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Olympic Gold

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PlatformGenesisYear1992
PublisherUS GoldDeveloperTiertex Design Studios
RegionNALanguageEnglish
TagsAction, Sports, Mini-games, Two Player, Olympics
PlatformGenesis
Year1992
PublisherUS Gold
DeveloperTiertex Design Studios
RegionNA
LanguageEnglish
TagsAction, Sports, Mini-games, Two Player, Olympics

Compete as one of eight countries in seven Olympic events. Events include 100m Dash, Hammer Throw, Archery, 110m Hurdles, Pole Vault, Diving, and 200m Freestyle Swimming. Three modes include training, mini-Olympics where you choose the events to include, and the full Olympics.
 
GoodBad
  • Beautiful graphics
  • Well animated characters
  • Three difficulties
  • Choice of country has an impact on how well you do in an event
  • Diving and pole vault events feel impossible
  • Only men's events
  • Awkward button usage
  • Limited country list (no Canada!)
  • Everyone looks the same
Good
  • Beautiful graphics
  • Well animated characters
  • Three difficulties
  • Choice of country has an impact on how well you do in an event
 
Bad
  • Diving and pole vault events feel impossible
  • Only men's events
  • Awkward button usage
  • Limited country list (no Canada!)
  • Everyone looks the same
 
5With the choice of country having an impact on how the game plays I would expect more character in the presentation but ultimately it is a mediocre game with great graphics and confusing controls. Make sure to read the manual before playing. I have never successfully pole vaulted.

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