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Winter Olympics
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | U.S. Gold |
| Publisher | Tiertex |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Winter Olympic Games |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Developed by U.S. Gold and published by Tiertex, Winter Olympics arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993 as a sports game.
It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball. Among the 208 Genesis sports games in our database, it ranks #11 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). U.S. Gold also made Flashback, Olympic Gold and Olympic Summer Games for the Genesis.
Winter Olympics 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 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 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 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.
Winter Olympics FAQ
When did Winter Olympics come out on the Genesis?
Winter Olympics was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.
Who made Winter Olympics?
It was developed by U.S. Gold and published by Tiertex.
Is Winter Olympics multiplayer?
Yes. Winter Olympics supports up to 4 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.