Super Swing Golf
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| Developer(s) | Ntreev Soft Tecmo |
| Publisher(s) | Tecmo |
| Release date(s) |  December 2, 2006 December 12, 2006 |
| Genre(s) | Golf |
| Mode(s) | Single Player, Multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: Everyone 10+ |
| Platform(s) | Wii |
| Media | 12 cm Wii Optical Disc |
| Input | Wii Remote |
Super Swing Golf is a Wii version of the online golf game, PangYa. Developed and published by Tecmo, it was a launch title in Japan, with its North American debut on December 12, 2006.
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[edit] Wii specifics
While very similar to the online PangYa, Super Swing Golf is slightly different in the areas of control and content.
Both the single player and multiplayer game feature three different modes of play. In single player, these include a story mode, stroke play mode, and match mode, while in multiplayer, Balloon Pop mode replaces the story mode. In all modes, Pang (currency) can be earned and later spent on additional clothing or gear.
As with all games in the Wii launch window, the game does not feature online play. Ryan Arbogast, Tecmo's product specialist, stated in a recent interview that the story mode is expected to make up for the lack of online play. He also hinted at the possibility of pay-to-play downloadable content, such as costumes and characters, similar to the horse armor of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
A recent update to the Japanese version of PangYa stated, "You are now able to exchange exclusive items with the Wii Version". This is done in an offline fashion by entering certain codes (from PangYa) into the Wii title. Since the North American version of Super Swing Golf lacks code entry (replacing it instead with the "Spinning Dolfini" lottery mini-game), this is unfortunately not available overseas.
[edit] Control
Players use the Wii controller to scroll and pan around the course, as well as to actually execute shots. To swing, players raise the controller behind them (as with a real golf club) until the on-screen power meter reaches the desired point. Once ready, players then hold down the "A" button and swing forward. The angle and speed of the forward swing is used to determine how close the actual shot comes to the desired shot. If the controller is rotated or twisted as the player swings forward, the resulting shot will hook or slice.
[edit] Story mode
The Wii single-player story mode is named the PangYa Festa. Complete with an anime-inspired storyline, the objective of this tournament is to defeat all opponents in match play. Players select a character and then a course, which determines the number of match holes to play (typically 3, 6 or 9) and the opponent. As players successfully defeat opponents, they earn the right to play against more difficult opponents on different courses. Winning a given match also unlocks new characters, caddies, and items which can be later purchased in the shop.
Before and after each match, the player is greeted with a brief cutscene where the player's character and opponent exchange quips with each other and their caddies.
[edit] Courses
The 11 courses in the game are Blue Lagoon, Blue Moon, Blue Water, Ice Cannon, White Wiz (Goes by North Wiz and White Wiz in the US online version), Sepia Wind, Shining Sand, Silvia Cannon, West Wiz, Wind Hill, and Wiz Wiz.
[edit] Graphical improvements
As compared to the PC version, the developers have updated the textures, and the characters look to be affected more by lighting effects, such as dynamic lighting, self-body shadowing, and possibly HDR bloom. There are also more leaves and artifacts floating around realistically in the air, which shows that there has been an improvement in the particle system. Hair also appears to flow realistically, as well as it being separated into different tendrils.
[edit] Reception
Reviews have been above average but mixed, noting that the game may appeal to some but not to others. IGN gave it a 7.8/10, calling it a fair game with a lot of replay value, but ultimately the rest depended on preference. Yahoo Games awarded it a 4.5/5, saying it was a fun mix between silly swings and serious golf. X-Play gave it a 4 out of 5 for being fun but very difficult in some areas.
