TITLE Links 2003
GENRE Sport
PLATFORM PC
DEVELOPER Indie Built / Access
US PUBLISHER Microsoft
UK PUBLISHER Microsoft
NORDIC PUBLISHER Microsoft
ONLINE PLAY Yes
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Official Fact Sheet:
“Links 2003” is the most realistic golf sim available. The newest version of the best-selling golf simulator of all-time will feature improved graphics, six brand-new championship courses, high-resolution polygonal characters, a Dynamic Camera that will allow you to see shot from different perspectives, and improved putting with new 3D Green Analyzer. The game also features the most powerful 3D course designer ever created, the Arnold Palmer Course Designer. In addition, “Links 2003” offers PC golfers the opportunity to create their own highly customizable player and challenge some of golf’s hottest pros including Sergio Garcia. Other new enhancements and features include 3D audio, a practice facility, Interactive Tutorials, Links® Match Maker and a revamped “Links Tour” allowing players to compete against other golfers across the globe in the ultimate online tournaments.
- The most detailed golf environments possible. “Links 2003” features a powerful graphics engine producing photorealistic graphics. Grass, sand, water and other textures are rendered in amazing detail, shadows add more depth to each scene, and a dynamic “snap” camera lets player see their shots from several perspectives. Immersive 3-D audio, authentic ball physics and terrain generated from actual GPS data renders each course as accurately as possible.
- All-new championship courses from around the world. “Links 2003” features six brand-new courses from Mexico, New Zealand, Scotland and the United States Players will also be able to enjoy hundreds of additional courses created by fans and Microsoft for “Links 2001” and “Links Championship Edition.”.
- More realistic shot-making. PC golfers are able to choose from several swing methods in “Links 2003”, including the “classic” feel of Links click-swinging and the sweeping motion of PowerStroke. A new 3-D Green Analyzer is also included for improved putting.
- Challenge family and friends online, anytime. “Links 2003” will enable gamers to start their own online tournament or match with friends or family at anytime. All-new Links® Match Maker enables players to join matches with other online players at anytime. “Links 2003” also offers a revamped version of the extremely popular “Links Tour.” The latest version of the incredibly popular tour offers player stats, handicap information and message boards for the ultimate online golf tournament.
- Perfect your game with practice. Before you step onto the course, perfect your game with the all-new practice facility and interactive swing tutorial. This new tool teaches swing mechanics allowing players to get into the game quickly and easily.