Outlaw Golf 2

Strippers and excellent play control made the original Outlaw Golf a hit. Will the second make par?

At first glance, Outlaw Golf looked like your garden variety, over-the-top take on sports with predictably outrageous characters. A closer inspection surprisingly revealed an innovative swing mechanic, challenging courses, and attempts at humor that were actually funny. Thus, developer Hypnotix earned a loyal following.

Outlaw Golf 2 hopes to expand that audience even further with refinements to its winning formula. The zany cast of characters returns with at least one new face for a total of 11 selectable players. That isn?t much of an upgrade, but the number of courses makes up for it with five new links and vast redesigns for the three returning courses.

The analog-stick swing mechanic is back in action as is the composure meter, which monitors how well your golfer is coping with stress. Get too frazzled, and your swing becomes much harder to control; do well, and your confidence rises. You can still beat up your caddy to let off steam and regain composure that way, too.

Brand-new to the sequel is a golf cart?driving system that also lets you get your cool back by performing donuts, slides, and jumps. Xbox Live support will be in full effect with four-player simultaneous action and leader-board uploads.

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