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Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR Trial Available Now on EA Access, Post Your Impressions

04:52 PM - July 8, 2015 by Steve_OS

The Rory McIlroy PGA Tour download on EA Access is now available. You will have 10 hours of gameplay time before the game 'locks', forcing you to buy the full version.

Be sure to post your impressions of the game, and share your videos and screenshots!

For those of you not getting the game tonight, Chase Becotte is capturing footage for Operation Sports. Let him know in this thread if there's something in particular you want to see! You should start to see videos on the site tomorrow.

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# 461 CujoMatty @ 07/12/15 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by OnlookerDelay


	I'm going to be eventually put in the position of picking between the PS4 and XB1 versions of RMPGAT. I played the XB1 EA version and I'm little disappointed in the graininess and occasional blockiness of the textures. Do you see the same degree of "graininess" (for lack of a better term) in the PS4 version? I don't have any scientific basis for this, but it looks to me like the XB1 version's native res might be 720p, and if so, I was thinking the PS4 version would likely be 900p. However, when you say 'way more clear and vibrant' on the PS4 version, I'm left to wonder if it might not even be 1080p? It doesn't look like EA Sports is going to be forthcoming on this until after both games are released on Tuesday, but I am very curious about it. Finally, did you feel any difference in the swing interface between the two? I thought the XB1 version animated reasonably well, but as twitchingly sensitive as the current swing interface is, I'm thinking every additional frame per second one could get above 30 FPS would be a plus.

The ps4 version sure seems less grainy to me it still has a certain amount of graininess in the textures of the grass but I think it's intentional and doesn't look bad.there was no question to me that things look clearer. The golfers have a better sharpness and the colors seem crisper.

As far as swing improvements it's exactly the same and there's even a little lag when putting sometimes or in cut scenes which I also experienced on the x1. I would say I find the general swing technique better on the ps4 but it's most likely due to the fact I prefer the ds4 controller.

# 462 VTKombat @ 07/12/15 04:12 PM

-2 after three rounds of the arnie tourney at Bay Hill only to completely collapse on the final day by shooting a +9 and finishing 7 over. Shake it off (f you t swift!) and the next week shoot a front 9 -3 at the fantastic royal troon. Bogey 10 and 11 and par out to sit in 10th after a -1 first round. Awesome stuff and is making me really focus on my shots. Too fast of forward swing has already bitten me a few times, sending the ball into the rough or water. That royal troon course really has some beautiful holes.

# 463 Golfsprince @ 07/12/15 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NC12


	This is also my reasoning for this game warranting a purchase. Just as long as they come through with the updates and post release content.

They have no choice but to come through. Otherwise, they lose money and the franchise.

They can't run and hide this time.

That's why the past is irrelevant at this point.

# 464 shaikio @ 07/12/15 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Golfsprince


	Once they do all of free updates and add courses nd such then I think the game could be worth the $60 anyway. It may not be worth it now but the $60 could be for the long run. Besides, I'm sure having the PGA Tour license affects price as well.

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Originally Posted by NC12


	This is also my reasoning for this game warranting a purchase. Just as long as they come through with the updates and post release content.

My reasoning too as well as Amazon discounting the game to $49.99 for Prime subscribers (or a little over $50 with tax if I went the Best Buy GCU route). It's a bit of a leap of faith, but EA supported UFC quite well post-launch and I'm hoping the same is true with this game.

# 465 kehlis @ 07/12/15 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Golfsprince


	Once they do all of free updates and add courses nd such then I think the game could be worth the $60 anyway. It may not be worth it now but the $60 could be for the long run. Besides, I'm sure having the PGA Tour license affects price as well.

Gameplay can't be fixed through updates.

As it sits, the actual game of golf from tee to green seems to be severely lacking.

*This is not my final judgement as I have not played it. Just basing it off video's and feedback.*

# 466 sbauer318 @ 07/12/15 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Golfsprince


	Once they do all of free updates and add courses nd such then I think the game could be worth the $60 anyway. It may not be worth it now but the $60 could be for the long run. Besides, I'm sure having the PGA Tour license affects price as well.

So it's an early access game but without the discount.

# 467 Klocker @ 07/12/15 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sbauer318


	So it's an early access game but without the discount.

EA access members get 10% discount

# 468 DivotMaker @ 07/12/15 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kehlis


	Gameplay can't be fixed through updates. As it sits, the actual game of golf from tee to green seems to be severely lacking. This is not my final judgement as I have not played it. Just basing it off video's and feedback.

Actually, yes it can.....they have had numerous patches to various versions of Tiger that impacted gameplay tremendously based on user feedback......

# 469 8iron @ 07/12/15 06:47 PM

Have they added the ability to concede putts in match play? Seems like a next gen-ish feature.

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# 470 TheBleedingRed21 @ 07/12/15 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kehlis


	Gameplay can't be fixed through updates. As it sits, the actual game of golf from tee to green seems to be severely lacking. This is not my final judgement as I have not played it. Just basing it off video's and feedback.

