PGA Tour 2K21 Switch Review | A Hole In One? First Impressions!

[@SwitchCorner]

Relocated myself to the left side of the screen for this one! Way too much going on down there in the right for you to miss! Who's been excited for this one? I know for sure it's an acquired taste!

[@laubowiebass]

I just realized I have TW PGA 11 on 360 and never played it.

[@quietprofessional3608]

Been waiting for a golf game like this on the Switch. Definitely picking it up. File size isn't crazy either

[@Buriburi1129]

No motion control?🥺🥺

[@Salazar-ku6bm]

So glad you reviewed this one! Was the top of my anticipated games when I saw it coming to the switch! I love golf haha! I'm especially surprised that the editor is on this version! I kept hearing it was not going to be on the switch version! So that's a nice surprise! I wanna pick it up but should I wait for a little bit of a sale? That's a steep price haha!

[@SwitchCorner]

Yeah me too, I kept reading no editor, no editor, then I loaded it up and there it is!

[@Adamrenechan]

Switch Version more like the CoronaVirus version #NoFans...

[@SwitchCorner]

I mean...technically...does this make the switch build more realistic?

[@Antidepressiva1980]

@@SwitchCorner xD

[@mattjudy6780]

@@SwitchCorner yes it would make it more realistic

[@pokeboi984]

So bummed about no crowds. You lose so much.

[@The-Real-Mr-Bond]

This really is the COVID version of the game!! I think you really need to highlight how the lack of atmosphere changes this considerably. The lack of any atmosphere without the crowds, other players combined with the bad frame rate, shadows and poor distance drawing, really disappointed having bought this, the Xbox/PS was doing miles better than this 10 years ago!! I agree it’s a portable title so we have to accept some corner cutting but this is too far! Get something else. Time to fight for a refund which will be almost impossible with Nintendo’s policy

[@TonyJenn]

overreacting

[@mtilley1014]

Thank you for the review! I am extremely excited for the game and wanted it on switch but was really concerned that the port wouldn’t be good. Now I’m excited to buy and play. Thanks man

[@simpedros4766]

Nah 3 click method is no good for pga2k . This game is rewardingly difficult , like practice is rewarded. Getting a birdie is an accomplishment. On the old 3 click methods there wasn’t any skill involved at all. Was far far too easy.

[@CLTaviation13]

Cant wait to pick this up. Would love to see a Mario golf game on the switch!

[@McD5791]

Well have I got newwwwws for yooooooou!!! Mario Golf Speed Run is coming!!

[@coachjas4040]

Thanks for the review! Very helpful. We finally get a decent golf game on switch.

[@derpydogz0259]

next should be a flight simulator

[@matts.8356]

Well tbh the game isn't bad but you need the pro controller, the sensitivity of the joycons suck for putting, it will make putting a nightmare.

[@coachjas4040]

Matt S. Totally agree. Joycons are crap for most sports games. I go with the pro controller all the way. The graphics are x-box 360 quality but the gameplay is solid. I love it.

[@matts.8356]

@@coachjas4040 Yeah but unfortunately the game loses all portability, since it's unplayable with JoyCons.

[@chrisbrowning5955]

Thanks for the quick review! Expensive release so wanted to make sure they didn’t completely mess this port up before I bought lol

[@thomasusheriii971]

I bought it. I purchased it to quick and wish I got the deluxe edition. I wonder what content I missed

[@SwitchCorner]

Just cosmetics nothing else

[@SwitchCorner]

Just cosmetics nothing else

[@AdamDGN]

@@thomasusheriii971 what’s it look like in handheld? That’s the only reason I would buy it but thinking it might look blurry

[@ryanwilliamson8622]

As always, awesome and very detailed review. As someone who played hours on end with Tiger Woods back in the day, it’s great to see a golf game come to Switch. You called it...GAMEPLAY! It reigns supreme with this genre and glad to hear it’s good enough to keep you entertained. Looking forward to picking up this title and hope for some DLC for additional courses in the future (TPC Sawgrass!) - biased because it’s local. Keep up the great work. Your channel rocks! CHEERS!

