Bruce Jenner's World Class Decathlon is a remake of the classic title released for 8-bit computers: Daley Thompson's Decathlon. Unlike other button mashers such as those released by Epyx, it focuses on a stats system and career development. As seasons pass by, the player grows from a rookie to, if successful, a world class competitor, by assigning skill points to key areas required to succeed in decathlon: throwing, running, jumping, etc. However, more important than anything else is stamina. As decathlon puts athletes in a strenuous 5 events per day, if the player gives everything in the early events, the legs will start failing in the 400 m (day 1) and the 1500 m (day 2) runs.

All actions are mouse-controlled, and require presses and holds rather than mashing the buttons repeatedly. The game also includes FMV clips from Thompson or Jenney (depending on the version) offering advice about the events.

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Alternate Titles

"Daley Thompson's World Class Decathlon" -- UK/European title
"Daley Thompsons olympischer Zehnkampf" -- German title

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User Reviews

Save your stamina. Indeed.

Luis Silva (13306)

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The Press Says

GameSpot	Jul 25, 1996	4.4 out of 10	44
World Village (Gamer's Zone)	1996		40
PC Gamer UK	Dec, 1996	33 out of 100	33
Computer Gaming World (CGW)	Sep, 1996		30
PC Player (Germany)	Aug, 1996		20
High Score	Oct, 1996	1 out of 5	20
PC Games (Germany)	Sep, 1996	19 out of 100	19