The Activision Decathlon · RAWG · Courtesy of RAWG
Game data
- Released
- 1983-03-18
- User rating
- 0.00 / 5
- Genres
- Sports
- Platforms
- Commodore / Amiga, Atari 5200, Atari 2600, Atari 8-bit
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Game details · IGDB
The Activision Decathlon offers a comprehensive Olympic-style gaming experience, simulating all ten events of a real-life decathlon. Players can compete solo or with up to three others, tackling events such as sprints, jumps, and throws, either in sequence or individually. The gameplay mechanics blend rapid joystick movements with precise button timing, challenging players to balance speed and accuracy. Events like running require vigorous joystick waggling, while hurdles and field events demand well-timed button presses for optimal performance. Points are awarded based on performance in ea…
- Released
- 1983
- Genres
- Sport
- Platforms
- ColecoVision, Atari 2600, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Atari 5200, MSX
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Developer
- Activision
- Publisher
- Pony Canyon, Activision, Polyvox
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- video game
- Country of origin
- United States
- Publisher
- Activision
- Developer
- Activision
- Platform
- MSX
- Game mode
- single-player video game
- Sport
- athletics
- Designed by
- Activision
Show 3 more facts
- publication date
- 1983-03-18
- input device
- joystick
- title
- The Activision Decathlon
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