[@SwitchCorner]

TPC Sawgrass is in the game already! In fact it’s in the video! TPC Scottsdale is my local!

[@ryanwilliamson8622]

SwitchCorner Oops 🤪

[@XsweetstarliteX]

after an hour playing i have to say i regret buying a switch golf game without motion control

[@whiskslim237]

So not even the tournaments in career mode have crowds? That's odd. I didn't hear anything about that until now. Does it make the career mode feel empty/weird during big tournament moments?

[@SwitchCorner]

Yeah it feels weird, if you look at the graphics part of the video, I show the 16th at TPC Scottsdale, a wild hole normally and it’s just empty stadiums. On other consoles you can turn crowds on and off, here that option is completely missing

[@gra78wil55]

Covid19 bro

i loved the 3 click system. but thank god we have a proper golf game on the switch

[@trashl0rd]

Even with its issues, it looks better than I thought it would. There was basically no gameplay footage for Switch up to release so I feared the worst. Glad to see it's not so bad.

[@hanshansome5155]

Thanks for the review, pretty much confirmed what I thought it would be like. I'll still grab it on the switch

[@danbei2232]

Did you get it? How is it?

[@ryanmurphy4748]

Hmm, I'm a little bit underwhelmed with this. Not quite the glowing praise I was hoping for. I don't care for golf at all in real life, but I really enjoy it in video games. Just finished Golf Story a few months ago, loved that to bits. I really want another Mario Golf.

[@SwitchCorner]

I’d love a Mario golf myself, be great to see it make a come back

[@8-bitsteve500]

Been looking forward to this but I'm sad to say I think no 3-click system is a deal breaker for me. I never really got on with swinging the analogue stick and it just made golf games frustrating for me and took the fun away. Huge shame they didn't include it as an option. but couple that with no crowds and the way that shadows draw and I'm sadly out on this one. Maybe pick it up in a massive sale in a year or two but £50, no way.

[@jamestyreeiii1684]

No 3-click system is definitely a deal breaker for me. Maybe they’ll patch it in via update later. Fingers crossed.

[@matts.8356]

Indeed, and not only that but the joycons precision suck for this game, you will need at best the pro controller in order not to mess up your game. Not worth the money.

[@Noahvalentine9]

Great review from someone who clearly knows golf, as well as what is needed for a good golf game. Subbed to the channel because of this review. Have a great day.

[@riccyb0bby]

I thought they said the Switch version had no course creator? Weird they’d say it then include it, no?

[@SwitchCorner]

Yeah right, I was really surprised to see it there!

[@riccyb0bby]

SwitchCorner Not complaining though 😉

[@ronaldvanduin80]

They said it'd not be ready for launch, so they'd include it in an update. But appearantly they got it done in time. 🙂

[@Ian45968]

No spectators is a deal breaker for me. That's a compromise too far.

[@jaeehovaa]

Why ?

[@Ian45968]

@@jaeehovaa Without a crowd it's like playing by myself on an empty course, there's no atmosphere. Every golf game I've ever played has had crowds and crowd noise, it's part of the experience.

[@jaeehovaa]

Ian George ehhh I’ve worked these crowds lol they aren’t even realistic real crowds are full of drunk white ppl following tiger woods or micholson around they don’t follow the average golfer lol.

[@gregfidgeon4318]

Obviously if you are only going to play the game at home on the big screen, then PS4 would be the best option every time, after all it’s a more powerful console. But if you want portability, you will not be disappointed.

[@Random1567]

Greg Fidgeon don’t care, rather play handheld

[@JohnSanborn-y2n]

I was a big follower of the Tiger Woods golf game series and had from 2005 all the way up to the masters. Then the series disappeared. Now I am really happy to see a realistic golf game come to the switch and ever since I got it. I have been playing the crap out of it. I still miss the TW series but this takes it's place just fine. It's a lot of fun despite the issues and they don't really bother me.

