Powerstar Golf

1. starsi360

   Nov 26, 2013

   10

   Love this game. It reminds me and my mate of 'Outlaw Golf' we used to play all the time on the original Xbox, this is a close to a sequel asLove this game. It reminds me and my mate of 'Outlaw Golf' we used to play all the time on the original Xbox, this is a close to a sequel as we're ever likely to get! Graphics are great for an arcade title, full HD and running at what must be 60fps, silky smooth. Not quite as humerous as outlaw golf but the mechanics of the game and the extra powerups/upgrades you can use are fun and really add to the game.… Expand

   • 7 of 8 users found this helpful
2. partyintheback

   Dec 20, 2014

   10

   Greatest golf game ever! What's with the low scores? This game has a great art direction, brilliantly designed courses, and rock solidGreatest golf game ever! What's with the low scores? This game has a great art direction, brilliantly designed courses, and rock solid gameplay. I don't even care for golf and think this game is incredibly fun.… Expand

   • 0 of 6 users found this helpful
4. SILIC0NSURFER

   Nov 30, 2013

   8

   Powerstar golf is a game that far exceeded my expectations and here is why. Firstly the foundation for any golf game is the physics engine andPowerstar golf is a game that far exceeded my expectations and here is why. Firstly the foundation for any golf game is the physics engine and I'm glad to say that it feels accurate and true. Graphically it has a charming Pixar style, with a vibrant colourful palette, crisp visuals and good course design. For a game that started development as a 360 game and was bumped up to Xbox One launch title at the 11th hour, it looks pretty good.
   Ultimately though it's all about the gameplay and this game may surprise by it's depth. With RPG elements, unique character abilities, special caddy abilities and equipment/power up reward packs that pay tribute and a nod to Mass Effect 3's multiplayer system of unlocking goodies, there's a lot of value and gameplay here. I must also mention Rivals mode, where you play against one of your friend's rounds saved in the Cloud, played in real time, shot against shot and much like the ghost mode of Forza. While there isn't a online competitive mode, this is a great addition with both players being able to earn in game XP and best each other in a kind of virual time, lapsed way. Local turn based multiplayer is obviously included and is great fun. The courses are well designed with plenty of tactical or go for it moments to be had.
   Unlike EA's Tiger Woods titles that play a straight laced game of Golf (play some rounds, save up for the best clubs, win everything, get bored) this has 'Fun' written all over it. The gameplay is well balanced and your character's special abilities are limited to just the right amount per round ensuring you strategically choose the best moments to use them. The caddies you choose have special abilities too and perks which adds another layer of depth. The equipment packs are bought with in-game xp currency and adds a random chance element to what you're going to get, much like Mass Effect 3's fervour when hunting down the rare equipment, perks and unlocks. Don't be put of by the now all too frequent business of in game purchasing using real money. Here it's by no means necessary as you'll start to unlock some great equipment and perks with a few good rounds play. It's there for the impatient with money to spend and in no way will you have to pay to progress. The challenge of setting and beating friends records which are displayed on each hole and the addictive equipment pack system keeps me coming back for more.
   It would be easy to overlook this digital game when it's up against the 'big guns' however for $20/£16 and with a career mode which alone will last over 40 hours if you try to get all 'Golds' in the challenges shows it offers a deep challenge with real value for money. I'm hoping they've got some DLC planned, but even without it, I'll be playing this longer than the likes of Ryse.… Expand

   • 6 of 6 users found this helpful
5. Achtlos

   Jan 12, 2015

   7

   Got this free... is every xbla type game eventually free? It plays fine...Why is it not kinect?? I had a go with the misses and that's funGot this free... is every xbla type game eventually free? It plays fine...Why is it not kinect?? I had a go with the misses and that's fun enough but some things could actually be better with kinect.. as theres no kinect games on xbo really. .. surely golf is the sweet spot? Anyway rant over.. it's better than i expected.… Expand

   • 0 of 1 users found this helpful
6. ccmillertx

   May 15, 2014

   7

   This one was slightly difficult to review. Im generally more into sports sims like Tiger Woods or FIFA so I had to give this one a littleThis one was slightly difficult to review. Im generally more into sports sims like Tiger Woods or FIFA so I had to give this one a little longer to grow on me. It did eventually grow on me. It has some variables that are helping it out. Obviously its the only golf game available currently on Xbox One. Please EA Sports and HB Studios.....get your games out. Im dying for a golf sim. So comparing this to a golf sim would be like comparing an early James Bond film to a Tom Clancy novel. Again this helps the game. They have no restrictions or obligation to make this game realistic. Its cartoon golf BUT its good cartoon golf. The physics engine is pretty good and I play a lot of golf. The courses offered go from straightfoward to funny and even just stupid at times. It challenges you a little. Strategizing how to play holes is important but absurd at times. "If I can draw my 5 wood around this mountain and still get enough carry I should be able to find the green." Augusta National on TW14 this certainly is not but then that was never the intention. At the end of the day its still golf. All the gimmicks come out in the end as pretty fun and as long you dont take it too seriously I think any golf fan could have fun with it. The graphics are goregeous. I cant wait to see what EA does to Augusta or Pebble Beach w the XBox One.....the modes and amount of characters are pretty limiting. The replay value is average at best. Kinda like grabbing a cup of coffee at Seven Eleven because you cant make it to Starbucks......its caffeine but its not the first choice.… Expand

   • 1 of 1 users found this helpful
7. DownByTheRiver

   May 25, 2014

   6

   NEW review-ish: after a recent major update to the game I tried playing it again, and now I find it ok not bad any more, having almostNEW review-ish: after a recent major update to the game I tried playing it again, and now I find it ok not bad any more, having almost everything unlocked for me now and for free was nice and they seemed to tweak the gameplay a bit to make it more playable, yet I do still have some fairly large problems with this game though.… Expand

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful
8. hertzengland

   Apr 9, 2014

   1

   I just get the feeling Zoe Mode slapped together this terrible golf game to cash in on all the EA Tiger Woods' fans still waiting for a decentI just get the feeling Zoe Mode slapped together this terrible golf game to cash in on all the EA Tiger Woods' fans still waiting for a decent golf game to be released on the XBox One. This game is soooo ten years ago.... in fact, I'd prefer to play EA Tiger Woods 2004 on the original XBox. Better yet, I would rather play Craig Stadler's Pebble Beach Golf Links on the Sega Saturn (now that was a revolutionary golf game!) and that was made in '95! It's just a step backwards from any other golf game released in the last... well... long time. I'm disappointed with the lack of evolution here. If you're an EA Tiger Woods fan, do not buy this game - plain and simple. You'll save yourself some money, but more importantly, you'll avoid feelings of disappointment, anger and disgust.… Expand

   • 0 of 3 users found this helpful

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