Links 2004

Links 2004 is a golf simulation computer game by Microsoft for the Xbox. It is the final game in the Links series and follows Links 2003. It was also part of Microsoft's XSN Sports lineup.

Links 2004
Developer(s)	Salt Lake Games Studio
Publisher(s)	Microsoft Game Studios
Platform(s)	Xbox
Release	NA: November 11, 2003 EU: November 28, 2003
Genre(s)	Sports
Mode(s)	Single player, multiplayer

Gameplay

The game supports from one to four players, system link of 2-4 players, Dolby 5.1 Surround sound, custom soundtracks, HDTV 480p, and Xbox Live Scoreboard and online play. It also featured simultaneous online play - referred to as Stroke "Fast Play" - where each player could complete the hole at their own pace and not have to wait their turns.

Release

Links 2004 was released in the United States on November 11, 2003.^[1] A downloadable course of Hawaii's Kapalua Plantation was made available through Xbox Live in early 2004.^[2][3][4]

Reception

Aggregate score

Aggregator	Score
Metacritic	80/100[5]

Review scores

Publication	Score
Electronic Gaming Monthly	6.83/10[6]
Eurogamer	7/10[7]
Famitsu	28/40[8]
Game Informer	7/10[9]
GameRevolution	B−[10]
GameSpot	7.7/10[11]
GameSpy	[1]
GameZone	8.4/10[12]
IGN	7.5/10[13]
Official Xbox Magazine (US)	9.1/10[14]

Reception

Links 2004 received "generally favorable reviews" according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.^[5] In Japan, where the game was ported for release on March 25, 2004, Famitsu gave it a score of one eight, one six, and two sevens for a total of 28 out of 40.^[8]