Gameplay cant be fixed through updates? That couldn't be farther from the truth.

# 471 OnlookerDelay @ 07/12/15 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kehlis


	Gameplay can't be fixed through updates. As it sits, the actual game of golf from tee to green seems to be severely lacking.

I can cite multiple examples where this has happened, in my estimation. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2010 went from an average game, with spoon-fed putting, to the second best console video golf game of all time with its Meterless Precision Putting interface that was also fully proportional. I continue to marvel to this day at how good the putting feels and rewards the senses in that game. This option was added as a patch, as DivotMaker indicated earlier, in response to user feedback. In fact, I got a personal e-mail from one of the developers, thanking me for my persistence in beating the drum for that option.

# 472 Klocker @ 07/12/15 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by OnlookerDelay


	I can cite multiple examples where this has happened, in my estimation. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2010 went from an average game, with spoon-fed putting, to the second best console video golf game of all time with its Meterless Precision Putting interface that was also fully proportional. I continue to marvel to this day at how good the putting feels and rewards the senses in that game. This option was added as a patch, as DivotMaker indicated earlier, in response to user feedback. In fact, I got a personal e-mail from one of the developers, thanking me for my persistence in beating the drum for that option.

Let's load that up again and get it going.

would love to see putting feel improved for sim players.

I've been milking my playtime and have maybe one round left to play tonight and then I'm pulling the trigger on this game and look forward to playing tomorrow night at 9pm pt. I really like it and am going to give the devs the benefit of the doubt that patches, updates and dlc will round this game out even more.

The overall feel on the course and playing is great, really enjoying it and makes me feel like playing just one more hole, one more hole... I think I have got the sim set up that I think I will really enjoy and the bumper camera change makes looking at the course and swinging from different lies very easy.

I am disappointed at no cloud cover or overcast whatsoever not to mention rain on course but hopefully they will patch some simple weather options in. Also hope to see the create a player improved but in meantime this is now a golf game that I actually will enjoy more than any in years actually.

I like what they're starting with and hope they try to innovate and not just recreate older versions of TW games with prettier graphics.

# 473 sbauer318 @ 07/12/15 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Klocker


	EA access members get 10% discount

Yeah I know. I meant it's like a steam early access game in that it's not really a finished product yet.

It's almost the same thing. When you buy an early access game you know that the developer may stop working on it or call it finished at anytime. You're buying into it early at a discounted price, hoping that one day it will be something great.

We are saying the same things here.

# 474 k1lo5 @ 07/12/15 08:29 PM

A question to the anyone currently playing this game! Can you select or customize your swing style?

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# 475 kehlis @ 07/12/15 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DivotMaker


	Actually, yes it can.....they have had numerous patches to various versions of Tiger that impacted gameplay tremendously based on user feedback......

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Originally Posted by TheBleedingRed21


	Gameplay cant be fixed through updates? That couldn't be farther from the truth.

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Originally Posted by OnlookerDelay


	I can cite multiple examples where this has happened, in my estimation. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2010 went from an average game, with spoon-fed putting, to the second best console video golf game of all time with its Meterless Precision Putting interface that was also fully proportional. I continue to marvel to this day at how good the putting feels and rewards the senses in that game. This option was added as a patch, as DivotMaker indicated earlier, in response to user feedback. In fact, I got a personal e-mail from one of the developers, thanking me for my persistence in beating the drum for that option.

Yea, gameplay was a poor word choice by me and wasn't my actual intent.

I was talking more about game design.

So some are not impressed with the putting mechanic, as far as I know that isn't something that can be changed with patch, I'm not sure if the example provided and this years game are the same. Not at all pretending to know though.

There seems to be a lot of straight shots which is only fixed with house rules. Not sure if that can be changed.

As always though, correct me if I'm wrong on those things.

# 476 DivotMaker @ 07/12/15 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kehlis


	Yea, gameplay was a poor word choice by me and wasn't my actual intent. I was talking more about game design. So some are not impressed with the putting mechanic, as far as I know that isn't something that can be changed with patch. There seems to be a lot of straight shots which is only fixed with house rules. Not sure if that can be changed. As always though, correct me if I'm wrong on those things.

All of the above can be updated and improved.

# 477 kehlis @ 07/12/15 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DivotMaker


	All of the above can be updated and improved.

Happy to take your word on that.

I hope they work on some of those things.

# 478 sbauer318 @ 07/12/15 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kehlis


	Happy to take your word on that. I hope they work on some of those things.

That's the bigger question - will they? How much time are they willing to spend redesigning large, core pieces of functionality?

# 479 Pompeo89 @ 07/12/15 08:50 PM

This may have been answered already but can anyone confirm if TPC Scottsdale will be included in the career schedule for those who have pre-ordered?

# 480 goillini03 @ 07/12/15 09:28 PM

Sorry if this has been asked, but I am in my phone. How do you start your career? I went through the prolouge and played a play it now 18 hole round. Should I be seeing something different?

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