Capcom's Gold Medal Challenge '92


Capcom's Gold Medal Challenge '92, known in Japan as Capcom Barcelona '92, is a 1992 video game by Capcom. It was an Olympic sports game loosely based on the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. It heavily relied on button mashing style games. This game is also notable for its capability to have 8 human competitors to compete in the Olympiad concurrently against each other.

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.
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Track & Field
  • 100 m Backstroke
  • 100 m Breaststroke
  • 100 m Butterfly
  • 100 m Freestyle
  • 200 m Individual medley
  • Swimming
  • Vault
  • Gymnastics
  • Weightlifting
  • Marathon
  • Miscellaneous

    Reception

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