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California Games (C64/DOS/Atari/Lynx/NES/SMS/Genesis)

$9.99
Release Date:
Developer:
Epyx, Inc.
Publisher:
Pixel Games UK
Platforms:
Windows
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Game Tags

Sports PvP Family Sharing Multi-player Single-player Partial Controller Support

About This Game

Ask anyone who considered themselves a true gamer in 1987 and the chances are they will fondly remember California Games. Whatever platform you played it on, sun-drenched sports played by the tanned and beautiful were the order of the day.

Includes the versions originally released for these platforms:
  • Commodore 64
  • MSDOS
  • Atari 2600
  • Atari Lynx
  • Nintendo Entertainment System
  • Sega Master System
  • Sega Genesis/Mega Drive

Enjoy the six radical and awesome events:

  • Half-pipe
  • Roller skating
  • Surfing
  • BMX
  • Footbag
  • Flying Disc

Appearing in many website and magazine ‘top 100 games of all time’ lists, California Games appealed equally to male and female gamers, something considered rather unusual at the time. Easy to play but hard to master, the game often led to playground arguments about which event was the best… arguments that can (maybe) now be settled once and for all!

So get ready to put your shades on, turn the stereo up nice and loud, and go gnarly to the max with a sweet 720 kick-flip backwards ollie. Or something like that, anyway...

According to the original instructions...

Introducing the gnarliest bunch of games under the sun! Games invented on the beaches by sun-baked beach bums with a fondness for ripping, grinding and shredding - with six radically thrilling events intended to bring you to the edge and blow your mind... and make adrenalin California’s most plentiful natural resource.

Wish they all could be California Games

Get ready to shred the face off an awesomely tubular wave. Turn a ‘berm’ on a BMX bike and spray up a wall of dirt. Launch a few feet off-the-lip with your skateboard tucked high. And while you’re up there, dance for the crowd. Or if you’re feeling like kicking back a bit, float a flying disk, juggle a foot bag with your heels, or just slalom the boardwalk on your skates.

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.

But this ain’t beach blanket bingo. In fact, before you even set foot on California turf, you’ll choose an on-screen sponsor from among the heaviest names on the circuit. Then, hit the competition route. Prizes include trophies for a single event and a top prize in overall competition.

So get air. Go crazy. Welcome to a new state of intensity!

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User Reviews

Mixed
2 user reviews
50%
Positive
27 min at review
Recommended

A classic collection, & it even has the Sega Master System port! Sega are a crap company, & they disrespect Master System & Game Gear fans by ignoring the systems, preferring to release endless Mega Drive games. Great to see this Epyx collection is comprehensive. True classics!

2 hrs at review
Not Recommended

Uhm, i'm sorry to admit I remembered this game in a very different way when it was strongly advertised during the launch of the (in)famous Atari Linx. I got a Sega Game Gear, and this game was not ported on my console. Well, the experience is overall quite frustrating. Some games works better on some ports, others on other ports, that's all. Better if you play it with your friends trying to get the highest score. Amongst the vintage sport games, this is not neverthless the best one.

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: x86

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: x64

FAQ

How much does California Games (C64/DOS/Atari/Lynx/NES/SMS/Genesis) cost?

California Games (C64/DOS/Atari/Lynx/NES/SMS/Genesis) costs $9.99.

What are the system requirements for California Games (C64/DOS/Atari/Lynx/NES/SMS/Genesis)?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: x86 Recommended: Recommended: OS: Windows 10 Processor: x64

What platforms is California Games (C64/DOS/Atari/Lynx/NES/SMS/Genesis) available on?

California Games (C64/DOS/Atari/Lynx/NES/SMS/Genesis) is available on Windows PC.

Is California Games (C64/DOS/Atari/Lynx/NES/SMS/Genesis) worth buying?

California Games (C64/DOS/Atari/Lynx/NES/SMS/Genesis) has 50% positive reviews from 2 players.

When was California Games (C64/DOS/Atari/Lynx/NES/SMS/Genesis) released?

California Games (C64/DOS/Atari/Lynx/NES/SMS/Genesis) was released on Sep 4, 2020.

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