Post by: Caliban on January 17, 2007, 11:39:46 AM
From watching those 4 vids available in the above link I gotta say that graphically the game looks great, however I don't know how it compares to prior Tiger Woods games. Now all I want to know is how we play it, and I would surely hope it has an online mode where I can play with other people.
Post by: MaryJane on January 17, 2007, 11:56:25 AM
the graphics are pretty impressive. though as always the method of play(ing i.e online) will be among the most deciding factors as to purchasing this game.
Post by: ShyGuy on January 17, 2007, 02:57:13 PM
Vs. 360 screenshot
Begun the Screenshot Wars have.
Post by: Caliban on January 17, 2007, 03:54:00 PM
I read the impressions at ign.
They say that graphically the game is comparable to Tiger Woods 2007 on PS2, I guess that's not so bad.
As for the gameplay mechanics, they said that they felt intuitive, but the way they described them felt to me a little confusing, but whatever.
I'm already set in believing that this game has no online component, which means I ain't buying it unless it is really cheap. I've got Pangya to satisfy me for the while, so they better offer more than what I have already.
Post by: ShyGuy on January 17, 2007, 04:38:14 PM
Tiger himself looks comparable in both screens, the 360 has better textures, but not overly so. The biggest difference seems to be the shadows. I actually think his pants look more realistic in the Wii screen.
Post by: MorningStar on January 17, 2007, 05:02:10 PM
Post by: Artimus on January 17, 2007, 05:17:26 PM
I'm disappointed it isn't a perfect golf sim. Just like the DS, third parties are so slow...
Post by: Arbok on January 17, 2007, 05:23:19 PM
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Originally posted by: Caliban
They say that graphically the game is comparable to Tiger Woods 2007 on PS2, I guess that's not so bad.
Sounds pretty bad to me... Looking at the video, I was totally unimpressed with the graphics. I liked the fluid motion of Tiger himself, but everything else left me uninterested, graphic-wise.
Post by: darknight06 on January 17, 2007, 07:13:15 PM
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They say that graphically the game is comparable to Tiger Woods 2007 on PS2, I guess that's not so bad.
I'm calling BS on whoever said that. Look at the ground textures, that's the sharpest looking grass Tiger Woods anything has had of past gen hardware. No other version of the game other than 360 and PS3 had anything that looked like that.
Post by: Caliban on January 18, 2007, 03:22:00 AM
Arbok: But it definitely looks better than Pangya.
darknight06: When I watched that footage for the first time, the grass was the first thing that caught my attention, it looks really good.
Post by: IceCold on January 18, 2007, 05:39:23 PM
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Post by: Caliban on January 19, 2007, 03:29:18 PM
That sucks, I mean if there was no other golf game out there I could understand their position, but right now they are basically giving us what I already have.
I am so believing that Nintendo had their hand on the choice of not having online, they want to be the first afterall.
Well maybe EA could have implemented online features, but they decided to put it on the 2008 version and publicize it as "NEW ONLINE MODE! PLAY WITH OTHER PEOPLE IN THE WORLD!".
Post by: ShyGuy on March 09, 2007, 05:53:17 AM
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 09, 2007, 06:09:50 AM
That is EXACTLY what they need to show people to convince them to try the Wii version of these games.
Not only is Tiger starring in the commercial, but he's using his patented legendary swing to perform his legendary swing in GAME.
There is no reason to own this game on any other console. None.
Post by: Magik on March 09, 2007, 07:00:27 AM
Post by: Blue Plant on March 09, 2007, 07:06:37 AM
Very nicely done.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 09, 2007, 07:06:52 AM
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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
That commercial is F*CKING AWESOME!!!!!!
That is EXACTLY what they need to show people to convince them to try the Wii version of these games.
Not only is Tiger starring in the commercial, but he's using his patented legendary swing to perform his legendary swing in GAME.
There is no reason to own this game on any other console. None.
You can patent a swing?
So does this mean that this Wii game is a lawsuit waiting to happen? I mean, if people can easily replicate his swing on the game, that means we are stealing his moves!
In all seriousness, though, the commercial was indeed cool.
What I am wondering, though, is if Tiger Woods golf Wii is easier to handle than the older gold games. From what I know, the old console versions featured some weird use of joysticks. Swinging a golf club is EASIER than pushing joysticks and buttons.
Post by: IceCold on March 09, 2007, 07:10:18 AM
Looks like they're backing the winning horse.
Post by: vudu on March 09, 2007, 07:14:06 AM
QuoteI've read that it can be. You can also set it so you can play sitting down by swinging the controller right to left with a flick of the wrist (or left to right for all the lefties out there).
Originally posted by: Blue Plant
Is the motion really 1:1 in game?
It's sounds promising, just so long as one control scheme doesn't make things much easier than the other.
Post by: Ceric on March 09, 2007, 07:15:00 AM
Also I like the sky better in the Wii screenshot and how its much brighter. Though I like the club much better in the 360/PS3.
Edit: Also while I enjoyed the swing mechanics of Pangya for Wii. I found everytime I go to play the game I would have to readjust and by the time my swing was correct it was time to stop. I went to button mode and I'm enjoying the game much more now.
