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Developer: Clap Hanz
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Release dates: Japan - 17 December 2011, Europe / North America - 22 February 2012
Players: 1-30
Download size: 1.1-1.2 GB
Price: $39.99 in retail, $35.99 as digital download

• Land that elusive hole-in-one thanks to intuitive touchscreen controls and a dynamic new shot system.
• Plot your route to the pin using the touchscreen and rear touch pad to look around the course.
• Play online via PlayStation Network – enter thrilling live tournaments or enjoy a leisurely, turn-based round
with friends when it suits you.

Play with other GAFers!

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BigNastyCurve         BigNastyCurve 
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Captain Pants         Ragnar
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There is also a Google spreadsheet that anyone can edit.

Media

Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational PS Vita Trailer

Reviews and impressions
Metascore - 75/100 (User Score: 8.8/10)

Destructoid - 9/10 | "With its massive array of play options, courses, unlockables, and online challenges, not to mention its portability and always-on 3G connectivity, this is easily the biggest and best Hot Shots Golf game yet. "
Edge - 7/10 | "Everybody’s Golf titles are the best Nintendo-esque games a Sony console has ever seen, and this latest iteration is no exception."
Famitsu - 10, 9, 10, 9 | "全国の仲間がいれば、極端に言えば一生遊べてしまうゲームである。 彼らと切磋琢磨しながら腕を磨き、いつまでもやり続けたいと思う。 そう思わせるくらい、魅力が詰まったゲームであると確信した。"
GamesRadar - 7/10 | "The golf action itself is just this side of perfect."
GamesTM - 8/10
IGN - 6.5 | "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 frustrations."
NowGamer - 8/10 | "Everybody's Golf is back, and it's one of the PS Vita's must-have games."
Playstation Universe - 9/10 | "If golf’s your thing, then Everybody’s Golf should be a day one purchase."
TheSixthAxis - 7/10 | "It works to a well proven formula and there’s nothing revolutionary about this iteration but this game, on this system is a pretty good match and we’d encourage every new Vita owner to at least take a look at it."

This if my first hot shot golf game so i am still a noob but it is still very fun.[...] I highly recommend it.

Put hours into the Japanese version and can safely say that this is a fantastic game. Difficulty starts to ramp up as you progress, but if it gets its claws into you, you'll be determined to keep retrying in order to move on.

Damn this game is addictive.

Links
Trophy list
How to shoot some birdies: Hints, tips, and tricks

Crowns

Beginners Rank
• 1-1: Win with 2000pts or more.
• 1-2: Hit a Rising Shot and Win.
• 1-3: One shot the green on a Par 4 and Win.
• 1-4: Par On Keep/Green in Regulation 100% and Win.
• 1-5: Hit three or more Bogeys and Win.
• Vs. Karen/Cosplay: Get an Eagle and Win.

Amateur Rank
• 2-1: Just Impact 50% or more and Win.
• 2-2: Fairway Keep 100% and Win.
• 2-3: Apply Spin on every shot and Win.
• 2-4: Win with 2000pts or more.
• 2-5: Win without using Spin shots.
• Vs. Tank/Cosplay: Win within the first 3H.

Pro Rank
• 3-1: Make a Par or better 10m+ Putt and Win.
• 3-2: Hit a Pin shot and Win.
• 3-3: Birdie three times in a row and Win.
• 3-4: Win without landing in the rough.
• 3-5: Birdie three times in a row and Win.
• Vs. Grace/Cosplay: Win with only one putt per hole.

Bronze Rank
• 4-1: Win with -3 or better score.
• 4-2: Win with Fairway Keep 80% or better.
• 4-3: Par On/Green in Regulation 100% and Win.
• 4-4: Win with -4 or better score.
• 4-5: Win without any O.B/W.H.
• Vs. Edge/Cosplay: Win with consecutive Birdies.

Silver Rank
• 5-1: Perform a 1m near pin approach and Win.
• 5-2: Win without using Spin shots.
• 5-3: Par On/Green in Regulation 100% and Win.
• 5-4: Win with 1500pts or more.
• 5-5: Perform a Birdie or better Chip in and Win.
• Vs. Max: Win without any Bogeys.

Gold Rank
• 6-1: Perform a 2m near pin approach and Win.
• 6-2: Win without any O.B/W.H.
• 6-3: Win without landing in the bunker.
• 6-4: Perform a 3m near pin approach and Win.
• 6-5: Birdie or better the last hole and Win.
• Vs. Fatima/Cosplay: Win without using Power Mode.

Platinum Rank
• Vs. Isaac/Cosplay: Win without changing the default club selected by the game.​

 

[Bumhead]

Can't wait. Added this to my launch lineup last night.

Lets do this.

 

[nicoga3000]

Put me on the list. PSN ID is the same as my GAF username.

 

[doctordoak]

Dang it, you've now made me cancel my wifi preorder for the FEB. HSG is on its way to my house today! I love the PS3 version and played online regularly.
PSN ID oasis007

 

[Ken]

Yay, I'm invited!

Only golf game I've played, besides real golf, is Pongya on the PSP so I can't wait to get destroyed in this game.

I'll post my PSN when I can remember it.

e: PSN: nya_08

 

[M.W.]

Nice. This will be one of my launch day pickups.

PSN ID: AtomBom

 

[Glorious Ownage]

I'd also like to be on the list.

Glorious Ownage.

 

[Kiraly]

Haven't ever played any of the Everybody's Golf games before, but will buy this one to go along with my Vita.

