Mario Golf (Nintendo 64): Difference between revisions

===Tournament===

*Number of Players: 1

This mode consists of a tournament between the human player and 29 computer players in an 18-hole course (though the computer players aren't seen except in the leaderboards). Despite this, there are only 14 playable characters in this game. The CPU player names range from characters from franchises such as ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' to ''[[:Category:The Legend of Zelda series|The Legend of Zelda]]'' to ''[[:Category:Star Fox series|Star Fox]]'', as well as the first names of real people, usually localisers and voice actors. The player's objective is to finish the tournament in the top three positions to earn a [[Trophy]]. The player earns the most Course Points when they finish a tournament in 1st place. [[Birdie Badge]]s can also be earned by finishing a hole with [[Birdie]] or better. While selecting a tournament, Boo Classic is misspelled as "Boo Clasic". While continuing a hole on either the Yoshi Championship or the Boo Classic, their tournament names will also be swapped.

===Get Character===

*Number of Players: 1

The player competes in a '''Match Game''' against another computer player. In this game, the player with the fewest strokes gets a point. However, if the player in the lead wins enough points that they would be mathematically ahead even after losing all remaining matches, the game will end early. If the game is tied after 18 holes, [[Sudden Death]] starts. If the player wins, they unlock that character.

===Ring Shot===

*Number of Players: 1

The player must shoot the ball through all rings while finishing at [[par]] or better. If the player does not make par, they must restart the hole from the beginning. There are six Ring Shot holes for each of the six courses, making a total of 36 holes. A new course is unlocked in Ring Shot after completing 4, 8, 12, 16 and 20 holes. If 30 holes are completed, [[Donkey Kong]] is unlocked as a playable character. One [[Power Shot (Mario Golf series)|Power Shot]] is allowed for each hole.

[[File:MG64 Speed Golf Wario.png|thumb|[[Wario]] beginning a round of [[Speed Golf]].]]

*Number of Players: 1

The player must finish all 18 holes as fast as possible.

===Stroke Play===

*Number of Players: 1-4 (CPU allowed)

A standard game of golf. The winner is the player with the fewest total strokes.

===Mini-Golf===

*Number of Players: 1-4 (CPU not allowed)

Like Stroke Play, but in mini-golf courses. Despite the rules being the same, CPU characters cannot be played against. The player selects from two courses, and each hole is par 3. It has three settings: Green (green-themed with a normal ball speed), Slow (blue-themed with a low ball speed), and Fast (red-and-yellow-themed with a high ball speed). [[Luigi's Garden]] has the first nine holes looking like numbers 1 to 9 and the last nine holes looking like letters A to I. The first 17 holes of [[Peach's Castle (Nintendo 64 golf course)|Peach's Castle]] look like the rest of the alphabet letters and Hole 18 resembles a question mark. In Training, Mini-Golf courses do not play the Training BGM and instead play their own.

[[File:MG64 Driving Range Logo.png|thumb|60px|Driving Range logo.]]

*Number of Players: 1

The player can play any course and hole, as well as change the weather settings. [[Driving Range]] is only available in this mode.

===Match Play===

*Number of Players: 2 (CPU allowed)

Like '''Get Character''', but with two players and there are no characters to be unlocked.

===Skins Match===

*Number of Players: 2-4 (CPU allowed)

The winner of the hole gets a point. In a tie, the points are carried over. The winner is the one with the most points.

===Club Slots===

*Number of Players: 2-4 (CPU not allowed)

Like '''Skins Match''', but with randomized clubs (though the player can use the putter at any time). Despite the objective being the same, CPU players cannot participate.

   

[[Kid]], [[Joe (Mario Golf series)|Joe]], [[Sherry]], and [[Azalea]] can also be unlocked through a Transfer Pak. In the Virtual Console port and Nintendo Switch Online, the Transfer Pak feature to transfer these characters from the Game Boy Color version was removed.

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|style="height:80px"align="center"colspan=2|"''Charlie started playing golf just to be cool, but now he's hooked. His ability, however, is the real question...''"

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|style="height:80px"align="center"colspan=2|"''Peach is an easy-to-play character. She lacks power but shoots straight.''"

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|style="height:80px"align="center"colspan=2|"''Always in the shadow of Mario, Luigi's fade ball forms the core of his attack.''"

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|style="height:80px"align="center"colspan=2|"''Yoshi handles his clubs skillfully for nice, straight shots.''"

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|style="height:80px"align="center"colspan=2|"''A bright and happy golfer, Sonny is very talented and sticks to a traditional play style.''"

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|style="height:80px"align="center"colspan=2|"''Wario's distinct club-wiggling play is backed by a smooth and powerful swing.''"

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|style="height:80px"align="center"colspan=2|"''Totally confident in his play, Harry's philosophy is "If I play my best game, I'll win!''"

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|style="height:80px"align="center"colspan=2|"''Mario is a popular character who boasts a highly-refined technique. He's always anxious to get out on the course!''"

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|style="height:80px"align="center"colspan=2|"''With strength on his side, DK only needs one hand to swing his club around like a twig!''"

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|style="height:80px"align="center"colspan=2|"''Bowser can boast the most power on the course. Just looking at his massive girth is enough to blow you away!''"

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|style="height:80px"align="center"colspan=2|"''A vibrant, active young boy. Kid's been playing golf since he could walk, resulting in an impressive golf technique for someone his age.''"

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|style="height:80px"align="center"colspan=2|"''King of the dance floor, Joe brings the rhythm and stamina he's gained as a dancer and applies it to his golf game!''"

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|style="height:80px"align="center"colspan=2|"''Sherry's mother got her started playing golf, but her talent makes it clear that she's not just appeasing her mother.''"

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|style="height:80px"align="center"colspan=2|"''A former track star, Azalea's competitive spirit has put her at the top of her class!''"

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''Mario Golf'' garnered generally favorable reviews. GameSpot describes the game as easy to play, by having simple features and by "removing the guesswork for gamers who are not familiar with the subtle nuances of golf" that may put off many players. IGN stated "When it comes to the intricacies that make golf the most loved and frustrating game on the planet, Mario Golf has it all. Challenging, but you will be drawn into it because of the nature of golf and your fear that the "little cartoon game" is mocking you".

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|align="left"|"''Although Mario Golf is a little on the cutesy side, anyone who wants a great golf game need look no further. There really isn't much of a choice, even if there were, Mario Golf would likely be your best bet anyway. This is a top-quality golf game, despite the cartoony premise. Anyone who would turn a blind eye to Mario Golf because of its exterior qualities will be missing perhaps the best golf game on a console. With an extensive amount of options in either single-player or multiplayer, Mario Golf is the game that will keep on giving. It's not like golf games suffer from the need to update on a yearly basis, like, say, hockey games. Therefore, to say that this game has lasting power would be an understatement. While a true golf fanatic would certainly enjoy this, perhaps the most important thing is that it's user friendly enough to appeal to the masses. As far as golf games go, and as a game in general, Mario Golf comes highly recommended.''"

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