Comments on: Fantasy Golf Pangya: Aiming For The Green http://www.siliconera.com/2009/07/07/fantasy-golf-pangya-aiming-for-the-green/ The secret level in the world of video game news. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:27:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Hiryuuhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/07/07/fantasy-golf-pangya-aiming-for-the-green/comment-page-1/#comment-612431 Hiryuu Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:53:48 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=40996#comment-612431 Hehe.<br><br>I just got done reading the front page for the PC version. The server is down for maintenance and Season 4 will hopefully be a go tomorrow morning. Hopefully, they'll have guilds introduced then as well. Hehe.

I just got done reading the front page for the PC version. The server is down for maintenance and Season 4 will hopefully be a go tomorrow morning. Hopefully, they'll have guilds introduced then as well.

]]> By: Jennihttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/07/07/fantasy-golf-pangya-aiming-for-the-green/comment-page-1/#comment-612429 Jenni Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:16:06 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=40996#comment-612429 That's true. I was avoiding using Aztecs at first until Max's story when you got a ton of blue star ones, then I discovered the bonus. :D<br><br>And true again on the stat items. I didn't really find much use for those items during episode 1 of story mode, but during the Tournaments you need them. <br><br>Yup, clothing only gives a Pang bonus the first time you wear it. If you work with it, you can end up with a 40% or higher bonus, which is nice. (Plus it looks cool!) That's true. I was avoiding using Aztecs at first until Max's story when you got a ton of blue star ones, then I discovered the bonus. :D

And true again on the stat items. I didn't really find much use for those items during episode 1 of story mode, but during the Tournaments you need them.

Yup, clothing only gives a Pang bonus the first time you wear it. If you work with it, you can end up with a 40% or higher bonus, which is nice. (Plus it looks cool!)

]]> By: Jennihttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/07/07/fantasy-golf-pangya-aiming-for-the-green/comment-page-1/#comment-612430 Jenni Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:13:56 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=40996#comment-612430 I think Kaz looks awesome and I like his story, but some of his matches were SO DIFFICULT! I was stuck for about 5 hours on the match with Titanboo. <br><br>Arin, Max and Kooh are my favorite golfers so far. I think Kaz looks awesome and I like his story, but some of his matches were SO DIFFICULT! I was stuck for about 5 hours on the match with Titanboo.

Arin, Max and Kooh are my favorite golfers so far.

]]> By: Hiryuuhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/07/07/fantasy-golf-pangya-aiming-for-the-green/comment-page-1/#comment-573943 Hiryuu Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:53:48 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=40996#comment-573943 Hehe.<br><br>I just got done reading the front page for the PC version. The server is down for maintenance and Season 4 will hopefully be a go tomorrow morning. Hopefully, they'll have guilds introduced then as well. Hehe.

I just got done reading the front page for the PC version. The server is down for maintenance and Season 4 will hopefully be a go tomorrow morning. Hopefully, they'll have guilds introduced then as well.

]]> By: Jennihttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/07/07/fantasy-golf-pangya-aiming-for-the-green/comment-page-1/#comment-573938 Jenni Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:16:06 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=40996#comment-573938 That's true. I was avoiding using Aztecs at first until Max's story when you got a ton of blue star ones, then I discovered the bonus. :D<br><br>And true again on the stat items. I didn't really find much use for those items during episode 1 of story mode, but during the Tournaments you need them. <br><br>Yup, clothing only gives a Pang bonus the first time you wear it. If you work with it, you can end up with a 40% or higher bonus, which is nice. (Plus it looks cool!) That's true. I was avoiding using Aztecs at first until Max's story when you got a ton of blue star ones, then I discovered the bonus. :D

And true again on the stat items. I didn't really find much use for those items during episode 1 of story mode, but during the Tournaments you need them.

Yup, clothing only gives a Pang bonus the first time you wear it. If you work with it, you can end up with a 40% or higher bonus, which is nice. (Plus it looks cool!)

]]> By: Jennihttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/07/07/fantasy-golf-pangya-aiming-for-the-green/comment-page-1/#comment-573937 Jenni Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:13:56 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=40996#comment-573937 I think Kaz looks awesome and I like his story, but some of his matches were SO DIFFICULT! I was stuck for about 5 hours on the match with Titanboo. <br><br>Arin, Max and Kooh are my favorite golfers so far. I think Kaz looks awesome and I like his story, but some of his matches were SO DIFFICULT! I was stuck for about 5 hours on the match with Titanboo.

Arin, Max and Kooh are my favorite golfers so far.

]]> By: Anonhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/07/07/fantasy-golf-pangya-aiming-for-the-green/comment-page-1/#comment-573903 Anon Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:23:48 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=40996#comment-573903 Incidentally the special balls/Aztecs give bonus Pang when you hit a Pangya shot on them, so you get all, or most of your money back when using them.<br><br>And you do want to use all the stat boosting equipment you can afford to make those long distant hole-in-one shots in license mode easier. I found with some characters it was impossible to hit the ball far enough unless you got lucky with the wind or unlocked a stronger character through story mode.<br><br>I didn't notice clothing giving a stats bonus, only a 10% Pang bonus for the first time wearing it. So you want to go with 18 hole wander/free play mode with new clothing equipped to max out the amount of bonus Pang you get. But then I can't read Japanese so I may be missing something. Incidentally the special balls/Aztecs give bonus Pang when you hit a Pangya shot on them, so you get all, or most of your money back when using them.

And you do want to use all the stat boosting equipment you can afford to make those long distant hole-in-one shots in license mode easier. I found with some characters it was impossible to hit the ball far enough unless you got lucky with the wind or unlocked a stronger character through story mode.

