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Olympic Gold - Barcelona '92 technical data
Name | Olympic Gold - Barcelona '92 |
System | Game Gear |
Year | 1992 |
Developer | U.S. Gold Ltd. |
Genre | Sports |
Olympic Gold - Barcelona '92 is a sports game released for the Sega Game Gear in 1992. It was developed and published by Sega, and was one of the first titles available for the system. The game is based on the 1992 Summer Olympics held in Barcelona, Spain, and features a wide range of events for players to compete in. Players can choose to take part in either single or multi-player competition in events such as swimming, gymnastics, track and field, weight lifting, shooting and fencing.
In Olympic Gold - Barcelona '92 players must compete against computer-controlled opponents or other players in six different categories: swimming, gymnastics, track & field events, weightlifting, shooting and fencing. Each event has its own set of rules and objectives that need to be met in order to win gold medals. Players can move their athlete around the screen using the directional pad on the controller to perform various actions depending on the event they are taking part in. For example, when participating in swimming events players can use the d-pad to move their athlete back and forth across the pool while also timing jumps off of starting blocks correctly.
The graphics in Olympic Gold - Barcelona '92 are quite basic but still manage to capture some of the atmosphere from real Olympic competitions with detailed sprites representing athletes performing various sporting activities. The sound effects are equally basic but serve their purpose well enough with upbeat music playing during some events such as running races or more somber music playing during slower paced activities like weightlifting or shooting.
Overall Olympic Gold - Barcelona '92 is an enjoyable sports title for those looking for a simple yet challenging way to experience some classic Olympic events without having to leave their living room. With its easy controls and simple yet effective visuals it still stands up today as a fun way to pass a few hours competing against friends or computer opponents alike.