[@jeffgoodyear7024]

So excited to get this! Quick question regarding swing mechanics. I have a bit of the dreaded joycon drift. Can I play with a pro controller? I just want to know if I should be prepared to spend $70 to get a new pair of joycons, or if my pro controller will work

[@SwitchCorner]

I played predominantly with pro controller and I preferred it that way!

[@FloodXL]

@@SwitchCorner Do you know if you can use more than 2 controllers? We were trying last night and a 3rd simply wouldn't work with the game it seemed. Frustrating.

[@gra78wil55]

Once covid19 ends they'll be update for crowds 🏌🏽‍♂️

[@pokeboi984]

god I wish 😔

[@Odinarcade00]

this game is dope but they really screwed up just trying to fit this game on the switch. Like its an eyesore of a game on switch and it drains your battery fast in handheld mode. thats the only reason i bought it. Im still gonna grind this game out but man they made too many graphical sacrifices on a game that already needed work as is.

[@SwitchedOn]

Nice one, been waiting for a code on this one! Impressive to get to Level 5 so quick! Do you level up super quick in the game or can 'pay to cheat' etc??

[@SwitchCorner]

Level up super quick in this one! I was really surprised how quick it moved honestly! I was expecting a grind! I’m sure things will slow down though! I’m not sure there’s any monetization options really live yet! Tbh as I said in the video I found myself getting a little lost in the menus so it could be in there somewhere lol but yeah no additional purchases or anything

[@jeffwelligan1643]

I thought this was going to be released at the end of September so I was excited to see it released today! I'm also eagerly awaiting a solid wrestling game on Switch.

[@SwitchCorner]

It’s digital only right now, physical is scheduled for September though

[@GeeEmm81]

Great review. The crowds being removed is very disappointing to me, I never liked how quiet it was when playing The Golf Club. Just seemed eerie. Is there at least commentary when putting/sinking difficult shots?

[@GeeEmm81]

John Rand Well I bit the bullet and bought it. Played a couple of holes and I’m enjoying it a lot, the gameplay is top notch and the commentary seems fine. But yeah, definitely missing the crowd noises and such. Maybe in a patch down the road. Fingers crossed.

[@THECHOSENONE-dx8lp]

Does it have motion controls?

[@digitalmedia314]

Is it just me or did they take out the hi and low trajectory option that was on the right side of the swing plane bar because I don't see it ?, please let me know, thanks

[@karlosthehawk3730]

On sale for £25 but no crowd then no buy not gonna play a practice championship rounds 👎

[@rwokkefeller1787]

Great video! I was looking for some impressions of the Switch version, and yours was very informative! Looks like it's a good port overall.

[@SwitchCorner]

Thanks Randy, I figured that we would only see other consoles with this one honestly so I moved quick, I put maybe 6 hours into it for full transparency but I wanted to get something out there so people could see it for themselves before release tomorrow! That’s why I put first impressions in the title too!

[@innocentbystander6620]

I’ve been waiting sooo long for a golf game! I love me a bit of digital golf, the real thing not so much. I’m a little worried about the controls tho, seem a little finicky. I would much more enjoy a three press system. A demo would be great as it is I think I’ll hang fire and maybe wait for a sale.....but then get itchy and buy it anyway 🤫

[@thelthrythquezada8397]

When I got sent out to Kuwait, my Squad leader pulled out Tiger Woods Golf PGA tour 2005. I would just watch him play, then one day I really wanted to play, I was hooked. A few day to a week later I was getting good within the month I was beating him left and light. I am waiting for this copy to come in this week.

[@joejoe2658]

good review, you got a new sub (although no mention of the rumble or what frame rate it runs at, or how much the tiny joycon sticks hinder the swing mechanics). i'm yet to play this but completely agree with the dodgy swing system in modern golf games, devs need to take notice.