Post by: Koekoenutt on March 09, 2007, 07:46:55 AM
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 09, 2007, 07:52:45 AM
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Originally posted by: pap64
You can patent a swing?
So does this mean that this Wii game is a lawsuit waiting to happen? I mean, if people can easily replicate his swing on the game, that means we are stealing his moves!
I was in a waiting room once, reading about Tiger Woods in a sports mag and they were talking about how each golfer does have their own unique swing and how Tiger was actually looking to improve his.
Hence why Tiger playing the game himself is such a huge deal.
Also, the new videos look just fine, graphic wise. That screenshot must be from an older build.
Post by: ryancoke on March 09, 2007, 09:07:50 AM
Post by: The Omen on March 09, 2007, 10:59:33 AM
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Originally posted by: IceCold
I'll give EA credit where it's due.. that commercial is just amazing. It concentrated completely on the Wii version, it stars Tiger and it gives a great representation of the controls.
Looks like they're backing the winning horse.
Actually, EA has been making Nintendo specific commercials for the majority of their sports releases since midway through the GC gen. The idea was to market directly to Nintendo fans who never seemed to buy EA sports games. Later they added Nintendo characters or Nintendo themed courses to some sports games to achieve this as well.
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on March 12, 2007, 03:01:02 AM
It definitely looked like the Wii version was playing on the TV to me.
Post by: Koekoenutt on March 13, 2007, 09:28:45 AM
Post by: ShyGuy on March 13, 2007, 01:13:21 PM
You hear that, you loli golf lovers? SILLY!
Post by: redgiemental on March 15, 2007, 01:37:29 AM
The only two things that matter to me are controls and the courses. Has anyone played both?
Willing to compare them? Particularly the controls theyre by far the most important part.
Post by: ryancoke on March 16, 2007, 03:47:40 AM
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Post by: Smash_Brother on March 20, 2007, 08:56:18 AM
I made a giant, 7 foot tall, ape-troll named "Bubba" who looks absolutely horrifying. It's hella funny to watch him hunch over the club as he takes a swing.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 20, 2007, 09:09:49 AM
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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
Yeah, the swing back can cause problems when it's not sure which way you're going with it, but the game isn't so bad, overall.
I made a giant, 7 foot tall, ape-troll named "Bubba" who looks absolutely horrifying. It's hella funny to watch him hunch over the club as he takes a swing.
I want pics!
From the sounds of things, looks a lot like you! :p
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 20, 2007, 03:19:07 PM
But give me a few years and I could probably pull it off.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 20, 2007, 04:07:37 PM
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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
Uhh, no...
But give me a few years and I could probably pull it off.
He looks like a yeti. :p
Post by: ryancoke on March 21, 2007, 03:08:36 AM
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 21, 2007, 11:19:08 AM
Post by: franky005 on March 22, 2007, 05:44:16 AM
Find a swing that works for you. I worked at holding the remote perfectly level, changing the angle and all of that stuff during my swing until I found what got me a good swing with little slice (though I have a bit of a natural fade).
Hold still when you hit the ball. When the computer hits it during your backswing, it is because (at least 90% of the time) your wrist flinches and you have a downward motion which it interprets as a followthrough.
The rounds take longer than in other versions. I have found this extremely satisfying. It makes me feel so much more immersed because I am paying attention to what I am doing. I absolutely love it. It's a completely different experience than in other versions.
Putting....yeah, practice and you'll get better at it. Most putts are pretty easy but there are distances that the game will simply not allow you to hit which is frustrating. This is my main gripe with the game.
Overall, after I realized the controls are not an actual golf swing, I came to really enjoy the game. I am still a little disappointed the controls aren't 1-1, however for a first effort, I believe it came out very well done. (If I needed a score...about a 8.0-8.3)
Post by: ryancoke on March 22, 2007, 06:00:04 AM
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 24, 2007, 10:13:45 AM
Look at your character on screen and how they're holding their club: if they're holding a driver, then they're probably holding it at a 45° angle of incident with the ground. This means that you TOO must hold the Wiimote this way. Without it, it just won't work.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 24, 2007, 12:40:01 PM
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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
I found I improved IMMENSELY when I simply aimed the remote upwards a bit.
Look at your character on screen and how they're holding their club: if they're holding a driver, then they're probably holding it at a 45° angle of incident with the ground. This means that you TOO must hold the Wiimote this way. Without it, it just won't work.
So, the tip of the wiimote simulates the tip of a golf club?
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 24, 2007, 07:51:37 PM
That's what I was doing previously.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 25, 2007, 06:58:36 AM
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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
No, the handle, but when you hold a driver, you don't point it straight down like you would with a putter.
That's what I was doing previously.
So you were playing Tiger Woods like you would play Wii Sports Golf? No matter how you do a swing, the results were always the same. TW being more technical, how you hold and swing the Wiimote affects the performance, am I right?
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 25, 2007, 07:20:03 AM
Supposedly, you can even twist the remote as you swing and get the ball to curve in mid-air but I've never been able to do it.
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Post by: Smash_Brother on March 27, 2007, 06:15:46 AM
Ah well. Just glad it helped someone.
Post by: MorningStar on March 28, 2007, 08:20:50 AM
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