I downloaded the 45 MB Total Pro Golf demo with no expectations about the game. The idea that a 2D text-based golf game could be interesting was a bit of a stretch as far as I was concerned. But after playing the demo, I can see how this just might be the beginning of a nice text franchise. I’d like more detail about the career portion of the game, but it seems players start in a golf minor leagues of some sort and work their way up by earning sponsorships.
Be warned – TPG isn’t an action game. Clubs are chosen and type of swing is selected, then a button is clicked. In some ways I like this better than worrying about swing angles with my mouse. TPG just might capture everything I liked in Sierra’s old Front Page Sports Golf. I enoyed the large AI fields and tournaments that had a purpose in FPS Golf.
There’s a pre-order available, but I think I’ll wait and see what the full release version brings.
