10-Sep-2003 Golf's number one superstar shaves even more shots off par
EA Sports's games are a bit like Tiger's golf swing - pretty much the same every time but constantly improving and raking in ridiculous amounts of money.
It's all about consistency - taking what is effective and making it even better. This year improvements to the tour are seven new courses, five new players and some new play modes, including online PC and PS2 play.
All fairly superficial stuff, then, but when the package is this complete already, it's all a bonus.
Swing When You're Winning The major improvement here is a greater concentration on the Career modes. You can create a golfer with the enhanced player editor and take him out on the course to tame the tiger. It's truly rewarding and the licensing means that you can attain sponsorship and spend your money on some real golfing equipment.The control system also builds on those of its predecessors. Tiger Woods 2002 redefined control methods in videogame golf, using a swing of the analog stick to imitate the timing, precision and rhythm of a real golf swing.
This feature adds untold depth for those prepared to put in the hours of practice out on the range, since real masters can put fade and slice on their shots.
The best way to describe TW 2004 is, just like Tiger's swing, reliable. It remains on top of the golf game leaderboard and is dropping even further under par every year.
Like the man himself, TW 2004 takes golf to a new level. The extra content just about makes the purchase worthwhile, but how can you keep improving on a hole-in-one?
The Career mode has been overhauled, allowing you a great deal more freedom and the chance to take your unique golfer to the top of the PGA rankings. Get yourself out on the course, earn some cash, then mosey on down to the pro shop to equip yourself with some sweet new gear.
You can look however you want – handy for PC and PS2 online play. (The Nescafe ad shoot’s that way, by the way)
Try out your new threads on the course and prepare to conquer the golfing world
They’ve included a ridiculous amount of licensed gear – stuff that you could actually buy in a real golf store
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