Super Swing Golf PangYa
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Super Swing Golf is a Wii
version of the online
golf
game, PangYa
.
Both the single player and multiplayer game feature three different modes of play. In single player, these include a story mode, stroke play mode, and match mode, while in multiplayer, Balloon Pop mode replaces the story mode. In all modes, Pang (currency) can be earned and later spent on additional clothing or gear.
Unlike the original PC version, this game does not have online play. Prior to the game's release, Ryan Arbogast, Tecmo's product specialist, had stated in an interview that the story mode was expected to make up for the lack of online play. He also hinted at the possibility of pay-to-play downloadable content, such as costumes and characters.
A recent update to the Japanese version of PangYa stated, "You are now able to exchange exclusive items with the Wii Version". This is done offline by entering certain codes (from PangYa) into the Wii title.
to scroll and pan around the course, as well as to actually execute shots. To swing, players raise the controller behind them (as with a real golf club) until the on-screen power meter reaches the desired point. Once ready, players then hold down the "A" button and swing forward. The angle and speed of the forward swing is used to determine how close the actual shot comes to the desired shot. If the controller is rotated or twisted as the player swings forward, the resulting shot will hook or slice.
An alternative control system is to use just the buttons on the Wii Remote similar to how the game is played on the PC, including the same key combinations for power shots.
-inspired storyline, the objective of this tournament is to defeat all opponents in match play. Players select a character and then a course, which determines the number of holes, typically 3, 6 or 9, and the opponent. As players successfully defeat opponents, they earn the right to play against more difficult opponents on different courses. Winning a given match also unlocks new characters, caddies, and items which can be purchased in the shop.
Before and after each match, the player is greeted with a brief cutscene where the player's character and opponent exchange equips with each other and their caddies.
was the producer of Super Swing Golf, and the protagonists Mio and Mayu Amakura from Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly
are featured in concept artwork for the game. Also, the outfit of the Fatal Frame (video game)
protagonist, Miku Hinasaki, is an unlockable costume for the character Hannya.
gave it a 7.8/10, calling it a fair game with a lot of replay value, but ultimately the rest depended on preference. Yahoo Games awarded it a 4.5/5, saying it was a fun mix between silly swings and serious golf. X-Play
gave it a 4 out of 5 for being fun but very difficult in some areas. GameRankings and Metacritic
both gave it 72/100. A sequel, Super Swing Golf: Season 2
was released in January 2008.
Wii
The Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of the two others...
version of the online
ONLINE
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golf
Golf
Golf is a precision club and ball sport, in which competing players use many types of clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a golf course using the fewest number of strokes....
game, PangYa
PangYa
PangYa , is an online multiplayer casual golf simulation game designed by Korean development company, Ntreev Soft....
.
Gameplay
While very similar to the online PangYa, Super Swing Golf is slightly different in the areas of control and content.Both the single player and multiplayer game feature three different modes of play. In single player, these include a story mode, stroke play mode, and match mode, while in multiplayer, Balloon Pop mode replaces the story mode. In all modes, Pang (currency) can be earned and later spent on additional clothing or gear.
Unlike the original PC version, this game does not have online play. Prior to the game's release, Ryan Arbogast, Tecmo's product specialist, had stated in an interview that the story mode was expected to make up for the lack of online play. He also hinted at the possibility of pay-to-play downloadable content, such as costumes and characters.
A recent update to the Japanese version of PangYa stated, "You are now able to exchange exclusive items with the Wii Version". This is done offline by entering certain codes (from PangYa) into the Wii title.
Control
Players use the Wii RemoteWii Remote
The , also known as the Wiimote, is the primary controller for Nintendo's Wii console. A main feature of the Wii Remote is its motion sensing capability, which allows the user to interact with and manipulate items on screen via gesture recognition and pointing through the use of accelerometer and...
to scroll and pan around the course, as well as to actually execute shots. To swing, players raise the controller behind them (as with a real golf club) until the on-screen power meter reaches the desired point. Once ready, players then hold down the "A" button and swing forward. The angle and speed of the forward swing is used to determine how close the actual shot comes to the desired shot. If the controller is rotated or twisted as the player swings forward, the resulting shot will hook or slice.
An alternative control system is to use just the buttons on the Wii Remote similar to how the game is played on the PC, including the same key combinations for power shots.
Story mode
The Wii single-player story mode is named PangYa Festa. Complete with an animeAnime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
-inspired storyline, the objective of this tournament is to defeat all opponents in match play. Players select a character and then a course, which determines the number of holes, typically 3, 6 or 9, and the opponent. As players successfully defeat opponents, they earn the right to play against more difficult opponents on different courses. Winning a given match also unlocks new characters, caddies, and items which can be purchased in the shop.
Before and after each match, the player is greeted with a brief cutscene where the player's character and opponent exchange equips with each other and their caddies.
Courses
The 11 courses in the game are Blue Lagoon, Blue Moon, Blue Water, Ice Cannon, White Wiz (North Wiz and White Wiz in the US online version), Sepia Wind, Shining Sand, Silvia Cannon, West Wiz, Wind Hill, and Wiz Wiz.Fatal Frame connection
Keisuke Kikuchi, producer and co-creater of the survival horror game series Fatal FrameFatal Frame
Fatal Frame, known as Project Zero in the PAL region, and Zero Zero in Japan, is a survival horror video game series consisting of four installments and a spin-off. The first and second games in the series were released for the PlayStation 2 and the Xbox, the third has been released for the...
was the producer of Super Swing Golf, and the protagonists Mio and Mayu Amakura from Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly, known in Japan as and in Europe as Project Zero II: Crimson Butterfly, is a survival horror video game developed by Tecmo. It is the second installment in the Fatal Frame series and is considered by some gaming magazines as one of the scariest video games ever...
are featured in concept artwork for the game. Also, the outfit of the Fatal Frame (video game)
Fatal Frame
Fatal Frame, known as Project Zero in the PAL region, and Zero Zero in Japan, is a survival horror video game series consisting of four installments and a spin-off. The first and second games in the series were released for the PlayStation 2 and the Xbox, the third has been released for the...
protagonist, Miku Hinasaki, is an unlockable costume for the character Hannya.
Reception
Reviews have been above average. IGNIGN
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gave it a 7.8/10, calling it a fair game with a lot of replay value, but ultimately the rest depended on preference. Yahoo Games awarded it a 4.5/5, saying it was a fun mix between silly swings and serious golf. X-Play
X-Play
X-Play is a TV program about video games, known for its reviews and comedy skits...
gave it a 4 out of 5 for being fun but very difficult in some areas. GameRankings and Metacritic
Metacritic
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both gave it 72/100. A sequel, Super Swing Golf: Season 2
Super Swing Golf: Season 2
Super Swing Golf Season 2 is a golf game developed and published by Tecmo for the Wii. It was released in the North America on December 11, 2007...
was released in January 2008.