C&VG


Summer Games II

Publisher: Epyx
Machine: Commodore 64/128

 
Published in Computer & Video Games #50

Summer Games II

Summer Games II has been hailed as the sports simulation. Amazing graphics are realistic animation have quite rightly earned it rave reviews.

Summer Games was great but Summer Games II is better. The events covered are cycling, fencing, kayaking, the triple jump, rowing, the high jump, javelin and equestrian events.

There's a choice of eighteen countries you can represent. There are opening and closing ceremonies, awards, national anthems and competitions against your friends' computers. Up to eight people can share in the fun.

This is a great game, especially the high-jump, triple jump and javelin, they're my events. The graphics are as good as the arcades, the movements of the competitors are very realistic and entertaining to watch. Presentation is superb. I prefer Summer Games II over other sports games because of the athletics.