Athens 2004
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🙂 6.2/10
(Playstation 2 - PAL, Sports)
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Developed by:
Eurocom
Published by:
Sony
Released On:
01 Jan 2004
The official game of the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad held in Athens in August 2004, Athens 2004 features 25 events spread around 8 sports, the real stadiums and arenas such as the state of the art Olympic Stadium built for the competition and the Panathinaiko, venue of the first modern Olympics, and 64 nations from all around the world.
While new developers Eurocom kept most of the gameplay inspired by the old button-mashers of the early 80s, some events feature interesting twists. While sprinting events don't need introductions, there are two middle distance events (800m and 1500m) that require the player to control their pace in order to reach the final curve fresh enough to have a second wind and sprint towards the finish. Other innovations are on field events, such as the high jump requiring the player to alternate buttons not as fast as possible, but time them as well as possible to the athlete's steps as possible, and the discus has the player circling the analogue knobs to build up power, among others.
All four swimming events are played in the same fashion as sprinting events, except the athlete must breathe as quickly as possible in intervals, or risks losing precious speed over a section of the race.
On gymnastics, floor exercises change according to sex: mens' is mostly based on power, with mashing sequences followed by timed button presses, while womens' require the player to follow on-screen cues (similarly to games such as Dance Dance Revolution), while rings use both analogues to match the on-screen cues, and the vault has the player mashing the buttons before following an on-screen cue to perform the routine. Some of these events require the player to choose from a predefined routine, which affects the difficulty level and the maximum score awarded by the judges.
Making its first appearance in an official videogame, the equestrian individual jump competition requires the player to navigate the horse throughout the track, jumping over obstacles while keeping a steady pace, as the winner is who took the shortest time while collecting less penalties from hitting obstacles.
Archery is only slightly modified from previous games in the genre, but skeet now has the player following a predefined path instead of free aiming gameplay.
Two game modes are included, the first being arcade (practice, single competitions and a special mode developed with dance mats in minds) and competition, where the player can customize their Olympics to play in just one final, compete in the decathlon or heptathlon, all pool or gymnastics events or become one in the Champion mode, featuring all 25 events, the winner being that with the most points.
eBay Product ID:
30579770 (United Kingdom)
UPC-A:
711719639053 (Australia)
UPC-A:
711719639350 (Czechia)
UPC-A:
711719639459 (United Kingdom)
UPC-A:
711719639558 (France)
UPC-A:
711719639657 (Germany)
UPC-A:
711719639756 (Italy)
UPC-A:
711719639855 (Greece)
UPC-A:
711719639954 (Spain)
UPC-A:
711719640554 (Denmark)
UPC-A:
711719647348 (United Kingdom)
UPC-A:
711719647447 (New Zealand)
UPC-A:
711719647546 (France)
UPC-A:
711719647645 (Germany)
UPC-A:
711719647744 (Italy)
UPC-A:
711719647843 (Spain)
UPC-A:
711719648048 (Greece)
UPC-A:
711719649243 (Sweden)
Sony PN:
SCES-52410 (France)
Sony PN:
SCES-52410/ANZ (Australia)
Sony PN:
SCES-52410/ANZ/P (Australia)
Sony PN:
SCES-52410/P (Italy)
Part #:
SCES-52410P (France)
Sony PN:
SCES-52410/P/GER (Germany)
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Media Type:
DVD-ROM
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Sound Capabilities:
Dolby Pro Logic II
Number of Offline Players:
1-4 Players
Additional Hardware Supported:
Multitap
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Gamepads Supported:
DualShock, DualShock 2
Input Devices Supported/Optional:
Dance Pad
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen, Hot Seat
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Pressure/Touch Sensitive
Number of Offline Players via Multitap:
1-4 Players
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
Introduction
The Olympic Movement is symbolized by five interlaced rings, which show the universality of Olympism and the meeting of the Athletes of the world during the Olympic Games. The aim of the Olympic Movement is to contribute to building a better world by educating young people through sports practiced without discrimination of any kind, and in the Olympic Spirit.
