''Capcom's Gold Medal Challenge '92'', known in Japan as , is a 1992 video game by

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. It was an

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sports game loosely based on the

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in Barcelona. It heavily relied on

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style games. This game is also notable for its capability to have 8 human competitors to compete in the Olympiad concurrently against each other (although only two at a time).

Gameplay

The player can choose any of the 12 countries which includes: * * * * * * * * * * * * The object of the game is to win the best scores in the following events.

Reception

Allgame editor Skyler Miller described the game as an "overlooked gem (that) is definitely worth seeking out" and that the game "does an excellent job of recreating the total experience of Olympic competition".

Notes

References

External links

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