Summer Games
Summer Games allows up to eight players to compete in a series of summer themed Olympic events. The gameplay is similar to the other entries in Epyx games series. Each player can choose a country to represent, and then takes turns competing in various events to see who will win the gold medal! The game allows you to compete in all of the events sequentially, choose a few events, choose just one event, or practice an event. The events available vary slightly depending on the platform, and may include-1. Pole vault2. Platform diving3. 4x400 meter relay4. 100 meter dash5. Gymnastics6. Freestyle swimming7. Skeet shooting8. 100 meter freestyle9. Rowing
- Genre
- Sports
- Year
- 1987
- Developer
- Epyx, Inc.
- Publisher
- Epyx, Inc.
- Players
- 8
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Summer Games frequently asked questions
How do I play Summer Games online with a friend?
Summer Games (Atari 2600) 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 Summer Games on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Summer Games in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does 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 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 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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