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The game is compatible with the [[Game Boy Advance#Wireless Adapter|Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter]]. | The game is compatible with the [[Game Boy Advance#Wireless Adapter|Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter]]. | ||
==Controls== | ==Controls== | ||
===Menu=== | ===Menu=== | ||
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==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
The game features eight playable Mario characters in all, four of which have to be unlocked. There are also even more exclusive human characters that [[Camelot Software Planning|Camelot]] made for the game. The two main characters in ''Mario Golf: Advance Tour'' can be transferred to the [[Nintendo GameCube]] game ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' if the | The game features eight playable Mario characters in all, four of which have to be unlocked. There are also even more exclusive human characters that [[Camelot Software Planning|Camelot]] made for the game. The two main characters in ''Mario Golf: Advance Tour'' can be transferred to the [[Nintendo GameCube]] game ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' if the Player uses the GBA to GameCube link cable. Star versions of the Mario characters can be unlocked by beating them in a Character Match, which increases distance but decreases impact. Character stats can also be altered by using Custom Clubs that have been obtained in the Story mode. Character statistics are listed below.<br> | ||
'''Drive''' - How far the ball travels in the air for on a perfect shot with a driver (1W).<br> | '''Drive''' - How far the ball travels in the air for on a perfect shot with a driver (1W).<br> | ||
'''Trajectory''' - What direction the ball travels in when hit. For right-handed players, if the ball curves to the left, it's a draw; to the right, a fade; far to the left, a hook or far to the right, a slice, and vice-versa for left-handed players.<br> | '''Trajectory''' - What direction the ball travels in when hit. For right-handed players, if the ball curves to the left, it's a draw; to the right, a fade; far to the left, a hook or far to the right, a slice, and vice-versa for left-handed players.<br> | ||
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'''Control''' - The amount of movement away from the targeted spot when hit off the perfect impact point. The higher the amount, the less the ball moves from the target spot.<br> | '''Control''' - The amount of movement away from the targeted spot when hit off the perfect impact point. The higher the amount, the less the ball moves from the target spot.<br> | ||
'''Spin''' - The amount of affect spin has on the ball. Having a higher amount will mean that the ball will roll further with the use of spin. | '''Spin''' - The amount of affect spin has on the ball. Having a higher amount will mean that the ball will roll further with the use of spin. | ||
===Player Characters=== | ===Player Characters=== | ||
The player can select either [[Neil]] or [[Ella]] as their player character once the game begins. The character not selected with become the players doubles partner. Both characters names can be changed, within a 5 character word limit. Neil and Ella's starting stats can be changed by earning EXP to level up, up to a maximum level of 99. Leveling up will allow the player to increase shot distance, impact, control and spin, as well as straightening, lowering or heightening the trajectory of the shot. Listed below is the starting statistics of both characters. | The player can select either [[Neil]] or [[Ella]] as their player character once the game begins. The character not selected with become the players doubles partner. Both characters names can be changed, within a 5 character word limit. Neil and Ella's starting stats can be changed by earning EXP to level up, up to a maximum level of 99. Leveling up will allow the player to increase shot distance, impact, control and spin, as well as straightening, lowering or heightening the trajectory of the shot. Listed below is the starting statistics of both characters. | ||
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===Quick Play Characters=== | ===Quick Play Characters=== | ||
These characters are usable for Quick Play in both single player and multiplayer. | These characters are usable for Quick Play in both single player and multiplayer. The Mario characters have unlockable Star versions that will dramatically increase shot distance will also lowering Impact. These can be unlocked by beating the character in a Character Match. | ||
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*[[Buzz (character)|Buzz]] | *[[Buzz (character)|Buzz]] | ||
*[[Helen]] | *[[Helen]] | ||
*[[Piranha Plant]] | *[[Piranha Plant]] | ||
*[[Boo]] | *[[Boo]] | ||
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*[[Grampie]] | *[[Grampie]] | ||
*[[Grammie]] | *[[Grammie]] | ||
*[[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] (Mentioned) | *[[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] (Mentioned) | ||
*[[Birdo]] (Mentioned) | *[[Birdo]] (Mentioned) | ||
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Additionally, [[List of Mario Golf: Advance Tour star courses|Star versions]] of the tourney courses can be unlocked to play in Quick Play. Each of the star versions of the 18 holes must be unlocked with separate conditions, such as completing a challenge in story mode or linking to ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''. If a Star hole is not yet unlocked, that hole will be the regular version of the hole. | Additionally, [[List of Mario Golf: Advance Tour star courses|Star versions]] of the tourney courses can be unlocked to play in Quick Play. Each of the star versions of the 18 holes must be unlocked with separate conditions, such as completing a challenge in story mode or linking to ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]''. If a Star hole is not yet unlocked, that hole will be the regular version of the hole. | ||
====Score table==== | ====Score table==== | ||
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===Story=== | ===Story=== | ||
The player plays as either [[Neil]] or [[Ella]], with whichever character not chosen becoming the player's doubles partner, and enters golfing tournaments to surpass the greatest golfer, [[Mario]]. | The player plays as either [[Neil]] or [[Ella]], with whichever character not chosen becoming the player's doubles partner, and enters golfing tournaments to surpass the greatest golfer, [[Mario]]. | ||
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====Doubles Star Tournament==== | ====Doubles Star Tournament==== | ||
The same as Star Tournament, but played in doubles. | The same as Star Tournament, but played in doubles. | ||
==Collectibles== | ==Collectibles== | ||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
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|Game Boy Advance | |Game Boy Advance | ||
| | |Lauren Fielder, [https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mario-golf-review/1900-2537183/ GameSpot] | ||
| | |7.2/10 | ||
|align="left"|"''Mario Golf | |align="left"|"''All in all, Mario Golf is an excellent adaptation of the [[Nintendo 64|N64]] title, and it's a [[Game Boy]] experience that stands well on its own. The music is even reflective of the N64's - it varies, depending on how well you're doing, and it's constant without being annoying. The only thing missing, audiowise, are the taunts, and frankly, you'll probably do just fine on your own.''" | ||
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*''[[Super Mario 64]]'' - An arrangement of "[[Inside the Castle Walls]]" can be heard in part of the music on the [[Mushroom Course]]. | *''[[Super Mario 64]]'' - An arrangement of "[[Inside the Castle Walls]]" can be heard in part of the music on the [[Mushroom Course]]. | ||
*''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' - The music and overall structure of ''Mario Golf: Advance Tour'' are similar to this game. | *''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' - The music and overall structure of ''Mario Golf: Advance Tour'' are similar to this game. | ||
*[[Mario Golf (Game Boy Color)|''Mario Golf'' (Game Boy Color)]] - [[Kid]], [[Sherry]], [[ | *[[Mario Golf (Game Boy Color)|''Mario Golf'' (Game Boy Color)]] - [[Kid]], [[Sherry]], [[Joe]], [[Azalea]], [[Putts]], [[Grace]], [[Tiny]], and [[Gene|Gene Yuss]] reappear in this game. Also, the story mode is nearly identical to this game. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Media== | ==Media== | ||
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