Play Daley Thompson's Olympic Challenge_DiskA Online

Daley Thompson's Olympic Challenge came out on the Amiga in 1990, published by U.S. Gold. It was one of the many multi-event sports games of the era, trying to capture the feel of the decathlon with a keyboard or joystick. The graphics and sound were typical for the time, functional but not groundbreaking, aiming for a straightforward representation of track and field.

You control an athlete through ten different Olympic events, including the 100-meter dash, long jump, and javelin throw. The main objective is to score as many points as possible across all events to set a high score or beat a friend in two-player mode. Signature mechanics involve rapid button mashing for running events to build speed, and precise timing for field events to set the angle and power of your throw or jump. The pacing is quick, with each event lasting only a short time, but the difficulty comes from mastering the unique control scheme for each discipline. It feels like a test of both endurance and rhythm, trying to keep your concentration through all ten events without your hands getting tired.