Players can survey the course by shielding their eyes, crouch to line up shots and use voice commands to change clubs or even ask for advice. With the exception of how to line up a shot - you face the screen, instead of adopting a side-on stance - those familiar with Kinect Sports Season Two will notice many a similarity. As with most Kinect games, however, there are a few ghosts in the machine, preventing the controller-free aspect of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 from fulfilling its potential. This year finally sees the Tiger Woods franchise dabble with motion controls, something that theoretically, should be a perfect fit.

Players also have the ability to open and close their golfer's stance and aim for specific spots on the ball, subsequently changing the height and direction, perfect for avoiding wind or for chipping out of bunkers. If, for example, you're consistently guilty of hooking each shot, it's easy to factor this into future attempts. Pulling the stick to the left or hitting the ball with a lack of conviction is all visually represented, offering players a fairly detailed analysis of each and every shot. Successes and failures are conveyed with the use of a swing arc, as well as a small analogue tracking box in the bottom left of the screen. At its most basic, players need only pull back the analogue stick and flick it forward in as straight a line as possible and with the desired amount of pace. It offers a surprising amount of depth, proving incredibly intuitive, whether newcomer or series veteran. The revamped swing system is easily the most successful new feature in the game. And while not everything works quite like it should, the changes are a step in the right direction, further cementing the Tiger Woods series as the premier golfing franchise.Īny successful overhaul begins with a revamped game mechanic and control scheme, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 is no different. This year the development team has added a brand new swing mechanic and an intriguing new game mode, not to mention motion controls for both the PS3 and Xbox 360, something seemingly tailor made for the video game golfing experience.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 marks the beginning of a new era for a franchise that was beginning to grow slightly stale.

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