Review: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07
Though it's a bit lacking in new features, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 still has enough flair and fun to attract new fans onto the course. But while the 07 edition features some minor improvements on the already solid formula, the bland visuals and too familiar gameplay may not be enough to keep series vets satisfied.
Tour de Course
PROTIP: Always adjust your aim on each shot - the computer almost never lines up a perfect shot for you.
It isn't for a lack of trying: Tiger Woods features some interesting new content, such as the Team Tour mode which lets you develop a team of golfers with the ultimate goal of knocking off Tiger and his team of championship golfers from the golfing mountain. A slew of online multiplayer modes are also present, and follows the example set by other EA Sports franchises like Madden. Online tournaments and rankings, complete with a rolling ESPN sports ticker, gives the game a realistic feel even though it can sometimes come off as a little gimmicky. We also appreciated the new minigames such as Elimination, Battle Golf, and One-Ball modes.
New Year, Same Game
The character models are pretty spot-on.
We were less impressed by how Tiger Woods performed in the graphics department. This installment looks too much like its predecessors which went against our expectations for an EA Sports franchise. Blame the already high standard set by previous entries in the series but we expected some sort of improvement, no matter how marginal. The game's presentation could have also used another layer of the polish and shine.
In the end, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 is a solid golf game that should keep you interested for hours. But longtime fans of the series looking for a substantial upgrade from past titles might find themselves less than satisfied. New fans should at least give this game a try, but unsatisfied series veterans may want to hold onto their greenbacks until the next-gen Xbox 360 version is put through its paces before making their decision.
PROTIP: You can usually defeat a strong head on wind by hitting the top of the ball and using a slightly lower number iron.
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