Rory McIlroy PGA Tour

 Xbox One
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4.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 76 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 12 out of 76
  3. Negative: 46 out of 76
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  1. Broyax
    Apr 23, 2022
    0
    Après des années de Tiger Woods plus ou moins merdoyantes, voilà qu’EA Sports s’offre un petit nouveau au prénom presque aussi bizarre que l’autre tanche golfeuse alcoolo-adultéro-cocaïnomane (le tigre de papier) : Rory ! a priori il n’a pas trop à voir avec un certain Rory blondinet versé depuis dans des frasques plus ou moins foutraques mais tout de même, quel étrange prénom.

    Peu    Après des années de Tiger Woods plus ou moins merdoyantes, voilà qu’EA Sports s’offre un petit nouveau au prénom presque aussi bizarre que l’autre tanche golfeuse alcoolo-adultéro-cocaïnomane (le tigre de papier) : Rory ! a priori il n’a pas trop à voir avec un certain Rory blondinet versé depuis dans des frasques plus ou moins foutraques mais tout de même, quel étrange prénom.

    Peu importe, puisque seul le jeu compte… et EA Sports s’est fendu d’un moteur Frostbite pour son nouveau simulateur de golf sans pour autant avoir demandé l’accord de Volkswagen (euh oui, on ne la capte pas tout de suite celle-là, il faut juste relire…). Mais qu’on ne se méprenne pas, EA qui est obsédé par la réduction des coûts n’utilise plus qu’un seul moteur pour tous ses jeux, ce n’est pas pour faire « joli » ou vous faire plaisir, c’est parce que… c’est comme ça.

    Le Frostbite donc (non, pas de vilains jeux de mots sur la prononciation française) est superbe lorsque DICE l’utilise (il s’agit de leur propre moteur après tout) malgré sa gourmandise difficile à contenir sur consoles… mais lorsqu’EA Sports l’utilise, c’est comme mettre Rory, oui le gamin débilos de ‘J’ai raté l’avion’, au volant d’une Ferrari : il s’emplafonne dans le premier lampadaire qui traverse la rue.

    Bref, c’est crénelé, ça scintille au loin, ça clignote, les textures sont pauvres, l’éclairage est minable… je ne veux certes pas dire que c’est hideux mais putain c’est un tantinet dégueulasse tout ça. On se demande ce qu’ils ont foutu, franchement.

    Le contenu est assez pauvre bien que récemment, de nouveaux parcours aient été ajoutés mais on regrette toujours le manque d’options dans la personnalisation du golfeur (ou de la golfeuse), le manque de vues disponibles, l’absence de replay et l’interface un peu avare en informations.

    On regrette surtout la physique aux fraises de toute la partie putting du jeu : les lois cinétiques les plus élémentaires y sont ignorées, ce qui transforme toute tentative de putt en grille de Loto. Voilà donc Rory qui n’a plus qu’à reprendre ce putt’ain d’avion et ne pas le rater cette fois.    … Expand
  2. Xbluannax
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    This is the worst golf game I have ever played the career mode is unplayable please please do not play this game bring back Tiger Woods gameplay
  3. endisni
    Jun 5, 2021
    10
    In June 2021, Rory Mcilroy golf looks amazing on xbox series s.

    The game now has nineteen courses including my favorite, Sawgrass. You can choose lots of different types of shots and use fade, draw, and hit the ball lower for more height or higher for more depth. Graphics are clean and clear, probably an eight in todays terms. Sounds and music are good, another eight. But    In June 2021, Rory Mcilroy golf looks amazing on xbox series s.

    The game now has nineteen courses including my favorite, Sawgrass.

    You can choose lots of different types of shots and use fade, draw, and hit the ball lower for more height or higher for more depth.

    Graphics are clean and clear, probably an eight in todays terms.

    Sounds and music are good, another eight.

    But it's the gameplay that shines along with lots of different modes like skins. You can even play at night.

    Personally I'll be playing this for years to come, I love the arcade swing to the shots.

