NES Open Tournament Golf (USA)

In NES Open Tournament Golf, players enter the classic world of golf on the NES console, featuring familiar Nintendo characters like Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Toad. The main objective is to complete golf rounds with the lowest possible score.

Gameplay revolves around selecting the appropriate club, timing your swing for power, and ensuring accuracy. When it's your turn to hit, a power meter will appear. Press the A button once to set the power of your shot, then press the A button a second time when the cursor is in the most precise position to determine the accuracy of your shot. Accuracy affects whether the ball flies straight or veers left/right. Additionally, players can use the B button after the second A press to add topspin or backspin to the ball, which helps control its trajectory upon landing or or avoid obstacles.

The game offers various golf courses, each with unique terrain and obstacles such as sand traps, water hazards, and trees. The wind factor also plays a crucial role, influencing the ball's direction. Players need to calculate wind direction and adjust their shots accordingly.

Game modes include: Stroke Play (play 18 holes and tally the total strokes), Match Play (head-to-head against an AI opponent or another player, where the player who wins more holes wins the match), and Tournament (participate in a multi-round tournament to claim the championship). The Tournament mode is the biggest challenge, requiring players to maintain good performance across several rounds.

The interface is simple yet effective, displaying a map of the golf hole, distance to the hole, current club information, and wind speed. NES Open Tournament Golf delivers an authentic and challenging golf experience for fans of the genre.