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| {{Short description|2002 video game}}
| | '''Disney Golf''' is a sports video game developed by T&E Soft and published by Capcom in Japan and [[Disney]] Interactive in collaboration with Electronic Arts internationally. Released in 2002, the game is considered the spiritual successor to ''[[Swing Away Golf]]'', also developed by T&E Soft. Known for its charming Disney-themed presentation, the game is often compared to ''Mario Golf'' due to its arcade-style gameplay, though it features distinct animations and mechanics. |
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| | image = Disney Golf Ps2.jpg
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| | alt = Disney Golf
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| | caption = European cover art of ''Disney Golf''
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| | developer = [[Technology and Entertainment Software|T&E SOFT Inc.]]
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| | publisher = {{Video game release|JP|[[Capcom]]|NA|[[Electronic Arts]]|PAL|[[Disney Interactive Studios|Disney Interactive]]}}
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| | director = Kentaro Nishiwaki<ref name="Allgame credits">{{cite web |url=http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=39780&tab=credits |title=Disney Golf - Credits |website=[[AllGame]] |publisher=[[All Media Network]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141114230213/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=39780&tab=credits |archivedate=November 14, 2014 |url-status=dead |accessdate=January 11, 2015}}</ref>
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| | designer = Shintaro Tajima<br /> Hidefumi Watanabe<br /> Tashimasa Shimizu<br />Nanae Nishihara<br /> Yumiko Shiotsu<br />Kazuya Imai<br />Shinichi Hamada<br />Kazuhisa Watanabe<ref name="Allgame credits"/>
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| | writer = Kengo Shinoda<ref name="Allgame credits"/>
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| | artist = Takanori Tateishi<ref name="Allgame credits"/>
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| | composer = Katsumi Yokokawa<ref name="Allgame credits"/>
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| | released = {{vgrelease|JP|May 30, 2002|NA|October 15, 2002<ref>{{Cite web |last=McDowd |first=Tim |date=October 15, 2002 |title=Hit the Links With Donald Duck, Goofy and Friends in ''Disney Golf'' From Electronic Arts and Disney Interactive |url=http://www.info.ea.com/pr/prlist_03_games_02.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030621195437/http://www.info.ea.com/pr/prlist_03_games_02.php |archive-date=June 21, 2003 |access-date=January 29, 2024 |website=[[Electronic Arts]]}}</ref>|UK|December 20, 2002}}
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| | genre = [[Sports game|Sports]]
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| | modes = [[Single-player]], [[multiplayer]]
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| | platforms = [[PlayStation 2]]
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| '''''Disney Golf'''''{{efn|Known in Japan as {{nihongo foot|'''''Disney Golf Classic'''''|ディズニーゴルフクラシック|Dizunī Gorufu Kurashikku|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}}}} is a [[Disney]] [[sports game]] developed by [[Technology and Entertainment Software|T&E SOFT]] and the spiritual successor to ''[[Swing Away Golf]]'', which was also developed by T&E Soft. The game is similar to ''[[Mario Golf (video game)|Mario Golf]]'', even though some animations are different from those in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''. It was released in Japan by [[Capcom]] on May 30, 2002. A localized version by Disney Interactive and [[Electronic Arts]] was shown at the [[Electronic Entertainment Expo]] in the same year and was eventually released in North America in October, and later in Europe in December, locally distributed by Electronic Arts in the country and published by Disney Interactive. It was later re-released in Europe in 2005 with distribution done through Disney, alongside other games.
