Links LS 2000

The latest edition to the Links series seeks to further extend the multitude of features and the excellent playability of the previous titles. LLS2000 features single, double and triple-click swinging systems, but it's the accessible yet challenging PowerStroke method which provides the most amount of fun. The physics engine is solid, with ricochets and wind directions all accurately portrayed, and there's a powerful sense of realism to it all.

With six courses to choose from, you can then select one of 30 modes of play; and if this somehow isn't enough for you, there's even an option to create your own. For the more ambitious there's a virtual tournament mode, with up to 64 players challenging for honours and ranking points.

But the game lacks several key features which those such as PGA Championship Golf have. Most notably - and almost unforgivably - it has no course creator, which is a major downside when there are only six courses. The game is still pretty and has plenty to offer, but it's beginning to look crinkly round the edges and has been replaced by several newer and better models.