Daley Thompson's Decathlon - Commodore 64

Publisher:Ocean Software Ltd.  Info
Developer:Ocean Software Ltd.  Info
Year:1984
Category:Sports
Game Manual:Download Game Music:N/A

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Also on: Amstrad CPC, Sinclair ZX Spectrum

 

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In game image of Daley Thompson's Decathlon on the Commodore 64.
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Title screen of Daley Thompson's Decathlon on the Commodore 64.
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Box cover for Daley Thompson's Decathlon on the Commodore 64.
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Box back cover for Daley Thompson's Decathlon on the Commodore 64.
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Cartridge artwork for Daley Thompson's Decathlon on the Commodore 64.
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Advert for Daley Thompson's Decathlon on the Commodore 64.
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(Sinclair ZX Spectrum Version)


The player takes part in the ten events of the modern decathlon:

Day 1: 100 metres, Long jump, Shot putt, High jump, 400 metres

Day 2: 110 hurdles, Pole vault, Discus, Javelin, 1500 metres

The player starts the game with three lives; failure to reach the minimum standard in an event results in the loss of one life. Success in the 1500 Meters event results in the game returning to Day 1 to repeat the events with more difficult qualification criteria.

Running is simulated by hitting two keys (representing the left and right leg) alternately and as quickly as possible. The game rapidly gained a reputation amongst players as a "joystick killer" because of the constant vigorous waggling of the joystick required during many of the events.


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