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1985 Classic

A classic 1985 Epyx sports game featuring several winter events such as ski jump, biathlon, bobsled and figure skating. It relies on well-timed joystick inputs and friendly competition on the same machine.

What defines Winter Games:

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Co-op or multiplayer

The closest matches for Winter Games are Pong, Super Tennis and Super Sidekicks. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Winter Games special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Pong

98 %

1972 PC

  • Gameplay comes before story
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Co-op or multiplayer

The ancestor of arcade games: two paddles, one ball and a pure reflex duel in minimalist table tennis style. It could hardly be simpler, which is exactly why it became a landmark in video game history.

Super Tennis

Bright, upbeat tone

A classic 16-bit tennis game from the SNES era with quick arcade controls and a Mode 7 court perspective. It shines in head-to-head play, where shot timing and placement decide rallies.

Super Sidekicks

Bright, upbeat tone

SNK's arcade-style soccer game with twelve national teams competing in the SNK Cup, first in group play and then in knockout rounds. Fast, simple matches that work especially well against a friend.

WCW Nitro

Co-op or multiplayer

A fast-paced wrestling game featuring WCW and nWo stars, with singles, tag team and battle royale matches in famous arenas. Unlockable arenas and surprise run-in wrestlers add replay appeal.

Beijing 2008

Realistic visuals

The official video game of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where you compete across many events such as sprinting, swimming and weightlifting. It relies on fast, rhythmic button inputs and local competition with friends for gold.

NHL 98

Realistic visuals

A classic 1997 hockey game with faster gameplay, four action buttons, on-the-fly tactics and new commentators. Graphics were improved, including 3Dfx support.

Barro

Bright, upbeat tone

A simple arcade racer with wildly rolling tracks and loops, playable solo or in two-player split-screen. Nineteen courses in varying weather and the constant danger of flying off the track make for quick, snappy races.

Jump Rope Challenge

Bright, upbeat tone

A simple fitness and high-score app for the Switch: hold a Joy-Con and mimic jumping rope while the game counts each hop. A friend can join in with a second Joy-Con.

Virtua Tennis

Bright, upbeat tone

Easy-to-pick-up arcade tennis featuring licensed pros. Alongside arcade and four-player doubles, a world circuit career mode offers training minigames and unlockable shop items.

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