Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational (PS Vita)

Fun addicting gameplay ; Lots of collectibles

Putting ; Can’t invite friends online via wi-fi

Ever since I was a kid, golf has always intrigued me. My dad would take my brother and me to the driving range, and we would hit a bucket of balls. I even tried the Happy Gilmore swing, which led to me hitting concrete and sending the golf club head...

Same solid golf you’ve come to expect

More online options needed

Perfect on the go; Bright and relaxing presentation; Strong variety of challenges; Among the first Vita titles with online multiplayer; Plenty of unlockables

Hidden and sometimes absurd crown goals; ...with lots of waiting time, though

Don't let anyone tell you otherwise—Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational will satisfy every fan of the golf genre and as polished as its console counterpart. The criticism that it's not as simple as its cheerful graphics is misguided, as anyone with good...

Deep Challenge mode, a variety of things to purchase at the shop, quality multiplayer, easy to learn controls, surprisingly in depth golf experience, daily tournaments

Failing to score a gold star after investing a lot of time, graphics don't stand out much, Extra Power Shot controls fail to impress

Don't let the adorable and clearly Japanese inspired characters fool you into thinking Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational is a pushover. Sony's PlayStation Vita launch game doesn't have the backing of a major celebrity like Tiger Woods, or come branded...

Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational has a nice, colorful approach to golf and a respectable set of multiplayer options. But the disconnect between the amount of time required to plan a shot and the milliseconds needed to mess it all up sparks ample...

Excellent course design ; Smooth difficulty curve ; Sharp controls allow pinpoint precision ; Tons of unlockable content

The same basic game as its many predecessors

It's when you unlock the tougher courses that the beauty of the elegant controls is fully realized. Greens slant at chaotic angles, ensuring any shot longer than a yard or two requires careful concentration. Houses, windmills, and other structural...

Excellent course design ; Smooth difficulty curve ; Sharp controls allow pinpoint precision ; Tons of unlockable content

The same basic game as its many predecessors

It's when you unlock the tougher courses that the beauty of the elegant controls is fully realized. Greens slant at chaotic angles, ensuring any shot longer than a yard or two requires careful concentration. Houses, windmills, and other structural...