One of the most played games of the 80's, this classic olympic/decathlon type game was a gamers favorite...
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Konami '88 (also known as '88 Games or Hyper Sports Special) is the third in the Track & Field[/URL] game series by Konami, where you test your Olympic skills against other world-class athletes. As the name implies, it is loosely based on (and not licensed by) the1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Bronze or silver medals are not good enough - you have to go for the gold to get to the next event. However, you must at least qualify in each event in order to compete in the next event:
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You can now relive this experience on MAME...
Konami '88 (also known as '88 Games or Hyper Sports Special) is the third in the Track & Field[/URL] game series by Konami, where you test your Olympic skills against other world-class athletes. As the name implies, it is loosely based on (and not licensed by) the1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Bronze or silver medals are not good enough - you have to go for the gold to get to the next event. However, you must at least qualify in each event in order to compete in the next event:
- 100m Dash : Race against the other athletes as well as the clock. This is just a warm-up compared to the events to come.
- Long Jump : Player dashes to the line, leaps, and propels his body as far as he is able. The player controls the speed and angle of the jump.
- 400m Relay (Qualifying Heat): Speed and timing are crucial in this event. Player must coordinate the baton hand-off perfectly for the best qualifying time.
- Skeet Shooting : Player can aim left and right at the clay pigeons and must prove that he is a sure shot. A chance for bonus points is given for excellent marksmanship.
- 110m Hurdles : Player sprints down the track, timing his jumps perfectly to clear all of the hurdles and reach the finish line in time.
- Archery : This is a trial of the player's proficiency in using a bow and arrow. The player can decide the direction and force of the wind, which will help in demonstrating his skill as a sharpshooter.
- Javelin : The player darts to the line and throws the javelin with all his might. The player controls the height of the javelin.
- High Jump : Another test of speed and strength as the player runs to the line and hurls his body over the bar. The player can control his angle above the bar.
- 400m Relay - The Final Race : The final test of physical training as the player faces the challenging relay again.
- SECRETS!
- 100 Meter Dash: both players finish at the same time = +3000 pts.
- Long Jump: Jump a distance of 6.66 meters = +3000pts.
- 110 Meter Hurdles: both players finish at the same time = +3000 pts.
- Javelin Throw: ?
- Skeet Shooting: Shoot every plate and a flying saucer will fly across the screen. Don't shoot it at first! wait and hit it in the left box. Then a bird will appear and you can shoot it twice and earn +5000 per hit! Bringing your grand total to 18100 if you do it in a timely fashion you can earn a max score of 18200.
- Triple Jump: ?
- Archery: Get a bullseye on the last shot and unlock a bonus shot at a cat with an apple on its head.
- High Jump: make every jump without missing at all. + 3000 pts.
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