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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports
Olympic Gold
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | U.S. Gold |
| Publisher | U.S. Gold |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992, Olympic Gold is a sports game developed by U.S. Gold.
It landed about 3 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1992 include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Lemmings and Streets of Rage 2. Among the 208 Genesis sports games in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.
U.S. Gold also made Flashback, Winter Olympics and Olympic Summer Games for the Genesis.
Olympic Gold supports up to 4 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
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing Olympic Gold 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
Olympic Gold cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Archery Points Given Per Shot Modifier | FFFDAD:XX |
|---|---|
| Hurdles Speed Modifier P1 | FFFD01:XX |
Olympic Gold walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Olympic Gold.
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Olympic Gold FAQ
When did Olympic Gold come out on the Genesis?
Olympic Gold was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992.
Who made Olympic Gold?
It was developed by U.S. Gold.
Is Olympic Gold multiplayer?
Yes. Olympic Gold supports up to 4 players.
How long does Olympic Gold take to play?
As a sports game, Olympic Gold 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 Olympic Gold 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.