GameZone: "Mario Golf wasn't Nintendo's first foray into sports, but it was the first 3D outing for what would eventually become a series norm. Released in 1999 for the Nintendo 64, the game showcased the titular plumber as he stepped out of his heroic skin to become a professional golfer. Donkey Kong, Princess Peach, Wario, and even Bowser were just a few of the characters who came along for the ride. At the time, it was a great spin on the Mario formula, and it was cool to see these characters in something other than a platformer. More importantly, Mario Golf was just a really enjoyable game."
As we live through the nostalgia of celebrating the 20th anniversaries of the system's best releases, it's a great time to revisit the Game Boy Color and play some old and new favorites! (As well as some original Game Boy releases celebrating their 30th!)
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You could argue that the best part of many of the Mario sports titles is that they bring goofy, lighthearted aspects to those pastimes. Games like Super Mario Strikers and Mario Hoops: 3 on 3 all make dramatic changes to the sports they're portraying, capturing the attention of players who might not be interested in the sport alone. That being said, Mario Golf was effectively Mario's first foray into the world of professional sport - aside from Mario's Tennis on Virtual Boy - and is a much more sombre, serious take on the sport than many of his later games. Golf fans may find themselves enjoying the game's take on the sport, but anyone looking for Mario's unique brand of sports fun might not find much to get excited over.
Soon after Tiger Woods burst on the golfing scene, came a challenger with more worldwide fans than he’s ever had. Now he's playing through to Wii U.
The gba mario golf was the best imo, even though it didn't have much mario in it.
Nice! I played Mario Golf quite a bit back in the day, nice to see it on the virtual console. Might be time to revisit it again!
Nintendo should hire developers to delv sport titles. Non-Arcady (traditional), but with "Nintendo gameplay" modes.
