Спортивный симулятор Daley Thompson's Decathlon для ZX Spectrum

Daley Thompson's Decathlon is a classic sports simulation game released in 1984 by Ocean Software. The game is based on the Olympic decathlon and challenges players to compete in ten different athletic events over two days. The events include 100 meters, Long jump, Shot-put, High jump, and 400 meters on the first day, followed by 100 meters Hurdles, Discus, Pole-vault, Javelin, and 1500 meters on the second day.

The game is designed for the 48K Sinclair Spectrum and offers a variety of control options, including keyboard and different joystick configurations. Each event requires players to master specific controls to increase speed, achieve optimal angles, and manage stamina effectively to score points and win medals.

Daley Thompson's Decathlon features full-color graphics and animations, providing an engaging visual experience. The game displays on-screen scoring, showing attempts, points, world records, and qualifying times. Players start with three lives, which are lost if they fail to qualify for an event.

This game is part of Ocean Software's lineup of sports simulations, showcasing the company's expertise in creating engaging and challenging games for the ZX Spectrum platform. The game was produced by D. C. Ward and features contributions from artists like F. David Thorpe and Bob Wakelin.