Sports
Here we have all the games in the Sports Section.
Gamecube
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One of the best branches in Nintendo’s laurel rests on the GameCube and adds co-operative two player gameplay with one to drive and one to take care of the items, cranking up the entertainment. The classic ingredients are all still present with battle mode one of them, but the weapons can now be stolen adding to the dream finishes of knocking out an opponent to whiz past them at the finish line. The added tactical dimension is how long to hold on to weapons when they can be pinched away.
Famicom Cart
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That pixel perfect presentation with Nintendo as Mario takes to the world courses with Flower of Scotland belting out, in chip-tune format, whilst playing in the UK.
Virtual Boy
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Very ambitious attempt to realise tennis in a 3D Mario inspired world with Yoshi, Koopa and Donkey Kong Jr all in there making this a must for any Nintendo collector.
Virtual Boy
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Very ambitious attempt to realise tennis in a 3D Mario inspired world with Yoshi, Koopa and Donkey Kong Jr all in there making this a must for any Nintendo collector.
Nintendo 64
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Cute and cuddly Nintendo themed tennis title with a devious undercurrent of tough, uncompromising AI that’ll only allow those with a full array of shots and the intelligence to use them to reach the pinnacle of the sport. A smash in four player – especially the Bowser stage that comes complete with Mario Kart power ups that’d surely bring a smile to even the most conservative Wimbledon spectator.
Nintendo 64
Sports
Cute and cuddly Nintendo themed tennis title with a devious undercurrent of tough, uncompromising AI that’ll only allow those with a full array of shots and the intelligence to use them to reach the pinnacle of the sport. A smash in four player – especially the Bowser stage that comes complete with Mario Kart power ups that’d surely bring a smile to even the most conservative Wimbledon spectator.
GameBoy Color
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Cute and cuddly Nintendo themed tennis title with Mother style cute sprite graphics and a devious undercurrent of tough, uncompromising AI that’ll only allow those with a full array of shots and the intelligence to use them to reach the pinnacle of the sport. Happy days with Princess Peach looking good in her tennis pinks and 64GB Pack compatibility allowing custom players to be transferred with a special bonus making this a must for any Nintendo collector.
Gamecube
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Spiffing graphics, perfect ball physics and smooth menus are a given with Nintendo sports titles. Yet there is plenty to add to the fun of the tennis here with octopus opponents, special moves smashes and interactive courts
Mega Drive
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Nice into the screen quad bike race game from coin op veterans Namcot. Good mud effects and variation in height of terrain to keep players glued to their bikes. And quite a selection of bikes to choose from such as Red Devil, Green Monster and Blue Thunder. Also known as Quad Challenge.
Playstation
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The start of the series and its clear how much planning Sony put into making the definitive golf game, just as it did with Gran Turismo and the driving circuit. The course design excels, as does the character design with a colourful roster of players. Fine weather effects and the feel of the great outdoors (albeit a little over-done) to truly refresh like the effect of a stroll round eighteen holes would have.
Playstation
Sports
The start of the series and its clear how much planning Sony put into making the definitive golf game, just as it did with Gran Turismo and the driving circuit. The course design excels, as does the character design with a colourful roster of players. Fine weather effects and the feel of the great outdoors (albeit a little over-done) to truly refresh like the effect of a stroll round eighteen holes would have.
PSP
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Keeps up the series impeccable presentation with the cute characters, over the top reactions to success or defeat and some devilishly designed courses looking ever so stunning on the small screen. You can almost feel the sun on your back teeing off on a sunny day with the birds singing. Thankfully includes a putting practise mode to hone your skills on. Best shots can be saved too a la Virtua Striker allowing you to show off your eagle. Perfect way to whittle away long journeys. Known also by its English name of Everybody’s Golf.
Playstation
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Includes multiplayer match play mode for some fine showdowns as even with a double bogey there’s still a chance for a comeback on the next hole with each hole being awarded, not accumulative score. Still there’s always the training mode if you find yourself in the rough a bit too much and are getting sand in your ears. And a nice club upgrade wouldn’t go a miss too. Fine character animation on missing a shot helps relieve some of the frustration with a good chuckle.
