To start off, it is not quite for everybody, but rather for those that have a basic understanding of golf and couldn't careless about the big names - or those that do, but simply want to have a bit of fun. But in saying that, once you get the hang of it, it then the gameplay really just comes down to timing.

Everybody's Golf is packed with crazy characters, courses and caddies who at times need to be hit for four. Even the attire is a bit crazy with golfers dressed more for a night out than a round of golf. There's no seriousness, just fun, although it can get a bit serious if you play against your mates. With four-player and online gaming available, this is one game that can draw the competitive edge out of anyone.

With challenging courses to work through, Everybody's Golf will test your skills against the elements of nature and your way of thinking. You can choose from 13 courses which range from simple straight down the green, to holes surrounded by water hazards and bunkers.

Like most golf games, courses are predetermined with only three made available initially. As you complete each course your experience increases. Once certain levels of competency are reached, then more courses are unlocked.

If you are not into the whole nine or 18 holes thing and want a simple putting experience, then Mini Golf mode could be your game. Mini Golf has a number of courses to choose from, all of which have obstacles and uneven greens that will really test your putting skills. This mode is good for just a bit of fun or even to work on your putting. Many of the courses are challenging and can be done in a "hole in one", but this can prove difficult to achieve when you're fresh on the tee.

Although the aim of the game is fairly simple and the title does indicate its wide appeal, you still need the basic understanding of golf to fully appreciate the value of a birdie or a hole in one. For first timers this game can be a bit confusing with many on screen gauges displayed and no real way to tell what each is for.

The training is of no help, so if you are looking for guidance then read the game manual and do some online research. If you do select training then don't expect to learn how the mechanics of the game work based on this alone; it's practise more than any other type of training, purely about trial and error and not how to play and/or use the controls. Once you do figure out the controls (utilising the basic force meter and direction of swing type system common in most golf games) then the gameplay is smooth-running indeed. The controls are simple with users only having to use buttons throughout most of the game. Winning or losing the game is purely judged on how well you read the green and your timing.

There are some well laid out scoring screens and menus that leave you and your mates in no doubt who is the champion of the greens. It would, however, have been nice to have more game options. A 'skip-a-hole' style of play would be more in keeping with 'everybodys golf' but we guess you cannot have everything. That being said the courses themselves can be very challenging and some of the greens are wicked, requiring some excercise in judgement and mathematics to sink a long putt.

The visuals in the game are great with some excellent water effects and the overall couse views are crisp and realistic. The animations are smooth, although the oversized heads on small bodies clearly show this quirky game is for fun and no serious PGA wannabe effort.

Everything about Everybody's Golf game speaks crazy: the characters, the greens, the caddies and even the over-the-top "Nice Shot" you get, even if the ball goes out of bounds. Overall this game is very good. It is pure fun and that is what it is all about, bound to be a multiplayer favourite.