Our Links 2004 Review

[hdaniel1]

We have just posted our Links 2004 Review.

Thoughts??

[Sully]

Re: Our Links 2004 Review

Though it may lack the game modes that TW has to offer, the multiplayer experience on XBOX Live and XSN puts it over the top in my opinion. I've yet to play a console golf game that matches Links in terms of realism.
Great review Clay.

[Sully]

Re: Our Links 2004 Review

Though it may lack the game modes that TW has to offer, the multiplayer experience on XBOX Live and XSN puts it over the top in my opinion. I've yet to play a console golf game that matches Links in terms of realism.
Great review Clay.

[Sully]

Re: Our Links 2004 Review

Though it may lack the game modes that TW has to offer, the multiplayer experience on XBOX Live and XSN puts it over the top in my opinion. I've yet to play a console golf game that matches Links in terms of realism.
Great review Clay.

[wawasman]

Re: Our Links 2004 Review

great review....Links is one of the very few games that manages to stay in my "roation" as new game scome out....i still play it constantly....the online experience is phenomenal, and when you find a good league to participate in, the value increases yet again

[wawasman]

Re: Our Links 2004 Review

great review....Links is one of the very few games that manages to stay in my "roation" as new game scome out....i still play it constantly....the online experience is phenomenal, and when you find a good league to participate in, the value increases yet again

[wawasman]

Re: Our Links 2004 Review

great review....Links is one of the very few games that manages to stay in my "roation" as new game scome out....i still play it constantly....the online experience is phenomenal, and when you find a good league to participate in, the value increases yet again

[PatsFan]

Re: Our Links 2004 Review

No offense, but it's not a good review. Links has a fantastic single player mode? What?! Hell, even the game project leader at the official Links forum admits the single player game is extremely lackluster and that their CPU AI is "embarassing". Links as an online game is a 92 (when XSN actually works), Links as a single player game is a 50. Overall I'd give it an 80 since it set itself apart from Tiger Woods by claiming to be a sim, but turned out itself to be an arcade golf game. What kind of golf sim only has one kind of sand lie? Or has lies in the rough that play as if you're hitting out of the fairway? Links is definitely a good game online, but otherwise it's an extremely lackluster golf title, but a good first effort. A 92 is an outrageously high score, but we're seeing that a lot here lately(check out the score for the extremely flawed MVP).

[PatsFan]

Re: Our Links 2004 Review

No offense, but it's not a good review. Links has a fantastic single player mode? What?! Hell, even the game project leader at the official Links forum admits the single player game is extremely lackluster and that their CPU AI is "embarassing". Links as an online game is a 92 (when XSN actually works), Links as a single player game is a 50. Overall I'd give it an 80 since it set itself apart from Tiger Woods by claiming to be a sim, but turned out itself to be an arcade golf game. What kind of golf sim only has one kind of sand lie? Or has lies in the rough that play as if you're hitting out of the fairway? Links is definitely a good game online, but otherwise it's an extremely lackluster golf title, but a good first effort. A 92 is an outrageously high score, but we're seeing that a lot here lately(check out the score for the extremely flawed MVP).

[PatsFan]

Re: Our Links 2004 Review

No offense, but it's not a good review. Links has a fantastic single player mode? What?! Hell, even the game project leader at the official Links forum admits the single player game is extremely lackluster and that their CPU AI is "embarassing". Links as an online game is a 92 (when XSN actually works), Links as a single player game is a 50. Overall I'd give it an 80 since it set itself apart from Tiger Woods by claiming to be a sim, but turned out itself to be an arcade golf game. What kind of golf sim only has one kind of sand lie? Or has lies in the rough that play as if you're hitting out of the fairway? Links is definitely a good game online, but otherwise it's an extremely lackluster golf title, but a good first effort. A 92 is an outrageously high score, but we're seeing that a lot here lately(check out the score for the extremely flawed MVP).

