California Games

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California Games
Studio Epyx
Erstveröffent-
lichung		 1987
platform Amiga , Atari 2600 , Atari Lynx , Atari ST , Amstrad CPC , Apple II , Apple IIgs , C64 , Sega Mega Drive , Sega Master System , ZX Spectrum , MSX , NES , Wii / Virtual Console , DOS , J2ME
genre Sports simulation
Game mode Multiplayer , single player
language English

California Games is a computer game that was originally produced by Epyx for the C64 and Apple II from 1987 onwards . Later implementations for Amiga , Atari ( ST , 2600 ), Amstrad CPC , Apple IIgs , Sega Mega Drive , Sega Master System , ZX Spectrum , MSX , NES , Wii / Virtual Console and PC ( DOS , J2ME ) followed. It was also implemented in 1989 for the Atari Lynx portable console . California Games is part of Epyx's Games series , along with Summer Games , Winter Games and World Games .

Disciplines

  • Skateboarding (performing tricks in the half pipe ), duration 1 min. 15 sec. Or 3 falls
  • Footbag (as often as possible, kick / head the ball, turn and other tricks earn bonus points)
  • Surfing (surfing with tricks, make sure to keep the right angle) 1 min. 30 or 4 falls
  • Roller skating on a beach promenade (avoiding obstacles, e.g. banana peel, e.g. jumping)
  • BMX Bike Racing (complete a hilly route with tricks as quickly as possible)
  • Frisbee Flying Disc (throw and catch the disc as far as possible, there are different catching methods)

Game flow

In the intro, a California license plate is shown, in which the letters Games appear. After entering the number (1–8) and names of the players, you can first choose whether and which disciplines you want to train or whether a competition should be started. Instead of starting for a country, you start the California Games for a sponsor. In most disciplines you have three attempts or "lives", but in the case of serious falls (e.g. in BMX) you can be eliminated immediately.

music

The SID music was written by Chris Grigg and Gil Freeman.

Easter eggs

There are several Easter Eggs in this game.

  • In skateboarding, the H in Hollywood falls in rare earthquakes.
  • You can meet a seagull at Footbag .
  • Sometimes a laughing shark, dolphin or seagull appears while surfing.
  • If you have a few false throws at Frisbee and wait too long, your partner will be kidnapped by aliens.

C-64 stick

On October 17th, 2005 the C64 DTV appeared on the market in Germany . He has 30 games, including California Games, Summer Games , Uridium, etc. a.

successor

In 1990 California Games II appeared for Amiga, Atari ST, DOS, Sega Master System and SNES.

Ironstone, Magnussoft and System 3 are currently licensed to use the Epyx name. As a result, games are currently appearing again for various platforms whose name and design are based on the original.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ^ California Games II on MobyGames.com