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Everybody's Golf 2 (PSP) Review
(Also known as "Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2" in some regions)
Everybodys Golf 2 brings colorful charm, surprisingly deep golf mechanics, and addictive progression to the PSP. Building on the successful first game, this sequel refines nearly everythingcourse design, controls, customization, and multiplayerdelivering one of the most satisfying portable golf experiences ever made.
Gameplay & Mechanics
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| Swing Mechanics | Classic 3-click system: accuracy, timing, and power. | Simple to learn, hard to mastervery sharp. |
| Physics | Arcade-style but consistentwind, spin, and lie matter. | Rewarding for strategic play. |
| Character Abilities | Characters level up over time, improving their stats. | Adds replay value and personalization. |
| Course Variety | Exotic and fun course designs with creative hazards. | A great mix of challenge and accessibility. |
Its arcade golf at its finest: precise, polished, and extremely addictive.
Career & Progression
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Challenge Mode: The core single-player experience, where you unlock characters, outfits, clubs, and balls by defeating CPU opponents.
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Customization: Hundreds of combinations of clothing and accessories to make your golfer unique.
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Unlockables: Winning matches unlocks new caddies, characters, equipment, and courses.
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Pace: Well-balanced difficulty curve that encourages consistent improvement.
Progression is rewarding, with a steady stream of cosmetic and gameplay rewards.
Modes & Features
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Single Player: Challenge mode, Stroke Play, and Training.
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Multiplayer: Ad-hoc wireless multiplayer (up to 16 players in tournaments).
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Online: Supported infrastructure play (now defunct), but worked well at launch.
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Mini-Games & Vs. Mode: Adds even more fun to the core loop.
With robust multiplayer and tons of replayable content, its a full-featured sports title on the go.
Graphics & Presentation
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Visuals: Bright, anime-styled characters and lush, detailed courses.
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Performance: Smooth framerate, responsive input, minimal load times.
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UI: Clean menus and intuitive in-game displays.
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Character Animation: Full of personality, with fun victory/defeat animations.
Despite the stylized look, theres impressive polish under the cartoonish charm.
Sound & Music
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Soundtrack: Cheerful background music that suits each courses theme.
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Voice Acting: Minimal but expressive character sounds and reactions.
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Sound Effects: Crisp club swings, ball hits, and ambient course noises.
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Caddies: Quirky one-liners add some humor and variety.
Whimsical and light, the sound design fits the games relaxed yet competitive tone.
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Excellent swing mechanics with a steep but fair learning curve
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Tons of unlockable content and character customization
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Great course design with increasing challenge
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Addictive Challenge Mode and strong local multiplayer
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Vibrant graphics and charming style
Cons
No online support anymore (servers shut down)
Some later challenges can feel grindy
AI opponents occasionally feel too easy or repetitive
May be too light-hearted for hardcore sim fans
Final Verdict
Everybodys Golf 2 is a brilliantly crafted arcade golf game, blending deep mechanics with pick-up-and-play accessibility. Whether youre grinding for unlockables or enjoying a casual match with friends, the game delivers pure portable fun and stands as one of the PSPs most enduring sports titles.
Score: 8.6 / 10 Easy to love, hard to put down. A top-tier portable sports game with timeless appeal.
