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