    Excellent game that has clearly improved as time has gone on.    … Expand
  4. fargo
    Aug 23, 2018
    4
    This is a huge stepdown from the Tiger Woods PGA Tour games. The career is much weaker, the player creation options are dreadful and the whole game just feels very limited for what's supposed to be a PGA title. I'm just glad I got my game for much cheaper than it was originally because this was a huge waste of money. And now as it turns out this is the final EA PGA Tour game as they haveThis is a huge stepdown from the Tiger Woods PGA Tour games. The career is much weaker, the player creation options are dreadful and the whole game just feels very limited for what's supposed to be a PGA title. I'm just glad I got my game for much cheaper than it was originally because this was a huge waste of money. And now as it turns out this is the final EA PGA Tour game as they have lost the PGA license to HB Studios, and it's safe to say it hasn't gone out in a good way at all.… Expand
  5. barrington
    Jun 7, 2018
    2
    unfortunately wasted £10 on this game in a Xbox sale. No challenge, no great range of courses, mechanics of golf swing and camera's wooful.

    I'll stick to The Golf Club range of games.
  6. MrFanghole
    Mar 14, 2017
    0
    All of the Tiger woods games are far better than this even the ps1 games. I don't think the game was played by anyone before it was released,as the most important feature ie how far away the hole is and if it's up hill or down hill is unreadable because the numbers are too small especially the arrow facing up or down and also the same colour (white) as the background grid! If you can beAll of the Tiger woods games are far better than this even the ps1 games. I don't think the game was played by anyone before it was released,as the most important feature ie how far away the hole is and if it's up hill or down hill is unreadable because the numbers are too small especially the arrow facing up or down and also the same colour (white) as the background grid! If you can be bothered to move the view 360 degrees to a darker area of the course you sometimes you can make it out.
    This makes the game unplayable in my opinion    … Expand
  7. StormageddonBK
    Nov 24, 2016
    9
    I'm a hardcore Tiger Woods player and only play computer golf games on the hardest settings in as close to sim like environment as possible. I love the true swing mechanic of old and don't like the arcade bells and whistles. So at first I wasn't sure about the change of direction this game took because it meant learning a new control system that felt different which meant I had to changeI'm a hardcore Tiger Woods player and only play computer golf games on the hardest settings in as close to sim like environment as possible. I love the true swing mechanic of old and don't like the arcade bells and whistles. So at first I wasn't sure about the change of direction this game took because it meant learning a new control system that felt different which meant I had to change the way I approached each shot (generally I don't like change); so I put the game down until recently when I got the golf bug again. Once I accepted the new design I almost couldn't fault the game. The quality is there, the courses are there, the physics are spot on, it's graphically the best golf game on the marked in my opinion. Really the more I allowed myself to accept the game the better it got.

    I scored it a 9 instead of a 10 because the customisation of the golfer isn't good, actually it's pathetic. But if you can accept new control principles and can ignore the customisation options this game is great and a absolutely recommend. Better than The Golf Club and Perfect Golf.    … Expand
  8. Dwalk27
    Apr 16, 2016
    10
    Did tiger woods write half these reviews? As someone who couldn't give a crap about featured golfers or extra modes, i find this to tick all my boxes.

    Half the features people are saying are missing can be changed via options..... sure you can put the effort into making an account to whinge about how much it sucks, but you can't press start and look around for a minute? Did anyone    Did tiger woods write half these reviews? As someone who couldn't give a crap about featured golfers or extra modes, i find this to tick all my boxes.

    Half the features people are saying are missing can be changed via options..... sure you can put the effort into making an account to whinge about how much it sucks, but you can't press start and look around for a minute?

    Did anyone actually play the game for more than an hour? I don't think so otherwise over 30 people wouldnt be spreading false and misleading reviews.

    Shame on you burke's!    … Expand
  9. torshaug
    Feb 10, 2016
    8
    So this game just recently was dropped 67% on xbox live and of course, I had to pick it up. As a huge fan of the past Tiger Woods games, I have been yearning for a decent golf game.

