tour tour known japan family tour sports game developed published nintendo sequel nintendo title second game mario golf series released north_america july japan september pal region june golf game featuring characters elements mario series playable characters total set statistics defining style play game main mode involves player competing tournaments obtain new features alternative modes consisting training session variations golf format includes ring attack requiring player hit ball rings varying sizes remaining par players transfer characters tour advance tour received positive reception media gaining aggregate score general reviewers praised game visuals sound variety courses perceived lack advancement predecessor criticised game label gameplay golf game incorporating characters enemies themes mario series typical golf game player objective hit ball hole strokes possible prior swing player chooses club general direction range ball travel swing player determines power timing button press marker stop desired point power meter point player choose influence direction ball applying spin players alternate auto manual shots providing player control albeit higher risk poor shot gameplay aspects spin affected characters individual statistics relate features control ball general height character shot determines character play affected wind varying stages character match mode characters chance upgraded star characters grants statistical enhancements achieve player defeat computer designated artificial intelligence opponent character choice awarding character upgrade use later player opportunities available envelope appears character portrait selection screen seven courses game later versions featuring complex terrain exotic features advanced courses offer higher frequency difficult terrain elevation limit accuracy range shots hazards lava pits shot penalty landed course takes particular mario feature peach castle grounds themed particular course includes themed hazards chain warp pipes change location ball contains gameplay modes variants golf traditional stroke match play player choose play doubles option modes allows players play alternate strokes team coin attack collecting coins scattered course ring attack requires player direct ball rings varying locations angles diameter keeping par games incorporate personal training player games develops approaching putting shots skills types shot main mode tournament mode involves player competing artificial intelligence opponents course win trophies game features game boy advance players transfer characters tour advance tour development developed team responsible game predecessor interview developers revealed game developed simultaneously gamecube mario tennis title according brothers ideas technology development power tennis game displayed playable demonstration convention tour label offers reduced price games sold million copies music composed scored titles reception received positive reaction critics criticised similar predecessor eurogamer commented hasn grown time despite enjoying game course design sense fun gamespot ign praised game courses later stages preferred basic initial courses electronic gaming monthly lauded game physics evidenced use wind weather surface conditions game likened games served criticism eurogamer noted absence events player progression game single player mode point shared wanted compelling single player mode offer golf pro coaches based swings game controls generally received despite specific issues difficulties executing short game power meter accessibility controls particular lauded choice use swing present golf games common complaint specifically compared system present games prompting comment going mechanics feels like going car horse variety modes available rated amazing gamespot proceeded provided game manual booklet game eurogamer noted offering praise ring attack conversely rated coin attack bit shallow game multiplayer offerings highly regarded reviewers reviewers criticised use camera especially ball presented route ignore obstacles gamespot welcomed game visuals arguing recurring mario characters looked better ign lauded graphics present motion video rest game audio acknowledged characters voiced saying complaining fails bring smile faces gave stated like pure simulation stick world number ready round golf let favourite italian come fore likewise gave stars stated game greatest assets intuitive control scheme seasoned players able pick play little trouble options manual automatic swing modes negative review came maxim gave score saying game standards like club selection power meter control satisfy controls confusing camera perspectives leave sold million units north_america december
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