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100
The Video Game Critic
The graphics are some of the best ever for the 2600. Objects and backgrounds are multi-colored, finely detailed, and rendered in high resolution. I was especially impressed by the waves in the surfing event. Each event poses a completely unique challenge, and players choose sponsors to identify their character. California Games is a blast to play. Who would have thought they could have pulled this off on the 2600?
90
The Atari Times
The only problem that I have with this game is that you can't play one event by itself. I don't much care for half-pipe or surfing, but if I want to do the BMX race I have to play through them. This is okay when you are playing with a group who all like varied events, but when you are playing it alone, playing the events you aren't very good at isn't very fun. Overall, that's a small issue with an otherwise incredible game. Get this game, California Games!
| Category |
Description |
MobyScore |
| Gameplay |
How well the game mechanics work (player controls, game action, interface, etc.) |
3.5 |
| Graphics |
The quality of the art, or the quality/speed of the drawing routines |
3.0 |
| Personal Slant |
How much you personally like the game, regardless of other attributes |
3.5 |
| Sound / Music |
The quality of the sound effects and/or music composition |
2.5 |
| Overall MobyScore (2 votes) |
3.1 |
User Reviews
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