Play Namco Open Online

Namco Open is one of those SNES games that makes you wonder why more people don’t talk about it. It’s golf, but not the kind where you stress over wind direction—this is pure arcade chaos with a club in your hand. The first time I played, I accidentally launched my ball into a pond, and instead of groaning, I laughed. That’s the vibe here.

The courses are bright and weird, with slopes that send your ball bouncing like a pinball and power-ups that feel stolen from a racing game. You’ll whack shots with this satisfying thwack sound, and the controls are so simple you’ll be pulling off stupid-long drives within minutes. It’s got that Namco charm, like if Pac-Man decided to take up sports.

Best part? It’s a blast with friends. Nothing beats watching someone’s "perfect shot" ricochet off a tree and land in a sand trap. If you’re into retro stuff that doesn’t take itself seriously, this is a solid pick.