Number 257
(2.2 points)
Zany Golf
1991: 79
Featured on TV's GamesMaster, this computer adaptation of crazy golf takes a bit of practice to get good at.
If you know crazy golf, you know this game, but the difference is that these courses could definitely not be done in real life. You control your aim and power using the mouse, and after hitting, tapping the mouse button can affect the environment in different ways, depending on the course. Up to four players can take part, although the isometric viewpoint makes accurate hitting very difficult. After a bit of practice, however, it could prove to be entertaining. The main negative point is the unnecessarily long load times between courses, and on an Amiga 500 the game can be a bit jerky. Playing on an A1200 makes the play a lot more bearable.
Nowadays, this is the kind of game you can imagine playing on your phone, rather than getting an old Amiga out of the attic to play. There may be some appeal here, especially if you have three friends to play, but the game could benefit with more speed and some easier early courses.
Recommended TOSEC disk(s):Zany Golf (1988)(Electronic Arts)
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