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"World Cup Golf: Hyatt Dorado Beach" is a sports simulation game developed for the Panasonic 3DO console, taking advantage of the then groundbreaking CD-ROM technology to offer detailed graphics and an immersive experience uncommon in earlier golf games. Released in the mid-1990s, the game is set in the prestigious Hyatt Dorado Beach Resort in Puerto Rico, famously designed by renowned golf course architect Robert Trent Jones. Players can experience playing on a meticulously re-created virtual version of this course, known for its challenging layouts and stunning coastal scenery. The game caters to both amateur and experienced players with its variety of gameplay options, including tournament and stroke play.

The game's graphics were considered advanced for the time, utilizing the 3DO's capabilities to render environments with realistic textures and natural lighting effects—features that set it apart from other golf games of its era. "World Cup Golf: Hyatt Dorado Beach" also introduced several innovations, such as multiple camera angles and a commentator who helps add a broadcast feel to the gameplay. These elements worked together to create a more engaging and realistic golfer experience. The game not only aimed to appeal to golfing enthusiasts but also tried to attract casual players by offering a straightforward control scheme and intuitive gameplay mechanics, setting a standard for future golf simulations.

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