Tiger Woods 10 - Club & Disc Golf w/Motion+ (Upd: get it!) [Mobile/Archive]

crunchewy

05-21-2009, 10:40 AM

I wasn't all that interested in this game until I watched the demo video on the Nintendo Channel. I didn't realize this was going to have disc golf, of course taking full advantage of MotionPlus. Disc golf with MotionPlus interests me a lot more then regular golf with MP. It looks pretty damn fun. According to the IGN preview linked to below, you can play disc golf on all the courses included in the game. I'm wondering if it allows controller sharing like in WiiSports so we don't have to have 4 MP's in order to play it multiplayer? Both disc and club golf can be played multiplayer with one shared remote.

TW10 utilizes MotionPlus for regular, golf club golf too, I'm just more interested in the disc golf mode - that use of MotionPlus is more compelling to me, but the regular golf looks like it will be great with M+ as well. If you want info on the regular golf mode that is easily found. If I stop being lazy I'll include some links to info here, but for now...

Disc golf trailer, same as found on the Nintendo Channel: http://www.gametrailers.com/video/wii-disc-tiger-woods/48281

IGN Preview covering Disc Golf mode (they "adore it" and "it controls perfectly"): http://wii.ign.com/articles/980/980933p1.html

The game was shipped on June 8th. Here are some store links for the bundle (I can't see why you'd order this as game-only, so I'm not listing those versions.)

amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Tiger-Woods-Tour-Bundle-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B001TOMQZI/
$59.99 with free super saver saver shipping.

gamestop.com: http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product%5FID=74507
$59.99+tax, free shipping with SAVER coupon code.
Powertrade: "Trade any games towards the reservation or purchase of Tiger Woods 2010, Fight Night Round 4 or NCAA 2010 and receive an extra 20% Trade-in Credit! Expires: 6/21/2009" See details on their trade-in offers (http://www.gamestop.com/gs/specialty/tradeins/) page

deepdiscount.com: http://www.deepdiscount.com/viewproduct.htm?productId=69941647
$58.99 with free shipping.

buy.com: http://www.buy.com/prod/tiger-woods-pga-tour-golf-10-bundle-with-wii-motionplus/q/loc/108/211041690.html
$58.99 with free shipping

wherehouse.com: http://www.wherehouse.com/games/product-detail.jsp?id=2883512
$59.99 and free shipping in June with coupon code WHFIFTYJUNE

pdwayne

05-21-2009, 10:53 AM

I can't wait for this game! If anyone finds a good deal on it, please let us know.

Dr Mario Kart

05-21-2009, 11:55 AM

I've never purchased or played any EA Sports game, nor have I ever purchased (as far as I know) any game developed by any of the branches of EA.

However, I am watching this game closely. Its looking like it might be really good.

I recommend changing the thread title to something more informative at first glance, like "Tiger Woods 10 (Disc Golf mode and Motion+)"

crunchewy

05-21-2009, 04:24 PM

Suggestion taken, Dr.

Got_Wii

05-21-2009, 07:08 PM

Really considering this game as well. Looks pretty good and comes with Motion plus adapter for $59.99. Not bad, probably see deals on it too in a week or two.

crunchewy

05-22-2009, 09:30 AM

I added the trailer and a link to an IGN preview to the OP, and also removed all references to "frisbee" (except this one). :) I am now officially psyched for this game! I can't wait for it to come out. Actually, I'll have to wait a bit longer as it will be a birthday present. Ah well.

SnorE

05-25-2009, 12:24 AM

I am looking forward to this as well...the motion plus will be sweet for this

lilboo

05-25-2009, 12:35 AM

OK let me ask a question.
Is the "Disc Golf" the only motion plus feature? Or will the MP work in normal golf, too?

Me thinks this, as well as many other games, will be like games that include the balance board: It can be used, but not needed for the main game....:roll:

Matt Young

05-25-2009, 02:51 AM

The Wii MP works for all facets of this game. It's being bundled with this game before any other as a showcase for the peripheral. No longer must we suffer through shitty Wii Sports golf!

crunchewy

05-26-2009, 11:26 AM

Ok, Ok, I made the OP and title "regular golf" friendly, or at least more so then before. :) Yes, TW10 uses MotionPlus for both modes of play. One thing I'm wondering is will we be able to play disc golf online? You can play regular golf online, but I haven't found any info on whether or not you can do the same with disc golf.

Two weeks until release!

RCS0926

05-26-2009, 07:46 PM

As limited as it is, I really enjoy the golf in Wii Sports. This game is going to be a must-buy for me given the near 1:1 controls, 27 full courses, and disc golf...

hdtvrand

06-01-2009, 02:29 AM

Amazon has it for $56.99 now. Not a huge savings, but every little bit helps.

crunchewy

06-01-2009, 10:41 AM

7 days until release! I am planning to put in a pre-order at Gamestop as soon as the trade-in deal becomes offiicial. Thanks for the tipoff on the amazon price drop hdtvrand. I also added the GS Powertrade that is expected (though not yet listed on their site), and added two more sources for the game. wherehouse.com is a site you can trade games, music and movies into, so though their price is MSRP they may still be a good option for some.

