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Olympic Summer Games
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | U.S. Gold |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1–8 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Developed by U.S. Gold and published by THQ, Olympic Summer Games arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1996 as a sports game.
It landed about 7 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1996 include Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, Worms and International Superstar Soccer Deluxe. Among the 208 Genesis sports games in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.
U.S. Gold also made Flashback, Winter Olympics and Olympic Gold for the Genesis.
Olympic Summer Games supports up to 8 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 Summer Games 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 Summer Games cheats & codes
6 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Archery Points Maxed | FFF7DB:FF |
|---|---|
| Infinite Arrows (Archery) | FFF813:09 |
| Always Have A Score of 9 (Skeet) | FFF7DB:09 |
Olympic Summer Games walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Olympic Summer Games.
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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 Summer Games FAQ
When did Olympic Summer Games come out on the Genesis?
Olympic Summer Games was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1996.
Who made Olympic Summer Games?
It was developed by U.S. Gold and published by THQ.
Is Olympic Summer Games multiplayer?
Yes. Olympic Summer Games supports up to 8 players.
How long does Olympic Summer Games take to play?
As a sports game, Olympic Summer Games 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 Summer Games 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.