    I have read all of the reviews and they are mostly very bad. Yet, the reason they are bad is not because of gameplay but because of features. So, gameplay being solid, I pick it up. Simply put, if you    So this game just recently was dropped 67% on xbox live and of course, I had to pick it up. As a huge fan of the past Tiger Woods games, I have been yearning for a decent golf game.

    I have read all of the reviews and they are mostly very bad. Yet, the reason they are bad is not because of gameplay but because of features. So, gameplay being solid, I pick it up.

    Simply put, if you were a fan of Mario Golf for its precise 3-button gameplay and loved Tiger Woods games, this game is a great mix of the two.

    Yes, features are missing. But a solid gameplay experience is there, especially if you are a traditional fan of 3-click golf. And you can mix 3-click with "in air spin" if you want. Awesome!

    As far as golf gameplay goes, this is a great value if you can pick it up cheap.

    Again, if you loved the way Mario Golf played, this is a no brainer.    … Expand
  10. smads12
    Feb 6, 2016
    0
    DO NOT buy this game You've been warned. I bought it at a discounted $40 and it's worth maybe $5. For the love of whatever there aren't even lipouts and thats the least of the problems. The announcers will say you had a terrible shot when you put it a foot away. This is a disgrace to the Tiger Woods series and the makers should be ashamed. It seems EA Sports might be the worstDO NOT buy this game You've been warned. I bought it at a discounted $40 and it's worth maybe $5. For the love of whatever there aren't even lipouts and thats the least of the problems. The announcers will say you had a terrible shot when you put it a foot away. This is a disgrace to the Tiger Woods series and the makers should be ashamed. It seems EA Sports might be the worst company out there. You will play 3 holes per tournament and the rest will be simulated based on your "attributes". I hope EA goes bankrupt because this is a disgrace to gaming. Buy any other golf game and it will be better.… Expand
  11. Deadraque
    Dec 17, 2015
    4
    EA still thinks that golf is for 8-16 years old. Since 2008 it's going more and more down, but this beats it all. Back to the Golf club where golf is real golf
  12. Cdub1973
    Oct 14, 2015
    0
    This game is a complete disappointment. If I wanted to play this game like I did 10 years ago with the original Xbox I would have bought an original Xbox and the first tiger woods. Why develop the Kinect and then make the game work for it just to upgrade the game system and Kinect to make you use a joystick. Thank you Microsoft and EA sports for robbing your consumers and taking advantageThis game is a complete disappointment. If I wanted to play this game like I did 10 years ago with the original Xbox I would have bought an original Xbox and the first tiger woods. Why develop the Kinect and then make the game work for it just to upgrade the game system and Kinect to make you use a joystick. Thank you Microsoft and EA sports for robbing your consumers and taking advantage of the name. Hope your owners are enjoying the second summer home we all paid for..… Expand
  13. xRAIDER34x
    Oct 6, 2015
    4
    This game comes up a few strokes over par. I probably see it as a triple bogey. There isnt nearly enough put in this game to justify spending 60 dollars on it. At any price this game just takes up hard drive space where there should be another game sitting there to choose from. The game needs to be more challenging in an hour you can master the field of opponents. Additional content isThis game comes up a few strokes over par. I probably see it as a triple bogey. There isnt nearly enough put in this game to justify spending 60 dollars on it. At any price this game just takes up hard drive space where there should be another game sitting there to choose from. The game needs to be more challenging in an hour you can master the field of opponents. Additional content is over priced and lacking. The graphics are average at best. I put roughly 6 to 8 hours in on this game and that was enough for me so this game has no replay value.
    graphics-5
    sound-6
    gameplay and modes-5
    multiplayer-6
    replay value-2
    overall-4.2-10    … Expand
  14. dmdevoss
    Sep 4, 2015
    6
    The game is enjoyable, but has quite a few problems.

    Graphics: I haven't played a PGA game in a while, so I was happy with how the game could look. Unfortunately the scenery glitches out somewhere at least once a hole which really brings you out of the moment, or rather never lets you actually enjoy it. Gameplay: I think this is where it shines, it's pretty easy to just pick it up    The game is enjoyable, but has quite a few problems.

