Games Database
PC
Sport: Golf
| Also for: | Mac | ||
| Viewed: | 2.5D Combination | Genre: | Sport: Golf Simulation |
| Media: | CD | Arcade origin: | No |
| Developer: | Access Software | Soft. Co.: | Microsoft |
| Publishers: | Microsoft
(GB/US/JP) |
Released: | Unknown
(US/JP) Nov 1999 (GB) |
| Ratings: | No rating | ||
Summary
Arnold Palmer is one of the most legendary golfers of all time. For many years he has lead the league tables of golf. Perhaps because of his popularity, golf titles have quickly become a mainstream genre in the video games industry. Now, new for the millennium, Arnold Palmer returns in Links LS 2000.
Arnold Palmer is obviously a very skilled player, and this is reflected in design of Links LS. There is a very professional feel to this golf simulator. There are an incredible number of variables you can use to influence the outcome of just one stroke. This may sound a little too complicated for the less serious golfer, but this has been takes into consideration here, as there is the option of an amateur play mode. Here, you are given tips on how to utilise the whole of the game’s features, and also, you are given an easier swing meter, allowing you to strike more accurate shots. Cool!
For the more advanced player, there are a number of play modes to participate in, including a tournament environment that is alive with vocal spectators. There are also a number of courses for you to try out, ranging from the notoriously hard St. Andrews course in Scotland, to Hapuna. All in all, Links LS 2000 has been given a lot of consideration, and it shows. This game is highly accurate, with stunning ball physics, environments and game play. Who wants to play golf?
Arnold Palmer is obviously a very skilled player, and this is reflected in design of Links LS. There is a very professional feel to this golf simulator. There are an incredible number of variables you can use to influence the outcome of just one stroke. This may sound a little too complicated for the less serious golfer, but this has been takes into consideration here, as there is the option of an amateur play mode. Here, you are given tips on how to utilise the whole of the game’s features, and also, you are given an easier swing meter, allowing you to strike more accurate shots. Cool!
For the more advanced player, there are a number of play modes to participate in, including a tournament environment that is alive with vocal spectators. There are also a number of courses for you to try out, ranging from the notoriously hard St. Andrews course in Scotland, to Hapuna. All in all, Links LS 2000 has been given a lot of consideration, and it shows. This game is highly accurate, with stunning ball physics, environments and game play. Who wants to play golf?