RCS0926

06-01-2009, 05:04 PM

I'm hoping to see some reviews on this game soon. I'm 95% sure that I'm going to get this game, but I just want to confirm that it plays as well as we all think it will...

crunchewy

06-08-2009, 11:57 AM

Updated OP to note that the June 8th date is actually the ship date and not the available date, at least according to Gamestop where I put in a pre-order last week. Gamestop told me they will have it available tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9th.

Also perhaps of note is that Amazon is now showing a 1 to 2 week wait from them. Either the game has pre-sold really well and they've sold out of their first batch already, or they aren't getting that many copies initially, or there is a delay in the release.

EDIT: I also note that wherehouse.com is listing it as "out of stock" with only a "notify" option. I'm not sure if that's how they've always been listing it, or if that is a change. Buy.com is saying usually ships in 24 hours - I don't know how reliable their stock claims are. My experience has been that deepdiscount will only inform you of stock after the order is placed.

Got_Wii

06-08-2009, 12:10 PM

Hope BestBuy has a Gamer Reward Zone deal for this game. The motion plus looks amazing.

decrot

06-08-2009, 12:30 PM

did motion plus officially come out yet? best buy's web site says backordered instead of pre-order

crunchewy

06-08-2009, 02:22 PM

It officially "ships" today. Stores may not have it until tomorrow, though. The links I provide are to the bundle version which includes one MotionPlus, so the MotionPlus ships the day this ships at the least. The stand-alone MotionPlus Gamestop shows as shipping within 24 hours, so presumably it will also be available tomorrow. However, Amazon is showing the standalone MotionPlus as shipping on the 15th or some such date, so maybe all this stuff is actually delayed and not really sold out? I don't know which it is. I guess I'll find out tomorrow when I go to pickup my preorder of the bundle.

guessed

06-09-2009, 10:51 AM

Mine arrived yesterday from the EA/Sims card deal. I only got a chance to play a little last night, but it felt pretty good. It was cool to go into disc golf mode and watch the hand on the screen match my motions, but I think I was playing on an easy setting, so the disc flew much better than it would have in real life. Hopefully I'll get a chance to try out a more realistic setting.

Also, for anyone who was planning to buy it, take the Motion+ (which also comes with an extended Wiimote condom, btw), and sell the game, know that the game included is marked "Not for Resale" and does not have a barcode, so reselling options may be slightly more limited.

Edit: One more thing I meant to mention was that the extra heft and length added by the Motion+ is perfectly suited to a golf game (makes it easier to envision as the shaft of a golf club), but was not noticeable/detrimental to its use as a virtual frisbee.

crunchewy

06-09-2009, 01:44 PM

Amazon is showing the game as in-stock again. I have to presume the 1-2 week delay was just a hiccup, then.

I'll be picking up my copy from Gamestop tonight after work and will post initial thoughts later this evening.

Regian

06-09-2009, 01:47 PM

I was going to get this from BB today since I have a gift card. Not in stock here at my local one. Anyone else snag it from BB today?
EDIT: Nevermind, snagged it from the one near work.

tsmvengy

06-09-2009, 05:14 PM

I want this, but I'm so cheap!

DILEMMA!

manlai

06-09-2009, 08:29 PM

I want this, but I'm so cheap!

DILEMMA!

Did you take advantage of the EA cash cards deal at all? That's 50% off right there. If not, there's still the $5 off wii games coupon you get through email by signing up for the push play mailing list thing on the EA site.

As for me, I'm losing my mind over this... got it from the EA store and free standard shipping (didn't realize they offered free expedited until after I ordered). I was tempted to just order a second one with expedited and then returning the first. Now I'm waiting for the friggin thing. I know they will ship things often without the shipping confirmation but that only makes me more nuts. They confirmed shipping grand slam tennis so I guess I'll keep stewing until it gets here.

Cao Cao

06-10-2009, 12:12 AM

http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/tigerwoodspgatour10
Nintendo Power 9/10
IGN (http://wii.ign.com/articles/993/993199p1.html) 9/10
1up (http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3174708&p=44) A-

crunchewy

06-10-2009, 12:19 AM

I did pick up my copy from Gamestop and have played it for an hour and half or so. First off, the Wii MotionPlus works just as advertised and really is great. Also, the disc golf is indeed a lot of fun. Actually I found it a little frustrating until I realized you could make practice shots before making your real shot. Doing that helps you get a handle on how to make your shot.

On the other hand, and while I don't find it *that* surprising, it's still disappointing to me that disc golf has been relegated to second fiddle in the game. The only thing you can do with disc golf is play it. You select a course and the only options are the number of players, handedness for each player, and whether or not to allow mulligans. You can't play in a disc golf tournament. You can't play disc golf online, and most importantly to me, you can't unlock locked courses by playing disc golf. To do that you have to play regular golf. Now, in fact the regular golf is very good and "real golf" does have way more depth to it then disc golf, but for me I just don't enjoy it as much.

The disc golf will also definitely be fun for parties, and the game will fit the bill until we get Wii Sports Resort, which now I am uber psyched about. Also, one thing is absolutely, positively clear: we need Mario Disc Golf!