[RustedWalleye]

Re: Our Links 2004 Review

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When MS acquired Access Software, few people doubted that the LINKS franchise would live on in Xbox form. Well, it has, and it’s the game of golf that a gamer will find on any format. A great, yet somewhat short, Career Mode, a bevy of online features, a fantastic Challenge Mode that will drive you crazy with replay factor, great looks, great courses, and the strongest simulation engine that I’ve seen on a console, will keep this title in your Xbox hours and hours per week. LINKS 2004 is far and away the best XSN title and one of the best sports titles that I have ever played on a console.

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Poster: PatsFan
Subject: Re: Our Links 2004 Review

No offense, but it's not a good review. Links has a fantastic single player mode? What?! Hell, even the game project leader at the official Links forum admits the single player game is extremely lackluster and that their CPU AI is "embarassing". Links as an online game is a 92 (when XSN actually works), Links as a single player game is a 50. Overall I'd give it an 80 since it set itself apart from Tiger Woods by claiming to be a sim, but turned out itself to be an arcade golf game. What kind of golf sim only has one kind of sand lie? Or has lies in the rough that play as if you're hitting out of the fairway? Links is definitely a good game online, but otherwise it's an extremely lackluster golf title, but a good first effort. A 92 is an outrageously high score, but we're seeing that a lot here lately(check out the score for the extremely flawed MVP).


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If you played the game the way it was meant to be played, not on the easy modes, it is the best console game period. It takes a ton of skill, as well as rewards you for playing on the harder modes. Unlike Tiger Woods where it is not much of a challenge to hit the ball nor is there any reason to play on the higher difficulty levels, since there is no extra reward for doing so.

You cant score -40 a round unless of course your injunwal , and Live play, regardless of XSN is the best that has been released as cheaters are nearly non existant.

Clay actually gave this review too low of a score as the only game that actually can compete with Links is Tiger Woods on the PC. Console version doesnt have a prayer.

Tiger Woods was a damn good console golf game, until Links came out and I havent looked at Tiger Woods since.

But, thanks for your comments, I just tend to think they suck.

[RustedWalleye]

Re: Our Links 2004 Review

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When MS acquired Access Software, few people doubted that the LINKS franchise would live on in Xbox form. Well, it has, and it’s the game of golf that a gamer will find on any format. A great, yet somewhat short, Career Mode, a bevy of online features, a fantastic Challenge Mode that will drive you crazy with replay factor, great looks, great courses, and the strongest simulation engine that I’ve seen on a console, will keep this title in your Xbox hours and hours per week. LINKS 2004 is far and away the best XSN title and one of the best sports titles that I have ever played on a console.

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Poster: PatsFan
Subject: Re: Our Links 2004 Review

No offense, but it's not a good review. Links has a fantastic single player mode? What?! Hell, even the game project leader at the official Links forum admits the single player game is extremely lackluster and that their CPU AI is "embarassing". Links as an online game is a 92 (when XSN actually works), Links as a single player game is a 50. Overall I'd give it an 80 since it set itself apart from Tiger Woods by claiming to be a sim, but turned out itself to be an arcade golf game. What kind of golf sim only has one kind of sand lie? Or has lies in the rough that play as if you're hitting out of the fairway? Links is definitely a good game online, but otherwise it's an extremely lackluster golf title, but a good first effort. A 92 is an outrageously high score, but we're seeing that a lot here lately(check out the score for the extremely flawed MVP).


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If you played the game the way it was meant to be played, not on the easy modes, it is the best console game period. It takes a ton of skill, as well as rewards you for playing on the harder modes. Unlike Tiger Woods where it is not much of a challenge to hit the ball nor is there any reason to play on the higher difficulty levels, since there is no extra reward for doing so.

You cant score -40 a round unless of course your injunwal , and Live play, regardless of XSN is the best that has been released as cheaters are nearly non existant.

Clay actually gave this review too low of a score as the only game that actually can compete with Links is Tiger Woods on the PC. Console version doesnt have a prayer.

Tiger Woods was a damn good console golf game, until Links came out and I havent looked at Tiger Woods since.

But, thanks for your comments, I just tend to think they suck.

