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Game Overview

Olympic Gold for the Sega Genesis is one of those early '90s sports games that feels equal parts nostalgic and janky. It's the official Barcelona '92 Olympics tie-in, so you get all the events—track, swimming, cycling—but don't expect anything too deep. The controls are stiff, especially in the running events where timing your button presses feels weirdly punishing. Still, there's something charming about the pixelated athletes and the way the crowd cheers in that crunchy Genesis sound.

I remember playing this with friends back in the day, mostly just to laugh at how awkward some of the animations were. The diving event in particular looks like your athlete is being flung by an invisible catapult. It's not a great game by modern standards, but if you're into retro sports titles, it's a fun little time capsule. Just don't expect it to hold your attention for more than an hour or two.