Hot Shots Golf Fore!

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Aug 17, 2004
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
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  1. milazar90
    Nov 8, 2010
    9
    The fact that i've been constantly coming back to play this game for the last 5 years says a lot about how great this game is. Theres plenty of awesome characters and caddies to choose from and lots of comic relief when it comes to the hilarious and equally random remarks made from the characters and the gallery. Once you get the hang of this game the sky is the limit, since reachingThe fact that i've been constantly coming back to play this game for the last 5 years says a lot about how great this game is. Theres plenty of awesome characters and caddies to choose from and lots of comic relief when it comes to the hilarious and equally random remarks made from the characters and the gallery. Once you get the hang of this game the sky is the limit, since reaching National Champion status is not finish line and there lots of stuff to unlock, this game seems endless and always entertaining. The only reason I didn't give it a ten is because of the frustration that comes with the difficulty at times, but it's golf, and thus very realistic.… Expand
  2. tbagurdrumset94
    Jan 27, 2014
    10
    Delightfully accessible and addictive gameplay blended with great visuals and comical characters makes for one of my all-time favourite games. Hot Shots Golf Fore remains to this day a great choice if you're looking for a challenging, yet engaging experience.
  3. PhiloDandy
    Aug 21, 2012
    9
    a lot of reviews claim that this part has not more to give than part 3 and all of them were absolutely wrong! you will get a lot of courses, a lot of characters, so much items, which no part before has to offer. a great game, though i still missed a worldranking, even if its not based on real players in the internet. but everything else is made great here! if you like golf-games,a lot of reviews claim that this part has not more to give than part 3 and all of them were absolutely wrong! you will get a lot of courses, a lot of characters, so much items, which no part before has to offer. a great game, though i still missed a worldranking, even if its not based on real players in the internet. but everything else is made great here! if you like golf-games, especially those with cute japanese characters you should own this one! great game! (9 out of 10)… Expand
  4. PatG.
    Jan 9, 2007
    10
    Forget about the "Everybody´s set club", cause the rest of the game is a pure and brilliant simulator.
  5. RandyB.
    Aug 24, 2004
    10
    Totally awesome game! If you loved HSG3, you'll definitely love HSGF. The game physics are great! If it's really windy, you'll see the trees sway. The biggest plus is the addition (or re-introduction) of mini golf....Finally!!!!!
  6. PeterS.
    Aug 19, 2004
    8
    Hot Shots Golf FORE! (HSGF!) is the anti-Tiger Woods golf game. No analog swings here. No real courses or PGA licensing. What HSGF! has is a decent golf sim wrapped inside of an arcade-style presentation. There are some improvements over Hot Shots 3 (online-enabled, more courses, revamped single-player mode, more stats) and a few missteps (putting still a pain, needlessly intrusive and Hot Shots Golf FORE! (HSGF!) is the anti-Tiger Woods golf game. No analog swings here. No real courses or PGA licensing. What HSGF! has is a decent golf sim wrapped inside of an arcade-style presentation. There are some improvements over Hot Shots 3 (online-enabled, more courses, revamped single-player mode, more stats) and a few missteps (putting still a pain, needlessly intrusive and badly stereotyped voice clips)... but overall, HSGF! is worth at least a look for fans of the series and golf fans in general. … Expand
  7. OldSilentHill
    Feb 11, 2016
    10
    This is probably the best golf simulator dressed as a "friendly game".
    It´s hard, it´s rewarding.
    Almost any game on this saga is gold, but Hot Shot Golf Fore has to be the best among them.
    So many courses, characters, excellent music, etc. I wouldn´t even know were to start.
  8. AKthaBeast
    May 7, 2018
    9
    A little bit better than number 3 in my opinion with the same wackiness and arcade style of gameplay.
  9. Sakuragaoka
    Apr 3, 2018
    10
    Don´t let you fool, this is actually a very good simulator dressed like an arcade game, and it shines in every department like a sun.

Awards & Rankings

45
#45 Best PS2 Game of 2004

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. XGP Gaming
    89
    The graphics will simply amaze you in this off the wall game.
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  2. Game Informer
    90
    The visuals may seem vaguely familiar, and the gameplay may fit like a glove, but you'll be hard-pressed to find a sequel that delivers as much new content as Hot Shots Golf Fore! so effortlessly does. [Sept 2004, p.108]
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  3. Inside Gamer Online
    84
    The unlockable content alone is enough to keep a player busy for quite some time; couple in the sweet little extras like ‘celebrity’ golfers, and mini golf and the enjoyment can go on for quite some time.
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