![]() ![]() The music changes dependent upon the course, all catchy non cloying tunes. The AI is not cheap, in only one instance did I encounter a character that normally stinks up the place with his putting ability, become a putting god in the end of a particular tournament. A training mode is available so that you can practice, without stroke penalty, the tough putts on some of the more difficult greens. The game also records your best shots, so you can show that Chip-In Eagle to all of your doubting Thomas friends over and over. However I’m certainly glad the Japanese character models were retained in Open Tee, so we’re not treated to the fugly character models found in Hot Shots Golf 3. ![]() At times, when you’re trying to unlock an outfit for a female character, you will face a character with male face, named Kiyo, wearing a tank and mini, with breasts. The character you compete against in the matches is wearing the item you can unlock. The clothes you can unlock are either for guys or girls. Another minor complaint regards the inconsistency of character appearance in the vs. The game also rewards you for using the same character repeatedly with “loyalty points”, which result in increased stats. Also, it is to your advantage to trounce your opponent in a vs. Also, you can improve upon your favorite characters weak points with the proper attire, ball, and club. You can realistically make your character look any way you want. matches to obtain items, clubs, balls, unlock new courses, gain medals, and improve rank. You compete in either Tournament matches or VS. The shots consist of either three button presses (manual impact) or two (auto impact.) The shot directory is chosen by the D-pad. The controls couldn’t be more simple or intuitive. The caddies also give advice, which is stating the obvious in most cases, such as “go for a birdie!” Uh, yeah I might want to go for a bogey. So if you’re golf challenged such as me, you may find yourself overshooting the green by 40 ft. One minor bone of contention is that the caddies do not always pick the best club for the job. You can also tweak the options to make the game more challenging, such as a sand trap counting for more than one stroke. You can hook up with up to eight friends challenges on the links, for 18 hole games or putting challenges. The Multiplayer LAN option for the PSP adds to the longevity of the game. The learning curve is slight, and you will be chipping away with the pros in no time. Gameplay for Hot Shots is very intuitive. The PSP’s potential is put to good use here. The characters all have different animations, dependent upon if they pull off a successful Eagle, Chip In Birdie, or Hole in One. Everything from the Swiss Alps to Japan in the Fall. The graphics for Open Tee are incredible. I knew little or nothing about golf when I picked it up, and I was able to play this game well within 15 minutes or so. With over 250 unlockable items and many unlockable characters, it has enough to keep the casual gamer occupied and the more hardcore golfer satisfied. Hot Shots Golf – Open Tee for the PSP is Sony’s first edition for a handheld to their long running Hot Shots series. ![]()
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