Mattel Intellivision [OT]

I’m just discovering this system. It has some very good games that still stand up to repeated play today!

Case Study 1: Chip Shot Super Pro Golf

Wow. It’s actually quite amazing that a golf game this fully-featured and gameplay-rich/deep existed in back 1987 for a machine with “1980” specs. My mid is kind of blown. I’m playing it using the freeIntv RetroArch core.

  • 1 or 2 player
  • 5 pre-built 19-hole golf courses
  • accurate ball physics
  • realistic wind signified by pin flag movement
  • green slopes (one slope for whole of green)
  • randomisation of course elements (slopes/trees/wind) on each play
  • three different types of trees with different effects on your ball
  • course designer, select from 99 holes
  • good controls
  • good power meter

The only things I kind of wish it did would be to auto set direction (point towards the hole) and club (for distance to hole) after each shot. And maybe multiple slopes on a green.