    Graphics: I haven't played a PGA game in a while, so I was happy with how the game could look. Unfortunately the scenery glitches out somewhere at least once a hole which really brings you out of the moment, or rather never lets you actually enjoy it.

    Gameplay: I think this is where it shines, it's pretty easy to just pick it up and play, plenty of options for play styles.

    Other gripes: While I would never buy this game for online capability I played with a friend a few times. Online was super weird and glitchy. There was a neat "play at the same time as your opponent" feature, with what looked like some cool features like "see your opponent if he's not in your way" and "view the course if your opponent isn't done with the hold yet", however these features worked about 10% of the time, other times my opponent would be flickering in and out of existence, and the waiting camera angles are terrible, can't see anything. I would much rather have just watched my opponent's screen so I could tell what was happening at all, rather than watch some shrubbery also flicker in and out of existence from a mile away.

    TLDR: I think the game had/has potential if you're just looking for some arcade golf fun, but the whole feel of the game is somewhere between rushed and beta. Good ideas poorly done.    … Expand
  15. alanhanks
    Aug 10, 2015
    0
    No courses, no golfers, no game modes, nothing. If you could play this game and know everything about it before you spend 60 bucks, there is no way you would do it. Unless you are just an absolute moron.
  16. magginoodles
    Aug 9, 2015
    2
    Without a doubt the worst sports game I have ever played, even worse than early access games that haven't been released. I've been playing sim golf games for 20 years plus, and this is the very worst golf game ever produced by any franchise. Save yourself the trouble, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME.

    1. Career mode (the most gutted, lifeless feature of the game in comparison to other    Without a doubt the worst sports game I have ever played, even worse than early access games that haven't been released. I've been playing sim golf games for 20 years plus, and this is the very worst golf game ever produced by any franchise. Save yourself the trouble, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME.

    1. Career mode (the most gutted, lifeless feature of the game in comparison to other releases).It's like they got half way into developing it and gave up and thought we'll put that in and hope that keeps people happy. It's totally empty/devoid of any features that make it interesting.
    2. Commentary. Horrible, repetitive, utterly pointless drivel. My wife got so annoyed with the same pointless rubbish she made me turn it down, off. All they do is bag you or say you are the protege, champion of the world or the next Rory. How about just saying what the player basically has done. No need for the same stupid phrases about plumbers or whatever. Seriously how hard is it. Short sentence, nice shot, that's going to be difficult to get up and down. It's obvious the developers have never played the game in their life.
    3. Player reaction. This is just unbelievable, they act like they've won the masters or throw their clubs or constantly look like they are going to kill people. I've never seen a golfer behave remotely like that on tour... or even in club, social golf. Again leading me to suggest they don't ever watch/play golf themselves. If it was only turned on in arcade I'd understand. But the whole game is full of it, literally every shot is a drama queen moment.
    4. Caddie, general actions walking down the fairway. I'll waste hours of my life watching the same silly hand movements talking to the caddie.... why? I have no idea. Is this meant to be innovation? I hope you didn't spend more than 2 hours developer time on that.
    5. Player creation. The player faces look like they've been smashed with a brick, the darker skin tones on the players are actually outright offensive. Again another feature that got a very bare minimum. No game face or anything useful to make it possible to make a player that looks remotely normal.
    6. Actual gameplay, well not much to report on that, the tempo or 3 click has no feel at all. Putting is very hit and miss, you either putt well or you hit it feet past or even sideways. Why on earth they even have a swing, accuracy meter for a putter is a mystery. Seriously how many pros on tour put like that from 3 feet. The shot types are half baked, you can't get good flight or feel at all when you are playing well.
    7. Graphics, the only feature that gave this game any points at all, they have improved it but even so the gameplay seems to have suffered from putting pointless animated animals on the course. I think I even saw a bear on one course! To be honest, for the time it took to put in this new engine at the cost of other features, the producers have obviously banked the game on kiddies liking the animals.
    8. Tour play, hardcore golf gamer. There is not a single feature of anything in this game that remotely has the feel of make it a serious effort to be the tour, game that a hardcore serious golfer would want to play.
    9. Courses, who on earth releases a game with so few courses, and they even wasted time putting in some pointless battlefield course or something ( no idea I wouldn't play it ). Supposed DLC will help with this... time will tell but it will either be many many months after release or pay for play.