[@SwitchCorner]

I actually think the tiny joysticks make it easier honestly! When I switched from pro controller to joycon it felt easier! Regarding frame rate I didn't do an analysis on this one sorry!

[@link2metroid]

The Switch version looks like dog $H1t. It looks like a PS2 game. Watch it run on the other platforms, and then again on Switch. The differences are night and day. It doesn't run great on Switch either.

[@jyesucevitz]

it $23 now 07/15/21. I'll try it for that. on the vita I loved the hot shots games. tennis and golf. not a fan of the story stuff, but it played great.

[@quietprofessional3608]

Aaaand we never got another 2K golf 😢

[@tylorlenart]

I got it for PS4 instead of the switch for the fact you need to be online to play career mode. I barely play my switch in handheld mode. Only time I do is while traveling. Plane rides, car rides (not driving) lol. Etc. plus a lot of my friends decided to get it for console which made my decision easier. I may decide to get it for switch eventually.

[@shyguy2046]

Gotta be honest... Just started the vid. The 2nd ad was the game you are reviewing lol. Never had that before. Awesome review altho would love a Happy Gilmore game lol

[@boy443]

Wasn't sure if I would purchase the game but you convinced me. Still enjoy playing Wii Golf hoping for a sequel or praying for a Mario Golf game sometime down the road. I guess this game will help my wait.

[@CDubya.82]

Yeah but you can’t play career mode offline right? Therefore how portable is it really? What happens the day the servers are down or turned off?

[@felixmadison5736]

WOW!!! This golf sim is almost as good as Links 2003 for the PC!

[@williamreynolds5479]

Does anybody know if the controls are customizable for the switch? I'm use to the Xbox controls.

[@SwitchCorner]

What would you be looking to change? You swing with the left or right stick

[@williamreynolds5479]

Like on the Xbox the speed camera is Y. It's also Y on the switch but the buttons are in the opposite position.

[@SwitchCorner]

I just jumped on and checked and sadly not! Only the stick mapping, nothing else is open. Basically it’s rumble on swing and the left or right stick

[@marklaw7777]

First time I've watched a video from your channel. Love the detail you gave & honesty. Subscribed 💜🕹️🎮

[@koryandrews1665]

Can you play a round of golf by yourself or does it have to be against another opponent whether it be real or against an NPC?

[@shanefrancis34]

Great review, I managed to order it for £38 delivered, so nit the full £45, looking forward to it.

[@CutlassCraft]

Stoked for this one. I prefer the 3 click system too but none the less happy to have a golf game on switch :)

[@dagobaker]

i was wondering if the switch would have access to the user created courses and just how many people would b playing online? maybe keep us updated as to the amount and quality of online players and free user created courses

[@andrewbryce2707]

Not sure if I can get use to having no crowd noise. Worried eventually it will stop me playing. Really weird to play big competitions with empty course forever!

[@simpedros4766]

So is the switch version identical to the proper consoles ? Nothing has been cut out ?

[@folkfingerstylefreddy2154]

Ah, I was hoping for an interactive golf control like Wii golf games where you manually swing the controller like you’re really playing golf. Disappointing

[@joshymac313]

Have my sub mate

[@chazzle8434]

Playing on the switch, I’m used to not having the greatest graphics/frames per second, but I really wish we could cross play and join societies with different consoles

[@simpedros4766]

Chaz Schott tgctours.com society is cross console.

[@Dunc201]

Love it, when my hole best shot then I save them, till fin round, I want to watch my best hole video but where is it? Can u help? Thanks

[@actualphotons]

Can you disable the ball trails?

[@SwitchCorner]

Yep you can turn them off!

[@actualphotons]

@@SwitchCorner bruh fastest response ever, thanks!

[@cozzy4447]

I’m pretty sure the course creator isn’t in the switch version at least at launch but it’s the complete lack of atmosphere that kills this version such a shame as the nba series is fantastic on switch easily rivals the Xbox and PS4 version with obvious downgrades but this pga switch version just feels like a stripped down barebones experience it’s a shame really could of been great.

