New Shots: Links 2001

By Sam Parker, GameSpotPosted Oct 2, 2000 8:10 pm PT

We take a look at the latest build of Microsoft's golf sim.

GameSpot has received the latest beta build of Links 2001 from Microsoft, and it looks like the game is progressing nicely. The Links engine has been revamped to include 3D objects such as cliffs and bunkers mixed in with antialiased 2D objects such as trees, shrubs, and the golfers themselves. These two effects actually work well together and give the courses in Links 2001 an authentic look. The animation of golfers in Links 2001 is equally impressive, as Microsoft has motion-captured the actual stance and golf strokes of Arnold Palmer and other pro golfers. Sound clips have also been included to give each golfer added personality, and they will even react depending on how well you perform on a particular hole.

Links 2001 is due out in late October.

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Links 2001

Microsoft Game Studios
Golf Sim
Release: Oct 24, 2000
ESRB: Everyone

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Rank:

15,559 of 77,431
(up by 680)

PC Rank:

5,065 of 12,581

Tracking:

55 Track It»

Wishlists:

10 Wish It»
Player Ratings:

49

Users Now Playing:

18
Game Universe:
- Links 2003,
- Links LS,
- Links LS 2000 (PC, MAC),
- Links LS 1998 Edition,
- Links 386 CD,
- Links 2003: Championship Courses,
- Links LS 99,
- Links Extreme,
- Links 2004,
- Microsoft Links LS
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1-8
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