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| == Gameplay == | | == Gameplay == |
| The game features nine characters to play as or against on a choice of six different courses. [[Donald Duck|Donald]], [[Goofy]], [[Minnie Mouse|Minnie]], and [[Morty and Ferdie|Morty]] are playable from the start, while [[Daisy Duck|Daisy]], [[Pete (Disney)|Pete]], [[Ludwig Von Drake|Ludwig]], [[Max Goof|Max]], and [[Mortimer Mouse|Mortimer]] must be unlocked. The six fictitious courses include American, Western, Mountain, Tropical, European, and the special Sky Course. Players can also earn tokens while on the links by achieving long putts, perfect swings, and chip-ins, which the tokens can be spent on one of 62 items. The game is unusual for the fact that [[Mickey Mouse]] is not playable unlike other Disney games, instead appearing as the golf caddy. | | The game offers players a roster of nine iconic Disney characters and six fictional golf courses to play on. The available characters include Donald Duck, Goofy, Minnie Mouse, and Morty as playable options from the start, while others such as [[Daisy Duck]], [[Pete (Disney)|Pete]], [[Ludwig Von Drake]], Max, and [[Mortimer Mouse]] must be unlocked through gameplay. Uniquely, [[Mickey Mouse]] is not a playable character but instead serves as the golf caddy, providing guidance and commentary during matches. |
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| ==Development==
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| In March 2002, a Japanese retailer reported that [[Capcom]] released pre-ordered information for the Japanese version of the game to ship to markets in Japan on May 30, 2002.<ref name="Capcom Plans Disney Golf?">{{cite web |author=IGN staff |date=March 18, 2002 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/03/18/capcom-plans-disney-golf |title=Capcom Plans Disney Golf? |website=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |accessdate=January 11, 2015 |archive-date=January 11, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150111061417/http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/03/18/capcom-plans-disney-golf |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Varanini |first=Giancarlo |date=March 28, 2002 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/capcom-announces-disney-golf-classic/1100-2858981/ |title=Capcom announces Disney Golf Classic |website=[[GameSpot]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |accessdate=January 11, 2015 |archive-date=July 12, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190712175226/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/capcom-announces-disney-golf-classic/1100-2858981/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Capcom stayed out of the character-based golf realm (presently dominated by Sony's ''[[Everybody's Golf]]'' and Camelot's ''Mario Golf''), but ''Disney Golf'' would naturally have the cachet of its license to carry it.<ref name="Capcom Plans Disney Golf?"/>
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| First shown to the United States with little fanfare at the 2002 [[Electronic Entertainment Expo]] by ''Swing Away Golf'' developer [[T&E Soft]], ''Disney Golf'' was aimed at casual sports fans of all ages and was the fifth golf game to be made for the [[PlayStation 2]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Dunham |first=Jeremy |date=June 12, 2002 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/06/12/first-look-disney-golf |title=First Look: Disney Golf |website=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |accessdate=January 11, 2015 |archive-date=March 25, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325002224/http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/06/12/first-look-disney-golf |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Dunham |first=Jeremy |date=July 30, 2002 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/07/30/disney-golf-hands-on |title=Disney Golf: Hands-On |website=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |accessdate=January 11, 2015 |archive-date=March 25, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325101802/http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/07/30/disney-golf-hands-on |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| ==Reception==
| | The six courses in the game are themed as American, Western, Mountain, Tropical, European, and the fantastical Sky Course. Gameplay encourages skillful play by rewarding tokens for achievements like long putts, perfect swings, and chip-ins. These tokens can be used to purchase one of 62 in-game items, adding a layer of customization and progression. |
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| | MC = 72/100<ref name=MC>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/disney-golf/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2 |title=Disney Golf for PlayStation 2 Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=January 11, 2015 |archive-date=August 1, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801011647/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/disney-golf |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| | Allgame = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Marriott |first=Scott Alan |url=http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=39780&tab=review |title=Disney Golf - Review |website=AllGame |publisher=All Media Network |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141114230215/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=39780&tab=review |archivedate=November 14, 2014 |url-status=dead |accessdate=January 11, 2015}}</ref>
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| | Fam = 30/40<ref name=Fam>{{cite magazine |title=プレイステーション2 - ディズニーゴルフクラシック |language=Japanese |magazine=[[Famitsu]] |publisher=[[Enterbrain]] |volume=915 |date=June 30, 2006 |page=92}}</ref>
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| | GI = 7.75/10<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Disney Golf |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |publisher=[[GameStop|FuncoLand]] |issue=114 |date=October 2002 |page=84}}</ref>
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| | GamePro = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Tokyo Drifter |date=October 30, 2002 |url=http://gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/26835.shtml |title=Disney Golf Review for PS2 on GamePro.com |magazine=[[GamePro]] |publisher=[[International Data Group|IDG Entertainment]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050212143134/http://gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/26835.shtml |archivedate=February 12, 2005 |url-status=dead |accessdate=January 11, 2015}}</ref>