[@xphyle]

The course creator IS in the Switch version at launch.

[@NoahSties]

Graphically and in terms of performance this doesn't look too bad, might pick it up!

[@matts.8356]

it's buggy sometime the course goes black you have to shoot blind, also the sensitivity and precision of the joycons suck for putting.

[@krissumikawa410]

Thanks for this initial review/impression. Most of the other outlets are lumping switch with ps4/xbox etc for their review when there are obviously differences between the consoles. Subbed!

[@Nightdragon76]

Great video 👍

[@jarbird83]

It would be nice if they charged 20% less on switch due to the lower fidelity and missing crowds, but I guess the portability is the value trade-off. Leaning PS4 because of those missing features.

[@TonyJenn]

A ports graphics fidelity never determined the price, ever. what makes you think it will now? If it was missing important features like modes, then you would have an argument.

[@jarbird83]

@@TonyJenn I don't think it will now. I just think it would be nice if it did. And I do consider crowds important features. It adds to the feeling of the tour atmosphere.

[@jugsgina]

I totally agree about crowds.If nintendo released Fifa or NBA 2k without crowds nobody would buy them.Some people may like the covid look but even watching sports on TV is bland without crowd atmosphere.I wish I'd have knew about crowds being eliminated b4 purchasing I would have gone for Ps4 or xbox.The annoying thing is they don't explain why they've taken crowds out.The portable aspect is also obsolete as you can only play now mode.Not a bad game but £60 for this version is robbery.

[@jarbird83]

@@jugsgina Yep, I didn't realize the game was online only during the tour season until I purchased. I also didn't realize the pro players weren't actually playable. I thought that was an odd choice. Besides that though, I have to say the golf itself is pretty enjoyable.

[@danbei2232]

Nice, buy for full price or wait for a sale?

[@emersonnunley8382]

Did you play on tv and handheld? If so how was it on both? Anyone better then the other?

[@SwitchCorner]

Not really bit of blur on handheld, slightly less pop in though. Honestly it was just kinda cool playing pga tour handheld!

[@kyleh698]

Thanks for doing this!

[@mitcheighty1354]

Those shadows are unforgivable. Plus no online community. Xbox it is.

[@mitcheighty1354]

@John Rand yup

[@domino8423]

I've just got myself "physical" copy of Borderlands collection so golf story is more in my price range now but this one will end up on my Switch soon. Thank you for this review and I hope upcoming Captain Tsubasa will get same treatment from you (BandaiNamco please don't screw this up).

[@Noahvalentine9]

Is Golf Story any good mate? Been looking at that too.

[@domino8423]

@@Noahvalentine9 Well I'm still hesitating because from what I've read there is more story than actual golf in it.

[@jesse1086]

Clear and concise. Have a sub.

[@tomallica420]

I love golf games and I have no idea why lol

[@markomlikotic6673]

Sept 12, 2020 i play in portable mode, i really like this game!!! I give it an 8.

[@2khighlights189]

Are there frame drops in handheld or is it smooth?

[@SwitchCorner]

Still some drops in handheld too, my go to way to play is handheld though as well now i got use to the joycons with it

[@2khighlights189]

SwitchCorner thanks for replying great review also. I play my switch in handheld 100% of the time. Would you say it’s worth getting now with me playing handheld or should I wait??

[@opiumpoetry72]

Great review. Thanks 👍

[@combatwv]

In handheld mode, the lag/frame rate is terrible when online playing PGA Tour (and you have to be online to play that mode). Play local match and it's a lot better. The lag and frame rate has direct impact on the gameplay; making it even harder to swing smoothly. Fingers crossed a patch can sort out these problems, but for now I can't recommend.

[@joeb8007]

So is it playable on hand held or is it juddery and look crap like a lot of ports can be on the switch

[@combatwv]

Joe B the framerate in pga tour mode makes it almost unplayable as it affects the smoothness of the shot.