 

[madmackem]

My body is ready, my most wanted vita game.

 

[sfedai0]

PSN ID:Sfedai1

Come get some.

 

[archnemesis]

Haven't ever played any of the Everybody's Golf games before, but will buy this one to go along with my Vita.

I'm also very new to the series. All I've played of it is 10 minutes from a Japanese demo of Minna no Golf 5. It seems pretty awesome and I usually enjoy golf games.

 

[moogrose]

I'm ready for my first gaf member game.

PSN ID: Moogrose

 

[Henry Jones Jr]

This game is the reason I'm buying the Vita at launch. It has been far too long since the last HSG, and I am so ready.

 

[Syn23]

I've pre ordered the game a week ago together with the Vita.
Can't wait to play it.

 

[The Elite]

GAF ID: DoctorWho
PSN ID: Proteus4

I'm looking forward to some A-Synch gameplay.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Already downloaded. My PS3 is ready...to transfer to my Vita next week.

Add me to the list.

NeoGAF: Pai Pai Master
PSN: PaiPai

Handheld GOTY!

 

[Salaadin]

Downloaded this the other day. Now I just need my Vita!!

Gaf ID: Salaadin
PSN ID: Salaadin

 

[DMeisterJ]

This game is the reason I'm buying the Vita at launch. It has been far too long since the last HSG, and I am so ready.

.

 

[raven777]

If anybody has the game, can you tell me if it has japanese voice option?

I know its highly doubtful...

 

[graywolf323]

GrayWolf323 on both here and PSN

 

[The Elite]

archnemesis has no PSN ID?

 

[archnemesis]

archnemesis has no PSN ID?

I guess I'll use my main European account.

GrayWolf323 on both here and PSN

With a "g" or a "G"? Are PSN IDs case sensitive?

 

[Ken]

Here's my PSN id: nya_08.

 

[Square Triangle]

Buying on PSN. Cannot wait! The visuals aren't a highlight of this launch title but the game is so fun and perfect for a handheld game.

 

[BeEatNU]

I am beast @ HSG


PSN:Gr1mj0w
GAF: g35twinturbo

I really need to find a way to change my usernames

 

[hort22]

Buying on PSN. Cannot wait! The visuals aren't a highlight of this launch title but the game is so fun and perfect for a handheld game.

What's wrong with the visuals...heard this a few times...any idea what resolution they are?

 

[Cookie18]

Really looking forward to this now. I've been playing the PSP demo a bunch.

PSN ID: x-360cookie-x

 

[Bojanglez]

Looking forward to this immensely, Hot Shots is one of my favourite PSP games. I think I am going to go digital on this so it will be in my Vita permanently, just wish the price would be confirmed on the UK PSN Store and hope they let me download it ready for launch (my connection is sloooooow).

PSN: Bojanglez

 

[Chris R]

I love HSG, almost considering buying a Vita to play this

 

[hort22]

I love HSG, almost considering buying a Vita to play this

Me too

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

Fuuuuck YES, great OT! I already have this downloaded to my PS3. Can't wait to load it onto my FEB in 5 days!

Add me to the list, please!

GAF ID: Reluctant-Hero
PSN ID: Reluctant-Hero

 

[graywolf323]

With a "g" or a "G"? Are PSN IDs case sensitive?

they aren't

 

[Plinko]

I'll be all over this day one.

PSN ID: RedWingLion

 

[- J - D -]

This might actually be my only vita game for the first week or so.

 

[madmackem]

Add me to the list MadMackemUK.

 

[famousmortimer]

famousmortimer



I will be playing the bejesus out of this, if every other HSG game is any indication.

 

[krae_man]

I am going to sink hundreds of hours into this.

PSN Name: krae_man

Edit: Has Japan got any DLC courses yet?

 

[anddo0]

Nice OP!

Already downloaded. I just need my Vita

GAF ID: Anddo0
PSN ID: Anddo

This game is the reason I'm buying the Vita at launch. It has been far too long since the last HSG, and I am so ready.

Same. Many hours spent with the two PSP entries.

 

[Ran rp]

Oh man, I can't wait to finally play a full Hot Shots game.

GAF ID: PSY・S
PSN ID: SuP3RiViAIN

 

[Evolved1]

See you guys online!

PSN = GAF handle

 

[inc77]

Just pre-ordered this on Amazon. I normally hate golf games, but the multi-player in this draws me in. Going to be my first Vita game... YAY!

My PSN is the same as my GAF name

 

[Mattiator]

Throw me on there if anyone wants to play next week

GAF: Mattiator
PSN: Mattiator85

I'm pacific timezone. BC

 

[lljride]

Nice, the main reason I'm getting a Vita day 1.

GAF: lljride
PSN: lljride

 

[HiddenAway]

HiddenAway both on PSN and on here

 

[Gen X]

My Caddy is ready!

 

[- J - D -]

Forgot to add mine:

PSN: Mega_Rockman_Z

 

[Midou]

This is the one game I'll be getting right at launch. Played quite a bit of previous ones.

PSN/SEN: PeeEsPee (hilarious)

 

[Woo-Fu]

I want a Vita just for this. If only my money tree would bloom.

 

[MikeE21286]

Any GAF member, feel free to add me to your list.

I'll have my Vita/copy on the 24th

PSN: MikeE21286

 

[Slaylock]

Day 1

GAF: Slaylock
SEN: Slaylock