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A ''[[Golf (Game Boy)|Golf]]'' game was later made for the [[Game Boy]]. ''Golf'' was the basis for one of [[9-Volt]]'s minigames in ''[[WarioWare: Twisted]]''. Also, nine of the eighteen holes in this game were used for the golf game in ''[[Wii Sports]]''. The golfer from ''Golf'' (who bears a notable resemblance to [[Mario]]) also appears in ''[[Captain Rainbow]]''.
 
A ''[[Golf (Game Boy)|Golf]]'' game was later made for the [[Game Boy]]. ''Golf'' was the basis for one of [[9-Volt]]'s minigames in ''[[WarioWare: Twisted]]''. Also, nine of the eighteen holes in this game were used for the golf game in ''[[Wii Sports]]''. The golfer from ''Golf'' (who bears a notable resemblance to [[Mario]]) also appears in ''[[Captain Rainbow]]''.
  
Nintendo continued making different golf games afterwards, starting with ''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]'' later in the NES and continuing with ''[[Mario Golf]]''.
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Nintendo continued making different golf games afterwards, starting with ''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]'' later in the NES's life and continuing with ''[[Mario Golf]]''.
  
 
==Ports/Remakes==
 
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*''Golf'' was included as a bonus in ''[[Animal Crossing|Doubutsu no Mori]]'' and ''[[Animal Crossing]]''.
 
*''Golf'' was included as a bonus in ''[[Animal Crossing|Doubutsu no Mori]]'' and ''[[Animal Crossing]]''.
 
*In 2003, ''Golf'' was released for the [[e-Reader]].
 
*In 2003, ''Golf'' was released for the [[e-Reader]].
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*In 2019, the arcade version was released for download on the [[Nintendo Switch]] as part of the Arcade Archives series.
  
 
[[Category: Video Games]] [[Category: NES Games]] [[Category: Arcade Games]][[Category: e-Reader Games]]
 
[[Category: Video Games]] [[Category: NES Games]] [[Category: Arcade Games]][[Category: e-Reader Games]]

Revision as of 18:28, 24 October 2019

GolfBox.jpg
Golf
Developer Nintendo R&D1
Publisher Nintendo
System NES, Arcade, e-Reader, Switch
NEC PC-8801
Release Date NES
JP May 1, 1984
NA October 18, 1985
JP February 21, 1986 (FDS)
EU November 15, 1986
Arcade
US 1984
e-Reader
US April 21, 2003
Switch
October 25, 2019
Rating ESRB: E

Golf is a sports game for NES based on the eponymous sport.

Gameplay

Golf has two modes: Stroke Play for single players and Match Play for two players. The goal of the game is to get the ball to the hole on the green with as few strokes as they can. Obstacles such as sand traps and water hazards make the coarse more challenging.

The player determines how hard and what direction they hit the ball. The type of club used also makes a difference, giving those who play golf in real life an edge over those who do not.

Legacy

A Golf game was later made for the Game Boy. Golf was the basis for one of 9-Volt's minigames in WarioWare: Twisted. Also, nine of the eighteen holes in this game were used for the golf game in Wii Sports. The golfer from Golf (who bears a notable resemblance to Mario) also appears in Captain Rainbow.

Nintendo continued making different golf games afterwards, starting with NES Open Tournament Golf later in the NES's life and continuing with Mario Golf.

Ports/Remakes

  • Two Vs. Arcade versions were made- Vs. Stroke and Match Golf in 1984 and Vs. Ladies Golf in 1985.
  • Hudson Soft was allowed to publish Golf for the NEC PC-8801 in 1985.
  • Golf was released for the Famicom Disk System in 1986.
  • Golf was included as a bonus in Doubutsu no Mori and Animal Crossing.
  • In 2003, Golf was released for the e-Reader.
  • In 2019, the arcade version was released for download on the Nintendo Switch as part of the Arcade Archives series.