TGS 2006 – Hot Shots Golf 5 Gameplay Details

Sony displayed their latest iteration of Minna No Golf (Hot Shots Golf 5) at the Tokyo Game Show 2006. The game still pretty much looks like its predecessors, only this time crisper and cleaner due to the PS3’s power. You can still expect all of the old cute stuff like anime heads and big eyes. However, a big difference in this version is that there are a whole lot more spectators, human or otherwise, in the background (bear cheerleaders, anyone?).

The main gameplay difference in this version is that there are loads of new camera angles to check your shot with. In fact, nearly every button is dedicated to changing your camera position. Sad though that they didn’t incorporate the tilt mechanics of the controller into the game.

The demo at the TGS has two characters and three courses available for play. All three were relatively easy, and veterans of the series will likely make par. Though not as advanced tech-wise compared to other golf games like say, Tiger Woods, it gives a rather entertaining take on a slow (what some youngsters think) game.

If you think that this is like Mario Golf, all cutesy fun, think twice. Hot Shots Golf 3 received rave reviews for its subtle “depth” (this doesn’t come from us check out most user reviews on the net), if developer Clap Hanz does right, the PS3 version should be every bit as good.

Via IGN

Sony displayed their latest iteration of Minna No Golf (Hot Shots Golf 5) at the Tokyo Game Show 2006. The game still pretty much looks like its predecessors, only this time crisper and cleaner due to the PS3’s power. You can still expect all of the old cute stuff like anime heads and big eyes. However, a big difference in this version is that there are a whole lot more spectators, human or otherwise, in the background (bear cheerleaders, anyone?).

The main gameplay difference in this version is that there are loads of new camera angles to check your shot with. In fact, nearly every button is dedicated to changing your camera position. Sad though that they didn’t incorporate the tilt mechanics of the controller into the game.

The demo at the TGS has two characters and three courses available for play. All three were relatively easy, and veterans of the series will likely make par. Though not as advanced tech-wise compared to other golf games like say, Tiger Woods, it gives a rather entertaining take on a slow (what some youngsters think) game.

If you think that this is like Mario Golf, all cutesy fun, think twice. Hot Shots Golf 3 received rave reviews for its subtle “depth” (this doesn’t come from us check out most user reviews on the net), if developer Clap Hanz does right, the PS3 version should be every bit as good.

Via IGN