Super Nintendo · Sports
Olympic Summer Games
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Tiertex |
| Publisher | Black Pearl Software |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1996, Olympic Summer Games is a sports game developed by Tiertex and published by Black Pearl Software.
It landed about 5 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1996 include Super Mario RPG, FIFA 97 and Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!. Among the 209 SNES sports games in our database, it ranks #25 by legacy score.
Tiertex also made World Cup USA '94, NBA Live 98 and Madden NFL 98 for the SNES.
Olympic Summer Games is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
- you are looking for something to play with friends
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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 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 SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Olympic Summer Games FAQ
When did Olympic Summer Games come out on the SNES?
Olympic Summer Games was released for the Super Nintendo in 1996.
Who made Olympic Summer Games?
It was developed by Tiertex and published by Black Pearl Software.
Is Olympic Summer Games multiplayer?
No. Olympic Summer Games is a single-player game.
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.