- Authentic 3D-crafted stadiums for actual Athens 2004 events - Panathinaiko Stadium for Archery events, Nikaia Olympic Weightlifting Hall, Olympic Indoor Hall and Markopoulo Shooting Centre.
- Choose from 800 athletes from 64 countries, across five continents -- from South Africa to Serbia & Montenegro.
- Try to beat world records by competing in Challenge Mode, with 1 to 4 players.
- Compete like an Olympian in the Decathlon, Heptathlon, Aquatics, Gymnastics and more.
- Dance Mat compatible - get a true feel for the competition, as you struggle to jump higher, swim harder and run faster.
Product Description
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Athens 2004 captures the spirit of the Olympic games and
provides the most detailed and comprehensive Olympic licensed
videogame to date. You compete in 3 play modes: Practice, Arcade
and Competition. Choose from 64 countries, 5 continents and 800
different athletes/characters and go for the gold in Track and
Field, Swimming, Gymnastics, Shooting, Weightlifting or
Equestrian events.
From the Manufacturer
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The worldÃs greatest sporting competition on PlayStation2.
Wearing your country on your uniform and representing your
country in the Olympic Games is about honor, sportsmanship and
the human spirit. Experience the tradition and passion of the
Olympic Games while competing for the gold in over 25 events from
seven sports including Athletics (Track & Field), Aquatics
(Swimming), Gymnastics, Equestrian, Weightlifting, Archery and
Shooting.
Key Features:
* Olympic License: Athens 2004 is the only official licensed
video game product of the IOC on console.
* Thirteen Athletics (Track and Field) Events: 100m, 200m, 400m,
800m, 1500m, hurdles, long jump, high jump, triple jump, pole
vault, javelin throw, discus throw, and put
* Four Aquatics (Swimming) Events: 100m freestyle, 100m
backstroke, 100m stroke and 100m butterfly
* Four Gymnastics Events: Floor exercises men, floor exercises
women, rings men and vault
* One Shooting Event: Skeet
* One Archery Event: Individual 70m
* One Weightlifting Event: Clean & Jerk
* One Equestrian Event: Jumping individual mixed
* Four Arcade and Eight Competition Game Modes: From Practice to
the Official Decathlon and Hepthlon combined events
* Practice Mode: All world-class athletes need to practice so
before taking on the worldÃs best, head to Practice Mode to
sharpen your skills and nail down your timing.
* Single Event Mode: In addition to playing for medals, Single
Event Mode awards players based on a point system so that you
then take your points to the Olympic Store and exchange them for
hidden items and features.
* Challenge Mode:The simulation section of the game that reflects
the spirit of the Olympic Games. In this mode, 1-4 players are
competing against real times, and real world records in real
Olympic scenarios.
* Party Mode: Athens 2004 is truly an interactive experience
while competing in Party Mode. Display your athletic ability by
using the Dance Mat while competing in 10 different events
including hurdles, 100m freestyle, gymnastics floor exercises
plus many other challenging events while chasing the gold medal.
* Competition Mode: Individual, Decathlon, Hepthlon, Athletics
(Track & Field), Aquatics (Swimming), Gymnastics, Champion and
Custom.
* Dance Mat Compatible: The Dance Mat makes Athens 2004 truly an
interactive experience as you attempt to run faster, swim
stronger and jump higher all while competing on the Dance Mat.