sports video game
California Games II
By Epyx, released 1 Jan 1990
- Microsoft Windows
- Atari ST
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System
What it is
California Games II is a sports game from Epyx, built around five events: hang-gliding, jet-skiing, snowboarding, bodyboarding, and skateboarding. The events move between very different settings and activities, from gliding to board sports. The listed store description characterizes the play as easy to start but difficult to master, with competition over which event is the favorite. The game originally appeared in 1990, and its Steam release is for Windows. Steam features include single-player, multiplayer, partial controller support, and Family Sharing. Other listed platforms are Atari ST and Super Nintendo Entertainment System. For players looking for a compact collection of sports challenges rather than one continuous sport, the five-event format is the central draw. The available facts do not specify how its multiplayer works or what modes each event includes.
What players like, and what they don't
- Five distinct sports events.
- Includes hang-gliding and jet-skiing.
- Single-player and multiplayer are listed.
- Also listed for Atari ST and SNES.
- Steam controller support is partial.
- Windows is the only listed Steam platform.
Who it suits
It suits players interested in a set of five action-sports events, especially those who want both single-player and multiplayer listed. Players seeking controller support should note that it is partial.
California Games II offers five different sports challenges, with both single-player and multiplayer listed on Steam. Partial controller support is worth noting if you plan to play with a controller.
