Olympic Summer Games
Olympic Summer Games is the 16-bit official videogame of the 1996 Olympic Games held in Atlanta, the third and the last IOC official title to be released on the console. A typical button masher, includes 10 events (100m sprint, 110m hurdles, pole vault, long jump, triple jump, javelin, high jump, discus, skeet and archery) and 32 countries around the world compete in custom or full Olympics, or just practice. Two players can compete head to head in the sprinting events, and a total of eight can play in the same game. Three difficulty levels allow competitive events for both rookies to veterans in the genre. Sprinting events are a short and straight button mashing frenzy. 4 athletes compete s...
- Genre
- Sports
- Year
- 1996
- Developer
- Tiertex Ltd.
- Publisher
- U.S. Gold Ltd.
- Players
- 8
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Olympic Summer Games frequently asked questions
How do I play Olympic Summer Games online with a friend?
Olympic Summer Games (Genesis/Mega Drive) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Olympic Summer Games on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Olympic Summer Games in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Olympic Summer Games netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Olympic Summer Games for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Olympic Summer Games on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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