Release Date: 1999-05-31
Developer/Publisher: Hypnos / Activision
Genres: Sports,Miscellaneous,Retro
Platforms: PC Games
The Jack Nicklaus golf series has been a critical darling since it
reemerged several years ago with the superb Jack Nicklaus 4, but that
hasn't helped it fly off the shelves any faster. It and its sequel,
Jack Nicklaus 5, received rave reviews but flat sales, leaving a
cash-strapped Accolade to sell its crown jewel to Activision. The core
design team, lead by Jack 4 creator Mike Franco, stayed with the
product line when it jumped to Activision, and has created the
superlative Jack Nicklaus 6: Golden Bear Challenge. Maybe with a fresh
start at a new publisher, this game can finally find the audience it
richly deserves.
The Jack Nicklaus golf series has been a critical darling since it
reemerged several years ago with the superb Jack Nicklaus 4, but that
hasn't helped it fly off the shelves any faster. It and its sequel,
Jack Nicklaus 5, received rave reviews but flat sales, leaving a
cash-strapped Accolade to sell its crown jewel to Activision. The core
design team, lead by Jack 4 creator Mike Franco, stayed with the
product line when it jumped to Activision, and has created the
superlative Jack Nicklaus 6: Golden Bear Challenge. Maybe with a fresh
start at a new publisher, this game can finally find the audience it
richly deserves.