I didn't notice clothing giving a stats bonus, only a 10% Pang bonus for the first time wearing it. So you want to go with 18 hole wander/free play mode with new clothing equipped to max out the amount of bonus Pang you get. But then I can't read Japanese so I may be missing something.

]]> By: Hiryuuhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/07/07/fantasy-golf-pangya-aiming-for-the-green/comment-page-1/#comment-573876 Hiryuu Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:18:47 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=40996#comment-573876 Ah. :)<br><br>I know that they lost a lot of accounts as of late and they've been wanting to push Season 4 forward as quickly as possible. Guilds, among other things returning, are supposed to make a debut.<br><br>I'm big on Kaz, btw. :P Ah. :)

I know that they lost a lot of accounts as of late and they've been wanting to push Season 4 forward as quickly as possible. Guilds, among other things returning, are supposed to make a debut.

I'm big on Kaz, btw. :P

]]> By: Jennihttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/07/07/fantasy-golf-pangya-aiming-for-the-green/comment-page-1/#comment-573873 Jenni Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:48:34 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=40996#comment-573873 That's the golf game I played before! XD I knew someone would probably mention it. (And you're right! It is a lot like that.) That's the golf game I played before! XD I knew someone would probably mention it. (And you're right! It is a lot like that.)

]]> By: Jennihttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/07/07/fantasy-golf-pangya-aiming-for-the-green/comment-page-1/#comment-573872 Jenni Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:47:01 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=40996#comment-573872 I love the dress up part, especially since clothes can make you earn extra Pang. Cecilia and Kooh have some cute extras, as does Max. <br><br>I'm hooked on the Pangya shop, trying to earn extra hairstyles and such. I love the dress up part, especially since clothes can make you earn extra Pang. Cecilia and Kooh have some cute extras, as does Max.

I'm hooked on the Pangya shop, trying to earn extra hairstyles and such.

]]> By: Jennihttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/07/07/fantasy-golf-pangya-aiming-for-the-green/comment-page-1/#comment-573871 Jenni Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:43:34 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=40996#comment-573871 I'd say try the free MMO first, because that will give you a pretty accurate idea of what the PSP game is like.<br><br>The story mode is kind of cute, but the unlocking can be quite tedious. For example, you can't move on to the Episode 2 stories of Story Mode unless you beat Scout, Hana, Uncle Bob, Cecilia, Max, Kooh, Arin and this other guy who's name eludes me at the moment's Episode 1. <br><br>Thankfully, it's pretty easy to do, especially if your game is set on Beginner Mode. <br><br>Since you're on the fence, perhaps waiting until the price drops to $19 wouldn't be a bad idea, since it's $29 now. I'd say try the free MMO first, because that will give you a pretty accurate idea of what the PSP game is like.

The story mode is kind of cute, but the unlocking can be quite tedious. For example, you can't move on to the Episode 2 stories of Story Mode unless you beat Scout, Hana, Uncle Bob, Cecilia, Max, Kooh, Arin and this other guy who's name eludes me at the moment's Episode 1.

Thankfully, it's pretty easy to do, especially if your game is set on Beginner Mode.

Since you're on the fence, perhaps waiting until the price drops to $19 wouldn't be a bad idea, since it's $29 now.

]]> By: Hiryuuhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/07/07/fantasy-golf-pangya-aiming-for-the-green/comment-page-1/#comment-573808 Hiryuu Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:50:38 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=40996#comment-573808 Actually...I just got into the PC version a few weeks back. Knowing a few friends with it, it's actually a nice and relaxing time-sink. There's a lot more than just golfing with it as well.<br><br>Kinda like a souped-up version of Mario Golf Advance Tour, really. Actually…I just got into the PC version a few weeks back. Knowing a few friends with it, it's actually a nice and relaxing time-sink. There's a lot more than just golfing with it as well.

Kinda like a souped-up version of Mario Golf Advance Tour, really.

]]> By: Pichihttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/07/07/fantasy-golf-pangya-aiming-for-the-green/comment-page-1/#comment-573801 Pichi Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:11:35 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=40996#comment-573801 Its very cute looking and I'm a sucker for buying clothes for characters, so I'm looking forward to getting it someday. Its very cute looking and I'm a sucker for buying clothes for characters, so I'm looking forward to getting it someday.

]]> By: NickyDhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/07/07/fantasy-golf-pangya-aiming-for-the-green/comment-page-1/#comment-573781 NickyD Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:19:31 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=40996#comment-573781 I generally despise sports games (except MegaMan Soccer... priceless), so, would you say this is worth the price of entry, given that it's also a free MMO? I despise MMO's almost as much as sports games, so. It's a recipe for disaster, but if the game's fun/adorable, I just need someone to say "suuuure, for the price, it's grrrrreat!" or the opposite. I generally despise sports games (except MegaMan Soccer… priceless), so, would you say this is worth the price of entry, given that it's also a free MMO? I despise MMO's almost as much as sports games, so. It's a recipe for disaster, but if the game's fun/adorable, I just need someone to say “suuuure, for the price, it's grrrrreat!” or the opposite.

]]> By: Kuronoahttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/07/07/fantasy-golf-pangya-aiming-for-the-green/comment-page-1/#comment-573776 Kuronoa Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:23:19 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=40996#comment-573776 Hmm... Super Swing Golf was my only exposure to the series and gave me mixed feelings. I may get this one upon price drop and/or try out that free one. Hmm… Super Swing Golf was my only exposure to the series and gave me mixed feelings. I may get this one upon price drop and/or try out that free one.

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