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− | {{Infobox | + | {{Infobox game |
− | |cover | + | |cover = Microsoft Golf Coverart.JPG |
− | |developer | + | |developers = |
− | |publisher | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Access Software}} |
− | | | + | |publishers = |
− | |release dates = | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft}} |
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows 3.x|1992}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Sports }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | Golf }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Links }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = | ||
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |lutris = microsoft-golf/ | ||
+ | |mobygames = microsoft-golf | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Microsoft_Golf | ||
+ | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | + | {{++}} Customisable interface that can be moved around freely. | |
− | {{++}} Customisable interface that can be moved around freely | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Released on 3 floppies or 1 CD. | | Windows 3.x }} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Multimedia Edition''' is the CD-ROM release and includes new video tutorials, course previews, and tips. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Championship Course Banff Springs | | Windows 3.x}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Championship Course Pinehurst | | Windows 3.x}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | {{Game | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data| |
− | {{ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\MSGOLF.INI}} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\*.PIN}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Microsoft Golf Video.jpg|In-game display settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
+ | |multimonitor = false | ||
+ | |multimonitor notes = | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
+ | |fov = n/a | ||
+ | |fov notes = | ||
+ | |windowed = always on | ||
+ | |windowed notes = Always runs windowed. | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = false | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
+ | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = unknown | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = unknown | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = false | ||
+ | |key remap notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration option = true | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = Native Windows cursor. | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = unknown | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = unknown | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | == | + | ==Audio== |
− | + | {{Audio | |
− | {{ | + | |separate volume = false |
− | | | + | |separate volume notes = |
− | + | |surround sound = false | |
− | | | + | |surround sound notes = |
− | | | + | |subtitles = false |
− | | | + | |subtitles notes = |
− | | | + | |closed captions = false |
− | | | + | |closed captions notes = |
− | | | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
− | | | + | |mute on focus lost notes = |
− | | | + | |eax support = |
− | | | + | |eax support notes = |
− | | | + | |red book cd audio = |
− | | | + | |red book cd audio notes = |
− | | | ||
− | | | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | {{L10n|content= |
− | {{ | + | {{L10n/switch |
− | | | + | |language = English |
− | | | + | |interface = true |
− | | | + | |audio = true |
− | | | + | |subtitles = false |
− | | | + | |notes = |
− | | | + | |fan = |
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = true | ||
+ | |local play players = 8 | ||
+ | |local play modes = Hot seat | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = false | ||
+ | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = false | ||
+ | |online play players = | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
− | === | + | ===Game runs too fast on modern PCs=== |
− | + | Gameplay appears to be tied directly to CPU clock speed as any machine that uses a CPU more powerful than an Intel i386 will cause the game run far too fast, making it impossible to swing correctly.<ref>[https://jeffpar.github.io/kbarchive/kb/113/Q113077/ Q113077: Golf Is Unplayable Because Swing Is Too Fast]</ref> The only possible workaround is to install Windows 3.1 in DOSBox and then install the game. | |
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | {{System | + | {{System requirements |
− | |OSfamily = Windows | + | |OSfamily = Windows 3.x |
− | |minOS | + | |minOS = 3.1 |
− | | | + | |minCPU = Intel 386 SX |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 4 MB |
− | |minHD | + | |minHD = 5 MB |
− | |minGPU | + | |minGPU = 256-color VGA |
− | |recOS | + | |recOS = 95 |
− | |recHD | + | |recHD = 100 MB |
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 03:59, 6 March 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Access Software | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft | |
Release dates | |
Windows 3.x | 1992 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Sports |
Sports | Golf |
Art styles | Realistic |
Series | Links |
⤏ Go to series page | |
World Class Leader Board | 1988 |
Links: The Challenge of Golf | 1990 |
Links 386 Pro | 1992 |
Microsoft Golf | 1992 |
Links Pro | 1993 |
Microsoft Golf 2.0 | 1995 |
Links LS 1997 | 1996 |
Microsoft Golf 3.0 | 1996 |
Links LS: 1998 Edition | 1997 |
Links LS 1999 | 1998 |
Microsoft Golf 1998 Edition | 1998 |
Microsoft Golf 1999 Edition | 1999 |
Links Extreme | 1999 |
Microsoft Golf 2001 Edition | 2000 |
Links LS 2000 | 2000 |
Links 2001 | 2001 |
Links 2003 | 2002 |
Links E6 | 2021 |
Warnings
- The Windows 3.x version of this game does not work on 64-bit versions of Windows (see Availability for affected versions).
Key points
- Customisable interface that can be moved around freely.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Released on 3 floppies or 1 CD. |
Version differences
- The Multimedia Edition is the CD-ROM release and includes new video tutorials, course previews, and tips.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Championship Course Banff Springs | ||
Championship Course Pinehurst |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\MSGOLF.INI[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\*.PIN[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Always runs windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | Native Windows cursor. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 8 | Hot seat |
||
LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Issues unresolved
Game runs too fast on modern PCs
Gameplay appears to be tied directly to CPU clock speed as any machine that uses a CPU more powerful than an Intel i386 will cause the game run far too fast, making it impossible to swing correctly.[1] The only possible workaround is to install Windows 3.1 in DOSBox and then install the game.
Other information
API
Executable | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | Windows 3.x version might be playable on a 64-bit OS using winevdm. |
System requirements
Windows 3.x | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 3.1 | 95 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 386 SX | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 MB | 100 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 256-color VGA |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).