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By the time the game was reviewed by the magazine again at the beginning of 1985 they were at least willing to play the game a little and the reviewer admitted that "After a while, the game becomes a little tedious, especially when I goud I was playing three holes in a row that were rather similar!" | By the time the game was reviewed by the magazine again at the beginning of 1985 they were at least willing to play the game a little and the reviewer admitted that "After a while, the game becomes a little tedious, especially when I goud I was playing three holes in a row that were rather similar!" | ||
| − | [[Amstrad Action]] found the game "Challenging so that you need to practice like the real thing" but were unhappy that getting stuck among the trees on a single hole could ruin an entire round. | + | ''[[Amstrad Action]]'' found the game "Challenging so that you need to practice like the real thing" but were unhappy that getting stuck among the trees on a single hole could ruin an entire round. |
| − | Showing an uncharacterstic sense of mercy, [[Amtix]] acknowledged that "Golfing games aren't the most awe inspiring programs on any computer but this one is quite enjoyable although it suffers from too much simplicity in setting up strokes to have great playing appeal." | + | Showing an uncharacterstic sense of mercy, ''[[Amtix]]'' acknowledged that "Golfing games aren't the most awe inspiring programs on any computer but this one is quite enjoyable although it suffers from too much simplicity in setting up strokes to have great playing appeal." |
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== By the Same Author == | == By the Same Author == | ||
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Image:Amsgolf Front Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|Cover | Image:Amsgolf Front Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|Cover | ||
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Both the first golf and the first sports game released on the CPC, Amsgolf is as basic as they come but thanks to its chunky colourful graphics and 'unique' control system it's one that will linger in the memory.
Contents
Description
WELCOME TO THE AMSOFT GOLF COURSE
This exciting new computer simulation of an 18 hole golf course will enable you to improve your skill level of the game, in otehr words, lower your handicap.
The main object of the game is to play the course of 18 holes in as few strokes as possible thus improving your handicap. The game assumes a right handed player. A stroke is played each time the ball is hit.
The course is set in woodland and deep grass called 'rough'. The smoother grass is called the 'fairway' Hazards are put in your way to make your game more difficult.
Ratings
Reviewed in the first issue of Amstrad Computer User, it was more of a press blurb explaining what the game was rather than any form of critique (to be expected when you condider that ACU was owned by Amsoft at the time...
By the time the game was reviewed by the magazine again at the beginning of 1985 they were at least willing to play the game a little and the reviewer admitted that "After a while, the game becomes a little tedious, especially when I goud I was playing three holes in a row that were rather similar!"
Amstrad Action found the game "Challenging so that you need to practice like the real thing" but were unhappy that getting stuck among the trees on a single hole could ruin an entire round.
Showing an uncharacterstic sense of mercy, Amtix acknowledged that "Golfing games aren't the most awe inspiring programs on any computer but this one is quite enjoyable although it suffers from too much simplicity in setting up strokes to have great playing appeal."
| ACU: | Issue 01 (Aug/Sep '84) | Page 16 | no mark |
| ACU: | Issue 03 (Jan/Feb '85) | Page 57 | 4/5 |
| AA: | Issue 01 (Oct '85) | Page 68-69 | 65% |
| Amtix: | Issue 02 (Dec '85) | Page 27 | 45% |
Solution
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Cheats
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Prequels / Sequels
None
Compilations
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Trivia
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By the Same Author
The following games were also written by Computersmith:
- Roland Ahoy (1984)
Screenshots
- Amsgolf
On the Course
In a Bunker
Putting on the Green
Videos
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Other Materials
- Amsgolf
Cover
Instructions
Tape Side A
Tape Side B
ACU Review (1st)
ACU Review (2nd)
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Downloads
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