Mario Golf on Nintendo Switch Online Offers a Fun Contrast to Super Rush
Mario and friends play all sorts of sports together, and golf is no exception. In fact, the plumber's first golf outing — Mario Golf — is now available as part of the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. The most recent game in the series, Mario Golf: Super Rush, is also available on the Switch, but there are still reasons to go back to the original Mario Golf.
It is seemingly counterintuitive to opt for the first Mario Golf game as opposed to the newest, but each game has its advantages. Super Rush brings tons of new features to the table, but even it lacks some modes from the original. Maybe it comes down to the price point and not wanting to fully commit to a new, full-priced game. Either way, the original Mario Golf is a great option for new and old players alike.
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Mario Golf may be nearly 23 years old at this point, but it's arcade-style golf gameplay is still seen in game's like Super Rush and Everybody's Golf today. That means there should be no worries gameplay-wise when it comes to picking the older of the two games. On top of this, Mario Golf has tons of modes for players to try out.
Mario Golf has a few singleplayer modes, like the 30-golfer tournament (with 29 golfers controlled by CPU), or speed golf, in which players must complete 18 holes as quick as possible. The new Switch Online release even supports online multiplayer. This carries over to modes like the beloved mini-golf mode, something which the newer Super Rush lacks. To some players, the inclusion of mini-golf is more than enough of a reason to opt for the original.
Gameplay and modes aside, there is a heavy nostalgia bias to the original Mario Golf. The N64 is loved by fans, with
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