Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 18, 2008
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 66 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 66
  3. Negative: 0 out of 66
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  1. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    72
    With 50-player tournaments, oodles of character-customizing doodads, and the promise of downloadable content, this game should have extra long legs. [May 2008, p.84]
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  2. Wired
    70
    It retains what fans love about the series and refuses to make any drastic changes. Long time fans will be absolutely ecstatic at this news, but for those of you who never got the appeal of Hot Shots in the first place, you certainly won't find it here.
  3. Thunderbolt
    70
    The gameplay is fun, the animations are great and there’s a lot to do both online and off. However, this is really HSG5, and the omissions from previous HSG games leave the package feeling somewhat hollow.
  5. Giant Bomb
    60
    There are worse ways to spend a lazy Sunday morning.

Awards & Rankings

37
#37 Best PS3 Game of 2008
74
#74 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
81
#81 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 42
  3. Negative: 10 out of 42
  1. PeterJames
    Apr 14, 2008
    10
    One of the most addicting games ever. This is my first time playing HSG since the original came out many moons ago. I have been a long timeOne of the most addicting games ever. This is my first time playing HSG since the original came out many moons ago. I have been a long time Tiger Woods' gamer, but I was really disappointed in TW08 for the PS3. So I saw that HSG was coming out and of course saw that it got good review, so I bought it. I have already got my moneys worth. And I am only a level 9 so far! The single player missions are generally short and quick, which is good and the online mode is great as well. This is the best sports game on the PS3 (Well, besides NHL08) Buy this game and meet me online!!!… Full Review »
  2. RickW.
    Apr 2, 2008
    10
    I have been a big fan of the HSG series, and this game is a great addition. Although simple in its play, its complex design and attention to I have been a big fan of the HSG series, and this game is a great addition. Although simple in its play, its complex design and attention to detail holds the advanced gamer though hours of play. The online play is fast,fun, and with out the annoying trash talk in your ear. The only setback is the lack of players and courses, witch i'm sure will be remedied with downloadable add on's (PS3 web site).… Full Review »
  3. JoshB.
    Mar 26, 2008
    9
    This is a game that I at first wasn't too sure I was going to enjoy, boy was I wrong. It is simple in its design, pick a golfer soul This is a game that I at first wasn't too sure I was going to enjoy, boy was I wrong. It is simple in its design, pick a golfer soul mate and play til the cows come home, but it quickly becomes addicting. If you are not a big golf fan, or even a big sports fan, this game is still a absolute great buy for its perfect gameplay, beautiful graphics, addicting item and rank builder, and being the only golf game I have ever enjoyed. To put it simple, this game is close to perfection for the genre, while it may not be a game you might play alot as far as golf goes, Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds still gets my vote as a must buy on the ps3. This just makes one more great EXCLUSIVE game on sony's belt of greatness.… Full Review »
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