Golf Video Games

[imsys0042 98]

I didn't see anything from a search, but has anyone played the new EA Rory golf game?   I was thinking about getting it for Xbox One but before I pulled the trigger I read some reviews that the game had some issues.   I stopped playing the earlier version (Tiger from several years ago) because the putting drove me crazy.  The prior EA Tiger version to that one was awesome, I really liked that.   And you felt like you really accomplished something when you beat Tiger at the end in a match.

[baller7345 29]

9 minutes ago, imsys0042 said:

I didn't see anything from a search, but has anyone played the new EA Rory golf game?   I was thinking about getting it for Xbox One but before I pulled the trigger I read some reviews that the game had some issues.   I stopped playing the earlier version (Tiger from several years ago) because the putting drove me crazy.  The prior EA Tiger version to that one was awesome, I really liked that.   And you felt like you really accomplished something when you beat Tiger at the end in a match.

I haven't actually played any of the newest ones, but from what I read the only major issue with the game was the lack of content (i.e. a lack of courses) at release.  I would assume that have remedied that by now, but I haven't looked into it for some time.

[imsys0042 98]

1 minute ago, baller7345 said:

I haven't actually played any of the newest ones, but from what I read the only major issue with the game was the lack of content (i.e. a lack of courses) at release.  I would assume that have remedied that by now, but I haven't looked into it for some time.

I could see that.   Xbox One has an insane patching system.   I got my console yesterday and spent an hour doing patches and updates on the console.   Then the controller.   Then I put in Halo 5 and it was updating when I went to sleep.   New courses being added should be easy...

I'd be ok with a small number of courses as long as the game play is good.  The old PC versions had 5 or 6 (then you could add on) and the fantasy courses are neat too.

[mcanadiens 538]

I'm not sure if we have the newest Rory game or the one before it. Here are some thoughts:

1. Approach shots are really difficult for me. It seems like I can never predict if the ball is going to bounce forward or backward on any particular green. 

2. I'm not coordinated enough to hit the ball straight and power up the shot at the same time. My bruv has no such issues, so he's always got the advantage of watching my approach shots.

3. While the putting can be difficult at times, I think its generally fair.

4. The course selection is ok. More would always be nice. They also included fictional courses. While clever, I'd rather see real courses.

5. The announcers (Nobilo in particular) get annoying quick. They'll say sarcastic stuff and sometimes on a good shot.

6. Generally, I liked the feel of the older Tiger Woods games better. It's hard for me to really describe it better, but there's sort of a more mechanical feel with this game.

 

[jamo 1,081]

I haven't played the Rory game, but all the reviews I read when it came out were mediocre.

The Golf Club is the only other golf game for Xbox One. I do have that one, and it's solid. Half the price too.

[imsys0042 98]

1 hour ago, mcanadiens said:

3. While the putting can be difficult at times, I think its generally fair.

5. The announcers (Nobilo in particular) get annoying quick. They'll say sarcastic stuff and sometimes on a good shot.

6. Generally, I liked the feel of the older Tiger Woods games better. It's hard for me to really describe it better, but there's sort of a more mechanical feel with this game.

 

The first version I had, putting was a little too easy.  The second version I had, it was horrible.  This was on the Wii and I had some type of extension to provide better accuracy on the controller.  I didn't last three holes with it.  Normal controller the putting was too hard.  A 8 foot putt that broke more than a little was impossible, more so that real life!

For the number of shots made in a game, they need many more comments.   It was very repetitive.  It gets grating if you play more than a couple of times per week.

I agree about the older games.   I think they were better and the custom options for your golfer got worse as time went on.   Less things to customize.

 

1 hour ago, jamo said:

I haven't played the Rory game, but all the reviews I read when it came out were mediocre.

The Golf Club is the only other golf game for Xbox One. I do have that one, and it's solid. Half the price too.

I saw that one too but didn't look into it enough.   I'll have to give it a second look.   Thanks!

[mcanadiens 538]

53 minutes ago, imsys0042 said:

The first version I had, putting was a little too easy.  The second version I had, it was horrible.  This was on the Wii and I had some type of extension to provide better accuracy on the controller.  I didn't last three holes with it.  Normal controller the putting was too hard.  A 8 foot putt that broke more than a little was impossible, more so that real life!

I should have prefaced that we have Xbox One. The few times I've played anything on a Wii have been awkward to say the least.

[imsys0042 98]

30 minutes ago, mcanadiens said:

I should have prefaced that we have Xbox One. The few times I've played anything on a Wii have been awkward to say the least.

The system I was thinking of getting it for was the Xbox One.   The prior versions were on the Wii.   The first version on the Wii was great, I had a nice repeatable swing.   On the second, not so much.  But it was more the putting.

[Kalnoky 117]

Have not played the new Rory game but did used to play Tiger Woods quite often. It's funny I beat my buddy at Tiger Woods once, and he is a scratch golfer in real life. His response: "you know this is not like real golf right"? Haha..

I like to play WGT Golf on my phone. 

[phillyk 507]

I play the rory game often on xbox one.  My favorite game was the TW Masters edition on 360.  Regarding the rory game, I'm mostly happy with it.  I would've liked to see more courses.  But the head 2 head game mode is fun.  I hope they really step it up for the next game, when ever that is.  They took a backwards step with this game, overall.  I play it just as well as any of the others, but it's not as diverse overall.

[ncates00 235]

On 9/12/2016 at 9:57 AM, imsys0042 said:

I didn't see anything from a search, but has anyone played the new EA Rory golf game?   I was thinking about getting it for Xbox One but before I pulled the trigger I read some reviews that the game had some issues.   I stopped playing the earlier version (Tiger from several years ago) because the putting drove me crazy.  The prior EA Tiger version to that one was awesome, I really liked that.   And you felt like you really accomplished something when you beat Tiger at the end in a match.

I still play Tiger Woods 14 on 360 now and then.  Great game and a lot of courses too.

[Groucho Valentine 321]

Last golf video game i played came with like 5 courses and you had to buy the other 20 after shelling out $50 to pay for the game. F that. Having picked up a golf video game since. This was like 6-7 years ago. 

[Vinny Cap 131]

I got Tiger Woods 2010 at Gamestop the other day for $0.45... I also grabbed 2013 for $1.10.

With prices like this I dont know if can afford to golf next year!!!

I took my old Nintendo out last weekend to play some old relics and had a ton of fun with the golf on it.  You guys remember that game?

[RussUK 186]

You have to go a long way to beat Sensible Golf 

 

[phillyk 507]

I can't go that far, but my favorite old-ish golf game was Peter Jacobsons Goldten Tee golf on playstation 1.  I know they have the arcade style still, but this on the PS1 was a lot of fun when I was a kid.

[Kalnoky 117]

For you guys that play Tiger Woods/PGA Tour on the Wii, do you use a real practice swing with the controller, or do you do the little underhanded toss I see most gamers use?

 

[phillyk 507]

2 minutes ago, Kalnoky said:

For you guys that play Tiger Woods/PGA Tour on the Wii, do you use a real practice swing with the controller, or do you do the little underhanded toss I see most gamers use?

 

I do the whole swing.  I try to picture my own swing as I play TW on wii.

[Kalnoky 117]

^^^ Good to hear. I am going to try doing that this weekend.. The colder it gets the less I want to take practice swings in the garage.