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78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 19
  2. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. Sep 1, 2020
    90
    If you're looking for a golf game to play, there is only one title you should be bothering with - PGA TOUR 2K21. As a golf simulation there is nothing else on the market to beat it, and much of that is down to the power of The Golf Club.
  2. Aug 20, 2020
    90
    PGA Tour 2K21 is a great game of golf. There are things I’d still love to see improved like animation, replays, and further deepening of the career mode. But there are plenty of courses (with more to come), solid mechanics, insane amounts of customization including a massive course creation tool, and a foundation for a game and series that I for one am very excited for. There’s a lot to love in PGA Tour 2K21 and the good news is with real-life courses overcrowded due to COVID, there’s a great digital alternative in PGA Tour 2K21.
  3. Aug 20, 2020
    88
    While it doesn’t have every official golfer, course and tournament, PGA Tour 2K21 a great start to the series that should no doubt keep your interest until the next iteration. The Golf Club series was a decent golf game in its own rights, but HB Studios and 2K’s new partnership seems to be off to a great start, laying solid groundwork for the series and creating an addictive and entertaining golf experience that anyone of any skill level can enjoy. It’s time to hit the links once again and win that FedEx Cup. Fore!
  4. Sep 2, 2020
    83
    After a few years without a clear dominator as far as golf simulators are concerned, this PGA Tour 2k21 has arrived to become the king.
  5. Aug 26, 2020
    83
    Even if you’re not a fan of the sport, PGA Tour 2K21 is still just a really fun video game. It’s easy enough to pick up and play, and yet there’s a lot to learn for those that want to take things more seriously. The online Societies mode could prove a great reason to keep coming back, and the custom editor is there for those that love to tinker and craft their own courses. The visual presentation is a bit of a letdown, but to be fair it’s also not a deal breaker by any means.
  6. Aug 30, 2020
    81
    Golf fans don’t have much to choose from, but luckily PGA Tour 2K21 is a solid option. It plays great and it has many ways to enjoy its content, and it also makes a much better use of the PGA license than its predecessor.
  7. Aug 26, 2020
    80
    It’s hard to be too mad about it though, given that PGA Tour 2K21 is the best golf game in years. In fact, it’s the best golf game of this generation. It looks absolutely gorgeous, caters for all skill levels, and is simply a joy to play. There are areas which could be improved, and I’m sure they will be in subsequent releases, but for now, let’s just relish the fact that the PGA Tour licence has been put to good use. A deeper career and the ability to play as pros can be delivered at a later date.
  8. Aug 25, 2020
    80
    PGA Tour 2K21 certainly has areas that could be improved, but the golfing – the heart and soul of the experience – is exceptional, and can make you feel like a pro when you make perfect shots. HB Studios’ expertise in this sport shines and helps this new series get off to a hell of a start.
  9. Aug 20, 2020
    80
    Presently, what we have is a fantastic golf game, and that’s good enough for now.
  10. Aug 20, 2020
    80
    Great fun, a solid golf game that should provide hours of enjoyment to those wanting to climb the Tour ladder or merely get out for a hit.
  11. Sep 9, 2020
    75
    If I like something about video games, it is that they never cease to amaze me. I did not expect anything from PGA Tour 2K21, maybe those low expectations have played in his favor I do not deny it, but the truth is that I have found a good game in him. Its adaptability to different levels, the feeling of progress in your game, the local multiplayer and that feeling of not being able to leave the controller on the table and always wanting a little more are its greatest supporters. I hope that the community will give this title a chance that it needs it to continue growing and improve its deficiencies for future iterations. Hopefully in PGA Tour 2K22 we can handle pro players on the circuit and find a deeper career mode.
  12. Aug 30, 2020
    75
    PGA Tour 2K21 is a solid golf simulation with good customization features and good multiplayer, but graphics are just fine and golfers aren't too differentiated.
  13. Aug 23, 2020
    75
    In short, PGA Tour 2K21 is a nice entry point for novice golf fans, but it won't blow regulars away.
  14. Sep 29, 2020
    74
    PGA Tour 2K21 scratches the itch for the hardcore golf fans out there, but casual players are going to find a game that is lacking deeper options even though the game itself is beautiful. It's a good entry that hopefully is built upon in the future.
