80
In comparison [to "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2002"], the tap-tap-tap system employed in Hot Shots can't help but feel a little bit tired. It works, but there are far more possibilities to the PS2 control interface that could be make golf gameplay fresher, more intuitive, and more fun.
90
Usually a person will hate a game when they lose at it on a consistent basis, the case is completely different here. This is just a testament of how fun and gripping this game is to play.
90
I can't remember a game with almost nothing I would change...No other golf game keeps the action moving so well from one shot to the next. [Apr 2002, p.138]
10
The best golf game ever, and it’s not even that close. Not sure why this doesn’t have a higher score - it’s perfect in every way. I’m a big fan of the Tiger games (my favorite being ‘05), but this game is more true to golf. Love how you can pick this up and play it, but it takes more to become excellent. Learning how to craft your shots with the different, and always awesome, characters comes in handy for the different challenges within each course. It’s different than Tiger, and I feel it’s better. This version is also my favorite in the series - I feel like it’s fine-tuned perfectly.
7
A really fun golf game with cool characters and stages. Better option than Mario Golf imo. A decent Playstation title.
9
Such a great game and franchise that needs to get rebooted. Excellent for multiplayer moments.
Hot Shots Golf 3
PlayStation 2
Released On:
Mar 12, 2002
Metascore
Generally Favorable
85
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Mixed or Average
7.2
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While Hot Shots 3 doesn’t revolutionize the series by any stretch of the imagination, it delivers sweet PS2 graphics and loads of slick refinements that make it another must-play game.
92
It's so good that on a gorgeous, sunny 80-degree afternoon I found myself hitting the virtual links instead of the real thing – and I love real golf.
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Jul 14, 2024
10
The best golf game ever, and it’s not even that close. Not sure why this doesn’t have a higher score - it’s perfect in every way. I’m a big fan of the Tiger games (my favorite being ‘05), but this game is more true to golf. Love how you can pick this up and play it, but it takes more to become excellent. Learning how to craft your shots with the different, and always awesome, characters comes in handy for the different challenges within each course. It’s different than Tiger, and I feel it’s better. This version is also my favorite in the series - I feel like it’s fine-tuned perfectly.
May 7, 2018
9
Such a great game and franchise that needs to get rebooted. Excellent for multiplayer moments.
90
I can't remember a game with almost nothing I would change...No other golf game keeps the action moving so well from one shot to the next. [Apr 2002, p.138]
85
Perhaps the best party game for the PS2 out there.
80
Hot Shots Golf 3 takes the game into a whole hilarious new direction - but the realism it loses may hinder real golf fans.
80
Deep where it counts — the game play.
72
Its incredible similarity to previous Hot Shots Golf games may disappoint those looking for something fresh and new...[but] anyone looking for a consistently goofy, lighthearted golf game, will surely be pleased.
Aug 29, 2020
7
A really fun golf game with cool characters and stages. Better option than Mario Golf imo. A decent Playstation title.
Sep 27, 2011
5
This game is fun for a bit until you notice the glaring problems. Without any wind, it would say I am hitting 232 and I would hit full power and almost perfectly on and it would only go 209 yards and into the water below. The game does a terrible job [predicting how far your shot will go, in a game where feet matter. There is no excuse and no other reason why that should happen. Also even on the beginner courses the computer gets pars and birdies every time making it almost impossible to keep up. They should make the game more accessible and not make waste your time on 18 holes against perfect players starting out. Also even if you are just a tad off on the hit with the accuracy button it will go way short (doesn't even make sense with accuracy) or way off to the side. They can't expect you to be perfect and should penalize you as much for barely any error.
SummaryJoin the new cast of characters who come to tee off on the greens and on each other with trash-talking quips. The new swing Meter will test your skills with a variety of interfaces depending on the lie of the ball, whether it is in the fairway, rough, treeline, dirt or sand trap. Earn "Hot Shot Points" for superb performances, great shot... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