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| | GSpot = 7.3/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Davis |first=Ryan |date=November 5, 2002 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/disney-golf-review/1900-2896729/ |title=Disney Golf Review |website=GameSpot |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=January 11, 2015}}</ref>
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| | GameZone = 8.2/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Lafferty |first=Michael |date=October 23, 2002 |url=https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/disney_golf_ps2_review |title=Disney Golf - PS2 - Review |website=GameZone |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081004110737/http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r20331.htm |archivedate=October 4, 2008 |url-status=live |accessdate=January 11, 2015}}</ref>
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| | IGN = 5.5/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Roper |first=Chris |date=December 9, 2002 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/12/09/disney-golf |title=Disney Golf |website=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |accessdate=January 11, 2015 |archive-date=August 7, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150807085703/http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/12/09/disney-golf |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| | OPM = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Disney Golf |magazine=[[Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine]] |publisher=Ziff Davis |date=October 2002 |page=142}}</ref>
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| | PSM = 7/10<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Review: Disney Golf |magazine=[[PlayStation: The Official Magazine|PSM]] |publisher=[[Future US]] |date=November 2002 |page=52}}</ref>
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| The game received "average" reviews according to the [[Review aggregator|review aggregation]] website [[Metacritic]].<ref name=MC/> In Japan, ''[[Famitsu]]'' gave it a score of 30 out of 40.<ref name=Fam/>
| | == Development == |
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| | In March 2002, Capcom announced the release of the Japanese version of ''Disney Golf'', which launched on May 30, 2002. The game was subsequently localized for international markets, with its North American release in October and European release in December the same year. The European version was distributed by Electronic Arts and later re-released in 2005 with Disney handling distribution. |
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| | The game was first showcased at the 2002 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) with limited publicity. Aimed at casual sports fans, the game was marketed as accessible to players of all ages and as an alternative to established golf franchises like ''Everybody's Golf'' and ''[[Mario Golf]]''. It was also the fifth golf game released for the PlayStation 2 platform. |
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| | ''Disney Golf'' received mixed to average reviews upon release, with a Metacritic score reflecting its modest reception. The game was praised for its accessible gameplay and Disney-themed charm but was criticized for lacking depth compared to other golf titles. Japanese gaming magazine ''Famitsu'' gave the game a score of 30 out of 40, noting its appeal to fans of casual sports games and Disney franchises. |
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| | == Legacy == |
| | Although ''Disney Golf'' did not achieve widespread critical acclaim, it remains a unique entry in the realm of character-based sports games. Its combination of Disney's beloved characters and family-friendly gameplay continues to attract nostalgic players and fans of arcade-style golf games. |
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| [[Category:Capcom games]] | | [[Category:Capcom games]] |
Disney Golf is a sports video game developed by T&E Soft and published by Capcom in Japan and Disney Interactive in collaboration with Electronic Arts internationally. Released in 2002, the game is considered the spiritual successor to Swing Away Golf, also developed by T&E Soft. Known for its charming Disney-themed presentation, the game is often compared to Mario Golf due to its arcade-style gameplay, though it features distinct animations and mechanics.
Gameplay
The game offers players a roster of nine iconic Disney characters and six fictional golf courses to play on. The available characters include Donald Duck, Goofy, Minnie Mouse, and Morty as playable options from the start, while others such as Daisy Duck, Pete, Ludwig Von Drake, Max, and Mortimer Mouse must be unlocked through gameplay. Uniquely, Mickey Mouse is not a playable character but instead serves as the golf caddy, providing guidance and commentary during matches.
The six courses in the game are themed as American, Western, Mountain, Tropical, European, and the fantastical Sky Course. Gameplay encourages skillful play by rewarding tokens for achievements like long putts, perfect swings, and chip-ins. These tokens can be used to purchase one of 62 in-game items, adding a layer of customization and progression.
Development
In March 2002, Capcom announced the release of the Japanese version of Disney Golf, which launched on May 30, 2002. The game was subsequently localized for international markets, with its North American release in October and European release in December the same year. The European version was distributed by Electronic Arts and later re-released in 2005 with Disney handling distribution.
The game was first showcased at the 2002 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) with limited publicity. Aimed at casual sports fans, the game was marketed as accessible to players of all ages and as an alternative to established golf franchises like Everybody's Golf and Mario Golf. It was also the fifth golf game released for the PlayStation 2 platform.
Reception
Disney Golf received mixed to average reviews upon release, with a Metacritic score reflecting its modest reception. The game was praised for its accessible gameplay and Disney-themed charm but was criticized for lacking depth compared to other golf titles. Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu gave the game a score of 30 out of 40, noting its appeal to fans of casual sports games and Disney franchises.
Legacy
Although Disney Golf did not achieve widespread critical acclaim, it remains a unique entry in the realm of character-based sports games. Its combination of Disney's beloved characters and family-friendly gameplay continues to attract nostalgic players and fans of arcade-style golf games.
