Par Out Golf Review
Price: $1.99
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 4
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Calling Par Out Golf an actual golf title doesn't really do the game justice, because it is also part puzzle and hand-eye coordination test as well. When a player would normally be teeing off in a traditional golf game, you are instead checking out the surroundings of the course from a top-down perspective that the player actually remains in at all times. Upon tapping the ball to begin your shot, the screen is quite literally clouded so that players can no longer see the course below them. At this point the player then carefully slides their finger across the course in a manner similar to a game like flight control, while attempting to dodge any of the earlier observed obstacles and landing their finger in or around the actual flag itself. Also, it should be noted that there is no reason to worry about the normal flight of a golf ball, because you could have it do more zigzags in the air then a fighter jet and it will spit in the face of the laws of physics.
The core gameplay of Par Out Golf is quite fun and offers more challenge than you might actually expect. The cartoon inspired visuals also compound the charm tenfold, while the game is true to the sport by instilling elation one moment, followed soon thereafter by the burning hatred and frustration of a thousand suns. With a fully featured multiplayer through GameCenter and unlockable courses to boot, this game is more than worth the $1.99 price of admission.
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