{{Short description|2013 video game}} {{Infobox video game | title = Powerstar Golf | image = Powerstargolfboxart.png | caption = | developer = Zoë Mode | publisher = Microsoft Studios | composer = Richard Jacques | series = | engine = | released = November 22, 2013 | genre = Sports | modes = Single-player, multiplayer | platforms = Xbox One }} '''''Powerstar Golf''''' is a golf video game developed by Zoë Mode and published by Microsoft Studios for the Xbox One game console. It was released on November 22, 2013. <ref name="IGN">{{cite web |last=Dyer |first=Mitch |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/11/e3-2013-powerstar-golf-is-xbox-ones-answer-to-hot-shots |title=E3 2013: Powerstar Golf is Xbox One's Answer to Hot Shots |website=IGN |date=June 11, 2013 |accessdate=June 11, 2013 |archive-date=January 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126100806/https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/11/e3-2013-powerstar-golf-is-xbox-ones-answer-to-hot-shots |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Gameplay== ''Powerstar Golf'' plays similar to other video game golf games although the game does offer a few unique features: Every character in the game has a unique special move that enables him or her to perform better than they normally would.<ref name=PowerstarDestructoid>{{cite web|last1=Carter|first1=Chris|title=Review: Powerstar Golf|url=http://www.destructoid.com/review-powerstar-golf-265873.phtml|website=Destructoid|accessdate=7 May 2015}}</ref> The game also features a caddy system, and caddies also have unique move sets that players can use to their advantage.<ref name=PowerstarDestructoid/> The game also uses an RPG-like experience points system where players can earn points to level up their characters by performing small challenges on the course.<ref name=PowerstarIGN>{{cite web|last1=Ogilive|first1=Tristan|title=POWERSTAR GOLF REVIEW|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/11/18/powerstar-golf-review|website=IGN|accessdate=7 May 2015}}</ref> The game also has an asynchronous multiplayer mode that allows players to play against ghost versions of players on the leaderboard and players can earn additional XP if their "ghost" beats another player who challenges them.<ref name=PowerstarIGN/>
==Reception== {{Video game reviews |MC = 65/100<ref name=MC>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/powerstar-golf/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one |title=Powerstar Golf for Xbox One Reviews |website=Metacritic |accessdate=January 25, 2015}}</ref> |Destruct = 7/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Carter |first=Chris |url=http://www.destructoid.com/review-powerstar-golf-265873.phtml |title=Review: Powerstar Golf |website=Destructoid |date=November 20, 2013 |accessdate=January 25, 2015}}</ref> |EuroG = 6/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Harman |first=Stace |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-11-28-powerstar-golf-review |title=Powerstar Golf review |website=Eurogamer |date=November 28, 2013 |accessdate=January 25, 2015 |archive-date=June 18, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140618150516/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-11-28-powerstar-golf-review |url-status=live }}</ref> |GI = 8/10<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Reiner |first=Andrew |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/games/powerstar_golf/b/xboxone/archive/2013/11/18/powerstar-golf-review-game-informer.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131120071525/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/powerstar_golf/b/xboxone/archive/2013/11/18/powerstar-golf-review-game-informer.aspx |url-status=live |archive-date=November 20, 2013 |title=Powerstar Golf: A Wizard On The Links |magazine=Game Informer |date=November 18, 2013 |access-date=January 25, 2015}}</ref> |GameRev = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Tan |first=Nick |url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/powerstar-golf |title=Powerstar Golf Review |publisher=Game Revolution |date=December 3, 2013 |accessdate=January 25, 2015 |archive-date=August 19, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819204315/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/powerstar-golf |url-status=live }}</ref> |GRadar = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Sullivan |first=Lucas |url=http://www.gamesradar.com/powerstar-golf-review/ |title=Powerstar Golf review |publisher=GamesRadar |date=November 21, 2013 |accessdate=January 25, 2015 |archive-date=July 12, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140712025057/http://www.gamesradar.com/powerstar-golf-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |GSpot = 7/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Petit |first=Carolyn |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/powerstar-golf-review/1900-6415579/ |title=Powerstar Golf Review |website=GameSpot |date=November 25, 2013 |accessdate=January 25, 2015}}</ref> |IGN = 7/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Ogilvie |first=Tristan |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/11/18/powerstar-golf-review |title=Powerstar Golf Review |website=IGN |date=November 18, 2013 |accessdate=January 25, 2015 |archive-date=January 9, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150109082441/http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/11/18/powerstar-golf-review |url-status=live }}</ref> |OXM = 5.5/10<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Hayward |first=Andrew |url=http://www.oxmonline.com/powerstar-golf-xbox-one-review |title=Powerstar Golf Xbox One review |magazine=Official Xbox Magazine |date=November 18, 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131120085224/http://www.oxmonline.com/powerstar-golf-xbox-one-review |archivedate=November 20, 2013 |url-status=dead |accessdate=January 25, 2015}}</ref> |OXMUK = 7/10<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Blyth |first=Jon |url=http://www.totalxbox.com/66420/reviews/powerstar-golf-xbox-one-review/ |title=Review: Powerstar Golf Xbox One |magazine=Official Xbox Magazine UK |date=November 18, 2013 |accessdate=January 25, 2015}}</ref> |Poly = 7/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Kollar |first=Philip |url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/11/26/5148498/powerstar-golf-review |title=Powerstar Golf review: club life |website=Polygon |date=November 26, 2013 |accessdate=January 25, 2015}}</ref> }}
The game was met with mixed reception, garnering a Metacritic rating of 65 out of a possible 100.<ref name=MC/>
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==External links== *[http://www.zoemode.com/powerstar_golf.html Official website] *[http://www.kuju.com/game-profile/?game=130&studio=zo%C3%AB_mode Kuju Entertainment page]
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