Already pre-ordered and preloaded on my switch a month ago. Just waiting for the unlock. I am so hyped for this. I know its strange but this is the one of the only golf games (outside of old school Arnold palmer on genesis and early mario golf) that I liked. I started with the psp titles and then vita. I eventually bought the ps1 classics and the ps2 games on disc to add to my collection.
The thing is I did not like the ps4 entry. Everybody's golf (took away "hot shots" and the charm), went with a mmo style instead of the traditional style i loved.
So I never got far into and other games came out. I tried it last year and everything was shut down. It looks like an empty shell of a game.
The last one I really loved was World Invitational. Also Easy come easy golf on switch (which is a ios port) is fun but its barebones as far as unlocks (no clubs, balls, etc). It does have a ton of goofy characters to unlock.
Hopefully this new game, retains the unlockable clubs, balls, and characters. I also hope there are a ton of unlockable characters and clothes, courses, etc.... Hoping for a real good arcade golf game again.
Looking at some of the video reviews, it does look like it has cool looking characters to unlock and more in line with classic hot shots!!! I love that, as it's reason to continue and unlock stuff. I like a campaign with actual unlocking and progress, not a loot shop with mmo or gaas offerings where you earn coins or pay real world money to unlock. If they did a character creator it would mean no goofy characters to choose from. For me part of the fun is each character had strengths and weaknesses. Also I like seeing bare legs and skirts, or goofy characters, even if they are anime inspired. Looks like they did a good job from what i see. Hopefully the courses are many and the golf itself is top notch arcade action.
I can't wait for this!