Super Swing Golf

Infobox VG
title=Super Swing Golf


developer=Ntreev Soft
Tecmo
publisher=Tecmo
distributor=
designer=
engine=
version=
released=flagicon|Japan December 2, 2006
flagicon|US December 12, 2006
flagicon|EU June 8, 2007
flagicon|Australia September 6, 2007
genre=Golf
modes=Single Player, Multiplayer
ratings=CERO: B (Ages 12 and over)
ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10+)
PEGI: 3+
platforms=Wii
media=Wii Optical Disc
requirements=
input=Wii Remote

"Super Swing Golf" ("PangYa! Golf With Style" in Europe, and "Swing Golf PangYa" in Japan) is a Wii version of the online golf game, "PangYa".

Gameplay

While very similar to the online "PangYa", "Super Swing Golf" is slightly different in the areas of control and content.

Both the single player and multiplayer game feature three different modes of play. In single player, these include a story mode, stroke play mode, and match mode, while in multiplayer, "Balloon Pop" mode replaces the story mode. In all modes, "Pang" (currency) can be earned and later spent on additional clothing or gear.

As with all games in the Wii launch window, the game does not feature online play. Ryan Arbogast, Tecmo's product specialist, stated in a recent interview that the story mode is expected to make up for the lack of online play. He also hinted at the possibility of pay-to-play downloadable content, such as costumes and characters.

A recent update to the Japanese version of "PangYa" stated, "You are now able to exchange exclusive items with the Wii Version". This is done offline by entering certain codes (from "PangYa") into the Wii title.

Control

Players use the Wii Remote to scroll and pan around the course, as well as to actually execute shots. To swing, players raise the controller behind them (as with a real golf club) until the on-screen power meter reaches the desired point. Once ready, players then hold down the "A" button and swing forward. The angle and speed of the forward swing is used to determine how close the actual shot comes to the desired shot. If the controller is rotated or twisted as the player swings forward, the resulting shot will hook or slice.

A alternative control system is to use just the buttons on the Wii Remote similar to how the game is played on the PC, including the same key combinations for power shots.

tory mode

The Wii single-player story mode is named "PangYa Festa". Complete with an anime-inspired storyline, the objective of this tournament is to defeat all opponents in match play. Players select a character and then a course, which determines the number of holes, typically 3, 6 or 9, and the opponent. As players successfully defeat opponents, they earn the right to play against more difficult opponents on different courses. Winning a given match also unlocks new characters, caddies, and items which can be purchased in the shop.

Before and after each match, the player is greeted with a brief cutscene where the player's character and opponent exchange equips with each other and their caddies.

Courses

The 11 courses in the game are Blue Lagoon, Blue Moon, Blue Water, Ice Cannon, White Wiz (North Wiz and White Wiz in the US online version), Sepia Wind, Shining Sand, Silvia Cannon, West Wiz, Wind Hill, and Wiz Wiz.

Reception

Reviews have been above average but mixed, noting that the game may appeal to some but not to others. IGN gave it a 7.8/10, calling it a fair game with a lot of replay value, but ultimately the rest depended on preference. Yahoo Games awarded it a 4.5/5, saying it was a fun mix between silly swings and serious golf. X-Play gave it a 4 out of 5 for being fun but very difficult in some areas. A sequel () was released in January 2008. GameRankings and Metacritic both gave it 72/100.

ee also

* PangYa
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References

External links

* [http://wii.ign.com/objects/811/811577.html "Super Swing Golf" IGN page]
* [http://www.gamespot.com/wii/sports/sukattogolfpangya/index.html "Super Swing Golf" GameSpot page]
* [http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/superswinggolf "Super Swing Golf" Reviews] at Metacritic
* [http://www.tecmo.co.jp/product/pangya/ Official Japanese Super Swing Pangya Golf site]
* [http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/932128.asp/ "Super Swing Golf"] at GameRankings