Dev Behind PlayStation Series 'Everybody's Golf' Releases New Game On Switch

If it plays just as good as Hot Shots Golf by Camelot then yes I will definitely get this.

Why wasn't this on the direct, Nintendo?

Because of Switch Sports?

Well... I love HOT SHOTS. Own EVERYONE'S GOLF on PS4. Soooooo.... This will be a download for sure.

I immediately recognized the art style and was sold as soon as I saw the Clap Hanz logo. Having played through a few rounds and unlocking my first "boss" player (the gimmick here is that you're acquiring and fielding a tag team of characters from around the globe who take turns at each hole team-style as you play through rounds), I've found the mechanics familiar and the controls tight, albeit apparently simpler than in Everybody's/Hot Shots Golf (all those extra spin mechanics, ball types, and so on at least appear to be missing so far, although admittedly I am still early in the game). The visuals have that familiar clean, crisp look, but more of a PS3-era presentation than a current-gen one. Overall I've enjoyed it so far; I hate that Clap Hanz left Sony after Japan Studios folded and have really missed Everybody's Golf this generation. If you're wanting that particular fix this will probably be the closest thing you'll get to it for the time being.

@Captain_Toad I watched the Japanese Direct and it was on there. Not sure why they didn't include it for the global directs.

Wait, why this franchise suddenly on Switch?
Was Sony no longer owning Hotshot Golf franchise?

@AtlanteanMan
"Clap Hanz left Sony after Japan Studios folded and have really missed Everybody's Golf this generation"

Wait, WUUUT??

@Anti-Matter Yeah, I just learned that myself recently. It's a real shame; IMHO Everybody's Golf was one of Playstation's very best franchises.

Coincidentally I've currently been replaying Everybody's golf on my PS5 and really enjoying it.

Even the wife loves to get involved and play which is quite rare.

Assuming it's a new game and not just a direct port I'd most definitely be interested in this

Very interested because they make some good golf. I'm just wondering how much content this one has.

It strangely looks somewhat appealing to me.

Would like to see a review from NL!

Because it's easy come, easy golf,
Golfing high, Golfing low,
Any way the wind blows doesn't really matter to
Me, to meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Does anyone know if the online is crossplay?

Really petty if Nintendo left it off the western Direct because of Switch Sports Golf. As it was a shadow drop it seems like a no brainer it should've been included?

If this is released on the western switch than instant buy. Everybody’s golf, bes t pure golf series there is.

Have it on apple arcade but just cancelled my subscription there and phone not really a way to play it anyway

Definitely pick this up. Super Rush was a huge disappointment, the N64 game is so much better it's not even funny.

@SpringDivorce can you briefly explain why Super Rush was so bad? I’ve been considering it, but I periodically see comments like this and hold off.

@AtlanteanMan Actually, Japan Studio didn't fold - they were shut down by the new American Sony who clearly didn't have a clue what consequences closing down the key Asia dev would bring.

@Anti-Matter Ironically, Sony still own Hot Shots/Everybody's Golf but the dev (ClapHanz) parted ways with Sony after they brought the shutters down on the Japanese partner studio.

Could be my first Switch purchase in quite a while! Graphically, this reminds me very much of the Vita version of Everybody's Golf.

Sony fans: "PSP is still best portable"

Switch:

• rolls up sleeves
• undoes its shirt's top button
• gets Lumines, Crisis Core and an Everybody's Golf in all but name

I'd like to see some reviews on this. I love Hot Shots but feel like the series has been stagnant to in decline for multiple generations now. Fore! was IMO the pinnacle of the franchise and Out of Bounds and Everybody's were both good, but lacking. It seems like when Clap Hanz jumped into high def they just didn't have the resources anymore - less modes, less courses, less characters, etc. In a series where the gameplay never changes you need lots of new content to still feel fresh and each release has felt smaller and smaller. Even the online in Everybody's was a mess.

@RandomNerds
I don't like the two click controls, it introduced absolute random shot effects if trying to use the full distance of your club, I'm not a fan of the whole 'super' side/back/top spin elements....
Just didn't feel like a good game of golf, whereas 64 and Everybody's both play a great game underneath all the trappings.

Ooo stealth drop! I was well into Everybody's Golf on PS4 and always hoped for a Switch version/port/sequel

@Liam_Doolan are you gonna do a review?

If it's just as good as the Hot Shot Golf Series games, then I'm interested.

Why does the lady in blue in the promo art look like she isn’t enjoying herself lol

These are always great games loved playing it on Vita.

@RandomNerds you didn't ask me obvs, but for me, the new mario golf game is massively dumbed down, to facilitate speed golf. no fine control over your shots, it's a basic 2 click, with random cut/fade once you hit the shot hard. mario golf on n64 was miles ahead as a sharp controlling golf game, with loads more content for a single player. the new game is all about the online speed golf gimmick.

Is it sad that I was genuinely more excited about this game than anything in yesterday’s direct?

So... picked it up and... I dunno, it feels too easy currently, but maybe I just need to get further in the game.

Picked it up after reading the review on digitallydownloaded.net.
Yes its easy but somehow (at my age) I'm happy with that.
Maybe it will get harder as you go along.
Also getting good comments over at Gamefaq site.
Only thing that takes some getting use to was using a new character for each hole. Still adds a twist to gameplay i guess