Special Tee Shot is a golf game developed by HAL Laboratory, originally planned for release on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). First developed in 1992, it was later released in Japan in 1996 via the Satellaview satellite broadcasting service as BS Special Tee Shot. However, its planned US version, Super Tee Shot, was ultimately canceled.
The game uses a top-down perspective, where players control the direction and power of their shots to hit the ball into the hole. It features multiple levels, each with unique obstacles and challenges, requiring players to precisely calculate shot angle and power to complete levels in as few strokes as possible.
Notably, Special Tee Shot influenced the later Kirby's Dream Course during its development. The two games share similarities in gameplay and design, showing HAL Laboratory's innovative attempts in the golf game genre.
Though Special Tee Shot never received an official US release, its prototype version holds certain collectible value among collectors and retro game enthusiasts. The game showcases the creativity and diversity of early 1990s game development, reflecting the innovative spirit of the gaming industry at the time.