[@joeb8007]

combatwv thanks for the heads up mate just saved me £50 shame more games on the switch can’t have a smoother frame rate

[@RolandDobbins]

@@combatwv This simply isn't true.

[@richardmunn3571]

I can handle graphic and performance compromises on the Switch, because the trade off is portability. I don’t think the solution is to remove graphics altogether which, in my opinion, are essential to the immersion. At least there is a goat.

[@SwitchCorner]

Yeah the goats an interesting inclusion, I was wondering who would pick up on that at the range...don’t remember the last time I went the range and saw that...

[@combatwv]

graphic and performance compromises are fine. But when they affect the gameplay and the swing mechanic, it’s unacceptable

[@Turai12]

Strongly considering this. Never been into realistic golf games but been a fan of the everybody golf series which I adore and since I can't play the latest one due to not owning a ps4, this might be the next best thing. I am worried about the controls rho, seems like the kind of thing that might make me throw my entire switch through a window.

[@SwitchCorner]

It’s actually a lot of fun honestly and it feels intuitive once you get your head around it. I use to love everybody’s golf, that would be so perfect on the switch

[@fabriciofla8019]

No motion controls for swinging? Meh, I'm out.

[@PinealPro]

Does it run at 30 or 60 frames?

[@combatwv]

in handheld it’s below 30

[@SwitchCorner]

Yeah it’s variable

[@pinkster0078]

Does it track your course stats, best score, etc??

[@gregfidgeon4318]

PINKSTER007 Yes it does...just played my first round on the Switch. Saves numerous stats for the round, including drives landed on fairway, regulation green and putts to name a few. There’s an initial load time when you first boot up the game and choose the Round you going to play, but once loaded there is no slowdown at all from shot to shot or hole to hole. IMO they have done a great job...there might be some sacrifices you are making for the Switch version, but for having a portable golf game to this standard it is well worth it.

[@SwitchCorner]

Pretty cool seeing it on the go right! Still gets me with the occasional game on the go

[@pinkster0078]

Very tempted, would wait for the physical to drop in price. Are there leaderboards?

[@Kentu_11]

I dont think I heard you mention it in the video but could you please tell us the download file size? Thanks for the review.

[@chrisbrowning5955]

Think it’s just over 8gb going by the eshop

[@SwitchCorner]

Hey Mike, 8.2GB!

[@Kentu_11]

@@SwitchCorner oh that's awesome. I just downloaded NBA 2k20 and it was 40gigs 🤣 8 is nothing. Def buying digital instead of waiting for physical. Thanks for the info!

[@SwitchCorner]

No worries, let’s just see if there’s a monster patch too lol. But yeah NBA is a beast of a game!

[@Kentu_11]

@@chrisbrowning5955 I still don't see it on the NA eShop.

[@MrBigcoops74]

Why aren’t you playing switch footage in the background?

[@SwitchCorner]

That is switch footage what else would it be?

[@noearthlyway5724]

Switch version is a joke. Should of known better. Looks like hot garbage. Bad frame rate. Been waiting 10 years for pga game on Nintendo machine and get this unless port. Waste.😔

[@thomasusheriii971]

How do you play as the pro golfers' is it possible

[@ryanfagan8503]

No. Not possible unfortunately

[@thomasusheriii971]

@@ryanfagan8503 that is very disappointing for a $60 game. Although the gameplay in general is pretty on point.

[@ampdbrewing7265]

The putting is HORRIBLE!!!!!!!

[@SwitchCorner]

Why? It’s not that far from the usual golf club set up?

[@trenken]

Oh ok so this wasnt really a review. You just tell us about the features of the game which we already knew. Waste of time. No subscribe.

[@prravtem6797]

Uhm.. no, i didn't know. This review was really helpful.

[@sethkube3607]

Is my Xbox broken or does it take a half an hour for the game to load in the first time