The Olympic Games is unique in the sporting world. It is the only competition where the best athletes from all over the globe have the opportunity to strive against one another in the spirit of peaceful competition, friendship and fair play.
Very few people get the chance to compete at the Olympic Games, but ATHENS 2004™ puts you in the Olympic arena alongside the world's top athletes. Good luck!
For more information on the Olympic Games and the Olympic Movement please visit www.olympic.org
Getting Started
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MEMORY CARD slot 2
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MEMORY CARD slot 1
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disc tray
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RESET button
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OPEN button
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USB connector
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
Set up your PlayStation®2 console according to the instructions in its instruction manual. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is turned off. Attach game controllers and other accessories as appropriate BEFORE you turn your console on. It is advised that you do not insert or remove accessories once the power is turned on.
When you are ready, turn the console ON at the MAIN POWER switch and press the (standby)/RESET button. When the (standby) indicator lights up green, press the (open) button and the disc tray will open. Place the ATHENS 2004™ disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the (open) button again and the disc tray will close. Finally, press the (standby)/RESET button again to load the game and commence play.
"The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph, but the struggle."
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Baron Pierre de Coubertin, founder of Modern Olympism
Saving Data
You must insert your MEMORY CARD (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) before a file can be saved or loaded. ATHENS 2004™ saves user-defined options and all data for Competitions, Settings, and Records. 44KB of memory must be available on your MEMORY CARD (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) in order to save an ATHENS 2004™ file.
If you do not use a MEMORY CARD (8MB) (for PlayStation®2), all ATHENS 2004™ data will be lost when you turn off your PlayStation®2 console.
When you turn on your PlayStation®2 console, if a MEMORY CARD (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) is inserted, any previously saved data will automatically be loaded. If no previous save file exists, you can create one from the Load/Save Menu located in the Options Menu. Simply select the Save option to create a new ATHENS 2004™ file. Once a file is created, all game data changes and competition data will automatically be saved to your MEMORY CARD (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) as they occur.
Playing the Game
Competition
Competition Mode involves serious competitions in which each event will provide the opportunity to break Olympic and World records. Most events include multiple rounds of competition and the opportunity to win Olympic medals. In Competition Mode, official rules are enforced and need to be followed to avoid the assessment of penalties and disqualification from events.
Individual
NOTE: In Competition Mode, two false starts in track and one false start in swimming events will result in disqualification.
Individual events are your shot at getting to the medal round of an event without having to play qualifying rounds. Select any of the disciplines/areas to choose an event and face off against the top athletes of the games. One solid effort can earn a gold medal and a chance to make history by setting Olympic and World records. If you finish as one of the top three competitors, you will take your spot on the medal stand to receive an Olympic medal.
Decathlon
The Decathlon is a competition for men. It is considered a combined event and includes ten track and field events over a consecutive two-day period. During day one, you will compete in the 100m, Long Jump, Shot Put, High Jump, and 400m. Day two will be comprised of the 110m Hurdles, Discus Throw, Pole Vault, Javelin Throw, and 1500m. Receiving scores from each individual event, the winner is the athlete with the highest total of points. At the end of the second day, an Olympic medal will be awarded to the top three athletes.
Heptathlon
The Heptathlon is a two-day competition for women. It consists of seven events from Track and Field. During day one, you will compete in the 100m Hurdles, High Jump, Shot Put, and 200m. Day two will include the Long Jump, Javelin Throw, and 800m. Receiving scores from each individual event, the winner is the athlete with the highest total of points. At the end of the second day, an Olympic medal will be awarded to the top three athletes.
Athletics
Athletics, or Track and Field events, are some of the oldest forms of competition in the Olympic Games, not to mention some of the most popular. They consist of running, jumping, and throwing events such as
Controls
L3 button
when left analog stick pushed down
R3 button
when right analog stick pushed down
X
navigate through the game screens (Dance Mat Controller)
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