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Golf God Tiger Woods appears to like it on the Game Boy Color. It doesn't seem two minutes since Tiger Woods 2000 graced the screen, and now he's back for more in this fun, cartoon-style golf adventure.

Cyber Tiger is, in intent, an exciting entertaining departure for golf games. You can be one of four cartoon golfers, including Tiger himself, and can play on courses based in Hawaii, Grand Canyon and Mt Lava. You can also do wacky things like change the ball in mid-air and pick up loads of fun power-ups to improve your game. Apart from the basic game, there are quick shot, timed games, and best of all, an option to play against friends on the link cable!

This is all very admirable and fun, but when the basic game dynamics are totally off skew, there's no real point in playing at all. The ball in Cyber Tiger has a total mind of its own. Golf game veterans will know to take a good look at the wind power and direction, check the swing and follow through. Unfortunately, it's all academic in this game. The wind could be blowing east, so you drive off straightforward, and the ball heads west! This makes the gameplay very untempting.

Admittedly, this is a fun game, and utilises the Game Boy Color's capabilities possibly more than any other in the shops, but if you want hand-held golf, there are games on the shelf that are far more accurate, and actually obey the laws of physics.

I agree with Karen I've played much better golf games than this on the Game Boy Color, but at least Cyber Tiger gives the genre a twist with a bunch of cartoony characters and unique gameplay. This is definitely a 'try before you buy' game.

Graphics 100%
Great cartoony gameplay.

Sound 80%
Usual plop sound of holing.

Playability 40%
The balls don't behave!

Lastability 80%
You'll be playing for ages.

Overall 77%
Great idea, but very tricky.