Hot Shots Golf—known as Everybody’s Golf in Japan and Europe—is a charming, arcade-style golf game released for the original PlayStation:
Developed by Camelot Software Planning and published by Sony Computer Entertainment
Released on July 17, 1997 in Japan, April 30, 1998 in North America, and June 1, 1998 in Europe
Gameplay Highlights:
Controls use a simple "three-tap" swing system: tap to start power, tap to set power, tap to take the shot
Various modes: Stroke Play, Tournament, Match Play, VS Mode (unlock characters), Training, Mini‑Golf, 5‑Course Challenge, and tutorial-based Lessons
Features six courses, a free-moving camera, and 10 unlockable characters obtained through VS matches
Cartoonish, colorful graphics, a catchy soundtrack, and smooth performance made it accessible and fun for newcomers.
Replay value comes from competing AI, experience points unlocking new courses/characters, and various modes Overall reception: praised as iconic arcade golf, with a balance of simplicity and charm, though some found rough timing and input lag challenging
