Capcom's Gold Medal Challenge '92, known in Japan as , is a 1992 video game by Capcom. It was an Olympic sports game loosely based on the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. It heavily relied on button mashing style games. This game is also notable for its capability to have 8 human competitors to compete in the Olympiad concurrently against each other (although only two at a time).
Gameplay
The player can choose any of the 12 countries which includes:
The object of the game is to win the best scores in the following events.
Games Group100 M Dash 200 M Dash 400 M Dash 4 x 100 M Relay Long jump Triple jump High jump Shot put Javelin throw 110 M HurdlesTrack & Field100 m Backstroke 100 m Breaststroke 100 m Butterfly 100 m Freestyle 200 m Individual medleySwimmingVaultGymnasticsWeightlifting MarathonMiscellaneous
Reception
Allgame editor Skyler Miller described the game as an "overlooked gem (that) is definitely worth seeking out" and that the game "does an excellent job of recreating the total experience of Olympic competition".
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References
External links Capcom's Gold Medal Challenge '92 at GameFAQs