Decathlon features ten Olympic events including, amongst others,
100 metre hurdles and pole vault. One to eight players take part.
For each of the ten events, the players attempt to press a key at a
precise time following a tone - one second for event number one up
to ten seconds for event number ten. The closer the key press is to
the correct time, the higher the points scored.
Some of the events, long jump, shot putt, discus and javelin, are on
a best of three attempts basis. A simple graphical display is given,
showing your performance in each event.
The game was amusing for the first couple of events, but any
enthusiasm quickly dulled - the end of the series of ten being
greeted more with yawns that exhaustion. The idea for the game is
a good one but is sadly let down by poor presentation and the lack
of user participation.
19th July 1983
