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World Class Leaderboard Golf is a sports game released in 1992 for the Sega Mega Drive. The game focuses on delivering a realistic golf simulation experience where players aim to complete various golf courses by achieving the lowest possible score. The main objective is to navigate through each hole, considering wind, terrain, and club selection to successfully sink the ball in as few strokes as possible.
The gameplay unfolds at a deliberate pace, allowing players time to analyze each shot carefully. A unique mechanic in the game is the use of a power and accuracy meter, which requires timing and precision to execute shots effectively. This adds a skill-based element to the otherwise methodical gameplay, emphasizing player control over the ball’s trajectory.
One distinctive feature of World Class Leaderboard Golf is its top-down perspective combined with detailed course layouts, providing strategic depth uncommon in many sports games of the era. The game also introduces environmental factors like wind direction and speed, which affect ball flight, adding a layer of realism to each round.