Compete with up to three other opponents to capture the gold for your country. Also released as Konami '88, '88 Games was designed to coincide with the 1988 summer Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea. The game is an unofficial sequel of sorts to Track and Field (as well as Hyper Sports) in that onscreen movement is coordinated through tapping two buttons in tandem with an action button to perform various events such as the pole vault, relay race, high jump, and long jump. The game is just as fun as its progenitors, and it looks and sounds even better. Multiple camera angles have been added in an attempt to give the game a "televised" look and feel. ~ Paul Biondich, All Game Guide
Roots & Influences
This game followed in the footsteps of 1983's Track and Field and 1984's HyperSports. The inspiration for it came from the Olympic Games, a series of sporting events for amateur athletes from all over the world which is held every four years. This particular game was released to coincide with the 1988 games in Seoul, Korea. ~ Paul Biondich, All Game Guide
Review: Enjoyment
Easy to learn, easy to enjoy, very difficult to master. Player is always rewarded with surprises and new events. ~ Paul Biondich, All Game Guide
Review: Graphics
Not only are the actual renderings great, but the perspectives add a whole new dimension to the series. ~ Paul Biondich, All Game Guide
Review: Sound
Excellent speech. ~ Paul Biondich, All Game Guide
Review: Replay Value
Exceptionally high replay value, and that value is multiplied when played with friends. ~ Paul Biondich, All Game Guide
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