| Links Corner Course Database ID Number - 1814 |
Release Date |
CRZ Filesize |
Par |
Course Length |
| 2008-01-12 |
118,894,592 bytes |
72 |
7154 yards |
| Type |
Style |
CRZ Filename |
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FICTIONAL |
UNCLASSIFIED |
Pirate Cove_locked.crz |
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Course Key |
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CLIPNOTES by Ben Bateson (ousgg) |
Description
Fictional, tropical course |
Location
The Caribbean is the obvious choice |
Conditions
M*/F* is perfect. |
Concept 7/10
As long as you don't expect out-and-out fantasy, this is a really cute little creation, and there is thematic nicety in the swamps and very
shallow sand traps. Some excellent hole designs bookend the course, although it does tend regrettably to the straightforward around
the turn. But there's a growing charm to the course and a surprising amount of realism. |
Appearance 8/10
A lovely design template and the use of thick bushy planting makes the course surprisingly convincing, although there are weaknesses
in a few featureless textures and a bizarre mix of trees. Some lovely 3D in the form of the clubhouse and pirate ship are good
compensations, and the water features are convincing. |
Playability 6/10
The relatively unguarded greens and surface bunkers give the course an amiable and unthreatening air, and although most holes are
decidedly one-way, there is enough charm in the setting to enjoy your first round. But I don't really see it having much repeat value -
the lack of variety in the soundscript and custom objects is a significant factor, but also the lack of any drama in the vast majority of
holes is also notable. |
Challenge 5/10
It would be unfair to say that the only challenge would be to get around without falling asleep, but - beyond one or two tricky escapes
from the trees - there isn't too much on the menu. The narrow fairways can be hit regularly with irons, the rough is reasonably
escapable, and the course isn't so long as to punish those who take the safe option. |
Technical 6/10
The texture choices take something to be desired, and while the course is a fine demonstration of APCD prowess, there just isn't the
flamboyance that could be expected. Even a better line in hole design would compensate for a rather weak showing in terms of impact and
entertainment. |
| Overall |
Something of a let-down in the non-realisation of the pirate theme and the lack of
ingenuity applied to a great course concept. Most definitely playable, though. |
32/50 |
Please remember that Clipnote reviews are the opinion of one person and do not constitute an 'Official' Links Corner review of the course. |
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