EDIT: the Wii MotionPlus comes with a somewhat daunting looking set of instructions on how to connect the remote, how to connect a nunchuck or other attachment, how to disconnect any attachment and how to remove the remote. There's also a funky little accessory port plug gizmo that I haven't tried to fiddle with yet, but the instructions make it look like it will be a bit of a nuisance. Also the instructions say not to take the Wii MotionPlus device out of the remote skin. I'm sure you can do it if you really want to, though it isn't immediately obvious how you do it aside from tearing it apart. I don't think I would bother even if it were easy (and maybe it is and I just didn't see how), but there you go.

EDIT2: when playing disc golf or regular golf you can share a single remote, so that is good. However, it seems to be inconsistently supported in other areas/modes. I need to verify, but when we tried to play a "Party Mode" game, or whatever that is called, we couldn't select the same remote for all players. Annoying!

Scorch

06-10-2009, 12:23 AM

That's awesome.. IGN gave the Wii version the edge over the 360 and PS3 version

SuperPhillip

06-10-2009, 01:08 AM

How do I drive the ball with 100% power?

I guess I need to see someone swing to emulate that.

I'm so used to 09 w/o M+ hehe.

crunchewy

06-10-2009, 10:14 AM

I am *not* an expert, but I think you need to whip the controller through it's arc, with the fastest point being at the bottom of your swing. So start with your wrists angled to the right (if right handed), and then as you swing down flick your wrists to the left, the combination of which makes the virtual head of the club move faster. I think that's essentially the idea when doing real golfing, but don't quote me on it. It helps to make a full follow through, including a bit of a pivot at the end. I have done real golf, but it has been a *long* time and I was never very good at it, so take my advice with a grain of salt.

In the disc golf mode I find, and in contrast, it is really easy to get a 100% throw. You don't have to move your arm or flick your wrist very fast to get 100%. I wish there were a way to adjust it so that you have to use a more realistic effort in order get the disc to go far. I didn't see any obvious such adjustment. It's a minor thing, though, as it's fun regardless, but still I'd like the option to make it require a more realistic amount of effort. Probably they view the disc golf as a party game and so opted for easier play. I'd like to see an entire disc-golf game from some developer that goes for more realism, at least as an option, though not necessarily more realism in courses (i.e. a Mario Disc Golf game would rock.)

DrMoze

06-10-2009, 05:13 PM

TW10 with M+ is simply awesome. For the person asking about maximizing swing, you have to use a swing that's like real golf. Which means cocking your wrists at the top of the backswing, and making sure the wiimote is angled forward at the bottom of your stroke (like a golf club) and not pointing straight down. I think real golfers will have no problem picking up the nuances of this game. "Video jocks" might have a harder time of it. :lol: For putting, simply pretend that you're really putting for the distance, from backstroke to speed to follow-through. ANd it works.

The M+ can be easily removed from the rubber 'glove'; just peel it off. Works fine by itself.

Disc golf is awesome, but I agree that you have to soften your shots as compared with real life. It needs a very soft touch for approach shots, but apart from that the motion is the same as real disc golf. Angled shots have the same curving effect. And, crazy as it may seem, my backhand-grip over-the-right-shoulder upside-down throw (a high arc that drops fast) works perfectly in TW10, just like in real life! That is amazing physics. I had to try it, and was amazed that it simply worked. :applause:

lilboo

06-10-2009, 06:03 PM

The bundle is $56.99 at Amazon.. with ECA discount it is $51.29.. :drool:

Will get this on Friday. I hope to eventually get one of the Tennis games. I am really excited about the Motion Plus, HOPEFULLY this is a sign of GOOD things to come.

Kman

06-10-2009, 06:29 PM

i take it this game is a must have golf game and better then the other tiger games...

and what is a eca discount?

lilboo

06-10-2009, 06:36 PM

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219382
^ it's $20 or $15 (College Student) and very much worth it.

It's an even better deal if you have Amazon prime. I got this game for $51.29 with free 2 day shipping? Very awesome, imo.

flizmo007

06-10-2009, 07:59 PM

Game is amazing and I do not like golf games much. It is a must buy Wii game for Golf fans and non fans alike. I'm hooked. Now I just gotta decide with Tennis game to get.

lilboo

06-10-2009, 08:43 PM

Disc Golf multiplayer with 1 remote available?

crunchewy

06-10-2009, 09:47 PM

Yes you can share one remote in disc golf! We seemed not to be able to share a remote in the "party" games, but it could be that we did something wrong. In any case when selecting Disc Golf from the main menu, we were definitely able to share a remote.

crunchewy

06-10-2009, 09:59 PM

I'm not going to remove the M+ from the skin in part because that will make it harder for my kids to misplace the MotionPlus! Or for me to misplace it, for that matter. :)

defiance_17

06-10-2009, 10:01 PM

I just spent some time with the tutorials, played a little disc golf, and played 12 holes very poorly. I think this game is going to ruin quite a few of my evenings this summer.

lilboo

06-10-2009, 10:18 PM

Is Party Mode the only mode for 4 players? Can like.. 4 people play a normal golf tournament and share the remote?

lustyhitter

06-10-2009, 10:36 PM

I'm going to buy this Friday morning. Probably will go to Wal-Mart as I'll save a couple of bucks. However, the flyers haven't arrived yet so maybe somebody will have it a little cheaper.

decrot

06-10-2009, 10:44 PM

do you have to use the m+ addon? or can you share 1 controller between multiple players

JDMxB

06-11-2009, 04:08 AM

Are you supposed to stand facing the sensor bar, or swing towards the sensor bar (mimicking the golfer on screen)?

