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From: Tristan Miller 
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Subject: Re: Epyx Games Series
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:27:31 -0500
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Greetings.

On 2025-06-09 03:52, Rug Rat wrote:
>   What was your favorite game in the original Epyx Games Series?
>
>   Sumer Games
>   Summer Games II
>   Winter Games
>   World Games
>   California Games

Of the ones I've played, California Games certainly has the most
attention to detail in terms of graphics, animation, music, and
gameplay.  I found the individual games pretty difficult compared to
previous instalments, though that probably adds to the replay value.

Winter Games was a step up over Summer Games and Summer Games II in
terms of graphics.  The gameplay is about on par with Summer Games,
sharing the drawbacks that some of the individual games are too
repetitive or too similar to other games.

For Summer Games you can't beat the nostalgia factor.  The events strike
a good balance in terms of length, difficulty, and style.  The graphics
are serviceable and it was always fun to hear the national anthems, even
if many of them were completely fictional.

Summer Games II is probably my favourite, but only just barely.  There's
a big variety of different game types, and unlike in the other
instalments, none of them seem overly short, overly long, overly
simplistic, or overly difficult.  The fencing event is great fun for two
players, since you directly interact with your opponent rather than
simply observe them on a split screen.

I've never played World Games, but I have watched others play it a few
times.  I admire its humorous touches, such as in the cliff diving event
when the player strikes the bottom or the bird gives its reaction.

On the whole, I'm always happy to play any of the games in the series.

Regards,
Tristan

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