Winter Olympic Games: Lillehammer '94 SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Sports

Winter Olympic Games: Lillehammer '94

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994
GenreSports
DeveloperTiertex
PublisherU.S. Gold
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Tiertex and published by U.S. Gold, Winter Olympic Games: Lillehammer '94 arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1994 as a sports game.

It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid.

Tiertex also made World Cup USA '94, NBA Live 98 and Olympic Summer Games for the SNES.

Winter Olympic Games: Lillehammer '94 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 SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Winter Olympic Games: Lillehammer '94 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 Olympic Games: Lillehammer '94 gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

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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.

Winter Olympic Games: Lillehammer '94 FAQ

When did Winter Olympic Games: Lillehammer '94 come out on the SNES?

Winter Olympic Games: Lillehammer '94 was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.

Who made Winter Olympic Games: Lillehammer '94?

It was developed by Tiertex and published by U.S. Gold.

Is Winter Olympic Games: Lillehammer '94 multiplayer?

Yes. Winter Olympic Games: Lillehammer '94 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Winter Olympic Games: Lillehammer '94 take to play?

As a sports game, Winter Olympic Games: Lillehammer '94 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.

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.

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