New Hot Shots Golf's trailer at TGS 2015 seemed to disappoint franchise fans, but we're actually pretty excited by what Sony's saying about the game. A page on the PlayStation Japan website has revealed a little more about the PlayStation 4 revival, and while we're working with shaky translations here, it certainly sounds like the most ambitious entry yet.
For starters, the title appears to be adopting a sandbox structure. This means that rather than being ushered from hole-to-hole, you'll be able to explore entire courses freely. Consequentially, there'll be a bit more freedom over how you approach each hole. Moreover, you'll encounter other players while you're out and about, while missions will be littered all over the map.
And golf will not be the only attraction this time, as you'll be able to drive – and, presumably, race – golf buggies, while there'll be other minigames such as fishing and sky diving on display. You'll also be able to create your own character to represent you in the world. It sounds like quite a bold concept, then, but we're confident that Clap Hanz will come good. The game will tee off in 2016.
[source jp.playstation.com]
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I actually can't wait for this one. Out Of Bounds for PS3 seemed like it was rushed, with voices being bad and some bad glitches at times, but the one thing I wanted on it (which didn't happen until they re-released the VITA version on the network) was trophy support. When they made the update to add MOVE functions, I thought trophies would come (like they did with Pain and Uncharted later on), but no trophies. I've been waiting for a new one in the series since then, but nothing...not even a new Hot Shots Tennis game. I really hope this one can come out soon! I also hope that they bring back Hot Shots Tennis!!!!
Added some screenshots.
I loved the trailer simply because of the implications of what you can do now
Perhaps a little more like Everybodies Tennis on PSP.
Honestly I'm not sure it's needed, the best bit about that game was the actual tennis and I only really want Everybodies Golf for well.. the golf. I also thought the trailer was kinda junk. Something like the Vita's intro would have been better
But non the less I'm sure they'll bring together a cracking game.
Think I'll have a round on my vita as I'm off today sounds good, only interested in the golfing though.
@kyleforrester87
I'm still in shock they didn't announce the game to include tennis as well. I was almost certain it would feature a "hot shots" hub world from where you could pick a certain number of sports with your avatar. I know they've been thinking bout including tennis and beach volley alsongside golf and those mini games and that would have been amazing! Maybe they will be announced later as DLC.
@Boerewors maybe, wouldn't really like to see them risking watering down elements though? Jack of all, master of none kinda thing.
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