Winter Olympiad 88

Winter Olympiad 88 brings a selection of winter sporting events to the computer, allowing players to experience the excitement of the 1988 Winter Olympics without having to put on several layers of clothing. Events demand different combinations of timing, control, and quick reactions, creating a varied collection of sporting challenges. Skiing, skating, and other icy competitions all have their own rhythm, so mastering one event does not necessarily make you an expert at the next. The graphics are naturally basic by modern standards, but they have the unmistakable charm of an era when a handful of pixels were expected to represent an entire athlete. The game works best as a competitive party title, particularly when several players are willing to argue over who actually made the fastest run. Winter Olympiad 88 is uncomplicated sports entertainment with a distinctly retro flavor and one obvious advantage over the real Olympics: nobody needs to wait four years for another attempt.