Overview
Snow-covered peaks replaced sunny stadiums. Winter Games followed Summer Games with seven cold-weather events, from the speed of downhill skiing to the grace of figure skating. Each event demanded different skills—rapid button pressing, precise timing, or careful balance—creating a varied competitive package.
Fast facts
- Developer: Epyx.
- Events: Seven sports.
- Setting: Winter Olympics style.
- Nations: Choose country to represent.
Events
| Sport | Control style |
|---|
| Hot Dog aerials | Ski jump tricks |
| Biathlon | Skiing + shooting |
| Speed skating | Button mashing |
| Figure skating | Choreographed moves |
| Bobsled | Steering control |
| Ski jump | Launch timing |
| Free skating | Creative routine |
Ski jumping
| Phase | Challenge |
|---|
| Launch | Timing the jump |
| Flight | Maintain form |
| Landing | Stick the telemark |
| Scoring | Distance + style |
| Element | Mechanic |
|---|
| Music sync | Match the tune |
| Move selection | Joystick directions |
| Timing | Hit marks precisely |
| Judging | Panel scores |
Biathlon
| Phase | Skill |
|---|
| Skiing | Rhythm pressing |
| Shooting | Aim and fire |
| Transition | Quick switch |
| Endurance | Maintain pace |
Technical features
| Platform | Quality |
|---|
| C64 | Original excellence |
| Amiga | Enhanced graphics |
| NES | Solid console port |
| Atari ST | Comparable to Amiga |
Series context
| Entry | Season |
|---|
| Summer Games | Hot weather |
| Winter Games | Cold weather |
| World Games | Global variety |
| California Games | Beach culture |
See also