Everybody's Golf 6
{{Short description|2011 video game}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2020}}
{{Infobox VG
| title = Everybody's Golf 6
| image = Everybodys Golf 6 cover.png
| developer = Clap Hanz
Japan Studio{{cite web |year=2021 |title=JAPANスタジオ作品一覧 2014年～2010年 |trans-title=List of Japan Studio works 2014–2010 |url=https://www.playstation.com/ja-jp/corporate/playstation-studios/japan-studio/history-2010-2014/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225202253/https://www.playstation.com/ja-jp/corporate/playstation-studios/japan-studio/history-2010-2014/ |archive-date=25 February 2021 |access-date=1 March 2021 |publisher=Sony Interactive Entertainment |language=ja}}
| publisher = Sony Computer Entertainment
| caption = Japanese cover art
| series = Everybody's Golf
| platforms = PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3
| released = PlayStation Vita
{{vgrelease|JP|17 December 2011|NA|15 February 2012|EU|22 February 2012|AU|23 February 2012}}PlayStation 3
{{vgrelease|JP|22 November 2012|NA|23 July 2013|PAL|24 July 2013}}
| genre = Sports
| modes = Single-player, multiplayer
}}
{{Nihongo foot|Everybody's Golf 6,|みんなの{{ruby|GOLF|ゴルフ}} 6|Minna no Gorufu 6|group=lower-alpha|lead=yes}} known in Europe as Everybody's Golf, in Australia as Everybody's Golf: World Invitational, and in North America as Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational, is a 2011 sports video game developed by Clap Hanz and Japan Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation Vita. The eleventh game in the Everybody's Golf series, It was released as a launch title for the PlayStation Vita in all regions and was ported to PlayStation 3 in 2012 and 2013 with additional changes. The game was followed up by PlayStation 4's Everybody's Golf released in 2017.
Gameplay
Everybody's Golf features all-new courses, and downloadable content is available through both retail and the PlayStation Store. Players are able to leave each other comments through the "Live Area" system, and view the golf course using PlayStation Vita's augmented reality feature.{{cite web |author=Greg Miller |date=7 June 2011 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/06/07/e3-2011-hot-shots-golf-vita-is-purdy |title=E3 2011: Hot Shots Golf Vita Is Purdy |website=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |accessdate=28 August 2020 |archive-date=17 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120317051901/http://uk.psp.ign.com/articles/117/1173470p1.html |url-status=live }} The PlayStation 3 port later appeared with additional changes to the gameplay adding in support for cross platform play and PlayStation Move. Outside of Asia, this port was released exclusively on the PlayStation Store.{{cite web | title = Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational Release Information for PlayStation 3 - GameFAQs | url = https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps3/606323-hot-shots-golf-world-invitational/data | accessdate = 14 August 2021 | archive-date = 14 August 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210814192917/https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps3/606323-hot-shots-golf-world-invitational/data | url-status = live }} The DLC that was on the Vita version was free at launch. The PlayStation 3 version also adds two new modes, "Slot Mode" and "Minna no Short Course". Slot Mode gives players certain advantages that are won via slots. Minna no Short Course puts players on courses that consists exclusively of short holes.{{cite web |author=Jeffrey Matulef |date=23 August 2012 |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-08-23-everybodys-golf-ps3-port-gets-new-modes-screens |title=Everybody's Golf Vita PS3 port gets new modes, screens |website=Eurogamer |publisher=Gamer Network |access-date=28 August 2020 |archive-date=9 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709082043/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-08-23-everybodys-golf-ps3-port-gets-new-modes-screens |url-status=live }} The game brought two courses back from previous games such as Mt. Sakura C.C. and Northern Fox C.C.{{fact|date=January 2025}}
Reception
{{Video game reviews
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| MC = 76/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/hot-shots-golf-world-invitational/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-vita |title=Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational for PlayStation Vita Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |accessdate=31 March 2020 |archive-date=6 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200206004954/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-vita/hot-shots-golf-world-invitational |url-status=live }}
