Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational is available via retail for $40 or via PSN for $36. This Snapshot is based on a retail copy of Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational for the PlayStation Vita, provided by Sony. For a quick, casual fix, it's definitely worth a shot (or two). The shot mechanics are solid, and making a great shot or sinking the unlikely chip-in Birdie is just as rewarding as you would expect, and it's made all the more so with "BIRDIE" popping up in big, friendly letters and showers of confetti filling the screen.Įach hole only requires a minute or two to complete, making Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational perfect for pick-up-and-play sessions. Which meter you choose to use is really a matter of personal preference. There are a few different meter options, though all of them boil down to shot power and angle. Be warned that these require an online connection, so you'll have to make it through every hole in one sitting - pressing the PS Home button or putting the Vita to sleep will cause a connection error.īeyond the extra features, the core game is simple, satisfying arcade golf. There's also an online lobby system, allowing players to text chat with customized avatars and join scheduled online tournaments. Tournaments are downloaded and played offline and, once complete, players can upload their score to see how they rank. There is a daily online tournament as well. Dragging the icon around will also automatically select the appropriate club for the desired distance.īeyond the usual single-player offerings, local Wi-Fi multiplayer is available for up to eight players. ![]() Great graphics, fun (if frustrating) gameplay, great online options and a ton of stuff to. The one usable touch screen feature allows players to view and adjust the intended landing spot for any given shot. Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational is a solid entry in the series. Upon pressing it, you can then drag your finger to several camera modes, including a nifty - but completely useless - option that lets you rotate the camera from a first-person perspective using the Vita's motion sensor. Each rank also has a VS match that is unlocked by gaining stars for winning the tournaments. From the start, you will have access to 5 Beginner Rank tournaments. There's a nearly-unusable camera control button on the touch screen. Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational is an arcade-style golf game that doesn’t take itself too seriously. There are a few features that take advantage of the Vita's unique capabilities, though few of them seem terribly useful. There are several challenges available, traditional stroke play, training mode (retake all the shots you want) and a few multiplayer options. Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational is a great Hot Shots game, and its nice to be able to play on the go with the Vita. There are several avatars to characters to choose from, lots of clubs, balls and other goodies, all of them unlockable with points earned from matches. Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational doesn't have many bells or whistles, offering a tried-and-true arcade golf experience on the go. ![]() As the best selling title during the Japanese Vita launch, Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational must have some kind of spark, right? That spark, as it turns out, is very simple.
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