Links 2003

 PC
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Operation Sports
    95
    Superb. The game has more than enough features for a golfer to keep interest in this game without ever playing on the internet.
  2. GameSpy
    91
    In a league by itself.
  3. PC Gamer
    89
    A sports classic. [Holiday 2002, p.106]
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  5. IGN
    86
    A killer offering of the normal. It fails to do a lot, leaving the genre's wish list neglected, but it does do enough.
  6. Sports Gaming Network
    85
    The ball physics, course modeling, new swing type, and huge number of options make this a must buy for Links fans.
  7. GameSpot
    81
    Seems to lack flair... But the game does have numerous upgrades, superb ball physics, and deep gameplay options.
  8. Game Over Online
    80
    It may not have the gusto and domineering presence as it did before but a little competition has undeniably sharpened this golf game.
  9. Computer Gaming World
    80
    The Real-Time Swing adds a completely new (and welcome) dimension to Links 2003. [Jan 2003, p.114]
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  10. Gamer's Pulse
    80
    I was amazed at the strength of the gameplay. With the tremendous online abilities and the multiple options for each player, the game has great depth.
  11. GameZone
    78
    Bogeys when it comes to stability, but birdies in look and options for a par round of cyber golf.

Awards & Rankings

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#39 Best PC Game of 2002

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. MattR.
    Feb 8, 2003
    3
    Links is dead, long live Tiger Woods! I used to love this series, but the lack of stability (esp. with newer drivers), the static and plain Links is dead, long live Tiger Woods! I used to love this series, but the lack of stability (esp. with newer drivers), the static and plain backgrounds and the average sound make this a mediocre game at best. The new swing is great, but guess what--Tiger Woods has had it for years!… Full Review »
  2. UncleVin
    Oct 16, 2002
    8
    Links remains the undisputed heavyweight champion of the golf genre in PC Gaming. Nothing else comes close and now with additional Links remains the undisputed heavyweight champion of the golf genre in PC Gaming. Nothing else comes close and now with additional soundtrack, you cannot help but become fully involved in this great game.… Full Review »
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