Planet Minigolf is an exclusive PlayStation 3 minigolf video game released on PlayStation Network on June 1, 2010. It features support for Sony PlayStation Move's control system. The game has four locations and 144 holes to play, and new programs can be created by players. Downloadable content package titled Stronghold Island was released on September 21, 2010.
The game is quite well received by critics with an average of 68.40% in GameRankings and 66/100 in Metacritic, two aggregate websites. Reviewers generally praise game visuals, the ability to customize and create new programs, and multiplayer components. They are critical of the angle of game cameras, and some reviewers feel that the visuals are inconsistent. As of September 2010, the game has sold over 68,000 copies. That number rose to over 90,000 by the end of 2010.
Video Planet Minigolf
Gameplay
Planet Minigolf is a minigolf game featuring 144 unique holes scattered in four locations around the world; Buccaneer, Soho, Polar Station and Ancient Valley hideouts, each with four 9-hole pitches. They thrive in trouble from Warm-up through Pro, Extreme and finally Wacky. Games can be played as part of a single player campaign or as part of every weekly online tournament against players around the world. Local multiplayer is also supported. Planet Minigolf also displays a leaderboard that organizes scores based on citizenship.
Powerup items can sometimes be found in courses that allow you to control the ball in various ways to improve your score. Keys can be obtained that allow players to purchase wardrobe items, various putters, and golf balls for five playable characters. This is earned by winning single player tournaments in various courses. Players can also create their own golf course and upload it to other players to download similar to LittleBigPlanet . The game also supports PlayStation Move controllers; players swing controllers in a manner similar to the real putter. As of December 2010 more than 2,300 specialized courses are available, with over 37,000 individual holes also available.
Maps Planet Minigolf
Development
On October 14, 2009, Planet Minigolf was announced as the PlayStation 3-exclusive title that will be available through the PlayStation Network. On March 29, 2010, Zen Studios announced that this game will be fully compatible with PlayStation Move, the Sony motion controller for the PlayStation 3. A trailer released April 22, 2010 showcased the ability to customize the minigolf course, which will allow players to create new scenarios in each. each from the game location. It's revealed under Sony's Play, Create, Share , which encourages customization and sharing of user-generated content in the game. Other games under this banner include the series LittleBigPlanet and ModNation Racers .
On May 6, 2010, Zen Studios revealed that this game will leverage the PlayStation 3's ability to upload live reruns to YouTube. Planet Minigolf was released June 1, 2010. This game received a patch that added Move support on September 20, 2010. Downloadable content pack titled Stronghold Island was released on September 21, 2010. It contains one new location, four new trophies, four new tournaments, 36 new holes, and some new items for players to use in creating new courses.
Reception
Planet Minigolf is well received by critics. It currently holds 68.40% on the aggregate website GameRankings and 66/100 on fellow Metacritic aggregate sites. Initial sales were high, with the game moving over 40,000 copies during the game's release month and 9,000 more in the following month. Until September 2010 the game has sold over 68,000 units. Sales in late 2010 reported over 90,000, with downloadable content from the game selling over 6,000 units.
The ability to create customary minigolf courses is widely praised among the reviewers. Justin Calvert of GameSpot feels that course-making tools are easy to use and declare the game "has the potential to keep you playing for weeks and months as more player-created and downloadable content is added." A reviewer from Game Revolution notes that he prefers looking for difficult courses created by players to sustain challenges. He stated players would "have access to thousands of different holes to shoot in hundreds of custom courses." The multiplayer component also receives generally positive comments. "The multiplayer mode, community features, and course editors give you plenty to do," says IGN's Daemon Hatfield. Justin Calvert from GameSpot also praised the game's ability to upload replays to YouTube.
Critics in general have mixed opinions about the visual minigolf Planet Minigolf ', and some of the issues cited with gaming cameras. The reviewer of Game Revolution feels that the game graph "is great for downloadable titles". IGN's Daemon Hatfield also felt that the character model performed well, but cited "hiccups" with the camera. Adultaline Vault reviewer James Dolbeare feels that the graph is inconsistent. He states "well-given characters, while the environment is often flat, wheeled, or lacking in detail."
The contents of Stronghold Island are also quite acceptable, although it sold over 3,300 units in the first month of its release. Tina Amini from Gaming Nexus gave it a warm welcome, and gave it a class C. Amini quoted a powerful "visual story revelation" but noted that a poor camera angle continues to be flawed in downloadable content. He praised the course and visual design and stated that they were "pretty pretty" but called cheesy music choices and "reminiscent of outdated game events."
References
External links
- Official website
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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