Zoolympics

Gameplay and controls are event-specific and rely on timing and rhythm. In the 100-metre sprint and 110-metre hurdles, the player must press a designated key or button repeatedly to increase running speed. For the hurdles, a second key press is required at the correct moment to jump over the barrier; mistiming results in a stumble or fall. The long jump and high jump require the player to build speed by pressing a key repeatedly, then press a second key to initiate the jump. In the long jump, a third key press determines the landing angle. The javelin and shot put events use a power bar that oscillates left and right; the player presses a key to stop the bar at the desired power level, then presses again to set the release angle. Archery involves aiming a crosshair using directional keys and pressing a fire button to release the arrow; wind is a variable factor. Weightlifting requires the player to press keys in a specific sequence displayed on screen to lift the barbell overhead; failure to match the sequence causes the lift to fail. On the Commodore 64, controls are mapped to the joystick or keyboard. On Amiga and DOS, the keyboard is the primary input device, with the spacebar and arrow keys used for most actions. The game does not include a pause function or save feature.