''Super Swing Golf'' (''PangYa! Golf With Style'' in Europe, and ''Swing Golf PangYa'' in Japan) is a
Wii version of the
online
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golf
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game, ''
PangYa''. The game was a
launch title
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0–9
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for the Wii in Japan.
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.
Players use the
Wii Remote
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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. An 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.
The Wii single-player story mode is named ''PangYa Festa''. Complete with an
anime
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-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 quips with each other and their caddies.
Reception
The game was met with positive reception.
IGN
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gave it a score of 7.3 out of 10, calling it a fair game with a lot of replay value, but ultimately the rest depended on preference.
[ ]Yahoo! Games
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awarded it 4.5/5, saying it was a fun mix between silly swings and serious golf. ''X-Play
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'' gave it four stars out of five for being fun but very difficult in some areas.[ while ]Metacritic
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gave it 72 out of 100.[
]
Sequel
A sequel, '' Super Swing Golf: Season 2'', was released on December 11, 2007.
References
External links
Official Japanese Super Swing Pangya Golf site
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2006 video games
Golf video games
Tecmo games
Video games developed in Japan
Wii-only games
Wii games
Multiplayer and single-player video games