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Mash buttons like a maniac to sprint, vault, and shoot skeet in this pixelated Olympics—timing your jumps just right feels stupidly good. Chunky 80s sprites and janky events (looking at you, hammer throw) make it a perfect quarter-muncher.
'88 Games came out in 1988, a Konami arcade release that you can play today through MAME. It arrived during a period when arcades were packed with competitive sports titles, and this one fit right in with its focus on Olympic events. The game doesn't try to reinvent the wheel; it just offers a straightforward, event-based challenge.
You control an athlete competing across ten different events, from the 100 meter dash to skeet shooting. The main objective is simple: beat the clock or outperform opponents to earn medals. Signature mechanics include rapid button mashing to build up running speed, precise timing for jumps and throws, and event-specific controls like aiming the rifle for skeet. The pacing is relentless, and the difficulty can be brutal, demanding quick reflexes and consistency across every discipline. It feels satisfying when you finally nail the timing on a difficult long jump or set a new record in the hurdles.
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