Puffoluffagus

06-11-2009, 04:27 AM

I swing towards it.

crunchewy

06-11-2009, 06:44 AM

Like in real golf you stand sideways and swing toward the ball (I.e. the screen in this case).

For the answer to the remote sharing question, see my previous answers, but I'll repeat it for you anyway: yes you can share one remote.

ZForce

06-11-2009, 04:47 PM

Good, then my uncle and I can both play, I don't want to buy a second WM+ until Wii Sports 2 comes out.

Kman

06-11-2009, 06:07 PM

i bought this game a hr ago from gamestop and wow this is the best game for the Wii system that is out... this is a must have game for all wii owners...

RCS0926

06-11-2009, 06:18 PM

Dangit! With all the positive buzz going around regarding this game, I think I'm going to have to get it. I had originally planned on buying this game but decided to pass for the time being and get WSR plus an extra WM+ instead. However, I think I'll get both games now w/ WM+ and pass on the stand-alone WM+. Since Father's Day is coming up, I think I'll ask my wife to either get the game for me or chip in (have $70 in GS credit but don't want to use all of it).

carlamj

06-11-2009, 06:32 PM

Is the nunchuck used in this game? On Gamefly, the pic of the back of the box shows it, but their gameplay controls tab doesn't mention it. If it is used for non-gameplay elements like navigating menus, that is no big deal, but I hope you don't need it to golf.

Kman

06-11-2009, 08:17 PM

crunchewy

06-11-2009, 09:42 PM

Yeah, I have no idea why it shows a nunchuck on the box. You couldn't play golf or disc golf with a nunchuck attached. Maybe there is a mini-game that uses the nunchuck? I haven't explored the mini-games yet.

JDMxB

06-12-2009, 09:58 PM

Played a front 9 set with my pops last night -- the wii motion + works great!

lilboo

06-12-2009, 11:20 PM

Is there putt putt in this game? 8-)

SuperPhillip

06-14-2009, 01:37 AM

Got_Wii

06-14-2009, 02:30 AM

Picked up a copy from Best Buy tonight with the MotionPlus bundle for $38.48 after $15 in Reward Zone certificates and a $10 gift card.

I don't want to buy a second WM+ until Wii Sports 2 comes out.

I agree with ya about the second motionplus. I plan to buy the Sports Resort bundle when it comes out (on my birthday July 26th...yeah I feel special..lol)

crunchewy

06-14-2009, 11:53 AM

Last year there was a putting mini-game with holes. The furthest away holes garnered the most points. It wasn't quite like putt-putt though. I haven't played the party games this year to see if there's something closer.

Yes, that is in Tiger Woods 10, but it isn't putt putt and I didn't find it any fun at all. It's too hard. Your first "putt putt" hole shouldn't have you hitting and rehitting over and over to get it in the hole. It sucks.

crunchewy

06-14-2009, 11:54 AM

I'm having trouble with drawing the ball each swing. I can't swing hard because that means I'll draw the shot, but I can't swing too slow or I won't get any power. This stinks.

I think that means it's being realistic. You've got to perfect your swing in order to make a good, hard shot. Or just don't try to hit 100%. You aren't Tiger Woods after all. :)

sickenmcsluggets

06-14-2009, 12:41 PM

I have to get rid of this game. The real swing that is required for 100% in driving the ball SERIOUSLY hurts my left arm. It hurt for several days afterwards too. I've tried different ways and swings to get 100%, but it really does require a genuine swing and follow-through., and its hurting my arm. The game is incredibly fun and accurate, so I'm super disappointed.

The disc golf is just a gimmicky demo. Sure you get to throw a disc and its fun for a few minutes, but the disc putting is useless as your hand obscures the basket, and you have no sense of depth to the basket. Also, disc golf course are dramatically different beasts than ball golf courses. A ball golf course for disc golf is useless and unchallenging.

Wooten

06-14-2009, 05:11 PM

I'm having trouble with drawing the ball each swing. I can't swing hard because that means I'll draw the shot, but I can't swing too slow or I won't get any power. This stinks.

I tried All-Play, and while very fun, it's too easy. I need a mode in the middle between A-P and Standard. Exactly how hard do I have to swing?

Golf is not about how "hard" you swing. You'll generate more power and be more accurate taking nice even full strokes. It's not about trying to power the ball down the fairway; a larger arc in your swing produces a faster club-head speed and that is where the power/distance comes from.

As a side note this game is pretty damn sweet in my opinion and I usually don't enjoy sports games. The motion plus feels much better than I had expected it to. (I lowered my expectations because I feel like I've been burned too many times by Nintendo)

SuperPhillip

06-14-2009, 06:15 PM

Yep. I picked that up the other night after I posted. Now I just need to keep my wrists straight. :)

xdl

06-14-2009, 06:24 PM

Speaking as someone who grew up playing competitive golf: don't expect your golf swing mechanics (if you have proper ones) to directly translate over to this. After a couple of rounds I started realizing that the grip to hold the remote isn't exactly the best or most comfortable for a golf swing. In real life I was a 6-8 handicap with no movement or a slight fade at best. In this game my natural swing produces a massive duck hook.

