'''Amsgolf''' is a game from {{Gamebase Entry|Image = [[Image:Amsgolf_(Title).png|center|300px|Title Screen]]|Release = [[:Category:Games 1984|1984]]|Publisher = [[Amsoft]] / |Developer = [[Computersmith.]]|Programmer = Unknown|Musician = None|Artist = Unknown|Genre = [[:Category:Sports Games|Sports (Golf)]]|Players = 1P Only|Controls = {{Keyboard}}|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)]]|Info = }}
== Information 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.
== Plot ==
'''WELCOME TO THE AMSOFT GOLF COURSE'''
This exciting new computer simulation of an 18 hole golf course will enable you to improve your skill level of the game, in otehr words, lower your handicap.
The main object of the game is to play the course of 18 holes in as few strokes as possible thus improving your handicap. The game assumes a right handed player. A stroke is played each time the ball is hit.
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.
== Screenshots & Videos ==
<gallery caption="Amsgolf">
Image:Amsgolf_1.png|<center>On the course</center>
Image:Amsgolf_2.png|<center>In a bunker</center>
Image:Amsgolf_3.png|<center>Putting on the green</center>
</gallery>
== Re-releases and Compilations ==
None
== Hints & Tips ==
===Handicap Codes===
''(Courtesy of CPC Power)''<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;}}
|Title:'''Yards'''|| '''AmsgolfStrength'''
|-
|Company:1 to 3|| [[Amsoft]] / Computersmith1
|-
|Type:4 to 6|| Sport2
|-
|Year:7 to 9|| 19843
|-
|Soft Num. UK:10 to 12|| 185 / 11854
|-
|Soft Num. FR:13 to 15|| 485 / 411855
|-
|}
* 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
== Trivia ==
The game is written entirely in [[BASIC]].
== Covertape ==
<gallery caption="Amsgolf(Amsoft UK)">
Image:Amsgolf Back Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|Back Covertape
Image:Amsgolf Front Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|Front Covertape
</gallery>
<gallery caption="Amsgolf (Amsoft DE)">
Image:Amsgolf (Amsoft DE) Back Covertape.jpg|Back Covertape
Image:Amsgolf (Amsoft DE) Front Covertape.jpg|Front Covertape
</gallery>
== Tape ==
<gallery caption="Amsgolf(Amsoft UK)">
Image:Amsgolf Tape - side B (Amsoft).jpg|side Tape - Side BImage:Amsgolf Tape - side A (Amsoft).jpg|side Tape - Side A
</gallery>
<gallery caption="Amsgolf (Amsoft DE)">
Image:Amsgolf (Amsoft DE) Tape - Side B.jpg|Tape - Side B
Image:Amsgolf (Amsoft DE) Tape - Side A.jpg|Tape - Side A
</gallery>
== Links ==
* [http://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num={{CPCPower|272 CPC game base from CPC Power]}}* [http://tacgr.emuunlim.com/downloads/filedetail.php?recid={{Tacgr|50 The Amstrad CPC Games Resource]}}
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