We’re huge fans of what 2K has been serving up with their series of golf games over the past few years, but it feels great to have the old masters back in the mix to up the ante, especially when they’re delivering what, for our money, is the best golfing experience currently available on consoles. Overall, then, it’s something of a stellar return for EA. We should also mention the soundtrack, which may not be to everyone’s taste but we are 100% down with its chilled out vibe, alongside commentary that does a great job of detailing different plays, describing the action at hand in detail and reacting perfectly when you pull off a long-range putt or stunning drive up the fairway. We’d honestly recommend new players get their bearings with this more straightforward style of play, get some lessons under their belt and a feel for the run of play before gently incorporating the tougher – but more precise – analogue stick swings into their game bit by bit. However, with the addition of a more arcade-style three click method of play – one we’re sure you remember from the glory days of the studio’s Tiger Woods series - this situation is now rectified. The game's steep learning curve was initially compounded by a default swing/shot system that requires plenty of patience to master, a control setup that led us to endless wild shots and frustrating failures in the beginning of our career. It's not particularly newcomer-friendly, and its serious sim attitude can also be felt in its presentation between matches, all no-nonsense stats, drab colours and a desire to push you straight into the next round without fanfare. In terms of tutorials, there’s little to no help early doors and you’ll need to dig into tricky optional skill games and take what lessons the game throws at you dynamically to pick up on some of the more intricate aspects of the many ways in which you can influence the flight of a ball here. Kicking things off, and it’s in the opening hours you’ll spend with this one that its biggest issues show through.
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