| Destruct = 9/10{{cite web |author=Dale North |date=13 February 2012 |url=https://www.destructoid.com/review-hot-shots-golf-world-invitational-221602.phtml |title=Review: Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational (PS Vita) |website=Destructoid |publisher=Enthusiast Gaming |accessdate=29 August 2020 |archive-date=25 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125083542/https://www.destructoid.com/review-hot-shots-golf-world-invitational-221602.phtml |url-status=live }}
| Edge = 7/10{{cite magazine |author=Edge staff |date=13 February 2012 |url=http://www.edge-online.com/reviews/everybodys-golf-review |title=Everybody's Golf Review (Vita) |magazine=Edge |publisher=Future plc |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216082045/http://www.edge-online.com/reviews/everybodys-golf-review |archivedate=16 February 2012 |accessdate=29 August 2020}}
| Fam = 38/40{{cite web |date=14 December 2011 |url=https://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread/137827/first-ps-vita-reviews-in-guess-which-game-is-1/1/ |title=FIRST PS Vita REVIEWS in! - Guess which game is #1 |website=VGChartz |publisher=VGChartz Ltd |accessdate=29 August 2020 |archive-date=20 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120021141/https://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread/137827/first-ps-vita-reviews-in-guess-which-game-is-1/1/ |url-status=live }}
| GI = 7.5/10{{cite magazine |author=Matthew Kato |date=21 February 2012 |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/games/hot_shots_golf_world_invitational/b/playstation_vita/archive/2012/02/21/once-a-hot-shot-always-a-hot-shot.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120223142420/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/hot_shots_golf_world_invitational/b/playstation_vita/archive/2012/02/21/once-a-hot-shot-always-a-hot-shot.aspx |url-status=live |archive-date=23 February 2012 |title=Hot Shots Golf World Invitational (Vita) |magazine=Game Informer |publisher=GameStop |access-date=29 August 2020}}
| GameRev = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web |author=Nicholas Tan |date=23 February 2012 |url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/54501-hot-shots-golf-world-invitational-review |title=Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational Review (PS Vita) |website=GameRevolution |publisher=CraveOnline |accessdate=29 August 2020 |archive-date=4 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804030849/https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/54501-hot-shots-golf-world-invitational-review/ |url-status=live }}
| GSpot = 7/10{{cite web |author=Tom McShea |date=15 February 2012 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/hot-shots-golf-world-invitational-review/1900-6350489/ |title=Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational Review (Vita) [date mislabeled as "July 10, 2014"] |website=GameSpot |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=29 August 2020 |archive-date=18 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220618230432/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/hot-shots-golf-world-invitational-review/1900-6350489/ |url-status=live }}
| GT = 8/10{{cite web |date=22 February 2012 |url=http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/k3sbsr/hot-shots-golf-review |title=Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational (Vita) |website=GameTrailers |publisher=Viacom |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202142041/http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/k3sbsr/hot-shots-golf-review |archivedate=2 February 2014 |accessdate=29 August 2020}}
| PG = {{Rating|4.5|5}}{{cite web |author=Will Wilson |date=13 February 2012 |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/037439/everybodys-golf-hot-shots-golf/ |title=Everybody's Golf (Hot Shots Golf [World Invitational]) |website=Pocket Gamer |publisher=Steel Media Ltd |accessdate=29 August 2020 |archive-date=9 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191009083017/https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/037439/everybodys-golf-hot-shots-golf/ |url-status=live }}
| PSM = 6/10{{cite magazine |title=Review: Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational (PS Vita) |magazine=PlayStation: The Official Magazine |publisher=Future plc |issue=56 |date=April 2012 |page=56}}
| TG = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite news |author=Stuart O'Connor |date=17 February 2012 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2012/feb/17/ps-vita-launch-game-reviews |title=PS Vita launch titles – reviews (Everybody's Golf) |newspaper=The Guardian |accessdate=29 August 2020 |archive-date=12 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812162539/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2012/feb/17/ps-vita-launch-game-reviews |url-status=live }}
