Golf
Golf for NES is Nintendo's first golf simulation game, released as a launch title for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985. This simple yet challenging game established the template for future golf video games with its intuitive three-click swing mechanic and overhead course view.
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About This Game
As one of the earliest sports simulations on NES, Golf introduced millions to video game golf with its accessible controls and realistic physics for the time.
The game features six 18-hole courses with varying terrain including sand traps, water hazards, and elevation changes that affect ball trajectory.
Players can compete in stroke play or match play modes, with support for two players taking turns (no simultaneous play).
Golf was one of the first NES games to feature battery backup for saving progress, allowing players to complete full 18-hole rounds over multiple sessions.
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