    If I could I'd return this and ask for money back and ask for billable hours playing this total rubbish. Congrats on making the worst golf game in history.    … Expand
  17. drewbdoo
    Jul 31, 2015
    8
    I've played and finished to 100% at least one version of every EA golf game ever created, and this game gets an 8 only because of its potential. Here are the pros:
    (1) The courses selected and/or created by EA are excellent. I LOVE that you get to play Chambers Bay for the US Open, St Andrew for The Open, and Whistling Straits for the PGA, just like the 2015 season. The lack of The    I've played and finished to 100% at least one version of every EA golf game ever created, and this game gets an 8 only because of its potential. Here are the pros:
    (1) The courses selected and/or created by EA are excellent. I LOVE that you get to play Chambers Bay for the US Open, St Andrew for The Open, and Whistling Straits for the PGA, just like the 2015 season. The lack of The Masters is a HUGE letdown though.
    (2) The game was made more challenging than in previous years. For example, the Quick Rounds feature makes sure your Birdies or Eagles on every hole make for an exciting tournament--as the other players will all play 18 holes, you can't zoom over-top your shot, which is something you couldn't do in real life, there is not a power boost other that the joystick being moved by the user, you cannot control the spin while in the air, among other things.
    (3) The graphics meet the console standard

    Here are the cons:
    (1) Hitting out of bunkers or deep impressions is nearly impossible because of the height and rate at which the ball reaches it's apex on a flop or chip shot. This is adjustable but there are simply shots that cannot be hit. Also, there is a cosmetic detail with attempting this--the golfer simply looks ridiculous and makes a stance a pro or moderately decent amateur would never make.
    (2) The lack of golf courses is depressing. I've always dreamed of a golf game where one can play an entire season and play a different golf course every week--just like the tour pros do. The 14 edition allowed users roughly 20 courses plus the option to purchase courses for the store. EA NEEDS TO DO WHATEVER THEY NEED TO DO TO ALLOW PURCHASERS TO BUY COURSES FOR THIS GAME!!!! So far, I have noticed on the game's bulletin that TPC Scottsdale will become available at a later date.
    (3) The commentary is on point to what is actually happening about 75% of the time, which makes having the volume on extremely annoying. The commentators are excellent in real-life golf events, and it makes me feel like EA got lazy with the sound bites. However, I do have to give them credit because they give excellent course expertise, and if anyone knows who Frank Nobilo is, he has competed on most of the game's courses in real-life, which is actually a neat feature.
    (4) To whoever said double-bogey is the max score...double PAR is the max score. On a par 3 you max at 6, par 4 you max at 8, and par 5 you max at 10. That was at least the impression I got because I got a 6 on the downhill par 3 at the new Grand Canyon course--now I get a 2 every time after figuring out what club to hit.
    (5) You cannot max your specific skills do to good performance--you merely select a blanket attribute that is imperfect.

    All in all, these are possibly glitches updates could fix for this game. I sunk about $64.00 into this game after tax, so I'd hate to wait for a new edition. It's the only game I play so I'd like it fixed ASAP.    … Expand
  18. scarysquirel2
    Jul 29, 2015
    3
    Feels like I have shelled out £50 for what is an expansive demo. I think in total there are only 10 playable golfers and not many more courses. The actual gameplay is improved and provides a smooth and realistic simulation but I cant even put facial hair on my created character. Talk about basic features and functionality.
  19. irishedd
    Jul 25, 2015
    0
    do not buy. terrible gameplay terrible graphic poor online , a few courses a few golfers . shameless scam of a game .even the hardcore ea apologizts cant defend this game. dont think they will fix it with a patch , they couldnt even fix the tw 14 putter glitch. avoid
  20. 1000
    Jul 23, 2015
    8
    What we have here is the traditional PGA Tour game bought up to date for the current generation, but it's highly evident that the team didn't have enough time to build in all the traditional features into this entry in the series. The game itself is wonderful - it plays right, looks great and sounds great but there are a lot of things that are missing or unfinished... the "create a player"What we have here is the traditional PGA Tour game bought up to date for the current generation, but it's highly evident that the team didn't have enough time to build in all the traditional features into this entry in the series. The game itself is wonderful - it plays right, looks great and sounds great but there are a lot of things that are missing or unfinished... the "create a player" builder is the worst I've seen outside of D-grade $5 RPGs (you know there is a serious problem when it's hard to build a golfer that doesn't look retarded). Lots of modes and courses missing compared to the traditional PGA Tour game.

