California Games (C64/DOS/Atari/Lynx/NES/SMS/Genesis)
Epyx, Inc. · 2020 · Retro, Sports, Pixel Graphics, Score Attack, Quick-Time Events
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About California Games (C64/DOS/Atari/Lynx/NES/SMS/Genesis)
Ask anyone who considered themselves a true gamer in 1987 and the chances are they will fondly remember California Games. Whatever platform you played it on, sun-drenched sports played by the tanned and beautiful were the order of the day.
Includes the versions originally released for these platforms:
Enjoy the six radical and awesome events:
Appearing in many website and magazine ‘top 100 games of all time’ lists, California Games appealed equally to male and female gamers, something considered rather unusual at the time. Easy to play but hard to master, the game often led to playground arguments about which event was the best… arguments that can (maybe) now be settled once and for all!
So get ready to put your shades on, turn the stereo up nice and loud, and go gnarly to the max with a sweet 720 kick-flip backwards ollie. Or something like that, anyway...
Introducing the gnarliest bunch of games under the sun! Games invented on the beaches by sun-baked beach bums with a fondness for ripping, grinding and shredding - with six radically thrilling events intended to bring you to the edge and blow your mind... and make adrenalin California’s most plentiful natural resource.
Wish they all could be California Games
Get ready to shred the face off an awesomely tubular wave. Turn a ‘berm’ on a BMX bike and spray up a wall of dirt. Launch a few feet off-the-lip with your skateboard tucked high. And while you’re up there, dance for the crowd. Or if you’re feeling like kicking back a bit, float a flying disk, juggle a foot bag with your heels, or just slalom the boardwalk on your skates.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.
But this ain’t beach blanket bingo. In fact, before you even set foot on California turf, you’ll choose an on-screen sponsor from among the heaviest names on the circuit. Then, hit the competition route. Prizes include trophies for a single event and a top prize in overall competition.
So get air. Go crazy. Welcome to a new state of intensity!
Includes the versions originally released for these platforms:
- Commodore 64
- MSDOS
- Atari 2600
- Atari Lynx
- Nintendo Entertainment System
- Sega Master System
- Sega Genesis/Mega Drive
Enjoy the six radical and awesome events:
- Half-pipe
- Roller skating
- Surfing
- BMX
- Footbag
- Flying Disc
Appearing in many website and magazine ‘top 100 games of all time’ lists, California Games appealed equally to male and female gamers, something considered rather unusual at the time. Easy to play but hard to master, the game often led to playground arguments about which event was the best… arguments that can (maybe) now be settled once and for all!
So get ready to put your shades on, turn the stereo up nice and loud, and go gnarly to the max with a sweet 720 kick-flip backwards ollie. Or something like that, anyway...
According to the original instructions...
Introducing the gnarliest bunch of games under the sun! Games invented on the beaches by sun-baked beach bums with a fondness for ripping, grinding and shredding - with six radically thrilling events intended to bring you to the edge and blow your mind... and make adrenalin California’s most plentiful natural resource.
Wish they all could be California Games
Get ready to shred the face off an awesomely tubular wave. Turn a ‘berm’ on a BMX bike and spray up a wall of dirt. Launch a few feet off-the-lip with your skateboard tucked high. And while you’re up there, dance for the crowd. Or if you’re feeling like kicking back a bit, float a flying disk, juggle a foot bag with your heels, or just slalom the boardwalk on your skates.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.
But this ain’t beach blanket bingo. In fact, before you even set foot on California turf, you’ll choose an on-screen sponsor from among the heaviest names on the circuit. Then, hit the competition route. Prizes include trophies for a single event and a top prize in overall competition.
So get air. Go crazy. Welcome to a new state of intensity!
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
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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.…2 found this helpful
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!1 found this helpful
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 money1 found this helpful
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.
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