Title: PGA Tour Golf (NA)
Release: March 1991
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Background
The original computer version of this game, which was considered wildly popular, was developed by Sterling Silver Software, but then published and ported by Electronic Arts. This is the first title under the PGA Tour Golf series, and certainly not the last one that would appear on this blog eventually.
Gameplay
This certainly is a golf game, but honestly one of the most solid that we have covered in this blog thus far. It sets up the style of golf that would be replicated by Mario Golf and other tiles, with the camera behind the golfer, the timing based back and forward swing, and the placement of the club with the ball to be able to put spin on your shot.
Each hole begins with a breakdown by the commentators and your caddy, offering tips on how to approach the hole. The Mode 7 is in full effect as you can see the map of the course spin and rotate.
Each hole begins with a breakdown by the commentators and your caddy, offering tips on how to approach the hole. The Mode 7 is in full effect as you can see the map of the course spin and rotate.
Like this blog post, much of this game is without bells and whistles. There is no real music (though the sound effects are pretty good), not many game modes (just tournament and single play), and generally just a golf game with several real courses to play through.
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Final Judgment
Its a golf game, but with most sports games, you are better off just playing sports games on the new consoles if you want a good sports time!
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