    Still, overall it's a great game if you can look past what is not finished or not included due to time    … Expand
  21. mudestone
    Jul 22, 2015
    1
    I ranted before - now I've got that out of my system I shall be more constructive. Many have mentioned the options for character customisation - and yes, you can create a monstrosity, but only 12 of them. There are only 12 courses, and you can complete them all comfortably in a morning, and they are largely 'standard' and no WOW factor at all. The tournaments are strange - they don't giveI ranted before - now I've got that out of my system I shall be more constructive. Many have mentioned the options for character customisation - and yes, you can create a monstrosity, but only 12 of them. There are only 12 courses, and you can complete them all comfortably in a morning, and they are largely 'standard' and no WOW factor at all. The tournaments are strange - they don't give you any results at the end, just spit you back to the home screen - ??. Playing Head2Head is bizarre and glitchy. In fact, both yourself and your opponent will randomly disappear and reappear, you can't see what each other are doing, there's no suspense or build-up, or pressure of any kind. Played several times with my mate and he wasn't able to see my scores at all, and at the end of the game there were no results to speak of. Honestly it feels unfinished - and I worry that the memory of good games, completed when launched, are being eradicated from our memories and we replace them with expectations of updates and DLC. WE ARE THE CLEAR VICTIMS OF NEW GAMING INDUSTRY BUSINESS MODELS AND THEY'RE TIRELESS MISSION TO DRAIN OUR WALLETS. I don't mind draining my wallet for something good - but put the work in up front and deserve my cash but £50 for a game which is more akin to a project for a 15 year old gaming geek who was on work experience from school is just not acceptable. I have never written a review in my life, but this was so bad I was compelled to tell the world. EA you are thieves of time and money and actively conning young people who can't remember just how varied, deep, interesting, surprising, compelling games have been for many many years and instead dumb us all down to this. I wish there was some way of taking this back to the shop, alas the gaming world have stitched us up on that long time ago.....… Expand
  22. AnnicaJ
    Jul 21, 2015
    0
    This was a true disappointment. Half of the modes, courses and options are missing, not implemented or just sloppy and buggy. Character creation is a joke. Career mode is a total disappointment! Yes, it's pretty but that's about it. Made me wonder if they accidentally released a beta version, but it seems like they actually couldn't do any better than this. Save your money, get something else.
  23. JoshLuck1995
    Jul 20, 2015
    4
    It doesnt feel like a full game, there is so much content missing, some of it so basic, the customer creation feels so empty and lifeless, the career mode feels like a waste of time. It just feels real barebones, i would rather play a older PGA game. Avoid
  24. tincup33
    Jul 20, 2015
    8
    I'm guessing that all of the negative reviews are from people who don't understand what "settings" are. Most of the complaints can be addressed if you venture into that area...smh. That said, the game is decent but it feels a little flat compared to other offerings from EA. The graphics are pretty and all of that but it makes you miss the TW PGA games. The game play is similar and II'm guessing that all of the negative reviews are from people who don't understand what "settings" are. Most of the complaints can be addressed if you venture into that area...smh. That said, the game is decent but it feels a little flat compared to other offerings from EA. The graphics are pretty and all of that but it makes you miss the TW PGA games. The game play is similar and I like what they have done with the putting and such but there is something missing that keeps this game from being "WOW" worthy. I am disappointed with the lack of customization options for your golfer as well. Overall the game is decent with a hint of meh, not worth $60 off the bat but if DLC's will indeed be free, then $60 isn't too bad.… Expand
  25. Lasto
    Jul 19, 2015
    3
