Athletic World
This Family Fun Fitness game consists of a series of competitive sporting events that requires the use of the Nintendo Power Pad. One of a few games that attempt to combine physical exercising into a video gaming experience; you will be able to try many events such jumping hurdles, running up hills, log hopping, river rafting (standing on a raft and dodging/jumping branches) and more. Athletic world offers three modes of play, training, beginner, and expert. This is also one of the few Nintendo games that asks you to enter in your name, age, gender, and current date before playing.
- Genre
- Olympic/Sports
- Year
- 1987
- Developer
- Bandai Co., Ltd.
- Publisher
- Bandai America, Inc.
- Players
- 1
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Athletic World frequently asked questions
How do I play Athletic World online with a friend?
Athletic World (NES/Famicom) 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 Athletic World on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Athletic World in the NES/Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Athletic World 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 Athletic World 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 Athletic World 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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