The Activision Decathlon
The Activision Decathlon offers a comprehensive Olympic-style gaming experience, simulating all ten events of a real-life decathlon. Players can compete solo or with up to three others, tackling events such as…
The Activision Decathlon is a sport developed by Activision, released 31 December 1983 on Atari 2600, Atari 5200, ColecoVision and Atari 8-bit.
What The Activision Decathlon is
The Activision Decathlon is a sport game developed by Activision and released in 1983. It is available on Atari 2600, Atari 5200, ColecoVision, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX and MSX.
The premise, in the publisher's words
The Activision Decathlon offers a comprehensive Olympic-style gaming experience, simulating all ten events of a real-life decathlon. Players can compete solo or with up to three others, tackling events such as sprints, jumps, and throws, either in sequence or individually. The gameplay mechanics blend rapid joystick movements with precise button timing, challenging players to balance speed and accuracy. Events like running require vigorous joystick waggling, while hurdles and field events demand well-timed button presses for optimal performance. Points are awarded based on performance in each event, with the highest overall score earning the coveted gold medal, creating an engaging and…
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and non-fiction. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 4 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.
What it launched against
The Activision Decathlon launched on 31 December 1983, within three weeks of The Witness, Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac and Zoo Keeper.
Released around the same time: The Witness, Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac, Zoo Keeper.
Official trailer
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