Summer Games review - Sega Master System

Unfortunately, as far as the Sega is concerned, the Games series has gone on the decline. Starting with the excellent California Games (which still ranks as one of the best Sega games ever), and the rather ordinary World Games, and now continuing with this, which, I'm sad to say, is the worst of the three. Small blocky and somewhat deformed sprites jerk around plain and boring backdrops to the sound of flat, totally inappropriate tunes, altogether crushing any thoughts of taking part in the next Olympics. With only five events, the interest is held for the first few minutes, and not even enhanced with more than one player. Even if you're desperate for a Track and Field game for the Sega, steer well clear of this.

I'm a huge fan of California Games, and I had high hopes for the rest of the Games series. However, World Games was just average, and things have taken a turn for the worse with Summer Games - it's terrible. The graphics are small and have little detail, and the backdrops are bland beyond belief - surely there was scope for some amazing animation here. The gameplay is very dull, most events requiring simple button-bashing to succeed, and those that don't are easily mastered. Even if you're a big fan of sports simulations, you'll more than likely find this very disappointing.