The Games: Summer Challenge PC

The Games: Summer Challenge is the second sports game prepared by MindSpan studio for Accolade, which offers several disciplines as part of the hypothetical Summer Olympics.

Compared to its predecessor, only the competitions have changed, as well as the summer graphic design stylized for months (which can best be seen from the almost identical opening ceremony of the Games). From among the numerous disciplines, the authors decided to choose eight (archery, canoeing, canoeing, running 400 meters through fences, horse riding, javelin throw, pole jump, uphill jump and cycling), which can be played separately or sequentially in the tournament. Before starting the tournament, a player can create their own character by entering their name, choosing one of the fourteen nationalities (Poles once again were not predicted) and a phase. Thanks to this option, up to ten players can take part in the competition, who will successively play the given competition. If we don't have such a number of friends, the remaining opponents will be replaced by a computer.

Compared to its predecessor, the Summer Challenge requires more manual skills. While winter sports usually consisted of driving ahead and turning at the right time, here you will often have to use additional keys. This is best seen in athletic competitions, where you have to make sure that the run and jump are right. Archery in aiming is very similar to biathlon, kayak is almost a giant slalom, and cycling is deceptively similar to fast skating. In the case of these three competitors the reality has changed, but this has not affected the technique of fighting for the best possible place.

The visual setting is as good as its predecessor - most disciplines use a proven method of combining three-dimensional arenas with well-developed player animations. Generally Summer Challenge is a decent sequel, but it's a pity that the authors didn't tempted themselves to have more diverse competitors.

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Last updated on 10 December 2007