Friday, May 1, 2020

On This Day in Nintendo History: Golf; Capcom's Soccer Shootout; Super Famicom Wars

On this day (May 1) in Nintendo history...

  • Golf was released in 1984 for the Family Computer in Japan. In this sports game, developed by Nintendo, power swing and putt in this classic game! Featuring three challenging modes of 18-hole courses, Golf brings classic swinging entertainment to play solo or with a friend! Adjust your stance, select the right club, watch the wind and then control the power of your down-swing. Just remember that the goal is not to have the highest score, but to hit the ball in the fewest number of strokes possible!

  • Capcom's Soccer Shootout was released in 1994 for the Super Famicom in Japan. In this soccer simulation, developed by Capcom, this is real soccer! Flags waving, fans screaming, confetti flying. Everyone await's the referee's whistle to kickoff the soccer shootout. It's come down to this: the most anticipate match-up of year. For real soccer kicks here's Capcom's Soccer Shootout. Corner kicks, free kicks, throw-ins, yellow cards, the whole 110-yards. You want to win? Teamwork is the key.

  • Super Famicom Wars was released in 1998 for the Super Famicom in Japan. In this turn-based tactics game, developed by Intelligent Systems, build up your forces and take over cities to aquire more money. Wipe out the enemy or take their HQ in order to clear each of the maps. An updated version of Famicom Wars, featuring old and new maps for your armies to conquer. Alongside the classic stages, there are 2-Player and 4-Player campaign maps that can be played against the computer or other players.

What are you favourite memories of these games? How do you think they hold up today? Hash it out in the comments.

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