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Sega Game Gear · Sports
Winter Olympics
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| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Tiertex |
| Publisher | U.S. Gold |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Winter Olympic Games |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Sega Game Gear in 1994, Winter Olympics is a sports game developed by Tiertex and published by U.S. Gold.
It landed about 3 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1994 include Sonic Drift, Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble and Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya. Among the 53 Game Gear sports games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Winter Olympic Games series. The series also appears on other systems with Nagano Winter Olympics '98 (N64) and Nagano Winter Olympics '98 (PS1). Tiertex also made FIFA International Soccer, Paperboy and Star Wars for the Game Gear.
Winter Olympics supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing Winter Olympics is like
Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.
Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
Winter Olympics cheats & codes
8 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Start on any skill level | 000-5A9-A29 |
|---|---|
| 1 shot on biathlon | 01E-87D-F7E |
| 7 shots on biathlon | 07E-87D-F7E |
| 9 shots on biathlon | 09E-87D-F7E |
| Infinite time on biathlon | 00A-02E-19A |
| Very Low Timer (Applies To Everything) | 00CC-1400 |
Winter Olympics walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Winter Olympics.
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Playing Game Gear games today
Game Gear games are compact, colorful and closely related to the Master System library, so they are quick to dive into.
Winter Olympics FAQ
When did Winter Olympics come out on the Game Gear?
Winter Olympics was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1994.
Who made Winter Olympics?
It was developed by Tiertex and published by U.S. Gold.
Is Winter Olympics multiplayer?
Yes. Winter Olympics supports up to 2 players.
How long does Winter Olympics take to play?
As a sports game, Winter Olympics typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Winter Olympics on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.