Links 2004

 Xbox
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
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  1. Weekly Famitsu
    70
    8 / 6 / 7 / 7 - 28 [Vol 798; 2 Apr 2004]
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  2. GMR Magazine
    70
    What really wins this skins match is multiplayer: "Tiger" doesn't do it on Xbox, while Links not only offers multiplayer tourneys, but also the promise of new downloadable courses. [Dec 2003, p.82]
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  3. Eurogamer
    70
    But however good a game this may be, it's still left falling off the shoulders of a true giant, and even without online play and custom soundtrack options "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004" still hits the clubhouse well ahead of its rival.
  5. Game Informer
    70
    The problem is that it just doesn't play right. The physics system for the ball is out of whack. There is often no predicting what it will do. [Nov 2003, p.171]
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  6. GameCritics
    70
    Not a bad game by any means-it's simply one that tries to be many things to many different people and it doesn't quite succeed at any of them.
  7. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    68
    Create-a-Golfer is utterly underwhelming, and...simple shot challenges don't amount to exciting minigames. [Dec 2003, p.226]
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  8. Game Revolution
    67
    Its online play is unique to the genre on the Xbox and the gameplay itself is decent. But the lack of compelling game modes, the underwhelming Career and the somewhat bland delivery make this old classic just look old.
  9. games(TM)
    60
    There's plenty to do and see (within the golf spectrum, naturally) but at the end of the day, there's just not enough real magic to keep you coming back for more. [Christmas 2003, p.125]
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  10. G4 TV
    60
    Takes golf videogames back to the '80s when it was a boring, elitist sport. It looks to have completely disregarded the shifting of the guard that took place when a certain tiger-striped phenom stepped onto the scene.
  11. GamerFeed
    60
    After getting used to the motion, it became too easy to hit straight/long shots. However, I will say that the short-iron part of the game (especially wedges) left me guessing how to gauge distance. This added a certain difficulty to the game, especially at higher levels when the game didn't kibitz.

Awards & Rankings

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#49 Best Xbox Game of 2003
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#97 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Broyax
    Apr 11, 2017
    3
    C'est loin d'être moche même de nos jours, bien présenté, bien emballé, du beau travail de ce côté là mais tout est gâché par ce contrôle duC'est loin d'être moche même de nos jours, bien présenté, bien emballé, du beau travail de ce côté là mais tout est gâché par ce contrôle du swing au stick gauche imprécis, foireux et chiant et c'est malheureusement la seule méthode proposée. A l'époque, j'avais lâché le jeu rapidement sans me souvenir exactement pourquoi : maintenant je sais. Bref, tellement mal foutu que le moindre coup équivaut à un lancer de dés. A ce tarif, autant jouer au Loto.… Full Review »
  2. DaveR.
    Dec 5, 2003
    9
    I have played both Tiger Woods 2004 and Links 2004 for the Xbox. The crown definitely goes to Links 2004 for creating a truly beautiful I have played both Tiger Woods 2004 and Links 2004 for the Xbox. The crown definitely goes to Links 2004 for creating a truly beautiful picturesque game that airs on the side of simulation. This game has better graphics, gameplay, audio, and computer AI. This is the hands down the best golf game on the market.… Full Review »
  3. BobL.
    Nov 17, 2003
    8
    If you have xbox live then this is the game to play.Very smooth with no lag. Hopefully there will be lots of courses for download.
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