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|Image = [[Image:Amsgolf_(Title).png|center|300px|Title Screen]]
|Developer Release = [[Computersmith:Category:Games 1984|1984]]
|Publisher = [[Amsoft]]
|Developer = [[Computersmith]]
|Programmer = Unknown
|Musician = None
|Release Artist = [[:Category:Games 1984|1984]]|Platform = [[Amstrad CPC|CPC]]Unknown|Genre = [[:Category:Sports Games Sports|Sports(Golf)]]|GameModes Players = 1-2 Player1P Only
|Controls = {{Keyboard}}
|Media = {{Tape}}
|Language = {{EN}}, {{FR}}, {{DE}}
|Media = {{Disk}} {{Tape}}
|Compatability = [[464]], [[664]], [[6128]] & [[Plus]]
|Magazine Reviews= [[ACU Issue 01 (Aug/Sep 1984)|No Mark - ACU 01 (Aug/Sep 84)]]<br> [[ACU Issue 03 (Jan/Feb 1985)|4 stars - ACU 03 (Jan/Feb 85)]]<br> [[Amstrad Action, Issue 1, Oct 1985|65% - AA 001 (Oct 85)]]<br> [[Amtix, Issue 2, December 1985|45% - Amtix 02 (Dec 85)]]
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== Overview == 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.
== '''Description''' Plot ==
'''WELCOME TO THE AMSOFT GOLF COURSE'''
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''' Screenshots & Videos ==
Reviewed in <gallery caption="Amsgolf">Image:Amsgolf_1.png|<center>On the first issue of ''[[Amstrad Computer User]]'', it was more of course</center>Image:Amsgolf_2.png|<center>In a press blurb explaining what bunker</center>Image:Amsgolf_3.png|<center>Putting on the game was rather than any form of critique (to be expected when you condider that ''ACU'' was owned by [[Amsoft]] at the time...green</center></gallery>
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 == Re-releases 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!" Compilations == None
''[[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.== Hints & Tips ==
Showing an uncharacterstic sense of mercy, ===Handicap Codes===''[[Amtix]]'(Courtesy of CPC Power)' 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."<br>*00 = K3R56<br>*01 = E3R74<br>*02 = N9W99<br>*03 = W8M10<br>*04 = N6L37<br>*05 = S6I52<br>*06 = D1C58<br>*07 = P9V60<br>*08 = M7H21<br>*09 = E2G86<br>*10 = H7Y48<br>*11 = J1T93<br>*12 = F4B11<br>*13 = B0X24<br>*14 = Z3F04<br>*15 = A6P12<br>*16 = S9V73<br>
===Playing Tips===
''(from Amstrad Action Issue 01 - Oct 85)''
* Now you've got a lower handicap there are few things that should get it even lower. Always use a driver off the tee and. unless at a short hole, where you can take a chance on reaching the green in one. aim it at direction four in order to avoid hitting the tree if you slice.
* Use the driver at maximum strength if you're still a long way from the hole, even if you're in the rough. This will lead to more slices and hooks but as long as you plan for those possibilities in your direction you'll be OK.
* When you're in close to the hole you want to hit the green without mistakes so always use an iron that can hit the green with strength 5 or 6. Once on the green, the strength of the putt can be judged roughly by the table below:
{|{{Prettytable|width: 700px; font-size: 2em;}}
|ACU:|| Issue 01 (Aug/Sep '84)''Yards'''|| Page 16|| no mark'''Strength'''
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|ACU:1 to 3|| Issue 03 (Jan/Feb '85)|| Page 57|| 4/51
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|AA:4 to 6|| Issue 01 (Oct '85)|| Page 68-69|| 65%2
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|Amtix:7 to 9|| Issue 02 (Dec '85)3|-| Page 2710 to 12|| 45%4|-|13 to 15|| 5
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* Above 15 yards it is difficult to hole a putt, so it is better to leave it just short for a tap rather than whack it and leave a tough one back. Remember, you can still miss from 4-6 yards, so play safe.
* You should now be able to par plenty of holes and even get the occasional birdie if you're lucky
== '''Solution''' Trivia ==None
== '''Cheats''' ==NoneThe game is written entirely in [[BASIC]].
== '''Prequels / Sequels''' Covertape ==
None<gallery caption="Amsgolf (Amsoft UK)">
== '''Compilations''' ==Image:Amsgolf Back Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|Back CovertapeImage:Amsgolf Front Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|Front Covertape
None</gallery>
<gallery caption== '''Trivia''' =="Amsgolf (Amsoft DE)">
This game was written entirely in [[BASIC]]Image:Amsgolf (Amsoft DE) Back Covertape.jpg|Back CovertapeImage:Amsgolf (Amsoft DE) Front Covertape.jpg|Front Covertape
== '''By the Same Author''' ==</gallery>
The following games were also written by [[Computersmith]]:== Tape ==
* [[Roland Ahoy]] <gallery caption="Amsgolf (1984Amsoft UK)">
== '''Screenshots''' ==Image:Amsgolf Tape - side B (Amsoft).jpg|Tape - Side BImage:Amsgolf Tape - side A (Amsoft).jpg|Tape - Side A
<gallery caption="Amsgolf">
Image:Amsgolf_1.png|On the Course
Image:Amsgolf_2.png|In a Bunker
Image:Amsgolf_3.png|Putting on the Green
</gallery>
<gallery caption== '''Videos''' =="Amsgolf (Amsoft DE)">
None == '''Other Materials''' == <gallery caption="Amsgolf"> Image:Amsgolf Front Covertape (AmsoftDE).jpg|CoverImage:Amsgolf Back Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|InstructionsImage:Amsgolf Tape - side Side B (Amsoft).jpg|Tape - Side ABImage:Amsgolf (Amsoft DE) Tape - side Side A (Amsoft).jpg|Tape - Side BImage:Amsgolf (ACU 1).JPG|ACU Review (1st)Image:Amsgolf (ACU 2).JPG|ACU Review (2nd)A
</gallery>
== '''Downloads''' ==
None
== '''Weblinks''' Links ==
* {{CpcPowerCPCPower|272|Link to CPC-Power.com}}* {{Tacgr|50|Link to Tacgr}}
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