14th 2007 4:08PM
Yasutsay!
a.j. @ Dec 14th 2007 7:58PM
i imported the japanese version during the summer and still play it nearly every day. it's great fun, great graphically and the online play is awesome. enter a lobby, and sign up for a tee time (every 15 minutes usually), when it's time to play, you enter the game and compete against a ton of people (scores. after each hole, everyone can chat. the lobbies allow you to make your own avatar, and you dress him/her with things you've unlocked. it's great.
DeejayKnight @ Dec 17th 2007 1:38PM
Well it looks like I'm going to have to get this one after all! I was considering importing it, but not having the slightest hint as to how to read Japanese, I figured I'd wait for the import version.