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Video Games : Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 (PS2)
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- Putting is really not very difficult.
I find it strange that some people are berating the putting feature of the game. I really don't see how it could be any better, and as for people saying it is impossible I really don't see how. If anything the optional Putt Preview option makes putting ridiculously easy - I don't see how you could miss. Perhaps people who have complained have not liked the transition from older TW games where the putting was different - my advice would be to practice and you should easily get the hang of it.
I had never played a golf game before (they don't exactly sound like fun do they?) I played Tiger Woods '06 a couple of years ago. It is a brilliant game in single and especially multiplayer format so I decided to buy Tiger Woods '08. There are some slight changes to '08, most noticeable is that the toggle stick is more sensitive to a non-straight swing making it a bit harder which is a good thing (or perhaps I've lost the ability to swing straight?).
'08 is more comprehensive than '06. There are a few new features which make it easier to iron out any imperfections in your game. The game will tell you which are your weakest holes/shot types and give you the option to play these shots over again without having to set up a course, etc. Very user friendly.
While playing a round you can also see a record of how you previously played your current hole, where exactly the ball landed after each shot. Personally I think this makes the game too easy, but the option is there and probably worth using when you're still getting to grips with the game.
The Game Face feature where you can make your own player that looks exactly like you is fantastic and is a great way to take the p out of your mates. You can even design your own stance and swing. EA have thought of everything.
Rating: - Tiger Woods 08 is definately an improvement on 07 version
I found the the new Tiger Woods 08 much much improved on the 07 version. I found it much easier to get more power on the drives and the graphics are certainly much improved.The new Putting preview is good once you get used to it.
Overall I am very pleased with the game which is far better than the previous version.
Rating: - Glad my wife saved me on this one.....
.....but no thanks to the negative reviews on here though!
Having played 2003(think it was 2003) to death, stats showed around 27 holes in one and average score of around 50, and then thoroughly enjoying TW 2005, I was gutted to see the scathing reviews for 2008, so chose not to buy it.
However, to help my recovery following an operation in early November, Dear wife bought me TW 2008. Took me a couple of days to even bother picking it up as the reviews on here were so bad...
How wrong they all were.
The reason people are not liking this game...... CHANGE!
EA have dared mess with their usual putting engine and admittedly it looked all a bit confusing at first. Stick with it though and you'll find it 100% more intuitive than the old method and equally rewarding.
The only reason I mentioned average scores and holes in TW 2003 earlier was to show just how many hours of my life over the last 5 years had been taken up with TW Golf and whilst I only have 2005 to use as a benchmark for comparison I can say that 2008 beats it easily.
A bigger challenge and initially a bit awkward, but once you scratch the surface it's a winner. Had they used the same old tried and trusted formula then maybe it would have a safe 4 stars from everyone but ultimately the game would be mastered within 10 hours. This time they've dared to shake it up a bit and it's a good move.
The only slight gripe i have (which still doesn't detract from the 5 stars) is that one the occasional Tiger challenge (a skins game I think)you need to play a fourball which does drag whilst you wait for the other 3 players to take their shots....
Other than that, top notch
Rating:
- EA Sports - Get a Grip
I began playing this game in 2004 and 2005 and played successfully through to a finish. This game began to go downhill in 2006 and was worse in 2007 and ended up selling both fairly quickly.
I decided I wouldn't waste my money this year but I got it in a gift and quickly came to the conclusion it was still going downhill. There is not much point playing the game if the cannot finish. If you strike the ball cleanly off the tee and hit the second shot onto the green the most important shot is to put the ball in the hole but the putting feature is an absolute nightmare. Thank goodness I didn't buy it.
EA Sports need to sit up and take notice of what customers say on their website about this game and make it great AGAIN because there is no doubt this was the best golf game available when first released and all EA are concerned is ripping off the customers year after year after year.
Come on EA Sports - Get a grip
Rating: - 2005 is far superior
I couldn't wait for this game to come out and i am VERY disappointed with it. There are no legend challenges and the putting is way to hard compared to the 2005 version. graphics are good but so are 2005's and the game face is not as detailed. It is too hard to win money and the swing controls are way too sensitive. avoid it unless you are the tiger woods of the computer world!
