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| Developer(s) | Ntreev Soft Tecmo |
| Publisher(s) | Tecmo |
| Released |  December 2, 2006 December 12, 2006 June 8, 2007 September 6, 2007 |
| Genre | Golf |
| Mode(s) | Single Player, Multiplayer |
| Ratings | CERO: B (Ages 12 and over) ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10+) PEGI: 3+ |
| Platform(s) | Wii |
| Media | Wii Optical Disc |
| Input methods | Wii Remote |
Super Swing Golf (PangYa! Golf With Style in Europe, and Swing Golf PangYa in Japan) is a Wii version of the online golf game, PangYa.
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Wii specifics
While very similar to the online PangYa, Super Swing Golf is slightly different in the areas of control and content. Both the single player and multiplayer game feature three different modes of play. In single player, these include a story mode, stroke play mode, and match mode, while in multiplayer, Balloon Pop mode replaces the story mode. In all modes, Pang (currency) can be earned and later spent on additional clothing or gear. As with all games in the Wii launch window, the game does not feature online play. Ryan Arbogast, Tecmo's product specialist, stated in a recent interview that the story mode is expected to make up for the lack of online play. He also hinted at the possibility of pay-to-play downloadable content, such as costumes and characters. A recent update to the Japanese version of PangYa stated, "You are now able to exchange exclusive items with the Wii Version". This is done offline by entering certain codes (from PangYa) into the Wii title. The North American version of Super Swing Golf lacks code entry, replacing it instead with the "Spinning Dolfini" lottery minigame.
Control
Players use the Wii Remote to scroll and pan around the course, as well as to actually execute shots. To swing, players raise the controller behind them (as with a real golf club) until the on-screen power meter reaches the desired point. Once ready, players then hold down the "A" button and swing forward. The angle and speed of the forward swing is used to determine how close the actual shot comes to the desired shot. If the controller is rotated or twisted as the player swings forward, the resulting shot will hook or slice.
Story mode
The Wii single-player story mode is named PangYa Festa. Complete with an anime-inspired storyline, the objective of this tournament is to defeat all opponents in match play. Players select a character and then a course, which determines the number of holes, typically 3, 6 or 9, and the opponent. As players successfully defeat opponents, they earn the right to play against more difficult opponents on different courses. Winning a given match also unlocks new characters, caddies, and items which can be purchased in the shop. Before and after each match, the player is greeted with a brief cutscene where the player's character and opponent exchange equips with each other and their caddies.
Courses
The 11 courses in the game are Blue Lagoon, Blue Moon, Blue Water, Ice Cannon, White Wiz (North Wiz and White Wiz in the US online version), Sepia Wind, Shining Sand, Silvia Cannon, West Wiz, Wind Hill, and Wiz Wiz.
Reception
Reviews have been above average but mixed, noting that the game may appeal to some but not to others. IGN gave it a 7.8/10, calling it a fair game with a lot of replay value, but ultimately the rest depended on preference. Yahoo Games awarded it a 4.5/5, saying it was a fun mix between silly swings and serious golf. X-Play gave it a 4 out of 5 for being fun but very difficult in some areas. A sequel has recently been announced in Famitsu magazine.[1] GameRankings and Metacritic both gave it 72/100.
