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Good Graphics But Difficult Gameplay

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: September 06, 2000
Author: Amazon User

One of the most important elements to a game is its gameplay. There have been games in the past, and I'm sure that we'll see some in the future, where the graphics are not top notch but the gameplay is incredible. For example, if you remember the old NES console you may remember Tecmo Bowl. Not the best graphics in the world, but that game was fun because of its simple gameplay.

Where this game falls short is just there. The graphics are realistic enough to build excitement about the Olympics, but the gameplay is horrible. It's way to difficult to alternate finger taps to simulate the different events. I've even tried various turbo-enhanced controllers and even had trouble with the qualifying events.

This game may be suitable for more experienced gamers who have had many years of experience with the game controllers, but for the younger crowd, this game is way to difficult. Frustration will settle in immediately. Especially while waiting for the training sessions to load after failing. The wait time can take upto 30 seconds. Then you get to try the training exercise for about 20 seconds. Not much fun there.

I recommend looking for a better game. Try Track & Field for the NES. Yeah the graphics aren't as good, but the gameplay is simple and fun!

Not worth it!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: October 09, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I was sorely dissapointed in this game! My son was thrilled with the Olympics and as such, we bought this game to add to our PlayStation library. I wish I hadn't! The graphics are bad and the events are way too difficult! Many events require you to alternately tap two buttons at the same time to make your athlete swim or run -- it is just too hard and becomes very frustrating for adults and kids! We put it away and haven't touched it in weeks. Don't bother!

The Game for the non-olympian in all of us

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 7 / 10
Date: August 30, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game is terrible. The difficulty level of the qualifying stages make it too hard to actually get to the Olympics, and the arcade version is just stupid. Do not waste [the money] on this piece of trash. Heck, if you lived in Australia you might be able to actually see an event for that price. Spend it on the real thing instead of this. The controls are terrible, and you need a strategy guide for sure to have success in this game. Don't buy it. It is a waste.

The COOLEST sports game ever!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: April 30, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Sydney 2000 is the coolest!What'sthe point of buying a sports game if you have only one sport in the game.Sydney 2000 is the best when it comes to sports.Instead of one sport it has a whole bunch of sports in that one game.The games inside of Sydney 2000 are based with The Olympics.It has events like Jumping hurdles and track and even swimming.This game is worth every penny you pay for.A game that's this great is at a great price.So if I were to describe this game in one word it would be:SUPER

Looks like more of the same

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: August 21, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Yet another olympic game without a track event longer than 400m, in this case, nothing longer than a 100m. I am waiting anxiously for the time when an olympic or track game will figure a way to do track besides pushing buttons, or at least incorporate a longer race(at least 800m). Also, 12 events just doesn't cut it, with how many different olympic events there are, i think they could have added many more to make this a more complete game. i recommend digging out your old power pads and nintendos and playing world class track and field.

Real Olympic competition at your finger tips!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: August 24, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Beautiful graphics, lifelike athletes, and a great variety of events make this a must have. Like the track classics of the past, some events rely fully on how fast you can hit the buttons without tiring, but along with that, sydney has put some events in that take more time to master. With events like the 100m sprint, hurdles, cycling, lifting, skeet shooting, high jump, triple jump, kyaking, javelin, and hammer throw, it's sure to have something that everyone will like. Unlike the other great track and field games, this one gives you a chance to build up an athlete in certain events, and you can take them through trials and competitions until it is time to compete in the olympics themselves. Amazing graphics and loads of fun. must have for all sports fans.

Don't bother

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: April 29, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I thought this was going to be a good game. Then I realized I just wasted my money. I went out a couple of days later and found International Track & Field 2000. That game is 100 times better.So save your money or buy International Track & Field 2000.

It's o.k.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: July 19, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Sidney 2000 isn't the best the best sports game in the world. It is very hard to learn and it barely makes any sense. The graphics are o.k., I would save your money for another game.

What a geez

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 4 / 13
Date: October 20, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I am a novice table tennis paddler and was thrilled when Singapore got in Olympics. However, thisgame as you can call it is bad!

Sydney 2000 is the bomb!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 16, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I really like this game a lot. My name is Sydney, and that's one reason I bought it. But, it actually turned out to be a pretty cool game. I mean, the graphics aren't all that, but the game is.

Now, don't get me wrong by thinking that the game has it all, 'cause it doesn't. But, it is pretty fun. Although the graphics are bad, some of the sports on it aren't the best sports, and it's not the funnest game. I know you'll love it anyway! I think, by star ratings people give it, you won't wanna buy it, but listen to this review!

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