Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)

Mario Golf was a game in the Mario Golf series for the Nintendo 64. It was the first game in the Mario Golf series to have 3D graphics. The game has fourteen characters to select from on its own, some of whom were generic humans, who didn't make any other appearances.

Gameplay
Mario Golf had undergone many changes since its predecessor. This game was much more detailed, both in character design as well as course layout. Courses involved many obstacles and traps, giving the player additional challenges. The precision of the wind's effect on a shot increased dramatically, giving addition to the game's realism. Another addition to realism in the game was how the player's reaction affected the golf ball's shot. The player could put spin on the ball as well as closely direct where the ball could land when a shot was performed correctly.

Mario Golf for the Nintendo 64 had the ability to link with Mario Golf for the Game Boy Color. With the use of the Transfer Pak, the player could transfer data from one version of Mario Golf to the other. By doing so, the player can play as characters specifically in the Game Boy Color installment on his or her Nintendo 64 installment of Mario Golf.

Courses

 * Toad Highlands
 * Koopa Park
 * Shy Guy Desert
 * Yoshi's Island
 * Boo Valley
 * Mario's Star
 * Luigi's Garden
 * Mario's Power Star Holes
 * Hole 1 - Yoshi
 * Hole 2 - Boo
 * Hole 3 - Wiggler
 * Hole 4 - Cheep Cheep
 * Hole 5 - Thwomp
 * Hole 6 - Lakitu
 * Hole 7 - Shy Guy
 * Hole 8 - Piranha Plant
 * Hole 9 - Bowser
 * Hole 10 - Koopa Troopa
 * Hole 11 - Bullet Bill
 * Hole 12 - Toad
 * Hole 13 - Goomba
 * Hole 14 - Chain Chomp
 * Hole 15 - Blooper
 * Hole 16 - Princess Peach
 * Hole 17 - Bob-omb
 * Hole 18 - Mario and Luigi

Characters
The following is a list of default characters in the order of which they are unlocked. For a list of character quotes see List of Quotes in the Mario Golf Series. Kid, Joe, Sherry, and Azalea can also be unlocked through a Transfer Pak.

Game Footage

 * The intro
 * Gameplay
 * More gameplay

References to Other Games

 * Wario Land II and Wario Land 3 - One of Wario's alternate colour schemes in Mario Golf is the monochromatic clothes he wears throughout these games.
 * The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Many names of characters in this game appear on the score board.
 * Super Mario 64 - Names of several characters in this game appear on the score Board, and many sound effects from this game are used. Also Metal Mario is playable.
 * Star Fox 64 - Many characters from this game appear on the score board.
 *  Mario Golf (Game Boy Colour version) - Not really a reference, but to unlock everything the two games must be linked using the Transfer Pak.

References in Later Games

 * Super Smash Bros. Melee - Plum returns as a trophy.
 * Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Plum appears as a sticker.

Trivia

 * It should be noted that Wario's Shoes are pink in this game instead of his regular green. It seems to be an error since his shoes are green in the artwork. Regardless, the shoes were changed back to green in Camelot's next game, Mario Tennis.
 * This game shares several sound effects with Super Mario 64.