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Jack Nicklaus 5

by Eclipse Software·published by Accolade

1997E22
PCWindows

Reader score

7.6/ 10

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The Jack Nicklaus series of golf games adds several new features and updates. A new MouseMeter control system is designed to feel more like real golf than the more traditional 2-click and 3-click systems which are also provided. The action can be viewed from anywhere on the course, although some views are more suited to action replays than actually taking aim or playing a shot. Ball lies are not always flat in this edition.

This one offers nine Jack Nicklaus courses and a specially created course for the game that is similar to Pebble Beach, as well as an online facility to download over 100 more. CBS' Gary McCord provides a running commentary. The course includes a number of 3D golfers that the player controls. The course designer, a mainstay of the series, has been enhanced for this version.

Ways to play

Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Perspective

Third person

Game details

Business Model

Commercial

Media Type

CD-ROM

Color Depth

15-bit (32,768 colors)

Input Devices Required

Keyboard, Mouse

System requirements

Min. CPU Class Required

Intel Pentium

Min. OS Class Required

Windows 95

Min. DirectX Version Required

DirectX 5

Min. CD-ROM Drive Speed Required

4X (600 KB/s)

Video Resolutions Supported

640×480

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Facts

Publisher

Accolade

Released

1997

Platforms

PCWindows

Age ratings

ESRBE

Tags

GolfLicensed