I am a little disappointed with it. Not sure what I was expecting when I bought it, but I was thinking I could just pick up the remote and make my regular golf swing as opposed to doing some gimmicky crap to make the ball go straight like every other game. I may end up keeping the motion add on, but I think this game will be short lived for me.

crunchewy

06-14-2009, 07:12 PM

The disc golf isn't "gimmicky", just incomplete. I don't have any problems with my hand obscuring the view either. I agree what we need are courses actually designed for it, though. Probably best served in a disc golf specific game, rather then as part of Tiger Woods. Still it is fun here anyway. Just could be a lot more then what is provided.

I can't comment on how a real golf swing translates here, but I'm wondering if it's possible to directly translate a swing like that - when you get a new set of golf clubs isn't there an adjustment period? And here you are switching to a Wii remote. Quite a change. Maybe you should try taping the remote to your golf club. Just make sure you've got plenty of room. ;) No, I don't really suggest doing that. :) Maybe it isn't as realistic as it seems to us. It is the first such M+ game, so it wouldn't be a shock if they didn't get it exactly right yet.

SuperPhillip

06-14-2009, 08:46 PM

Also, taking a practice swing is very hard to do, holding the A AND B buttons. You grip the remote awkwardly, and it doesn't translate to a normal swing.

crunchewy

06-15-2009, 12:43 AM

I'm not having any problem with the practice swing mechanic - perhaps this is a matter of size of your hands, though. They should have done it like they have it in the disc golf - a toggle - as that would avoid the issue.

Tonight was really the first time I've been able to put a significant amount of time into the game, actually. Boy do I stink. :) With All-Play mode on, though, I do much better and I'm really glad they have that option. I started a career and spent too much time designing my golfer, but definitely enjoy seeing my pot-bellied, broken teeth guy in the game. :) My first tournament (without All-Play on) I ended up in last and 20+ strokes behind. Now I'm in my second tournament, this time with All-Play on, and not doing too bad, currently at -2 and tied for 8th.

This is definitely a fun game.

Snake2715

06-15-2009, 01:21 PM

Wow want to pick this up for the Father in law... I should have made the drive to TRU yesterday before my $10 coupon exipred. (general TRU coupon not T Woods 2010 specific, fyi).

EXStrike

06-15-2009, 02:26 PM

i got the game yesterday with the Target $20 GC, and while I had fun, boy do I suck.

Played the career mode, and shot a 99 at Bethpage Black. :lol:

I had fun though. I needs more practice.

Conroy

06-15-2009, 02:41 PM

The disc golf will also definitely be fun for parties, and the game will fit the bill until we get Wii Sports Resort, which now I am uber psyched about. Also, one thing is absolutely, positively clear: we need Mario Disc Golf!

Heh, what was clear to me was that we need EA Ultimate Frisbee 2010

EDIT: the Wii MotionPlus comes with a somewhat daunting looking set of instructions on how to connect the remote, how to connect a nunchuck or other attachment, how to disconnect any attachment and how to remove the remote. There's also a funky little accessory port plug gizmo that I haven't tried to fiddle with yet, but the instructions make it look like it will be a bit of a nuisance. Also the instructions say not to take the Wii MotionPlus device out of the remote skin. I'm sure you can do it if you really want to, though it isn't immediately obvious how you do it aside from tearing it apart. I don't think I would bother even if it were easy (and maybe it is and I just didn't see how), but there you go.

It's pretty easy to take the wm+ out of the skin, I just peeled the skin back. It's still in one piece.
I also don't think it's that hard to plug the wm+ into the wiimote... sometimes the instructions just complicate things

crunchewy

06-15-2009, 03:42 PM

Yeah, the instructions do complicate it. I did end up removing the skin and do prefer it that way. You can put it back on - it isn't actually attached to it.

EXStrike - try AllPlay mode. That definitely makes it easier.

manlai

06-15-2009, 04:12 PM

crunchewy

06-16-2009, 12:48 PM

I agree that proper golf swing mechanics are really not the way to go with this game - same as proper tennis mechanics really don't work in GST. The responsiveness and sensitivity are dead on and do translate your movements perfectly. The biggest problem I had to deal with was the fact that the backswing is completely irrelevant to the strength of your swing. It all depends on the velocity of your forward swing. This was a pretty lame way of simulating swing power and they definitely could've fixed that to be more true to real golf. It should have been a function of both of those factors together. Precision putting falls victim to this problem as well. That said, it does promote proper course management and is something I've mostly adjusted to.

I'm struggling to understand the concept of the backswing being relevant to the end product: hitting the ball, which seems to me is entirely a matter of how fast and what direction the club is moving when it hits the ball. I can see that doing a backswing would allow you to more consistently have a good forward swing, especially the flicking aspect of it, but I really don't see how or why your backswing itself should factor into what happens once the ball is hit. If you could start your swing with your arm already back and only do a forward swing and hit the ball well, then you hit the ball well. The backswing, I believe, is just a means to an end, not the end itself.

