Summary
- Release Year: 2000
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Access Software
- Publishers: Microsoft
Links 2001 (2000): The Ultimate Golf Simulation
Links 2001 is the seventh installment in the Links golf simulation video game series, developed by Access Software and published by Microsoft. It was released in 2000 for Windows and Macintosh computers.
Links 2001 features a number of new features and improvements over its predecessors, including:
- New graphics engine with improved lighting and textures
- More realistic ball physics
- New courses and tour players
- Centimeter-accurate greens
- Custom club distances
- Faster, easier online play
- Golfers with their own unique personalities
The game includes six world-class courses:
- Aviara in San Diego, California
- Chateau Whistler in Whistler, British Columbia
- The Prince Course on Kauai, Hawaii
- Westfields Golf Club in Chantilly, Virginia
- St Andrews Old Course in St Andrews, Scotland
- Mesa Roja fantasy course
More courses can be downloaded for free from the Web.
One of the most exciting new features in Links 2001 is the Arnold Palmer Course Designer. This tool allows players to create their own dream courses, from the tee to the fairway to the hole. Players can choose from a variety of different terrain types, hazards, and greens to create a course that is both challenging and fun to play.
Links 2001 also features a number of licensed golfers, including Arnold Palmer, Sergio Garcia, and Annika Sörenstam. Players can play as or against these legendary golfers, or they can create their own custom golfer.
The game’s career mode allows players to create a golfer and progress through a series of tournaments to become the world’s top-ranked golfer. Players can also compete in online tournaments against other players from around the world.
Links 2001 is a challenging and rewarding golf simulation that offers a realistic and immersive golfing experience. The game’s beautiful graphics, realistic ball physics, and challenging courses make it a must-play for any golf fan.
Review
Links 2001 is one of the best golf simulations ever made. The game’s graphics are beautiful, the ball physics are realistic, and the courses are challenging and fun to play. The game also includes a number of new features and improvements over its predecessors, such as the Arnold Palmer Course Designer and the ability to play as or against licensed golfers.
One of the things that makes Links 2001 so special is its attention to detail. The game’s courses are meticulously recreated, and the ball physics are incredibly realistic. This makes for a truly immersive golfing experience that is unmatched by any other game.
Another great thing about Links 2001 is its variety. The game includes six world-class courses, and more can be downloaded for free from the Web. This gives players a lot of different options to choose from, and it ensures that they will never get bored.
Overall, Links 2001 is an excellent golf simulation that is sure to please even the most discerning golf fan. The game’s beautiful graphics, realistic ball physics, and challenging courses make it a must-play for any golf fan.
Score: 9/10
Pros:
- Beautiful graphics
- Realistic ball physics
- Challenging and fun courses
- Variety of game modes
- Licensed golfers
- Arnold Palmer Course Designer
Cons:
- Some of the courses can be a bit difficult
- The online multiplayer can be laggy at times
Review Score
8.5/10
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