PS2
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Tribute must be played to this superb golf game in the fact that it brings the freshness of a round of golf to the living room with sunshine and birds tweeting in the trees. Solid game engine underlines the fine look to inspire players to knock a shot off their score. Known as Hot Shots Golf in the West.
PS2
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Few games can sooth like Everybody’s Golf, possibly designed to ease the tensions of Japanese workers and students. Beautiful courses have detailed rendering and the sounds of nature are never too far away. Any one of the series titles show why it has become the definitive golf game and its not just big in Japan.
PSP
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More classic golfing action in the chou kawaii Everybodys Golf style. The main gimmick of this title is to be able to use it in conjunction with a Global positioning System to be able to see exactly what hazards lie where on the real life courses of Ibaraki and Hokkaido. Thirty four courses of pure golf swinging pleasure complete with birds singing.
PSP
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More classic golfing action in the chou kawaii Everybodys Golf style. The main gimmick of this title is to be able to use it in conjunction with a Global positioning System to be able to see exactly what hazards lie where on the real life courses of Kansai and Chubu. Thirty-two courses of pure golf swinging pleasure complete with birds singing.
PSP
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Sony turns its fair hand to tennis with its more familiar to the golf world Minna No engine. The sun shines as wide-eyed players tackle a variety of courses with patchy grass being one; and an array of locales such what looks like a university. The RPG mode is great fun and players can customise their outfits to add to their distinction.
Dreamcast
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Hugging the tight corners of the Monaco course with its lavish apartments right on the roadside really recreates the rev head feel of the Formula One sport. Not that Genki has been a F1 driver yet… Seventeen courses to keep a budding Hamilton busy and eleven teams for Alonso to move between with plenty of modes including classic car, sim mode with tyre changes and refuelling plus a fast paced arcade mode which should keep drivers plenty to savour.
Dreamcast
Sports
Hugging the tight corners of the Monaco course with its lavish apartments right on the roadside really recreates the rev head feel of the Formula One sport. Not that Genki has been a F1 driver yet… Seventeen courses to keep a budding Hamilton busy and eleven teams for Alonso to move between with plenty of modes including classic car, sim mode with tyre changes and refuelling plus a fast paced arcade mode which should keep drivers plenty to savour.
GameBoy Original
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Kickstart for the GameBoy with daring loops that require a power up to negotiate. But its not just full throttle: players must keep the bike at the right angle or flip off the handlebars, losing valuable time.
Playstation
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Very fast as our mach speed mean machines seem to positively stick to the track as players whiz round the varied and colourful course in this popular PSX game well worth its nostalgia. A real test of driving skill with the cartoony handling adding to a title not taking itself too seriously and the fun in the sun shining through as a result.
PC Engine HU Card
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Overhead perspective racing game where competitors jostle for position. Get left too far behind and rather than scroll out you get bumped up to the pace automatically. However too many bump ups and you have to retire. Slick presentation and prize money to buy upgrades, but multiplayer is where its really at.
Nintendo 64
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Impressive sense of speed and decent draw distance as sharp reflexes are need to combat the tight corners and keep your bumper ahead of the opposition. The feel of Sega Rally is in there: perhaps no surprise given the team that developed it contained some break away members of that mythical programming team.
Super Famicom
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Plenty of thrills and oil spills in this overhead F1 treat backed by legendary racer Nakajima. Rev heads will rejoice at the fast paced action. Popular on the Mega Drive too.
Super Famicom
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The triple A presentation you might expect from a Namcot sports title with twinkle eyed caddy to lead you by the hand through the club choices. The gaming engine is very smooth too making it a pleasure to stroll the fairways, almost feeling the sun on your back with the birds tweeting away.
PS2
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Sydney olympic champion Ms. Naoko Takahashi brings her running attributes to the PS2 in this strangely compelling marathon game. Plenty of options to play around with including player stats and courses in what remains an under populated genre.
PC Engine HU Card
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Pleasant, relaxing old school 18 holer complete with paper course map. The St. Andrews of golfing games.
PC Engine HU Card
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Solid little baseball title with sprites reminiscent of World Series Baseball on the C64. Recommended for those whose Engine collection lacks a baseball title.
Gamecube
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The bright lights reflect on the court as the players pumps squeak away to accompany the authentic commentary and swift end to end action.