VoxOdyssey | Retro and Classic Consoles | Emerson Arcadia 2001 | Golf
Play solo or alternate turns with a second player in this early home console golf simulation.
General Information
Developer - Emerson Radio
Publisher - Emerson Radio
Release - May 01, 1982
Platform - Emerson Arcadia 2001
Genre - Sports
Number of players - 1P / 2P (alternating)
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G: Simulation, Stealth, Crime, Action, Singleplayer, Adventure, First-Person
R: 4 Oct, 2023
Golf is a sports simulation game developed and published by Emerson Radio Corp. for the Emerson Arcadia 2001 home console, released in 1982.
Designed for one or two alternating players, the game offers a basic yet functional interpretation of the sport within the technical constraints of early 8-bit hardware.
In Golf, players aim to complete a series of holes using the fewest number of strokes. While the visuals and mechanics are simplified compared to modern golf games, it includes fundamental elements of the sport: directional control, swing power, and course progression. The gameplay is turn-based when played with two people, simulating a traditional round of golf in an alternating format.
The game emphasizes timing and directional strategy, with players adjusting their shots to account for distance and obstacles. The simple interface makes it accessible, while still offering a level of challenge as players aim for lower scores. Though minimalistic by today’s standards, Golf captures the spirit of the game and brings it to life on a classic home console platform.
As part of the Emerson Arcadia 2001 library, Golf reflects the early efforts to bring sports simulations into the home gaming space. It holds value today as a piece of video game history and remains of interest to retro gaming collectors, preservationists, and fans of minimalist sports games.
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