    Let's start with the few good things EA did...They improved on your "shot arc" and putting lines. Perhaps to a point to where it may be a little too easy. BUT the good news is that you can really customize the options to take out the shot arc, putting line, power boost, ball spin, etc. So if you desire more of a challenge, you can tailor the core gameplay to your liking. As far asLet's start with the few good things EA did...They improved on your "shot arc" and putting lines. Perhaps to a point to where it may be a little too easy. BUT the good news is that you can really customize the options to take out the shot arc, putting line, power boost, ball spin, etc. So if you desire more of a challenge, you can tailor the core gameplay to your liking. As far as graphics, I suppose it looks fine but it's certainly not an upgrade from the previous gen titles.
    Now the not so good things EA did...It really seems they stripped a lot of content compared to the previous "Tiger" games as many others have stated already. I do miss my Bingo, Bango, Bongo, Skins, Tiger Challenges(there are a few challenges but no where near as memorable or as many), etc. They do have a Battlefield 4 play mode in which you golf the BF4 maps...it's not really my cup of tea but it exists. When the game cuts between scenes, it seems to have a Jankyness that can get annoying (weird pauses as you change from the panning the coarse to moving to your player). Also the hole panning as you load the next hole, the camera will pan close to the ground and suddenly you'll just have a bush appear right in front of your camera which isn't a big deal but it just shows how little attention to detail they paid.
    Overall I certainly CAN NOT recommend this game. I think it's a huge set back to the EA golf series. If you have an XBone I would recommend picking up Tiger Woods Golf 14' for the 360 and using the backwards compatibility feature that is coming soon.    … Expand
  26. HeeresJ0hnny
    Jul 19, 2015
    4
    Mechanically, the game works fine. The visuals are nice (though they aren't as good as I believe the "next-gem" hardware is capable of outputting), the game runs smoothly, and the no loading screens in between holes is nice. But it's stupid easy. There are ways to make it harder, but starting out, you're going to win every tournament against the best players in the game as a 65 overallMechanically, the game works fine. The visuals are nice (though they aren't as good as I believe the "next-gem" hardware is capable of outputting), the game runs smoothly, and the no loading screens in between holes is nice. But it's stupid easy. There are ways to make it harder, but starting out, you're going to win every tournament against the best players in the game as a 65 overall rating rookie. The changes to putting are good, though. It's frustrating at first, but it's probably the best applications of putting in one of these games.
    First issue is the commentators, both of whom pale in comparison to Jim Nance. They're annoying, and half the time, their commentary doesn't fit what's happening (for example, if I miss a putt, one of the guys will say "Oh, I thought he had that!" Two seconds later, the same guy would say "Had the touch of a plumber right there.")
    The problem with the game is the distinct lack of content. There are fewer courses, fewer events in career mode, a fractions of the playable golfers, NO MASTERS TOURNAMENTS (I don't care if their licensing agreement ended, get a new one. Not having the best major in the world is unacceptable, especially considering the 2012 version of the game was centered around the bloody tournament). This game is Madden for golf. It's deprived of variety and fun compared to older titles (seriously, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 on original Xbox has more to offer that this game), and I have no doubt in my mind that they plan on selling us old features as future DLC.    … Expand
  27. risedenn07
    Jul 19, 2015
    2
    This game blows. It is nearly impossible to play in career mode and you never make the cut. While putting, the ball will sometimes start to fall into the hole and then pop out...what kind of planet am I playing on when gravity doesn't work?? When you hit a bad shot, you are forced to watch the player you created get frustrated and slam clubs. What does that teach us about temper whileThis game blows. It is nearly impossible to play in career mode and you never make the cut. While putting, the ball will sometimes start to fall into the hole and then pop out...what kind of planet am I playing on when gravity doesn't work?? When you hit a bad shot, you are forced to watch the player you created get frustrated and slam clubs. What does that teach us about temper while playing the sport?

