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- ID = PS0048
- STYLE = Olympics
- DEV. = Eurocom Developments Ltd.
- PUB. = Sony CEA, Inc.
- R-DATE = Jul-06-2004
- ESRB = E / For Everyone
- PLAYERS = 1 player
- LIST PRICE =
$39.99
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| Game Description |
The world’s greatest sporting competition on PlayStation 2. Wearing your country flag on your uniform and representing your country in The Olympic Games is about honor, sportsmanship and the human spirit. Experience the tradition and passion of The Olympic Games while competing for the gold in over 26 events from seven sports including Athletics (Track & Field), Aquatics (Swimming), Gymnastics, Equestrian, Weightlifting, Archery and Shooting. Athens 2004: The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games.
- Olympic License - Athens 2004 is the only official licensed video game product of the IOC on console.
- Thirteen Athletics (Track and Field) Events - 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, hurdles, long jump, high jump, triple jump, pole vault, javelin throw, discus throw, and shot put.
- Four Aquatics (Swimming) Events - 100m freestyle, 100m backstroke, 100m breaststroke and 100m butterfly.
- Four Gymnastics Events - Floor exercises men, floor exercises women, rings men and vault.
- One Shooting Event - Skeet.
- One Archery Event - Individual 70m.
- One Weightlifting Event - Clean & Jerk.
- One Equestrian Event - Jumping individual mixed.
- Four Arcade and Eight Competition game modes from Practice to the Official Decathlon
and Hepthlon combined events.
- Practice Mode - All world-class athletes need to practice so before taking on the world’s best, head to Practice Mode to sharpen your skills and nail down your timing.
- Single Event Mode - In addition to playing for medals, Single Event Mode awards players based on a point system so that you then take your points to the Olympic Store and exchange them for hidden items and features.
- Challenge Mode - The simulation section of the game that reflects the spirit of the Olympic Games. In this mode, 1-4 players are competing against real times, and real world records in real Olympic scenarios.
- Party Mode - Athens 2004 is truly an interactive experience while competing in Party Mode. Display your athletic ability by using the Dance Mat while competing in 10 different events including hurdles, 100m freestyle, gymnastics floor exercises plus many other challenging events while chasing the gold medal.
- Competition Mode - Individual, Decathlon, Hepthlon, Athletics (Track & Field), Aquatics (Swimming), Gymnastics, Champion and Custom.
- Dance Mat Compatible - The Dance Mat makes Athens 2004 truly an interactive experience as you attempt to run faster, swim stronger andjump higher all while competing on the Dance Mat.
- 800 Characters from 64 Countries.
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| Game Reviews |
Amazon.co.uk Review
Replete with the official licence and a comprehensive selection of events, Sony's Olympic tie-in Athens 2004 also remembers to bring plenty of entertainment along with it. In many ways harking back to the button-bashing titles of old, Athens 2004 features over two dozen events, each of which requires a slightly differing discipline to succeed in. The sprints still require you to hit alternate buttons as fast as you possibly can, of course, whilst others also require you to attain a fast speed, but add a timing element too. Then there are events such as the archery, and these test skill rather than speed. An added innovation is the ability to use your dance mat on certain events, and it's a feature that genuinely works very well--much to the amusement of other players in multi-player mode, of course!
Now whilst some events work better than others, there's little doubt that most gamers are going to find something they can warm to here. With a wide selection of game modes and the comprehensive selection of events, there's plenty of entertainment for your money. Each of the events are easy to get to grips with, and some are harder to master than others. Crucially, though, there are few that won't entertain you on some level.
Topped off with quality presentation and some strong multimedia work, Athens 2004 is something of a triumph, then. It comes into its own when more than one player takes part, but even without, it's an enjoyable, very good value for money game, and a worthy tie-in to the planet's most famous sporting event. -- Simon Brew |
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