Hole In One Special
Hole In One Special - Sports Classic
Hole In One Special is a golf simulation for the MSX 2, a home computer popular in Japan and Europe during the late 1980s. It's a straightforward sports title that puts you on the green, aiming for that perfect shot. The exact developer and publisher aren't widely documented, which is common for smaller MSX releases. This one came out sometime around the mid-to-late 80s, when golf games were a staple on many platforms. The MSX 2's improved graphics and sound over the original MSX likely gave it a slightly more polished presentation.
How to Play Hole In One Special Online
Getting Started
Hole In One Special is a golf game, so you'll be choosing clubs, aiming, and setting power for each shot. The D-Pad (Arrow Keys) moves a cursor or selects options on the menu, while the A button (X) confirms your choice. If this is a Japanese-only release, the menus will be in Japanese, but golf games from this era usually have simple icon-based interfaces - look for a flag or hole number to start a round.
The core loop is the same as any golf game: pick a club (driver, iron, putter), set the direction with the D-Pad, then control the swing power - often with a power meter that you stop by pressing a button. The wind and terrain affect your shot, so account for those. You're trying to get the ball into the hole in as few strokes as possible. Some MSX golf games also include a putting mini-game with a grid overlay. If you see a map of the course before your shot, use it to plan your approach.
Hole In One Special Keyboard Controls
Controls
- Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
- X: Trigger 1
- S: Trigger 2
- Enter: Start
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