The Activision Decathlon (1983)
- Platforms
- Atari 2600, C64, MSX, Atari 8-bit, ColecoVision
- Where to get it
- My Abandonware
How it feels
The game feels like a rapid-fire series of joystick-waggling sprints and throws, demanding rhythm and endurance rather than precision.
arcaderetrofast-pacedcompetitivephysicalrepetitivebasic
About
The Activision Decathlon is an arcade-style sports collection released in 1983 for the Atari 2600 and a variety of other home systems. This title aggregates multiple athletic events into one package available on platforms including the Commodore 64, MSX, ColecoVision, and Atari 8-bit computers.
Screenshots
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