Kelly Whasserface winning those medallions for running fractionally faster than some other women. That rowing bloke crying. The daily drug scandals. The unforgettable antics of those lovable mascots Flob and Jizz or whatever they were called. Yes Athens was certainly the most successful Olympic event ever held since the last one. Now, you or I may have thought that it would have made sense to release this cut-down version of the console non-hit while the actual drug-addled freaks of nature were still sunning themselves in Greece.
More fool us. Obviously the head honchos at Eidos have identified that Olympic fever is at its highest some three months after the torch has burnt its last and when the new football season is well under way. Why, you can't ' move down at your local sports centre for all the kids practising their Greco-Roman wrestling.
It may not have been so bad if this virtual interpretation was actually any good. While the number of events on offer is more than you'd usually expect, it's still significantly less than was offered to the console kids.
Worse still, the events that did show some sense of originality for the genre - Equestrian,- Rhythmic Gymnastics, Diving - have all been omitted. Overall, Athens is woeful in design, execution and, above all, timing.
And as that bloke who landed groin-first on his vaulting pole will tell you, that's a deadly combination. The Olympic Games are just around the corner, and soon, it'll be hard to buy a soda that doesn't have the Olympic logo plastered on its side.
Gamers can't escape this inevitable fate either as Athens has hit the store shelves, but unfortunately, it only gets a gold medal for mediocrity. In one of the best simulations of the Olympic games I've seen in a pretty good while, "Athens " puts you in the Olympic arena up against the world's top athletes, everyone carrying the hope, pride, and aspirations of their native countries.
So what makes this game stand out from the rest? For starters, it's beautifully captured, at least on the PC version of the game. It's all there: The larger than life stadium complexes, the millions and millions of fans from all parts of the world taking up every seat in the house, the random array of camera flashes causing the entire arena to light up and sparkle, and a vast, diverse field of contestants, all sporting their nations colors and insignias.
When you set foot in the arena, you know you're in the spotlight of one of the world's grandest stages. Athens succeeds where other titles of this genre have failed in the past because of such careful attention that's been paid to detail and in doing so has captured that special "aura" that encompasses the Olympic games.
The hype and sound of the Olympics is a fantastic thing and Athens does not disappoint as it boasts that feature well. There's enthusiasm in every crowd cheer or chant and the "event announcers" commentary masterfully plays off those emotions just like the real life counterparts. From the time you take the field, the awe-inspiring "silence" that falls over the audience before the start of an event and the climatic celebration that comes with the thrill of victory tells you that all eyes and hopes are on you to perform.
You feel like an entertainer. You want to entertain them. You want nothing less than the victory so you can hear them shout for you at the top of their lungs and listen to the announcers brag about your phenomenal performance. Cancel X. With Athens , you can capture all the spirit and emotion of the Olympic Games.
The game lets you compete in four arcade and eight competition game modes, ranging from Practice to the Official Decathlon and Heptathlon combined events, while choosing one of 64 countries and different characters. Participate in such events as hurdles, long jump, pole vault, shot put, and more. No cheats - Be the first to submit one! User Ratings. Your Score. More statistics and details.
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