Olympic Gold on the Sega Genesis is one of those early '90s sports games that feels like a time capsule—right down to the pixelated athletes and that unmistakable synth-heavy soundtrack. It’s the official tie-in for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, so you get all the events, from the 100m dash to weightlifting, but don’t expect hyper-realistic physics. This is pure arcade-style button mashing, especially in the swimming events where your thumb might actually cramp up.

The controls are simple—sprint by hammering the A button, time jumps just right in the long jump—but some events, like archery, take a weirdly precise touch. The graphics are bright and chunky in that classic Genesis way, and the commentary (what little there is) sounds like it’s being shouted through a tin can. It’s not the deepest sports sim, but there’s something weirdly satisfying about setting a new record in the pole vault while your friends watch in disbelief.

If you’ve got nostalgia for the era or just love chaotic multiplayer sports games, it’s worth a few rounds. Just maybe keep an ice pack handy for your thumbs.