History VideoGame / Pangya

A Korean {{Animesque}} Massively Multiplayer online golf game with RPG elements, one of which '''is''' an [[FunWithAcronyms RPG]] (in this case ''[[{{Pun}} Rocket Propelled Grenade]]'') ''[[MundaneMadeAwesome golf ball]].'' As of 2022, the last remaining official server for the game is located in Thailand.

Being an old [=MMO=] launched in 2004, most of the servers closed down already in TheNewTens. The Brazilian server was the first one to close, early in 2007 because the game company who brought the rights to run it in the country was struggling with the costs of running it. In 2016 the major servers were closed, starting with the original Korean one in August. In the same month the [=SEA=] (or Pangya South East Asia) servers closed. In December 16th, 2016, Pangya's global version closed its doors. In 2017, the Japanese server which had a lot of exclusive content (including a new course) ended too. Starting 2018, the Thailand server is the only official server alive. But as with any popular MMO, die-hard fans have brought the game back with unofficial English-language private servers, the most notable one being [[https://debugpangya.wixsite.com/home Debug Pangya]].

[[Creator/KoeiTecmo Tecmo]] published a port of the game for the UsefulNotes/{{Wii}}, which was titled ''Super Swing Golf'' for American release, and removed the "Massively Multiplayer" part from the game, making it a standalone game that anyone can play alone or in local multiplayer. Story modes are introduced and each character model got their own personalities. A sequel followed along similar lines. A UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable version also exists, published by Tomy as ''Pangya: Fantasy Golf''. This version expands massively on the storyline, personalities, and playable cast, making a number of the MMO/Wii caddies playable as golfers and adding a few original characters on top of that - at the cost of the newest MMO character and about a third of the courses.

* ObviousBeta: Ntreev USA's extremely premature public release of the Season 4 client.

%%* {{Bishonen}}

* BadassAdorable: Kooh, the pirate captain who hauls around a cannon and has an alternate entrance of her riding on a giant bomb. Possibly also Nell as he's the living heart of the demon king although we never see him doing anything particularly badass.

* {{Bishonen}}

* DudeLooksLikeaLady: Nell

* EmotionlessGirl: Boy, in this case, Nell, according to his bio.
* ExcusePlot: The MMO's storyline establishes why humans from Earth are playing golf with natives of Pangya Island. The Wii and PSP versions dig deeper, with the PSP story going much, much further.

* IdolSinger: Lucia.

* MenswearGhetto: Sadly the girls get all the attention. Male characters get very rare clothing option updates.

* PirateGirl: Kooh

* SpellMyNameWithAnS: The characters' names vary from Korea to Japan to the US - and ''within'' the US, you get some different names between Albatross 18 and the current Pangya. Examples:
** Nuri (Pangya) -> Scout (Albatross 18 and console ports)
** Hana -> Erika (Japan)
** Azer -> Uncle Bob (as with Scout)
* SportsGame: It's golf.
%%* TokenMiniMoe: Kooh. Subverted for Nell, he's a trap!

* UnsettlingGenderReveal: Everyone thought Nell is just another girl, cue the reveal of Nell's real gender. Trap fans rejoiced.

* CatchPhrase: Kooh is very fond of the word "QUIET!". Okay, considering her [[Creator/RieKugimiya voice]], [[LightNovel/ShakuganNoShana try saying that three times in sequence...]]

* TokenMiniMoe: Kooh. Subverted for Nell, he's a trap!
** Albeit [[ShesAManInJapan only in Korea and Japan]].
*** Or maybe not. It's not totally clear whether SG Interactive actually changed them to female, or simply made a mistake based on the fact that there's almost no indication of Nell's actual sex outside of WordOfGod.

A Korean {{Animesque}} Massively Multiplayer online golf game with RPG elements, one of which '''is''' an [[FunWithAcronyms RPG]] (in this case ''[[IncrediblyLamePun Rocket Propelled Grenade]]'') ''[[MundaneMadeAwesome golf ball]].'' As of 2022, the last remaining official server for the game is located in Thailand.

* EverythingsBetterWithPenguins: One of the caddies is a penguin-ball-thing with a parasol. The two Ice courses have roaming penguins everywhere.

** North Wiz / White Wiz is available all year round, though it's rarely played except during the holiday season.

* {{Gainaxing}}: Arin and Lucia. '''[[GagBoobs ESPECIALLY Lucia.]]'''

A Korean {{Animesque}} Massively Multiplayer online golf game with RPG elements, one of which '''is''' an [[FunWithAcronyms RPG]] (in this case ''[[IncrediblyLamePun Rocket Propelled Grenade]]'') ''[[MundaneMadeAwesome golf ball]].'' Presently, the major servers for the game are located in Korea, Japan, North America (USA), and Europe.

Tecmo published a port of the game for the Nintendo Wii, which was titled ''Super Swing Golf'' for American release, and removed the "Massively Multiplayer" part from the game, making it a standalone game that anyone can play alone or in local multiplayer. Story modes are introduced and each character model got their own personalities. A sequel followed along similar lines. A PSP version also exists, published by Tomy as ''Pangya: Fantasy Golf''. This version expands massively on the storyline, personalities, and playable cast, making a number of the MMO/Wii caddies playable as golfers and adding a few original characters on top of that - at the cost of the newest MMO character and about a third of the courses.

Being an old [=MMO=] launched in 2004, most of the servers closed down already in the new 10's. The Brazilian server was the first one to close, early in 2007 because the game company who brought the rights to run it in the country was struggling with the costs of running it. In 2016 the major servers were closed, starting with the original Korean one in August. In the same month the [=SEA=] (or Pangya South East Asia) servers closed. In December 16th, 2016, Pangya's global version closed its doors. In 2017, the Japanese server which had a lot of exclusive content (including a new course) ended too. Starting 2018, the Thailand server is the only official server alive. But, now, a team of die-hard fans have brought the game back with an unofficial private server known as [[https://pangyacelebrity.wixsite.com/play Pangya: Celebrity]].

* PantyShot: Kooh and Lucia are the major offenders; Arin is also a frequent flasher. Also 2/3s of the time you hit a birdie with Nell ...

* FanNickname: Quite a few players have taken to calling Wind Hill 'Wind Hell' because of the absolute randomness of the wind speed. The level has the highest wind speed in the game, making it one of the most difficult levels for ''experienced'' players.

* LethalLavaLand: Deep Inferno, which has shades of {{Mordor}} (it's all the skulls and nasty decorations, y'see.) Comes with its own giant [[InstantAwesomeJustAddDragons dragons]].

A mobile version is currently under development.

[[Characters/{{Pangya}} Here's the character sheet]], in need of WikiMagic.

!!This game provides examples of:

* WholesomeCrossdresser: Nell

Being an old [=MMO=] launched in 2004, most of the servers closed down already in the new 10's. The Brazilian server was the first one to close, early in 2007 because the game company who brought the rights to run it in the country was struggling with the costs of running it. In 2016 the major servers were closed, starting with the original Korean one in August. In the same month the [=SEA=] (or Pangya South East Asia) servers closed. In December 16th, 2016, Pangya's global version closed its doors. In 2017, the Japanese server which had a lot of exclusive content (including a new course) ended too. Starting 2018, the Thailand server is the only official server alive. But, now, a team of die-hard fans have brought the game back with an unofficial private server known as [[http://pangyacelebrity.wixsite.com/play/game-info Pangya: Celebrity]].