Of course I could be entirely wrong, but if so I don't understand. :)

RCS0926

06-16-2009, 05:13 PM

I bought this game online from Gamestop on Friday and wasn't expecting to get until late this week. However, it got delivered to my house yesterday (woohoo!), and I was able to play disc golf with my wife, which was awesome. I also tried some golf, and I know that it's going to be a blast to play this game as I get more familiar with the play mechanics. I did create my own golfer, which was a pretty interesting experience, and I'm definitely going to do more golfing tonight.

Cao Cao

06-16-2009, 08:31 PM

9.0/10 from GameTrailers:
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/51610.html

BlueLobstah

06-17-2009, 11:39 AM

Finally got this in last night and spent a couple of hours with it. I can't say I've played any of the previous Tiger Woods, so I have a fresh look on the series. Content wise, the game has plenty of modes to keep you entertained.

Motion+ certainly delivers as promise providing accurate 1 to 1 mapping of movements and motion. If you tend to have a slice in real life, it will reflect that slice in Tiger Woods 10. Additionally, putting is much more accurate than WiiSports and it is much easier to make small, precise putts.

I'm sure most of you will need more than one Motion+, so if you like Golf at all I would recommend picking up the bundle.

RCS0926

06-17-2009, 01:34 PM

I was able to play 9 holes last night, and I just love the game more and more as I spend more time with it.

Got_Wii

06-17-2009, 01:52 PM

Played 18 holes a couple nights ago at Bethpage Black and shot a 107. Lol. Yeah I suck. Gotta practice some more.

SuperPhillip

06-17-2009, 10:57 PM

I still need to learn how to hit harder consistently, but I'm not fading my shots much anymore at the very least. :)

Snake2715

06-18-2009, 11:43 AM

I need to find this on sale....

SuperPhillip

06-19-2009, 11:18 PM

I can't do this swing consistently at all.
Are there any videos showing how I should swing?

RCS0926

06-22-2009, 02:09 PM

I can't do this swing consistently at all.
Are there any videos showing how I should swing?

I'm still getting used to swinging the differenct clubs myself. If you're using a driver, then you need to use a full backswing and follow-through to get 100%. I think the speed at which swing the remote at the point that it makes contact with the ball affects things as well. Personally, I'm still trying to figure out how to consistently get various levels of sub-100% swings.

RCS0926

06-22-2009, 02:33 PM

On a different note, I just want to say that I love this game. I created my own golfer, and I've been progressing through the tour challenges. I've completed all the easy challenges and about half the intermediate challenges. Last night, my brother came over and played the game for the first time. We played against each other on Banff Springs. I used by created golfer, and he used Tiger Woods. I eagled 3 times in the first 9 holes due to being able to hit some pretty long putts (both played on standard). The game definitely gives you a sense of satisfaction when you play a good hole/round/course etc. There's also an addictive quality to the game even when you're not playing well (gotta try one more time...). In short, this game is the first game on the Wii that I eagerly look forward to playing every day.

Matt Young

06-22-2009, 09:42 PM

I'm hyped. Looks like this game could join Animal Crossing in my (near) daily rotation. I just can't get it for a week and a half.

sophicous

06-23-2009, 06:39 PM

it's pretty annoying when you're playing a 2 round tourney and you obliterate the field in the 1st round, only to see everyone come back and put up ungodly numbers in the 2nd round just to keep it from being too easy for you. More often than not it causes me to lose

SuperPhillip

06-26-2009, 11:47 PM

Would anyone like to play online?

crunchewy

06-27-2009, 12:47 PM

Would anyone like to play online?

I conked out early last night, or I'd have taken you up on it. How about later tonight? I can't play too late, though and I'm pretty lousy - you have to patient for a lot of miss-shots. :) How about around 10 PM tonight (eastern)?

How do you play online with a certain person in this game? It doesn't work like other Wii games. Is there a friend code somewhere or does it forgo that?

SuperPhillip

06-27-2009, 03:23 PM

I conked out early last night, or I'd have taken you up on it. How about later tonight? I can't play too late, though and I'm pretty lousy - you have to patient for a lot of miss-shots. :) How about around 10 PM tonight (eastern)?

How do you play online with a certain person in this game? It doesn't work like other Wii games. Is there a friend code somewhere or does it forgo that?

All EA Wii titles use the same tag. Mine is SuperPhillip.
10 PM is a little late. Is 8 EST okay?

I haven't played online yet so I don't know the particulars of adding and joining.

crunchewy

06-27-2009, 11:10 PM

All EA Wii titles use the same tag. Mine is SuperPhillip.
10 PM is a little late. Is 8 EST okay?

I haven't played online yet so I don't know the particulars of adding and joining.

Ah - sorry, we got in late and then we had to get our kids to bed. We only just got them to bed now. Playing at 8 isn't usually going to be an option for me as a result. Sometimes I could play starting at 9 or close to it, though.

SuperPhillip

06-27-2009, 11:42 PM

I might go for a walk later on tonight, but I'll be free for the rest of the night despite that.