| VB = 75/100{{cite web |author=Nick Akerman |date=22 February 2012 |url=https://venturebeat.com/2012/02/22/hot-shots-golf-world-invitational-is-vitas-surprise-delight-review/ |title=Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational is Vita's surprise delight (review) |website=VentureBeat |accessdate=29 August 2020 |archive-date=11 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811013735/https://venturebeat.com/2012/02/22/hot-shots-golf-world-invitational-is-vitas-surprise-delight-review/ |url-status=live }}
| rev1 = Digital Spy
| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web |author=Mark Langshaw |date=21 February 2012 |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/videogames/a366884/everybodys-golf-review-vita/ |title='Everybody's Golf' review (Vita) |website=Digital Spy |publisher=Hearst Communications |accessdate=29 August 2020 |archive-date=16 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190516222444/https://www.digitalspy.com/videogames/a366884/everybodys-golf-review-vita/ |url-status=live }}
| rev2 = Metro
| rev2Score = 7/10{{cite news |author=Roger Hargreaves |date=14 February 2012 |url=https://metro.co.uk/2012/02/14/everybodys-golf-ps-vita-review-smooth-drive-318247/ |title=Everybody's Golf PS Vita review - smooth drive |newspaper=Metro |publisher=DMG Media |accessdate=29 August 2020 |archive-date=30 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151130003622/http://metro.co.uk/2012/02/14/everybodys-golf-ps-vita-review-smooth-drive-318247/ |url-status=live }}
}}
The Vita version received "generally favourable reviews" according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. Critics praised the game, with PlayStation LifeStyle calling it "an outstanding game, bursting with fun, and enjoyable by gamers of all demographics" in its review.{{cite web |author=Heath Hindman |date=30 December 2011 |url=http://playstationlifestyle.net/2011/12/30/ps-vita-import-review-hot-shots-golf-world-invitational/ |title=PS Vita Review - Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational |website=PlayStation LifeStyle |publisher=Mandatory |accessdate=17 January 2012 |archive-date=23 January 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120123125045/http://playstationlifestyle.net/2011/12/30/ps-vita-import-review-hot-shots-golf-world-invitational/ |url-status=live }} Simon Parkin of Eurogamer wrote: "Everybody's Golf will never stand centre stage in the Vita's launch line-up. But in truth, it's one of the strongest launch titles, offering taut fun and challenge in a rapid-fire, quick-load manner that's perfectly suited to the handheld". In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of one ten, one nine, one ten, and one nine for a total of 38 out of 40.
Mark Langshaw of Digital Spy gave the Vita version four stars out of five, saying: "The game does what the series has excelled at since day one, provide an accessible golfing experience that anyone can enjoy. Unlike some of the other titles in the Sony platform's library, this one doesn't rely on gimmicks. Its focus is solid gameplay, depth and charm, and it has these things down to a tee". Armando Rodriguez of 411Mania gave it a score of 7.9 out of 10, calling it "a solid entry in the series. Great graphics, fun (if frustrating) gameplay, great online options and a ton of stuff to unlock make it a worthy purchase. Just be prepared to endure some frustrating moments!"{{cite web |author=Armando Rodriguez |date=12 March 2012 |url=http://www.411mania.com/games/reviews/228678/Hot-Shots-Golf:-World-Invitational-(PS-Vita)-Review.htm |title=Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational (PS Vita) Review |website=411Mania |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120602222855/http://www.411mania.com/games/reviews/228678/Hot-Shots-Golf:-World-Invitational-(PS-Vita)-Review.htm |archivedate=2 June 2012 |accessdate=29 August 2020}} However, Roger Hargreaves of Metro gave it seven out of ten, saying: "It may not offer any surprises, but with a mountain of modes, options and unlockables this amiable golf sim is another excellent showcase for the PS Vita".
The game was the best-selling Vita game in Japan at launch time.{{cite web |author=Anoop Gantayat |date=21 December 2011 |url=http://andriasang.com/comzg7/vita_top_games/ |title=Hot Shots Golf was PlayStation Vita's Top Selling Game at Launch |website=Andriasang |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120109064108/http://andriasang.com/comzg7/vita_top_games/ |archivedate=9 January 2012 |accessdate=29 August 2020}}{{cite web |author=GamesTM staff |url=http://www.nowgamer.com/ps-vita/psvita-reviews/1243299/everybodys_golf_world_tour_review.html |title=Everybody's Golf: World Tour Review (PS Vita) |magazine=GamesTM |publisher=Future plc |issue=119 |date=March 2012 |page=98 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120609164329/http://www.nowgamer.com/ps-vita/psvita-reviews/1243299/everybodys_golf_world_tour_review.html |archivedate=9 June 2012 |accessdate=29 August 2020}}
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