Capcom's Gold Medal Challenge '92 is one of those NES sports games that somehow makes track and field events feel intense—even when you're just mashing buttons like a maniac. You pick your athlete (I always went for the sprinter first), then jump into events like the 100m dash, long jump, or javelin throw. The controls are simple, but timing matters—if you don’t nail the rhythm on the hurdles, you’ll eat dirt in front of the pixelated crowd.

What’s cool is how over-the-top it feels for an Olympic sim. Your guy runs so fast his legs turn into blurry noodles, and the pole vault? Pure chaos. The two-player mode is where it really shines, though—nothing like watching your friend faceplant in the triple jump while you barely scrape by with a bronze.

Controls are straightforward: Z and X for the main actions, arrows to move. Just don’t blame the game when your thumbs cramp up after the 400m. It’s that kind of arcadey, button-mashing fun that makes you yell at the screen.

If you’re into NES sports games, this one’s a solid pick—especially with a buddy. Just maybe take breaks between events unless you enjoy hand cramps.