Matt Young

07-02-2009, 09:05 PM

Just another hour to an hour and a half till I can pick this up.

*stealth bump*

SuperPhillip

07-02-2009, 10:22 PM

Check out my review if you want to read up to get yourself psyched.

Matt Young

07-03-2009, 02:46 AM

Check out my review if you want to read up to get yourself psyched.

Already read it soon after you posted it. I didn't need any more convincing, but if I did, that would have helped sell me.

I just wrote up some sloppily put together impressions for the other board I go to. Since I'm lazy, I shall do the copy-pasta:

I am not really a golf fan. I've never played anything but mini-golf, and watching it on TV is boring to me. But, since the 2005 edition, I have been a fan of the Tiger Woods series. My friend (and later roommate) Jake got me hooked on that game when he and his then-wife would have a group of us over to watch wrestling pay per views and drink beer. We'd always jump on Tiger afterwards, and it was a blast.

Not long after that, I got my own Xbox which came with the Tiger/NCAA '05 bundle. That edition was still my favorite, after '06 didn't offer much innovation, and '07 (at least on the 360) fucked up the gameplay. Although I have played all versions since 2005, '10 is the first I have bought since '07.

I completely suck at the game, going +15 on Banff Springs in my first try at going 18 holes. A lot of that was due to missed putts with the "Precision Putting" system. After I switched to classic on hole 15, putting became much easier.But after spending a couple hours doing the tutorials, playing 18 holes, and then creating myself for career mode, I can safely say I am hooked. Wii Sports golf was a huge disappointment, but this game- with the Wii Motion Plus, that is- is everything that game should have been, times a million.

I cannot recommend this game enough, and that's with me only doing the "Play Now" mode and having very little skill. I imagine that my appreciation of the game will grow once I gain some skill. That, and I can't wait to try multiplayer. As an EA Sports game, you simply sign in using the same account you would for other EA Sports games. No friend codes required.

Matt Young

07-03-2009, 05:22 AM

Halfway through the first day of my first tournament with my created guy, and I'm +15. Standard is too hard for me, so I'm switching to All-Play... for now. I hope it's not too easy.

BlueLobstah

07-03-2009, 02:10 PM

saiyajinsc

07-03-2009, 08:35 PM

I just got the game, its pretty fun but I've been swinging with just one hand, anyone else doing the same?

Matt Young

07-03-2009, 08:53 PM

That first course is brutal. I think I ended up with something like +17 on my initial play. However, as you get used to the controls and the stats on your golfer improve slightly, you should see you score becoming much lower. Now, I shoot around -7 to -10 depending on the course so things do improve.

Upon the suggestion of the GameFAQs forums (crazy, I know), I decided to play the challenges first to level up my golfer before I delve into the PGA Tour career. It seems to be working fairly well. But some of the Hard level challenges are hard even on All-Play.

Speaking of Al-Play, it is waaaaaaaaaaay too easy. It's basically impossible to miss in most cases. But the good thing about Standard being difficult is that I never feel like the game is screwing me over. I know it's because I'm a golf neophyte and I need to practice my swings.

crunchewy

07-06-2009, 12:20 AM

Note that on Standard the game doesn't pay attention to rotation for "controlling" hook/slice (or for producing accidental hook/slice). You only get that in Advanced mode. I wish there were a level between standard and advanced, such that you get the hook/slice, but can still, for example, get a putt preview.

Matt Young

07-06-2009, 04:11 AM

I'm not sure what you mean, man. I definitely was able to use draw and fade like that on Standard.

crunchewy

07-06-2009, 07:48 AM

RCS0926

07-06-2009, 02:55 PM

Hmm... well, I could be confused. I saw pointer-based adjustments for draw and fade in standard mode and every swing seemed to end up straight regardless. I switched to advanced as a result. Maybe I wasn't really in "standard"? I'll have to try again. Alas I won't be able to until this weekend....

Your swing must be pretty consistently straight then because I tend to hook my shots consistently on standard and have to really focus to keep by drives straight...

ajh2298

07-06-2009, 03:30 PM

If you are playing with more than one person can you just pass the one controller around with the motion plus thingy or does each persons controller need its own?

SuperPhillip

07-06-2009, 04:06 PM

If you are playing with more than one person can you just pass the one controller around with the motion plus thingy or does each persons controller need its own?

You can pass it around except in Golf Party mode. :bouncy:

BlueLobstah

07-06-2009, 04:34 PM

Hmm... well, I could be confused. I saw pointer-based adjustments for draw and fade in standard mode and every swing seemed to end up straight regardless. I switched to advanced as a result. Maybe I wasn't really in "standard"? I'll have to try again. Alas I won't be able to until this weekend....

I believe in "normal" mode, you can use the Wii Motion+ to draw/fade, or use the pointer controls to "manually" create one.

Strell

07-06-2009, 04:43 PM

Got a chance to try this out over the weekend.

I'm no golf fan at all, but it was a lot of fun. I play frisbee golf quite a bit, and while the physics there aren't where I'd like them to be (the putter seemingly has homing capabilities, and you can't tomahawk a throw because there's no rolling mechanics), it was good fun. I was surprised to see it let me side arm a throw, even though this made no bearing at all on the distance you could heave it (another downside, but eh).

