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|developer=[[Nintendo R&D1]] | |developer=[[Nintendo R&D1]] | ||
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| − | |system=[[NES]], [[Arcade]], [[Virtual Console]] | + | |system=[[NES]], [[Arcade]], [[Virtual Console]] ([[Wii Virtual Console|Wii]], [[3DS Virtual Console|3DS]], [[Wii U Virtual Console|Wii U]]) |
| − | |release='''NES'''<br />US September 1, 1991<br />JP September 20, 1991<br />EU June 18, 1992<br />'''Arcade'''<br />1991<br />'''Virtual Console'''<br />EU May 11, 2007<br />US June 18, 2007<br />JP July 24, 2007<br />'''3DS Virtual Console'''<br />August 31, 2011 (''Ambassador'') | + | |release='''NES'''<br />US September 1, 1991<br />JP September 20, 1991<br />EU June 18, 1992<br />'''Arcade'''<br />1991<br />'''Wii Virtual Console'''<br />EU May 11, 2007<br />US June 18, 2007<br />JP July 24, 2007<br />'''3DS Virtual Console'''<br />August 31, 2011 (''Ambassador'')<br />US July 5, 2012<br />JP August 8, 2012<br />EU August 23, 2012<br />'''Wii U Virtual Console'''<br />JP January 15, 2014<br />EU February 6, 2014<br />US March 6, 2014 |
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|rating= ESRB: E | |rating= ESRB: E | ||
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| − | '''NES Open Tournament Golf''' is a golf game for the [[NES]]. The Japanese version is called ''Mario Open Golf'' and is different from the American version in some ways. | + | '''NES Open Tournament Golf''' is a golf game for the [[NES]] that features [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] as golfers. The Japanese version is called ''Mario Open Golf'' and is different from the American version in some ways. |
=Gameplay= | =Gameplay= | ||
| − | ''NES Open Tournament Golf'' has three | + | ''NES Open Tournament Golf'' has three courses: US Course, Japan Course, and UK Course. As with any golf game, the aim on any course is to hit the ball across the green and into the hole. |
| − | There are several different modes. Stroke Play allows the player to move up in rank. In Match Play, the player is challenged by a computer player. Tournament Mode gives the player the choice to choose Stroke Play or Match Play. Depending on the player's score and rank, they | + | There are several different modes. Stroke Play allows the player to move up in rank. In Match Play, the player is challenged by a computer player. Tournament Mode gives the player the choice to choose Stroke Play or Match Play. Depending on the player's score and rank, they can earn prize money. |
There is also Clubhouse Mode that acts as an Option menu. | There is also Clubhouse Mode that acts as an Option menu. | ||
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=Legacy= | =Legacy= | ||
| − | This is notable as the first sports game to feature [[Mario]]. Additionally, ''[[Golf]]'' | + | This is notable as the first sports game to feature [[Mario]]. Additionally, ''[[Golf]]'' seems to take some inspiration from this game. |
==Ports/Remakes== | ==Ports/Remakes== | ||
*The American version was released for the [[Arcade#PlayChoice-10|PlayChoice-10 arcade machines]] as ''Mario's Open Golf'' in 1991. | *The American version was released for the [[Arcade#PlayChoice-10|PlayChoice-10 arcade machines]] as ''Mario's Open Golf'' in 1991. | ||
| − | *It was released for download | + | *It was released for download as part of each iteration of the [[Virtual Console: for the [[Wii Virtual Console]] in 2007, the [[3DS Virtual Console]] in 2012 and the [[Wii U Virtual Console]] in 2014. On the 3DS, it had also been made available for free as a part of the limited promotional event known as the [[3DS Virtual Console#Ambassador_Program|Ambassador Program]] in 2011. |
| − | + | *In 2016, it was among the games included in the Japanese edition of the [[NES Classic Edition]], known as the Famicom Mini. | |
| + | *In October 2018. it was among the classic NES games that were made available to play through the [[Nintendo Switch Online]] service. This version included cooperative and competitive online multiplayer options. | ||
{{Mario Sports Series}} | {{Mario Sports Series}} | ||
[[Category: Video Games]] [[Category: NES Games]] [[Category: Virtual Console Games]][[Category: 3DS Virtual Console Games]][[Category: Ambassador Program]] | [[Category: Video Games]] [[Category: NES Games]] [[Category: Virtual Console Games]][[Category: 3DS Virtual Console Games]][[Category: Ambassador Program]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:02, 24 January 2019
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| NES Open Tournament Golf | |
| Developer | Nintendo R&D1 |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| System | NES, Arcade, Virtual Console (Wii, 3DS, Wii U) |
| Release Date | NES US September 1, 1991 JP September 20, 1991 EU June 18, 1992 Arcade 1991 Wii Virtual Console EU May 11, 2007 US June 18, 2007 JP July 24, 2007 3DS Virtual Console August 31, 2011 (Ambassador) US July 5, 2012 JP August 8, 2012 EU August 23, 2012 Wii U Virtual Console JP January 15, 2014 EU February 6, 2014 US March 6, 2014 |
| Rating | ESRB: E |
NES Open Tournament Golf is a golf game for the NES that features Mario and Luigi as golfers. The Japanese version is called Mario Open Golf and is different from the American version in some ways.
Gameplay[edit]
NES Open Tournament Golf has three courses: US Course, Japan Course, and UK Course. As with any golf game, the aim on any course is to hit the ball across the green and into the hole.
There are several different modes. Stroke Play allows the player to move up in rank. In Match Play, the player is challenged by a computer player. Tournament Mode gives the player the choice to choose Stroke Play or Match Play. Depending on the player's score and rank, they can earn prize money.
There is also Clubhouse Mode that acts as an Option menu.
Legacy[edit]
This is notable as the first sports game to feature Mario. Additionally, Golf seems to take some inspiration from this game.
Ports/Remakes[edit]
- The American version was released for the PlayChoice-10 arcade machines as Mario's Open Golf in 1991.
- It was released for download as part of each iteration of the [[Virtual Console: for the Wii Virtual Console in 2007, the 3DS Virtual Console in 2012 and the Wii U Virtual Console in 2014. On the 3DS, it had also been made available for free as a part of the limited promotional event known as the Ambassador Program in 2011.
- In 2016, it was among the games included in the Japanese edition of the NES Classic Edition, known as the Famicom Mini.
- In October 2018. it was among the classic NES games that were made available to play through the Nintendo Switch Online service. This version included cooperative and competitive online multiplayer options.
| Titles in the various Mario Sports Games |
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| NES Open Tournament Golf - Mario Golf (64) - Mario Golf (GBC) - Toadstool Tour - Advance Tour - World Tour - Super Rush Mario's Tennis - Mario Tennis (N64) (GBC) - Power Tennis - Power Tour - Tennis Open - Ultra Smash - Aces Super Mario Strikers (Charged - Battle League) - Mario Superstar Baseball - Mario Super Sluggers Mario Hoops 3-on-3 - Mario Sports Mix - Mario Sports Superstars Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Winter - London 2012 - Sochi 2014 - Rio 2016 - Tokyo 2020) |