Outlaw Golf 2 brings a whole new element to the game of golf. Here are some features for this newest version:
8extreme courses in total, each with their own dynamic weatherconditions. These include 3 newly designed courses returning from theoriginal Outlaw Golf™ in addition to 5 brand new environments. From thearctic chill of Glacier Ridge to the steamy jungles of Aztec Acres,Outlaw Golf 2™ has it all, even a full sized miniature golf course anddriving range.
Features a fighting system that lets you beat up your caddie toincrease the Composure Response meter. No other Golf game packs thiskind of punch!
State-of-the-art Golf engine- Pioneering analogue swing technology now copied by many, originated and perfected by Outlaw.
Ok, with that out of the way, let me say first that I'm not a golffan at all. I've never played the sport and have no interest in hittinga little white ball around with a metal stick and then chasing afterit. Until now...
Outlaw Golf 2 is totally my style of golf. Nothing prim and properhere. Just good old fashioned 'let's have some fun anyway we can'.
Some sports games have a really high learning curve. This is one ofthose games, where I went straight to playing. I didn't do to bad atall. The little black 'help' button helped me make it through somecourses, although way over par.
Ifinally went to the movie/tutorial area and watched the instructionalvideos. I was laughing my a** off watching them. Here's one of a coupleof quotes. "When I see dem der three X's, Ima thinkin' I'm gonna watchme sum good porn" or "See the 'A' button? That's the a** kickingbutton" Hilarious!!!
Lots of different modes and characters to play with as well. Alright, on to some details.
Controls/Game Play:
As I said, I went in head first and started playing the gametossing aside the manual as well as ignoring the instructional videos.After hitting the black 'help' button several times I was easily ableto make my way through the game.
You're able to set the distance in which you hope to hit the ball,the angle at which your club strikes the ball and more importantly, thepower at which you hit the ball. All three of these are controlled byyour left and right thumb stick. When you have your shot set up, youpress 'A' and you set. Now pull back on one of the thumb sticks andwhen your power reaches the best range, you quickly push up on thethumb stick. The only catch is you have to make sure you push upstraight or your shot will be off.
There are also beatings you can dish out to your caddy to improveyou composure during the game. It's best to watch the tutorial on howto do this, but it's pretty easy. It was just fun watching thecharacters beat each other in the movies.
Overall, controls were excellent. Not too complicated but just enough options to keep things accurate and interesting.
Sound:
Great job with the sound! I enjoyed all the menu song tracks aswell as in the in game sound tracks. Fits the game perfectly as well.
The character's voices were well done and matched the body movement well too.
Anytime you hit the ball you got that nice metal 'tink' sound fromyour club. Hitting the trees or water hazards sounded just right too.Good job with the sound folks.
Graphics:
This is definitely one of the reasons this is an adult oriented game.
Most of the characters are scantily dressed females. Not that I'mcomplaining about that at all. I could even see a tan line on one ofthe characters hips. Body movement was VERY smooth as you'll probablynotice in the opening sequence when they dance for you. How did theyget those hips and other body parts to move so realistically???!!
Background objects were appropriately detailed as well. When theball would roll in some terrain you could actually see the ball beingobstructed by the vegetation.
Another fine job in the graphics department.
Overall:
Looking for a fun game for when the guys are over? This is it! Thecharacters have hilarious personalities along with the announcer. Lotsof different modes make for a lot of game play.
Your professional golfer may or may not like this game. Havingnever played the game of golf in real life before, I had a blastplaying this. Definitely one to add to your Xbox collection.
"Outlaw Golf 2" is on sale October 19, 2004 and is rated . .