Tried regular golf against a friend who has had it for a while. We did the "win per hole" thing (I don't know the terms) and I stomped him with Furyk. I picked up on the putting pretty quickly and was sinking some crazy putts here and there. He was astonished and annoyed - "I've been playing this for two weeks."

Anyway, great fun. I really hope EA is planning on making everything deeper, because while the game feels really good, this could be a tip of the iceberg moment.

Very impressive overall.

Matt Young

07-13-2009, 11:18 PM

I'm thinking of selling/trading this game. There's no doubt that it's good, but All-Play is so easy that it's boring, and Standard is frustratingly difficult to the point that it's rarely fun. That, and my bad back doesn't react too well to the swing motions.

Sir_Fragalot

07-30-2009, 02:54 PM

Does anyone know if they still sell the bundles anywhere? I finally got the cash for this game with trade ins, but I only want the bundle with WM+. Anyone know if stores will be getting the bundle back in stock?

RCS0926

07-30-2009, 03:41 PM

You should be able to order the bundle online at Gamestop. It's priced high enough that you can just use the SAVER code to get free shipping, so you'd only be paying tax on the item.

Jmclark

07-30-2009, 10:32 PM

You don't need WM+ to play this game right? Just curious.

SuperPhillip

07-30-2009, 11:07 PM

johnmirra

07-31-2009, 12:00 AM

just bought this today and im loving it, and i love the wii motion plus

Matt Young

07-31-2009, 01:11 AM

Try the game without MotionPlus. It works well, and it's not as difficult.

I already got rid of it a while ago.

SuperPhillip

07-31-2009, 01:14 AM

I already got rid of it a while ago.

What exactly are you having problems with?

Matt Young

07-31-2009, 01:36 AM

I have 2 bulging discs in my back, and the swing motion was hurting me there and in my right shoulder. I didn't like the game without the WM+, so it was either play in pain or not at all.

SuperPhillip

07-31-2009, 01:39 AM

That stinks. I'd rather you keep your back than keep playing.
I'm sure you can get a good trade with someone!

Matt Young

07-31-2009, 05:26 PM

I meant I got rid of the game already, not just the Motion Plus.

bvharris

08-06-2009, 03:42 PM

So I finally got this yesterday and am enjoying it so far, but man do I suck. I enjoy golf and am familiar with the mechanics, though I've never played seriously. I'm too proud to try it on All Play, so I'm just taking my lumps.

I'm not used to being bad at games, but I guess practice will make perfect. At least it gave me an excuse to dust off the Wii.

Snake2715

08-06-2009, 03:54 PM

This or wii psorts resort? Hmm..

bvharris

08-06-2009, 04:11 PM

This or wii psorts resort? Hmm..

I've only had it for a day, but I would recommend this. Just from playing around with it last night and starting a career, it's exceptionally deep - which you wouldn't normally think of with the Wii.

I guess for a party game WSR might be better, though I haven't tried the party mode in TW out yet.

ajh2298

08-06-2009, 07:19 PM

I just picked this up today but wont have a chance to play it till over the weekend and had a quick question. Is there an option to buy extra courses using Wii points like there is with Microsoft points on the 360?

Matt Young

08-06-2009, 08:43 PM

There is an option to buy stuff using real money, but I don't think there were any courses. The Wii version already has twice as many courses as the 360 version.

Jmclark

08-08-2009, 11:12 PM

Wait, so they are no longer selling the bundle? Damn, I want this game and a second WM+.

Strell

08-08-2009, 11:14 PM

Wait, so they are no longer selling the bundle? Damn, I want this game and a second WM+.

wat (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9346442&st=tiger+woods+wii&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218088672174)

bmulligan

08-18-2009, 11:30 PM

I picked this up before I left for vacation and just played it today. What an awesome game. I've played a lot of golf video games, and motion control golf games, and must say this is the most enjoyable game to date. It's pretty much the fulfillment of the Wii as a console in my opinion. At least, it's what the Wii was supposed to have been at inception, at least in my mind. Absolutely worth the $60, no question about it. A stark contrast to Sports Resort, which is odd becuase I had such low hopes for this and such high expectations for Sports Resort.
The amount of gameplay here is fantastic. The only thing that would make it more than the tip of the iceberg for me would be downloadable content.

bvharris

08-24-2009, 12:08 PM

mrlumpy

09-21-2009, 02:02 PM

mrlumpy

09-22-2009, 12:12 PM

I've played six rounds now, and finally scored under par. I also got my first eagle. Yeah, it's sucked me in.

bvharris

09-22-2009, 12:18 PM

I finally picked this up. I jumped right in to Career Mode, and boy do I stink (+10 to +12 per round). I did do some pro chalenges last night to up my stats, so hopefully I'll do better next round.

So far, so good, though. I really do enjoy it. Gameplay is fantastic - no bugs for me yet. Graphics are superb, considering it's a Wii titile. I just wish I was better at it :)

I sucked at first too, but before too long I got the hang of it and now I don't remember the last time I had a round worse than 9-10 under par. This game has a fantastic learning curve, even if you don't play golf.

Upping your stats definitely helps, I would recommend doing as many of the challenges as you can before even starting the season.