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Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 psp Game Reviews
Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2
Critic Score
Metascore: 82 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
9.2 out of 10
based on 41 reviews
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(Also known as "Everybody's Golf 2") Step out of the clubhouse and onto the open tee with Hot Shots Golf Open Tee 2. The classic, entertaining golf franchise returns to the PSP with new quirky characters, beautiful courses and a huge variety of customizable options that enable you to take your golf game wherever you go. Tee off in Hot Shots tournaments up to 16 players. 12 exotic courses - Play on tropical islands, the arid desert, beside snow-capped mountains and along the coast. In-depth character customization with more than 320 options. Experience the fun of Hot Shots Golf with the widely acclaimed classic game play. Tee off locally with up to 8 players and settle the score via Ad Hoc either head-to-head or in tournament play. Upgrade your clubs and golf balls to execute more accurate shots, longer drives, tighter approach shots and perfect putts. [Sony]

PUBLISHER: Sony Computer Entertainment
DEVELOPER: Clap Hanz
GENRE(S): Sports, Golf
PLAYERS: 16
ESRB RATING: E (Everyone)
RELEASE DATE: June 3, 2008

What The Critics Said

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100
Gaming Age
Golf lends itself well to online play, and OT2 doesn't disappoint, especially as a portable title.
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92
Game Chronicles
A technically flawless game with lightning fast load times that allow you to play a round of golf in minutes rather than hours, making this the perfect title for the gamer on the go who needs to play in short spurts.
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90
Gamers.at
Anyone who hasn't had the pleasure of playing Everybody's Golf on his PSP yet, hasn’t had any true fun on that particular handheld.
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90
DarkStation
If you enjoyed the original and are wondering if this is a worthy successor my answer would be absolutely there is plenty of new content, and the online play is quite the treat.
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90
Pocket Gamer UK
Highly polished, finely-tuned, practically flawless - and that's just the golf balls. Open Tee 2 delivers the best portable golf game ever exclusively to PSP. Robust multiplayer tops a long list of reasons to pick up this hole-in-one.
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90
Gamervision
Despite a few setbacks and no huge gameplay advancements, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 is exactly what a good handheld game should be. It’s good for long sessions at home or short games on the go, but once you start playing, you will not want to stop.
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90
GameSpy
The more you play, the more techniques become available to help deal with the more challenging courses. The wide variety of unlockables is also a great incentive to keep playing.
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90
TotalPlayStation
The bottom line is that this is a fantastic value for the measly $30 Sony is asking.
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89
PSX Extreme
If you loved the first PSP outing of Hot Shots Golf, then you'll love Open Tee 2.
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89
PGNx Media
If you're interested in golf games on the PSP, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 is definitely the game to get.
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89
WonderwallWeb
Everybody’s Golf 2 is just one of those games that you can’t put down, its addictive fun and well worth anyone’s cash.
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88
PSM3 Magazine UK
Even if you don't like golf, give it a go because it's one of hte most charming and playable experiences on PSP to date. [Aug 2008, p.80]
86
Play UK
It's like a portable anti-depressant. [Issue#167, p.93]
85
GameZone
I love this game, and I would like to thank the developers for providing me with countless hours of gaming goodness.
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85
Destructoid
There's enough new content to make it worth the asking price over the original, and the new online multiplayer modes take this one well above par.
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85
Kombo
Open Tee 2 is another welcome addition to the Hot Shots family.
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85
GameFocus
For $29.99, this game is packed with features and gameplay to keep you busy for a long time.
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85
IGN
Hot Shots: Open Tee 2 feels like well-worn territory at times, but it's a ton of fun and a ton of content that comes with a miniscule $29.99 price tag. Pick it up.
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83
Game Revolution
Open Tee 2 is a pint-sized yet full-sized update to the Hot Shots Golf series that challenges its PS3 brother and ultimately wins. It has all the features of Out of Bounds but replaces the horrible Mii-like online characters with a slew of customizable parts and allows you to permanently upgrade the vital stats of the entire character roster.
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82
Extreme Gamer
It is a no-brainer to recommend Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 to anyone looking for a quality version of the console game ported down to the handheld.
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82
Gamer 2.0
Despite not much in the way of new, groundbreaking stuff in Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2, it certainly leans more towards the good side of the more of the same sequel fence.
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80
Playstation Official Magazine UK
Delightful but requiring a deft touch to master, this really is golf for everybody. [Aug 2008, p.104]
80
Worth Playing
A very good PSP title. For veterans of the series, the sequel will feel very much like the three-year-old predecessor.
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80
Level7.nu
Everybody’s Golf 2 continues the series trademark style of fun yet deep gameplay mechanics. Unlocking new golfers and seeing them progress is surprisingly addictive and fun. A sparsely populated online mode is the only major flaw holding this title back.
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80
Cheat Code Central
This title is the perfect companion for the PSP and one I highly recommend. If you already own the original title for the PSP, it is still worth giving it a look because there are new courses, more collectibles, and an online feature that can't be beat.
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80
Da Gameboyz
When looking at Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2, and taking the sum of all its parts, this series still remains as one of the easiest to pick up and play golf games that any one can take part in on the PSP.
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80
GameTrailers
Open Tee was and is a fantastic game, and it’s hard to complain about being able to tee off online with that very same feel.
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80
PALGN
Whether you're a newcomer to the series or a seasoned veteran of the previous iteration, Everybody's Golf 2 is a fun title that's as addictive as it is accessible.
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80
GamePro
Ultimately, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 is still going to appeal to people who like golf games.
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80
Game Informer
This game’s predictable ceiling is mitigated by the fact that it stands on solid ground. If I could find this much reliability in my real life golf game, I’d be in the same league as Tiger, too.
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80
GameDaily
Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 keeps everything that made the original so excellent and then throws in several new features.
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80
GamerNode
Now that you can play your Hot Shots on the go and against friends worldwide there's no questioning it: Open Tee 2 is a must-own for any Hot Shots fans, and anyone looking for a good multiplayer PSP game.
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80
Games Radar
It might be a bit short on thrills and innovation, but when it comes to a refined, endlessly replayable portable experience – regardless of genre – Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 is one of the best picks on the PSP.
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80
Hardcore Gamer Magazine
While Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 doesn’t try to make any drastic changes, it’s still a worthy entry in the series.
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76
Gamers' Temple
However, if you're looking for some casual golf play and like games with plenty of items to unlock, Open Tee 2 will provide you with plenty of entertainment.
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75
GameShark
A fun and engaging game of golf.
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75
Games Master UK
If you like shiny, happy golf (if a little samey), then go "four" this. [Aug 2008, p.82]
70
Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Open Tee 2 sticks to the formula introduced in Open Tee. [Aug 2008, p. 83]
70
GameSpot
It's more of the same for the latest entry in the Hot Shots Golf series.
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70
Gamer.nl
The controls might look simple at the beginning, but you'll soon find out that the game has more depth than you thought.
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67
1UP
I'd actually prefer a minigolf version of this series on the handheld systems. Maybe that would get me worked up about a relaxing round of Hot Shots again.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 9.2 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Luk gave it a10:
Great graphics, lovable characters, good feeling of the physics, many things to unlock and collect. It's easy to play and yet deep and challenging. Perfect for the PSP.

Mike G. gave it a10:
This game has everything the first game had, times two. Not many other psp titles out there with this much replay value, and game content. I feel that some of the professional reviewers were on autopilot when they reviewed this game, I mean, what were they expecting from a sequel to an already outstanding game.

Rick S. gave it a7:
It's a solidly, fun game.

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