Everybody&s;s Golf Hot Shots

Everybody&s;s Golf Hot Shots

September 5, 2025

Everybody’s favorite golf game series finally returns to the fairway! Hit the green with a variety of unique characters and courses in online and offline AND single and multiplayer modes!

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71.3

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Critic Reviews (37)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Sep 2025
76.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

"I had a lovely time with EVERYBODY&s;S GOLF HOT SHOTS and its adorably energetic game world that&s;s filled with bubbly characters and accessible gameplay that anyone can easily enjoy. So, if you&s;re up for a game of golf, why not …"

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Alex Jung TestingBuddies Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"In our review of Everybody&s;s Golf Hot Shots, the latest installment in the venerable series unfortunately only manages a bogey. On paper, it sounded promising in principle. A total of 30 golfers and several different caddies are available to play …"

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Andrew McMahon Shacknews Sep 2025
50.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"The main saving grace for Everybody&s;s Golf Hot Shots is that Wacky Golf is chaotic fun with friends, especially if you don&s;t care about winning. If you&s;re going into the game expecting this to be a next step in the …"

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Andrew Thornton Hey Poor Player Sep 2025
50.0 /100

"Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots still plays well, but it’s entirely lacking the charm and personality that this series is known for. With weak courses, a severe lack of interesting ways to play, and characters that I couldn’t wait to get …"

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Brendan Reilly Gaming Age Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots is a great return to the series. The vibrant courses, relaxing music, and massive amounts of unlockables should bring you endless hours of replayability. Hyde, Inc. has delivered a hole-in-one arcade golf classic."

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Caleb Gayle Cinelinx Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

30.0

"Everybody&s;s Golf Hot Shots makes a colorful return to the series, dazzling players with its vibrant graphics and lively soundtrack that perfectly sets the mood for a fun round of golf. However, despite these appealing aspects, the game struggles with …"

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Carrie Lambertsen Screen Rant Sep 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"I may never be good enough to get on the leaderboards for the World Tournaments, but I can at least rock some Boom Golf with friends. And really, having fun just playing some golf with friends, or even solo, feels …"

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Casey Scheld Gamers Heroes Sep 2025
90.0 /100

"Everybody&s;s Golf: Hot Shots is the definitive arcade golf game, with countless golfers, caddies, courses, and modes just waiting to be explored."

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Chris Scullion VGC Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Rather than trying to bring Sony&s;s classic golfing series into the modern age, Bandai Namco has ensured Everybody&s;s Golf Hot Shots feels like one of the older games in the series. That&s;s certainly not a negative: it has a devoted …"

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Cody Medellin Worth Playing Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Everybody&s;s Golf: Hot Shots is fine overall. The core gameplay experience remains unchanged, the performance is solid, and the modes are plentiful enough to keep you occupied for a very long time, even if that means that unlocking the roster …"

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Daniele Cucchiarelli The Games Machine Sep 2025
78.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

72.0

"Everybody&s;s Golf returns to its roots, leaving the pseudo open-world of previous instalment for a more traditional structure. The new dev team has worked to give fans an accessible but appropriately challenging title, full of classic and new challenges, but …"

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Ethan Krieger DualShockers Sep 2025
50.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

25.0

"The presented modes feel bare bones, the lack of custom player creation is a bummer, and the stock characters are largely annoying. Fans of the franchise should stick to the classics, or 2017&s;s Everybody&s;s Golf, which is clearly superior in …"

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Gabriel Marçal NintendoBoy Sep 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"EVERYBODY’S GOLF HOT SHOTS is a solid, fun game with plenty of content if it caught your attention, but it really isn’t the most innovative or polished game, and unfortunately it doesn’t stand out as much as it could."

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Ivanir Ignacchitti Hardcore Gamer Sep 2025
65.0 /100

"Everybody&s;s Golf Hot Shots brings Sony&s;s classic golf series to more platforms, but the excessive content barriers and performance hiccups on the Switch make the game less engaging than it should be. It&s;s still fun, especially for those looking for …"

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Jahanzeb Khan Noisy Pixel Sep 2025
65.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

20.0

"Everybody&s;s Golf Hot Shots brings classic arcade golf gameplay to modern platforms with smooth mechanics and plenty of modes, but stumbles with bland visuals, uninspired character design, and an overreliance on AI-generated assets that sap the series’ trademark charm."

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James Davie PlayStation Universe Sep 2025
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

"ou may have waited 8 years since the last proper Everybody&s;s Golf game, but Everybody&s;s Golf: Hot Shots has landed to remind you to take up your clubs and get swinging again. If you&s;ve loved previous Everybody&s;s Golf titles, Hot …"

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Jaz Sagoo COGconnected Sep 2025
62.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

30.0

"While the game offers plenty of modes and chaotic multiplayer options, the lack of gameplay innovation makes these features feel stale. You might enjoy a quick round, but it doesn’t do enough to keep you hooked for the full 18."

