Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #484 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Electronic Arts
• Released on: 2007-08-31
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Platform: Nintendo DS

Amazon.co.uk Review

While Electronic Arts' other sports games may be locked in a deadly rivalry with their competitors there really hasn't been a golf sim to go head-to-head with Tiger Woods for years. There doesn't seem to be too much laurel sitting going on though, especially since this is, like many Electronic Arts games this year, the first time the game has been designed specifically with the next generation of consoles in mind. Naturally that means the most realistic graphics yet, not only for the course itself but also for Tiger and the other real-world golfers. Their faces and expressions look totally life-like and on the PS3 and 360 you can use a webcam or digital camera to import your own face and graft it to your own in-game custom golfer.

In terms of gameplay the major new feature is the concept of "shot confidence" which monitors your performance through your whole career, adding an extra degree of tension to difficult shots but also allowing you to examine your game in detail to find out where you're going right and wrong. After criticisms that last year's game was a bit thin on options this new game has the greatest number of courses ever including Westchester Country Club, TPC Boston, Cog Hill and East Lake. There's also the expanded GamerNet mode which acts like a sort of YouTube just for the game, allowing you post in-game videos and challenge other people to a game in an online world dedicated to nothing but golf.

Manufacturer's Description
You’re facing a long putt for par on the 17th hole with Tiger Woods clinging to a one stroke lead. You’ve been in this position before, but that doesn’t matter now. Or does it? Whether you play it safe or go for broke, Play with Confidence in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 08. The all-new Shot Confidence feature uses factors from your previous rounds--including club selection, lie, hole, and More--to determine your confidence heading into each shot. Play with the confidence of a pro as you battle the best golfers from the PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour on the most courses ever in your quest for the coveted FedEx Cup Championship.

Customer Reviews

Top game
This is fantastic.Loads of challenging courses and players,plus tons of very good mini-games.Very addictive and enjoyable game.Superb offering from nintendo.

great game really good for single and multi player
Graphics really good for the ds you win money to improve stats and unlock challanges played it solid for a week still only completed 25%. find yourself phoning mates to compete can cause arguments it makes you that competitive. dont buy it here though £16 at tesco! x

So addictive!
I bought this game last week. I was dubious about how good the game would be on a handheld console. The graphics aren't the greatest, but the gameplay is superb! The person who said he won the first tournament with his first go must either be a genius, or has used a preloaded character (likely to be the latter). If you start off with a newly created character and want to build up your profile, you are guaranteed hours of play and many struggles along the way!

Swinging with the stylus also works so well. Its as good, if not better than using a playstation 2 controller. This was my main worry about the game, but I was pleasantly surprised.

There are a couple of things to iron out with the game; The sound isn't great. There's no music, and when you hit an iron it has the sound of a wood! I know its only a small point, but still is worth noting!

Overall, a really good game. Its so playable, and simple to use. I would definitely recommend it.