PGA Tour 2K25

The OuterHavenJames Clarkson

PGA Tour 2K25 is the latest entry in the acclaimed PGA Tour 2K series, developed by HB Studios and published by 2K Sports. Building upon the solid foundation of its predecessors, PGA Tour 2K25 offers an engaging golf simulation experience with an extensive array of features aimed at both casual…

WayTooManyGamesJordan Hawes

8/10

HB Studios is back again after another two year hiatus with their next iteration, PGA Tour 2K25, and I have to say, I like these year long breaks in-between. It allows the developers more time to implement bigger and better things, and as a player it doesn’t burn me out. Unlike PGA Tour 2K23, there is a positive jump in this one to where it’s finally feeling like a 2K sports games, and not just a strict Sim with some forced in upgrade stuff. Now, there is some good about that, and some u...

The Nerd StashAmir Naseri

8/10

PGA Tour 2K25 is certainly a big improvement, even though it overloads the experience with so many upgradable items and the trivial personality system in MyCareer mode. The game is visually wholesome and the gameplay feels butter smooth that's newcomer-friendly and rewarding for pros who adjust the stats on every swing.

GamingBoltRavi Sinha

8/10

PGA Tour 2K25 is a strong return to form for the franchise, even when it's hamstrung by terrible progression.

TheSixthAxisNick Petrasiti

8/10

While I probably don’t look like it, I am a massive fan of golf games. Maybe it’s because I’m useless at golf in real life, but I’ve been sinking birdies and the occasional eagle for years – and once upon a time, even a hole in one! 2K and HB Studios returning with another entry in their golf series is a welcome sight to behold, especially as PGA Tour 2K25 is an all-round improvement on the last.

ShackNewsNick Tan

8/10

PGA Tour 2K25 is the result of 2K taking its golf-sim rivalry with EA seriously. After the EA Sports PGA Tour series made a comeback in 2023 after being a decade away, HB Studios made the calculated move of taking two years to develop PGA Tour 2K25, as opposed to 2K’s other annualized releases like NBA 2K. While both EA and 2K have a license to develop PGA Tour games, EA snatched The Masters away while 2K signed a long-term, exclusive deal with Tiger Woods. Suffice it to say, points have been scored on both sides, and this title is 2K’s first response to its competitor. Fortunately, it has com...

Impulse GamerChris O'Connor

I think I wrote in a previous golf game review that I've been playing golf sims for decades now, back to the old days of minimalist graphics and even less

NoobFeedFaviyan Mustafiz

75/100

PGA TOUR 2K25 refines its gameplay and visuals while introducing welcomed customization options, yet its always-online requirement, weak commentary, and underwhelming new features keep it from reaching the top of the leaderboard.

Nintendo World ReportNeal Ronaghan

7/10

PGA Tour 2K25 is a fantastic golf game, possibly the best feeling and most realistic golf game I’ve ever played. On Switch 2, it has so many compromises though and I can earnestly only recommend this game to a specific type of player: the Switch 2 gamer who doesn’t own another platform and never leaves their house. It has frustrating technical issues and is little more than a crappy demo when you’re not connected online. It’s impressive to see PGA Tour 2K25 run well on a Switch 2, but you’re better off golfing with this game on a platform it was actually designed for.

TechRadar GamingRob Dwiar

Just like real-life golf, PGA Tour 2K25 is a hearty mix of satisfaction and frustration. The former comes from its excellent shot crafting and wonderful shot-to-shot golf play which is moreish and multifaceted. The latter comes in the form of disappointing commentary and audio, a dizzying amount of transition screens, some missteps in skills, and the glaring absence of the most famous courses and tournaments which still keep it firmly in EA Sports PGA Tour’s shadow.

Checkpoint GamingKolby James

7/10

PGA Tour 2K25 is the latest golfing title on the market. As an avid golfer and gamer, I’ve spent countless hours on the virtual links. From nostalgic sessions with PGA Tour Golf on my Mega Drive to the latest iterations on modern consoles, I’ve witnessed the evolution of golf games firsthand. With a legacy spanning multiple generations and platforms, it’s natural to wonder: how much has really changed? After all, the world’s most famous courses remain largely the same, and the fundame...

But Why ThoKyle Foley

7/10

PGA Tour 2K25 is not a perfect game, but it does a solid job of bringing golf to life for new and experienced fans. Some new game modes and more improved visuals and performance would make the next installment a true classic, but PGA Tour 2K25 is a good step forward.