Mario Golf on N64 is one of those games that looks simple at first—just whack a ball with Mario and friends, right? But then you realize there’s actual golf physics at work, and suddenly you’re obsessing over wind direction, club selection, and whether Luigi’s backswing is smoother than Mario’s. The courses start off easy, but by the time you hit the later ones, you’ll be cursing those sneaky sand traps and slopes.

What’s cool is how each character feels slightly different—Peach’s shots have this graceful arc, while Donkey Kong just powers through everything. And yeah, unlocking new clubs and characters gives it that extra bit of replay value. It’s the kind of game where you tell yourself “just one more round” and suddenly it’s 2 AM.

If you’ve ever wanted golf with a side of Mushroom Kingdom charm, this is it.