PGA Tour 96

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PGA Tour 96 was the last of the series released for Sega's 16-bit console, and technologically the most advanced one. Instead of offering several generic courses, the three available (Spyglass Hill, Sawgrass and River Highlands) are in 3D, with height differences visible (as well as the limited 3D abilities of the console allow).

The player can either chose to play as one of the 10 PGA Pros (whose swings were digitized), or go Pro - the game keeps track of statistics (longest drive, driving accuracy, best round, etc), a game (Tournament, Strokeplay, Skins, Match and Shootout), as well as a replay.

Gameplaywise, PGA 96 uses the tried-and-proved triple click system - one to start the swing, other to set strength and a final one for accuracy. It's possible to fade or draw the ball (to bend the trajectory), add backspin and pitch or chip the ball (for some medium range attempts at the hole or go above a bush).The difficulty level affects mostly the leniency of the triple click hit areas - while at novice it is possible to let the accuracy a bit off-center, in pro levels the ball goes where your swing took it - no excuses taken. However, only in Pro it is possible to make the longest drives, as the amateur and novice levels take a few yards from the total capacity of the club.

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Part of the Following Groups

• EA Sports games
• Electronic Arts PGA Tour Golf series
• PGA licensees
• PlayStation Platinum Range releases

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Consoles Plus	Genesis	Jan, 1996	92 out of 100	92
GamePro (US)	PlayStation	Oct, 1995	4.5 out of 5	90
Mean Machines	Genesis	Feb, 1996	90 out of 100	90
PC Gamer	DOS	Dec, 1995	90 out of 100	90
PC Games (Germany)	DOS	Nov, 1995	87 out of 100	87
Mega Fun	Genesis	Dec, 1995	81 out of 100	81
Video Games	3DO	Jan, 1996	74 out of 100	74
Coming Soon Magazine	PlayStation	1996		70
Score	DOS	Oct, 1995	6 out of 10	60
The Video Game Critic	Genesis	Dec 22, 2003	F	0

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