Fox Sports Golf 99

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ADVANCED 3D PLAYING ENVIRONMENT INTUITIVE CONTROLS ARE EASY-TO-LEARN VARIABLE MODES OF PLAY 6 CHALLENGING COURSES CREATE YOUR OWN COURSE USING ANY HOLE IN THE GAMEReview It's more often than not that a sports game fails to live up to gamers' expectations, and with just cause. Sports games have the unenviable task of re-creating rule-for-rule, play-by-play the exact environment of the game of its choice, whether it be football, baseball, hockey, etc. It's hard to capture the feel of being there along with all the excitement of playing the real thing. Additionally, most sports fanatics want all the bells and whistles as well: stats, create-a-player (so armchair athletes can "live it"), realistically rendered stadiums, great graphics. Needless to say, there's a large number of itches that need to be scratched by any developer attempting to take on a sports game. Anything less will be viewed upon with derision and greeted by even less success in the way of sales. Apparently Fox Sports and developer Gremlin are willing to live with derisive remarks and poor sales because Fox Sports Golf '99 is perhaps the worst of all the weak golf games that litter the fairway. Although it's extremely tempting to simply cut to the chase and do a rundown of why this game stinks so bad, we'll spare the rod for a few moments and give the game's features a once-over. Upon opening either the woefully inefficient game manual or the equally pathetic in-game menu, you'll (possibly) discover the variety of options at your disposal. As with most golf games, Fox Sports Golf '99 lets you, and three of your buddies, simultaneously punish yourselves via a multitap. For armchair golfers who need a few warm-up swings to get the hang of the game, there's the obligatory practice mode. Other mandatory "options" such as stroke play, match play, and skins also make their way into your living room. For gamers itching for a taste of the "real thing," an AMA (amateur) Tour and Pro Tour await those skilled enough to master the game. Other interactive features such as the create-a-player (called Golfer Set-Up here) mode are included, although you are only allowed to pick your golfers clothes, appearance, and name. Unfortunately, most gamers would probably like to affect other attributes like swing power and shot accuracy, but these are not available here. Unlike that othergolf game, Hot Shots Golf, Fox Sports Golf '99 will likely only appeal to more serious golfers - the kind of gamer who has golf sims for his or her PC. In light of this, one would assume that the gamer who picks up this title really knows the game of golf and can honestly enjoy the fruits of a well-done golf game. Accepting that, it can be reasoned that those who do buy this game are going to be returning it the next day or even sooner, after discovering the horror that will unfold before them. Let's explore. Upon navigating the horribly frightful (read: ugly) interface, let's say you start up a match. Any old match will do: practice, match play, whatever. Once you've forged your way to actual game time, this is where the game's many faults begin to reveal themselves. The first question you'll ask yourself is "What the hell do I do?" After referring to the completely graphics-free manual, you'll ascertain that you'll need to hit the X button at some point. Upon hitting the X button, you'll soon find yourself at a complete loss as to what to do next. As you experience your first muffed shot, you'll scramble back to that well-hidden page in the manual where it describes the shot-taking process, which we offer for your inspection: "To take a shot, press the X button and release. The power indicator will rise towards the Caddie Line. Press the X button again when it reaches the Caddie Line on the Swingometer. When the Caddie Line has been reached, the power will drop towards the Snap Lines on the Swingometer. If the Player presses the X button after the power indicator passes the middle Snap Line, the ball will be...." Whatever. Now, to some, this may sound perfectly logical. Sure it is, it's perfectly logical if you don't actually have to play the game. One look

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UPC Number: 08616204972

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