  15. Sep 13, 2020
    70
    Even those who want a deep and challenging experience will find plenty to like about PGA Tour 2K21, thanks to the in-depth career mode and expansive Course Designer. As a first effort in this rebranded series, it gets much more right than wrong and is a very enjoyable golfing experience.
  16. Aug 23, 2020
    70
    Playing on real-life courses in PGA TOUR 2K21, scoring a perfect hole in one, and hearing the crowd erupt is special. Career mode is a blast, and beating Justin Thomas (cover athlete and number one player in the world) to the FedEx Cup is great. The difficulty level of the game can be brutal, with the timing of the swing being a legitimate pain. But the options that are available allow players to progress at their own speed, which is nice. Thanks to this, a deep multiplayer experience, and endless course options from the Course Designer, PGA TOUR 2K21 is about as replayable as a golf game can get. PGA TOUR 2K21 is a very fun game, and with it, the golfing simulator is officially back.
  17. 70
    As the first game in this newly rebranded series, PGA Tour 2K21 feels a little bare bones in some areas while also managing to build a solid foundation for the future now that they have the PGA license behind them.
  18. Aug 20, 2020
    70
    While it may not be incredibly in-depth, PGA Tour 2K21 is a great first attempt for 2K as they get into the golf game, and the future looks incredibly bright.
  19. Aug 20, 2020
    70
    PGA Tour 2K21 is the most flexible and enjoyable golf game since EA’s Tiger Woods series was at its peak. While its career mode could have done with some spit and polish to its presentation and featured more meaningful rewards, it nonetheless serves as a solid 20-hour straightaway to what could prove to be the most thriving part of PGA Tour 2K21’s dance floor in the long term; the online societies. As far as establishing a new sports franchise goes (on the shoulders of the three Golf Club games that came before) this might not be the strongest shot off the tee, but it’s ended up in a very playable lie.
User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 31
  2. Negative: 11 out of 31
  1. Aug 26, 2020
    8
    PGA TOUR 2K21 is the new name for The Golf Club series, which could have just as easily been rebranded as “Dark Holes” for itsPGA TOUR 2K21 is the new name for The Golf Club series, which could have just as easily been rebranded as “Dark Holes” for its uncompromisingly hardcore simulation of the sport. In its previous incarnation, it showed it's players all the forgiveness of a FromSoftware game. Inspite the fact that I don't actually enjoy golf games or golf On a normal basis, the game was actually fun to my surprise. I mean I don't even know how golf to play golf or what are the rules and how you'd become the g.o.a.t yet I played the game Many hours and it was absolutely a surprisingly amazing time. Just imagine that you playing something you don't have an idea about and you are enjoying and keep playing. This is enough to tell you guys how well they created this game. I can say that the single-player experience is excellent so far, despite the character creator being a little bare bones and most of the clothing and clubs being locked from the outset (requiring extensive play or real money to purchase). HB Studios has been on a roll with its golf games, and PGA Tour 2K21 appears to be another great golfing experience from the developer for the Xbox One. Full Review »
  2. Sep 13, 2020
    4
    Love the game, love everything about it, except for the fact that you have to be online in order to play career mode. For a person who isLove the game, love everything about it, except for the fact that you have to be online in order to play career mode. For a person who is deployed overseas. That is a big ruining factor 95 percent of the time. Because I dont have internet 95 percent of the time. Thanks 2k for making your game unplayable for anyone who doesnt have internet Full Review »
  3. Sep 4, 2020
    9
    If you like your golf game to be on the realistic side rather than arcadey (tiger / rory) then pga 2k21 is the best golf game there's everIf you like your golf game to be on the realistic side rather than arcadey (tiger / rory) then pga 2k21 is the best golf game there's ever been.
    I've played the majority of golf games since the amiga times and play golf irl. This game captures the roller coaster of emotions of real golf like never before and to get good you have to practice. Again just like the real thing.
    The closet to it would be the previous game in the series "the golf club 2019". This updated version improves on tgc2019 in every way. Backspin is now possible, the presentation has been updated and the course designer has been updated so users creations are unbelievable. Real life creations look fantastic now.
    Constant user courses being created, combined with weekly society online tournaments like tgctours and you have unlimited content.

    Its fantastic.
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