{"id":9587,"date":"2023-04-10T09:37:31","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T07:37:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/costops.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/10\/ea-sports-pga-tour-2023-review-serious-players-have-much-to-master-in-eas-return-to-the-virtual-fairway\/"},"modified":"2023-04-10T09:37:31","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T07:37:31","slug":"ea-sports-pga-tour-2023-review-serious-players-have-much-to-master-in-eas-return-to-the-virtual-fairway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/costops.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/10\/ea-sports-pga-tour-2023-review-serious-players-have-much-to-master-in-eas-return-to-the-virtual-fairway\/","title":{"rendered":"EA Sports PGA Tour 2023 review \u2013 serious players have much to master in EA\u2019s return to the virtual fairway"},"content":{"rendered":"

Electronic Arts; PC, PS5, Xbox Series X\/S
<\/strong>The controls can be tough to get the hang of, but the visuals are stunning, the commentary impressive and the play itself gives you all the challenge and realism you could want <\/p>\n

After an eight-year hiatus from the world of golf simulation, Electronic Arts is back on the fairway, bringing its considerable licensing power and slick sports TV presentation skills with it. Featuring 30 courses, a large roster of current professionals, and a physics model built around the official TrackMan data<\/a> for authentic ball flight measurement and swing analysis, this game is exactly what you\u2019d expect from EA Sports \u2013 comprehensive, packed with options and deadly serious about the sport.<\/p>\n

Those hoping for an accessible knockabout are going to be quickly disappointed. The new swing mechanic, which requires you to pull down on the analogue stick to bring the club back, then forward again to unleash your shot, takes considerable time and effort to master. There\u2019s a slight lag between your input and the onscreen swing visual, which makes timing tricky, especially when you\u2019re not going for a full-power shot. Consequently, you spend a lot of matches over-hitting wildly, and this isn\u2019t helped by the fact that the transition on the stick from pull-back to forward has to be precise or your golfer just pulls a practice swing. The difficulty is compounded by the fact that there\u2019s no real tutorial mode. Instead you get a Coaching Academy section in the Challenge mode, which has lots of little mini-games based around various elements of the sport \u2013 but these don\u2019t provide tips or feedback, so it\u2019s all trial and a lot<\/em> of error.<\/p>\n

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\nElectronic Arts; PC, PS5, Xbox Series X\/SThe controls can be tough to get the hang of, but the visuals are stunning, the commentary impressive and the play itself gives you all the challenge and realism you could want
\nAfter an eight-year hiatus from the world of golf simulation, Electronic Arts is back on the fairway, bringing its considerable licensing power and slick sports TV presentation skills with it. Featuring 30 courses, a large roster of current professionals, and a physics model built around the official TrackMan data for authentic ball flight measurement and swing analysis, this game is exactly what you\u2019d expect from EA Sports \u2013 comprehensive, packed with options and deadly serious about the sport.
\nThose hoping for an accessible knockabout are going to be quickly disappointed. The new swing mechanic, which requires you to pull down on the analogue stick to bring the club back, then forward again to unleash your shot, takes considerable time and effort to master. There\u2019s a slight lag between your input and the onscreen swing visual, which makes timing tricky, especially when you\u2019re not going for a full-power shot. Consequently, you spend a lot of matches over-hitting wildly, and this isn\u2019t helped by the fact that the transition on the stick from pull-back to forward has to be precise or your golfer just pulls a practice swing. The difficulty is compounded by the fact that there\u2019s no real tutorial mode. Instead you get a Coaching Academy section in the Challenge mode, which has lots of little mini-games based around various elements of the sport \u2013 but these don\u2019t provide tips or feedback, so it\u2019s all trial and a lot of error. Continue reading…Technology | The Guardian<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Electronic Arts; PC, PS5, Xbox Series X\/SThe controls can be tough to get the hang of, but the visuals are stunning, the commentary impressive and the play itself gives you all the challenge and realism you could want After an eight-year hiatus from the world of golf simulation, Electronic Arts is back on the fairway, …<\/p>\n

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