- Putting is really not very difficult.I find it strange that some people are berating the putting feature of the game. I really don't see how it could be any better, and as for people saying it is impossible I really don't see how. If anything the optional Putt Preview option makes putting ridiculously easy - I don't see how you could miss. Perhaps people who have complained have not liked the transition from older TW games where the putting was different - my advice would be to practice and you should easily get the hang of it.
I had never played a golf game before (they don't exactly sound like fun do they?) I played Tiger Woods '06 a couple of years ago. It is a brilliant game in single and especially multiplayer format so I decided to buy Tiger Woods '08. There are some slight changes to '08, most noticeable is that the toggle stick is more sensitive to a non-straight swing making it a bit harder which is a good thing (or perhaps I've lost the ability to swing straight?).
'08 is more comprehensive than '06. There are a few new features which make it easier to iron out any imperfections in your game. The game will tell you which are your weakest holes/shot types and give you the option to play these shots over again without having to set up a course, etc. Very user friendly.
While playing a round you can also see a record of how you previously played your current hole, where exactly the ball landed after each shot. Personally I think this makes the game too easy, but the option is there and probably worth using when you're still getting to grips with the game.
The Game Face feature where you can make your own player that looks exactly like you is fantastic and is a great way to take the p out of your mates. You can even design your own stance and swing. EA have thought of everything.
Rating:
- Tiger Woods 08 is definately an improvement on 07 versionI found the the new Tiger Woods 08 much much improved on the 07 version. I found it much easier to get more power on the drives and the graphics are certainly much improved.The new Putting preview is good once you get used to it.
Overall I am very pleased with the game which is far better than the previous version.
Rating:
- Glad my wife saved me on this one..........but no thanks to the negative reviews on here though!
Having played 2003(think it was 2003) to death, stats showed around 27 holes in one and average score of around 50, and then thoroughly enjoying TW 2005, I was gutted to see the scathing reviews for 2008, so chose not to buy it.
However, to help my recovery following an operation in early November, Dear wife bought me TW 2008. Took me a couple of days to even bother picking it up as the reviews on here were so bad...
How wrong they all were.
The reason people are not liking this game...... CHANGE!
EA have dared mess with their usual putting engine and admittedly it looked all a bit confusing at first. Stick with it though and you'll find it 100% more intuitive than the old method and equally rewarding.
The only reason I mentioned average scores and holes in TW 2003 earlier was to show just how many hours of my life over the last 5 years had been taken up with TW Golf and whilst I only have 2005 to use as a benchmark for comparison I can say that 2008 beats it easily.
A bigger challenge and initially a bit awkward, but once you scratch the surface it's a winner. Had they used the same old tried and trusted formula then maybe it would have a safe 4 stars from everyone but ultimately the game would be mastered within 10 hours. This time they've dared to shake it up a bit and it's a good move.
The only slight gripe i have (which still doesn't detract from the 5 stars) is that one the occasional Tiger challenge (a skins game I think)you need to play a fourball which does drag whilst you wait for the other 3 players to take their shots....
Other than that, top notch
Rating:
- EA Sports - Get a GripI began playing this game in 2004 and 2005 and played successfully through to a finish. This game began to go downhill in 2006 and was worse in 2007 and ended up selling both fairly quickly.
I decided I wouldn't waste my money this year but I got it in a gift and quickly came to the conclusion it was still going downhill. There is not much point playing the game if the cannot finish. If you strike the ball cleanly off the tee and hit the second shot onto the green the most important shot is to put the ball in the hole but the putting feature is an absolute nightmare. Thank goodness I didn't buy it.
EA Sports need to sit up and take notice of what customers say on their website about this game and make it great AGAIN because there is no doubt this was the best golf game available when first released and all EA are concerned is ripping off the customers year after year after year.
Come on EA Sports - Get a grip
Rating:
- 2005 is far superiorI couldn't wait for this game to come out and i am VERY disappointed with it. There are no legend challenges and the putting is way to hard compared to the 2005 version. graphics are good but so are 2005's and the game face is not as detailed. It is too hard to win money and the swing controls are way too sensitive. avoid it unless you are the tiger woods of the computer world!