Links 2004

Xbox exclusive

Links, the best-selling golf franchise for the personal computer, has been rebuilt—from the ground up—exclusively for the Xbox video game system. Links 2004 delivers one of the most realistic and competitive golf experiences for Xbox. Golf fans worldwide can compete online in friendly matches with old golfing buddies or compete in tournaments against the best golfers in the world via Xbox Live. Links 2004 also features top championship courses and top professionals, including cover athlete Sergio Garcia.

Released: 11 November 2003
Platforms: Xbox
Genres: Golf Simulation Sports
Developers: Indie Built
Publishers: Xbox Game Studios
Series: Links
Modes: Single-player
Perspective: Third person
Country: United States
Age ratings: ESRB E

About

Links 2004 is a golf simulation computer game by Microsoft for the Xbox. It is the final game in the Links series and follows Links 2003, as well as being the only game being released on a non-computer platform. It was also part of Microsoft's XSN Sports lineup.

Keywords

golf
xbox live
xbox 360 backwards compatibility

Media

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Gameplay

The game supports from one to four players, system link of 2-4 players, Dolby 5.1 Surround sound, custom soundtracks, HDTV 480p, and Xbox Live Scoreboard and online play. It also featured simultaneous online play - referred to as Stroke "Fast Play" - where each player could complete the hole at their own pace and not have to wait their turns.

Reception

Links 2004 received "generally favorable reviews" according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. In Japan, where the game was ported for release on March 25, 2004, Famitsu gave it a score of one eight, one six, and two sevens for a total of 28 out of 40.