    I'm very disappointed with the multiplayer as well. It basically is you playing while your opponents ball flies around. You could be putting and your opponents approach shot land right at your feet...

    The content is also very limited. When creating a player, you can only change a few features about the person and select from a few different outfits...but you can't do that until you get better, but getting better requires you to miss the cut 50 times in a row before you get your stats up. RIDICULOUS.    … Expand
  28. aussiegamer44
    Jul 18, 2015
    1
    What a load of crap compared to tiger woods last game with ea. What were they thinking. Customization is hardly there and the amount of equipment you can earn is very sparse and to think they made this on a machine like the ps4 and xbox1 that can handle a whole lot more than this not to mention the bluray it is on can handle a whole lot more. I bought it thinking this is going to be likeWhat a load of crap compared to tiger woods last game with ea. What were they thinking. Customization is hardly there and the amount of equipment you can earn is very sparse and to think they made this on a machine like the ps4 and xbox1 that can handle a whole lot more than this not to mention the bluray it is on can handle a whole lot more. I bought it thinking this is going to be like TW PGA 13 but i'm severely disappointed and how dare you sell it for the price you are selling it for on the PSN… Expand
  29. RREK1969
    Jul 18, 2015
    4
    Sorely disappointed with this game, next gen graphics are not present, game modes missing, poor selection of course, character golfer builder is hamfisted and basic. Pretty sure they will make millions from this, what a waste of my money.
  30. DoctorFaustus
    Jul 17, 2015
    2
    Buyer beware. I made the mistake of downloading the digital version for my Xbox One and I was completely stunned by just how much is missing from this game. I've enjoyed PGA Tour games, more or less, since I think '09. The real face tech and other character creation stuff was so much fun, as was hunting for better gear after each Tournament and leveling up your gamer with practice andBuyer beware. I made the mistake of downloading the digital version for my Xbox One and I was completely stunned by just how much is missing from this game. I've enjoyed PGA Tour games, more or less, since I think '09. The real face tech and other character creation stuff was so much fun, as was hunting for better gear after each Tournament and leveling up your gamer with practice and medals and all that great stuff.
    I can't describe how disappointing it was to know I was stuck with this abortion of product once I started to play it. Visually it's ok, except for the terrible character creation. I cannot for the life of me understand what's wrong with the putting system. I've watched my putts roll slowly right over the middle of the cup on too many occasions.
    Maybe with some patches (free DLC, or forget it, I can't believe I paid EA $65 for THIS) it can mature into something worth spending time with, like what Turn 10 did with Forza Motorsport 5; but barring that I'm just going to have to admit I made an expensive mistake.

    Don't make the mistake I did. Avoid this game. The critics giving this 60-80% are lying to you, and saying this game has even 1/2 the features of previous editions is far too kind.

    I don't know what else to say, it's rare that I am this disappointed in even most EA products I've owned.

    I guess just read QUITTERMAKER'S review, because I don't have the heart to go on.

    P.S. - I also created an account here just to warn people to STAY AWAY, unless (free) patches bring the game up to a more sophisticated level. I just feel, pardon the pun, shafted. Hard.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 26
  3. Negative: 2 out of 26
  1. GameSpew
    Apr 3, 2016
    70
    The tight mechanics and gameplay cannot be overlooked and EA certainly has made good on that ground. Is it as enjoyable as the previous titles? No. It lacks the depth which its predecessors possessed and as a result, you’re left with little will to return. Regardless, this is the first half-decent golfing game on the current gen consoles, and aside from the gimmicky Night Club Challenges and inclusion of Star Wars Battlefront-themed courses, Rory McIlroy PGA Tour offers a level of realism that you’re unlikely to find anywhere else right now.
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  2. Gamer.nl
    Oct 6, 2015
    45
    This should have been a glorious comeback for EA's golf series, but it is a let-down. Especially because it takes everything away that made the last games with Tiger Woods so much fun.
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  3. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Sep 26, 2015
    60
    A half-finished game. [Issue#128, p.80]
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