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Joseph Choi Too Much Gaming Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

25.0

"Bandai Namco and HYDE, Inc. have done right by the fanbase. Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots hits a solid drive with great customization options, ten diverse 18-hole courses, 25+ characters, a plethora of Wacky Golf modes, and even online play."

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Joseph Moorer Gaming Nexus Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Everybody&s;s Golf: Hot Shots is overflowing with content. If you want to get into the game and golf, you can do that. If you want to unlock all the things, you can do that too. There&s;s a lot to do, …"

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Ken McKown ZTGD Sep 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

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Kevin Lal MKAU Gaming Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

20.0

"Overall, EVERYBODY’S GOLF HOT SHOTS is a fun arcade golf game and kept me entertained. As a fan of the series and golf itself, it was an easy game for me to play and enjoy..."

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Mahi Araf NoobFeed Sep 2025
78.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

60.0

"Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots is a game you can jump into casually or sink hours into refining your play. It may not surpass the PS4 edition in scope, but it delivers fun, just what we associate with the series."

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Matheus Senna de Oliveira GameBlast Sep 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"Everybody&s;s Golf Hot Shots manages to deliver a fun and, to some extent, addictive experience. Despite its dated visuals, the presentation is pleasant, with cool music and a good balance of realism. While the game could offer more support for …"

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Matt Sainsbury Digitally Downloaded Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

32.0

"With dozens of characters drawn from the series and a full ten courses, Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots does act like a celebration of the series to date. However, it’s also painfully clear that this game comes from a new developer …"

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Naomie Oppersma Play Watch Read Sep 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

50.0

"Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots is a cheerful and accessible golf game with colorful tracks, playful Caddies and various modes, from serious tournaments to chaotic Wacky Golf. The game offers both solo and multiplayer a lot of fun and strategic depth …"

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Nathaniel Stevens Digital Chumps Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

15.0

"Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots, from developer Hyde, brings together a strong essence that makes the series so much fun. A good set of modes, overdramatic characters, and easy-to-use mechanics make this experience entertaining and accessible, even for the non-golf fan. …"

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Paul Hunter NextGen Player Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"The swing is excellent, the unlock loop hooks you, and the modes keep things fresh. Challenge events and World Tour chapters give steady rewards, and Wacky Golf adds silly, replayable mayhem."

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Sep 2025
80.0 /100

"Everybody&s;s Golf is back, and though this latest entry is by a new developer, it&s;s everything you&s;d expect. The three-button shot system makes a return, keeping the action accessible, but Everybody&s;s Golf Hot Shots still requires a fair amount of …"

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Roland Ingram Nintendo Life Sep 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

35.0

"Everybody&s;s Golf Hot Shots carries on the series traditions with solid courses, a robust character levelling system, and the appropriate level of silliness. However, the experience is uneven on Switch. Fans may enjoy it in short bursts, but technical issues …"

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Sean "KingOTheCask" Richards Gamer Social Club Sep 2025
65.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

30.0

"This was my first golf video game that I truly played an extensive amount of. I honestly don’t count my minimal time playing Mario Golf on the Nintendo 64 with my cousin when I was 10. Overall, while I did …"

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Shaan Joshi TechRaptor Sep 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

48.0

Gameplay

52.0

Story

30.0

"For every birdie or eagle that Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots lands, its head gets stuck in a sand trap just as often."

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Stephen Tailby Push Square Sep 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

30.0

"Everybody&s;s Golf: Hot Shots is a decent attempt to bring back the franchise PlayStation fans know and love, but there are a few rough edges that prevent it from being anything more. While the core gameplay remains fun and accessible …"

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Taha Omar ReGame It Sep 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

45.0

"Everybody’s Golf offers a simple yet enjoyable experience, with easy-to-learn gameplay that still requires precision and skill. The variety of shots and courses adds real challenge. While the game has a vast amount of characters, tools, and helpers, much of …"

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Thiago de Alencar Moura PSX Brasil Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

64.0

"Despite nailing its basic mechanics and the feeling of returning to the series&s; origins, Everybody&s;s Golf Hot Shots is full of small problems that end up preventing the title from delivering something better to players."

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Trevor Gould Pure Nintendo Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

25.0

"Everybody&s;s Golf Hot Shots clearly needed more practice before teeing off on the Nintendo Switch. Thankfully, some necessary updates have significantly improved the game; however, one could argue that even more improvements are desired. I&s;m glad I held off on …"

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Valerio Guarnera Gamesource Italia Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

62.0

"Everybody&s;s Golf Hot Shots is a welcomed return to the series. The gameplay is easy, immediate, and fun, yet also difficult to master at higher levels. What left me perplexed was the graphics and technical aspects, which lacked in every …"

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Zach Mckay Hardcore Gamer Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

45.0

"Get ready to shoot your way to the top in Everybody&s;s Golf Hot Shots, a new iteration of a beloved golfing game."

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