I recently purchased Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 for the Xbox 360 on an impulse buy when I was bored one day.  Usually an impulse purchase will result in buyer’s remorse.  This was not one of those times. There are plenty of great features that make this game worth the purchase. 


 

Photo Game Face

This is by far the coolest feature of the game and it’s one of the best features I’ve seen in any sports game.  You can now upload a picture of yourself on the EA sports web site and the game will create a digital version of your face.  I must say, it does a pretty good job too.  My golfer bears a remarkable resemblance to the real me.  The whole process takes about 20 minutes but it is definitely worth the wait.

Live Weather

Another cool feature of this game is live weather.  If it’s raining in New York and you’re playing Bethpage Black, then it’s raining in the video game. 

Pro Shop

This isn’t a new feature to Tiger Woods but it’s always been my favorite part.  I love pimping my golfer out with the nicest threads.  There are tons of clothing and equipment options to personalize your golfer in a way that fits your personality. 

Tournament Atmosphere

You’ll notice an increased crowd population on each hole, which gives it a more realistic feel.  There are also digital scoreboards on each hole and live updates from the rest of the field.  You’ll also be able to play the U.S. Open championships for the first time. 

Game Modes

There are a number of game modes that help keep the game fresh.  You can play a full PGA Tour season or you can do the Tournament Challenge.  The Tournament Challenge puts you in some of golf’s most memorable scenarios.  These are pretty challenging and can be a good alternative once your golfer gets to be too good for the PGA tour mode. 

Online 

There are also a number of online tournaments you can play in and test your skills against real people.  I don’t even bother with those because I know I have no chance to win when I see the leader shoot a -23 in one round. 

Overall

The game is loaded with impressive features that make it worth the purchase.  However, when it comes down to it, it’s still a golf game and golf can be boring at times.  So I wouldn’t recommend buying this game unless you are a golf fan, or at least a sports fan.

RATING: 4.25 out of 5

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