1996 · Sports

3DO Games: Decathlon

As you would expect, all ten events are represented in 3DO's Decathlon: 100-meter dash, 400-meter dash, long jump, shot put, high jump, 110-meter hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin, and 1500-meter run. Each event has smooth motion-capture graphics, and most have configurable camera angles.

Released: 1 November 1996
Platforms: 3DO 3DO Interactive Multiplayer Windows
Genres: Sports
Developers: —
Publishers: —
Perspective: Third person Side view
Age ratings: ESRB E
Languages: English

About

3DO Games: Decathlon, also known as 3DO Decathlon Games, is a 1996 video game developed and published by The 3DO Company. It was released in November 1996.

Media

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Gameplay

The game presents a series of decathlon events in which the player performs running, jumping, and throwing by rhythmically tapping two buttons and pressing an action button to execute each attempt, with a Training Mode that allows practice of these mechanics.

Reception

Games Domain called Decathlon a serious contender to the worst creation in Sports Gaming. PC Gamer liked the look of the polygonal players in Decathlon but disliked the sterile presentation.