California Games (C64/DOS/Atari/Lynx/NES/SMS/Genesis)

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California Games (C64/DOS/Atari/Lynx/NES/SMS/Genesis), developed by Epyx, Inc. and published by Pixel Games UK, is less a modern sports title and more a preserved artifact from the early days of gaming. Rather than attempting to modernize or reinterpret its design, this release presents the original experience across multiple classic platforms, allowing players to engage with it much as it existed decades ago. The result is a package that feels both nostalgic and instructive, offering a clear window into how arcade-style sports games were once conceived. The game is structured as a collection of themed events inspired by California’s beach and street culture. Activities such as skateboarding, surfing, BMX riding, roller skating, footbag, and flying disc are each presented as standalone challenges, with their own mechanics and rhythm. This format creates a constantly shifting experience, where each event introduces a different set of inputs and timing requirements. The variety keeps the gameplay from becoming monotonous, even if each individual activity is relatively simple in scope. What defines California Games is its reliance on timing and precision rather than complex systems.…

The emulation of the games is pure garbage. The DOS version is in a separate DOS Box, and it is not easily configurable. A waste of time and money

A classic collection, & it even has the Sega Master System port! Sega are a crap company, & they disrespect Master System & Game Gear fans by ignoring the systems, preferring to release endless Mega Drive games. Great to see this Epyx collection is comprehensive. True classics!

Uhm, i'm sorry to admit I remembered this game in a very different way when it was strongly advertised during the launch of the (in)famous Atari Linx. I got a Sega Game Gear, and this game was not ported on my console. Well, the experience is overall quite frustrating. Some games works better on some ports, others on other ports, that's all. Better if you play it with your friends trying to get the highest score. Amongst the vintage sport games, this is not neverthless the best one.

I just bought this and don't see the DOS version option, was this removed? I remember playing the DOS version back in the 80s.