Re: Epyx Games Series

Greetings.
On 2025-06-09 03:52, Rug Rat wrote:

  What was your favorite game in the original Epyx Games Series?
   Sumer Games
  Summer Games II
  Winter Games
  World Games
  California Games

Of the ones I've played, California Games certainly has the most attention to detail in terms of graphics, animation, music, and gameplay.  I found the individual games pretty difficult compared to previous instalments, though that probably adds to the replay value.
Winter Games was a step up over Summer Games and Summer Games II in terms of graphics.  The gameplay is about on par with Summer Games, sharing the drawbacks that some of the individual games are too repetitive or too similar to other games.
For Summer Games you can't beat the nostalgia factor.  The events strike a good balance in terms of length, difficulty, and style.  The graphics are serviceable and it was always fun to hear the national anthems, even if many of them were completely fictional.
Summer Games II is probably my favourite, but only just barely.  There's a big variety of different game types, and unlike in the other instalments, none of them seem overly short, overly long, overly simplistic, or overly difficult.  The fencing event is great fun for two players, since you directly interact with your opponent rather than simply observe them on a split screen.
I've never played World Games, but I have watched others play it a few times.  I admire its humorous touches, such as in the cliff diving event when the player strikes the bottom or the bird gives its reaction.
On the whole, I'm always happy to play any of the games in the series.
Regards,
Tristan
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