Episode 51: Putt 18 Miniature Golf
Summary
In Episode 51, the host reviews "Putt 18 Miniature Golf" for the Atari 7800, developed by Peter J. Meyer and Lance Rehnquist. The episode details the game's grassroots development, packaging, and gameplay mechanics, while also sharing a humorous story about a misdelivered cartridge. Additionally, the host provides a comprehensive historical deep dive into the origins and cultural impact of real-world miniature golf.
Topics discussed
Episode 51 intro, hiatus explanation, and community updates
Development history of Putt 18 Miniature Golf by Video61
Historical deep dive into the origins and fad of miniature golf
Physical cartridge review, packaging, and shipping mishap
Gameplay mechanics, features, bugs, and suggested improvements
Community feedback from Atari.io and AtariAge, and outro
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