PGA Tour 96
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Published by

Electronic Arts, Inc.

Developed by

Hitmen Productions

Released

1995

Platforms

DOS, Genesis, PlayStation, Windows

Genre

Perspective

Interface

Sport

Misc

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Description

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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Screenshots

PGA Tour 96 PlayStation The game has begun. The first part of the shot is viewed from the player's point of view, later the view shifts to watch the ball land

PGA Tour 96 Genesis The same can be said about the main menu

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Alternate Titles

"PGA Tour 96 for Windows 95" -- Windows title

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Critic Reviews

The Video Game Critic	PlayStation	Jan 13, 2001	A-	91
GamePro (US)	PlayStation	Oct, 1995	4.5 out of 5	90
PC Player (Germany)	DOS	Nov, 1995	86 out of 100	86
Joystick (French)	DOS	Oct, 1995	85 out of 100	85
Mega Fun	PlayStation	Nov, 1995	81 out of 100	81
Power Play	DOS	Nov, 1995	81 out of 100	81
CD Player	DOS	1996	8 out of 10	80
High Score	DOS	Dec, 1995	4 out of 5	80
Video Games	PlayStation	Nov, 1995	76 out of 100	76
The Video Game Critic	Genesis	Dec 22, 2003	F	0