[RustedWalleye]

Re: Our Links 2004 Review

</font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr />
When MS acquired Access Software, few people doubted that the LINKS franchise would live on in Xbox form. Well, it has, and it’s the game of golf that a gamer will find on any format. A great, yet somewhat short, Career Mode, a bevy of online features, a fantastic Challenge Mode that will drive you crazy with replay factor, great looks, great courses, and the strongest simulation engine that I’ve seen on a console, will keep this title in your Xbox hours and hours per week. LINKS 2004 is far and away the best XSN title and one of the best sports titles that I have ever played on a console.

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Poster: PatsFan
Subject: Re: Our Links 2004 Review

No offense, but it's not a good review. Links has a fantastic single player mode? What?! Hell, even the game project leader at the official Links forum admits the single player game is extremely lackluster and that their CPU AI is "embarassing". Links as an online game is a 92 (when XSN actually works), Links as a single player game is a 50. Overall I'd give it an 80 since it set itself apart from Tiger Woods by claiming to be a sim, but turned out itself to be an arcade golf game. What kind of golf sim only has one kind of sand lie? Or has lies in the rough that play as if you're hitting out of the fairway? Links is definitely a good game online, but otherwise it's an extremely lackluster golf title, but a good first effort. A 92 is an outrageously high score, but we're seeing that a lot here lately(check out the score for the extremely flawed MVP).


<hr /></blockquote><font class="post">

If you played the game the way it was meant to be played, not on the easy modes, it is the best console game period. It takes a ton of skill, as well as rewards you for playing on the harder modes. Unlike Tiger Woods where it is not much of a challenge to hit the ball nor is there any reason to play on the higher difficulty levels, since there is no extra reward for doing so.

You cant score -40 a round unless of course your injunwal , and Live play, regardless of XSN is the best that has been released as cheaters are nearly non existant.

Clay actually gave this review too low of a score as the only game that actually can compete with Links is Tiger Woods on the PC. Console version doesnt have a prayer.

Tiger Woods was a damn good console golf game, until Links came out and I havent looked at Tiger Woods since.

But, thanks for your comments, I just tend to think they suck.

[Nivek]

Re: Our Links 2004 Review

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PatsFan said:
No offense, but it's not a good review. Links has a fantastic single player mode? What?! Hell, even the game project leader at the official Links forum admits the single player game is extremely lackluster and that their CPU AI is "embarassing". Links as an online game is a 92 (when XSN actually works), Links as a single player game is a 50. Overall I'd give it an 80 since it set itself apart from Tiger Woods by claiming to be a sim, but turned out itself to be an arcade golf game. What kind of golf sim only has one kind of sand lie? Or has lies in the rough that play as if you're hitting out of the fairway? Links is definitely a good game online, but otherwise it's an extremely lackluster golf title, but a good first effort. A 92 is an outrageously high score, but we're seeing that a lot here lately(check out the score for the extremely flawed MVP).

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That's the only thing I agree with in your statement. All of the single player skin matches in Career mode are SCRIPTED! The online experience makes this game worth while, but I still would have rated the game a lot lower. (I'd give it an 88)

[Nivek]

Re: Our Links 2004 Review

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PatsFan said:
No offense, but it's not a good review. Links has a fantastic single player mode? What?! Hell, even the game project leader at the official Links forum admits the single player game is extremely lackluster and that their CPU AI is "embarassing". Links as an online game is a 92 (when XSN actually works), Links as a single player game is a 50. Overall I'd give it an 80 since it set itself apart from Tiger Woods by claiming to be a sim, but turned out itself to be an arcade golf game. What kind of golf sim only has one kind of sand lie? Or has lies in the rough that play as if you're hitting out of the fairway? Links is definitely a good game online, but otherwise it's an extremely lackluster golf title, but a good first effort. A 92 is an outrageously high score, but we're seeing that a lot here lately(check out the score for the extremely flawed MVP).

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That's the only thing I agree with in your statement. All of the single player skin matches in Career mode are SCRIPTED! The online experience makes this game worth while, but I still would have rated the game a lot lower. (I'd give it an 88)