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Is California Games (C64/DOS/Atari/Lynx/NES/SMS/Genesis) worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Retro sports fans who want several short event-based challenges
- Players who enjoy practicing separate disciplines toward event and overall prizes
- Players interested in sports games from classic Commodore, Atari, Nintendo and Sega platforms
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a deep career mode, team management or detailed simulation of one sport
- Players wanting progression beyond six fixed events may find repeated sessions limited
- Players looking for a modern sports simulation rather than a retro event collection
Our take on California Games (C64/DOS/Atari/Lynx/NES/SMS/Genesis)
The six-event format provides variety but gives up the depth of a game focused on one sport. Its competition structure also has less room for career development or team management than sports titles built around those systems.
What is California Games (C64/DOS/Atari/Lynx/NES/SMS/Genesis)?
California Games features six sports events: half-pipe, roller skating, surfing, BMX, footbag and flying disc.
Players select an on-screen sponsor before entering the competition route. Trophies are awarded for individual events, with a top prize available in the overall competition. The Steam release includes versions originally made for Commodore 64, MS-DOS, Atari 2600, Atari Lynx, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Master System and Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Its structure separates the action into individual sporting challenges, with each event offering a distinct activity to practice and compete in. The game is presented as accessible to start while requiring practice to master.
How California Games (C64/DOS/Atari/Lynx/NES/SMS/Genesis) plays
- 01Six sports events
- The event selection includes half-pipe, roller skating, surfing, BMX, footbag and flying disc.
- 02Classic platform versions
- The collection brings together releases from Commodore 64, MS-DOS, Atari 2600, Atari Lynx, NES, Sega Master System and Sega Genesis/Mega Drive.
- 03Competition prizes
- Individual events offer trophies, while the overall competition has a top prize.
- 04Sponsor selection
- A sponsor is chosen on screen before the competition begins.
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California Games (C64/DOS/Atari/Lynx/NES/SMS/Genesis): platforms & release
Is California Games (C64/DOS/Atari/Lynx/NES/SMS/Genesis) worth it?
It is worth it if: retro sports fans who want several short event-based challenges. Skip it if: players seeking a deep career mode, team management or detailed simulation of one sport.
Where can I download California Games (C64/DOS/Atari/Lynx/NES/SMS/Genesis)?
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What platforms is California Games (C64/DOS/Atari/Lynx/NES/SMS/Genesis) on?
Windows only.
