ATHENS 2004
OFFICIAL TITLE  Athens 2004
COMMON TITLE  Athens 2004
SERIAL NUMBER(S)  SCES-52410
REGION  PAL
GENRE / STYLE  Sports.

DEVELOPER  Eurocom.
PUBLISHER  989 Studios.
DATE RELEASED  14 July 2004
DISC NUMBER &
PRINTED SERIAL NUMBER
DISC 1

SCES-52410
SERIAL NUMBER IN DISC SCES-52410
MEDIA DVD-5
NUMBER OF TRACKS 1
( 1 Data Track )
BARCODE NUMBER(S)
( UPC / EAN )

From the back cover.
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English

French

German

Italian

Spanish

Portuguese
Menus and gameplay are in Multi-6 (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese).

The official game of the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad held in Athens in August 2004, Athens 2004 features 25 events spread around 8 sports, the real stadiums and arenas such as the state of the art Olympic Stadium built for the competition and the Panathinaiko, venue of the first modern Olympics, and 64 nations from all around the world.

They'll hone their skills in Practice Mode, focus on a favorite competition in the Single Event Mode, and go for the gold in the game's Challenge Mode. Featured events are from the realms of archery, weightlifting, equestrian, gymnastics (4 events), aquatics (4 events), and track & field (13 events). Athens 2004 is compatible with a dance mat controller, offering gamers a more visceral means of participation.

Most of the gameplay still inspired by the old button-mashers of the early 80s, some events feature interesting twists. While sprinting events don't need introductions, there are two middle distance events (800m and 1500m) that require the player to control their pace in order to reach the final curve fresh enough to have a second wind and sprint towards the finish. Other innovations are on field events, such as the high jump requiring the player to alternate buttons not as fast as possible, but time them as well as possible to the athlete's steps as possible, and the discus has the player circling the analogue knobs to build up power, among others.

All four swimming events are played in the same fashion as sprinting events, except the athlete must breathe as quickly as possible in intervals, or risks losing precious speed over a section of the race.

On gymnastics, floor exercises change according to sex: mens' is mostly based on power, with mashing sequences followed by timed button presses, while womens' require the player to follow on-screen arrows (similarly to games such as Dance Dance Revolution), while rings to use both analogues to match the on-screen cues, and the vault has the player mashing the buttons before following an on-screen cue to perform the routine. Some of these events require the player to choose from a predefined routine, which affects the difficulty level and the maximum score awarded by the judges.

The equestrian individual jump competition requires the player to navigate the horse throughout the track, jumping over obstacles while keeping a steady pace, as the winner is who took the shortest time while collecting less penalties from hitting obstacles.

Archery is only slightly modified from previous games in the genre, but skeet now has the player following a predefined path

Features:
* Includes 25 Olympic events, from gymnastics and weightlifting to equestrian and archery
* Thirteen Athletics (Track & Field) Events including: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, Hurdles, Long Jump, High Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault, Javelin Throw, Discus Throw and Shot Put.
* Four Aquatics (Swimming) Events including: 100m Freestyle, 100m Backstroke, 100m Breaststroke and 100m Butterfly.
* Four Gymnastics Events including: 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.
* Stadiums - Modeled on architectural plans, authentically crafted 3D event arenas approved by the IOC were generated for Athens 2004TM. Those stadiums include:
* Olympic Stadium - Home to Athletics (Track & Field) events.
* Olympic Aquatic Center - Main Pool - Home to Aquatics (Swimming) events.
* Olympic Indoor Hall - Home to Gymnastic events.
* Panathinaiko Stadium - Home to Archery events. This stadium was used during the original Games in 1896.
* Nikaia Olympic Weightlifting Hall - Home to Weightlifting events.
* Markopoulo Olympic Shooting Centre - Home to Shooting events.
* Markopoulo Olympic Equestrian Centre - Home to Equestrian events.
* 800 Characters from 64 Countries and Five Continents -
* Four Arcade and Eight Competition Game Modes ranging from Practice to the Official Decathlon and Heptathlon combined events:
* Practice Mode - Athens 2004TM offers a player to practice events with unlimited attempts at each event in a non-competitive environment.
* Single Event Mode - In addition to playing for medals, Single Event Mode awards players based on a point system. Players can then take their points to The Olympic Store where points can be exchanged for hidden items and features.
* Challenge Mode - A simulation section that reflects the spirit of the Olympic Games. 1-4 players compete against real times, and real world records in real Olympic scenarios.
* Party Mode - Athens 2004TM is truly an interactive experience while competing in Party Mode. Players can display their 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, Heptathlon, Athletics (Track & Field), Aquatics (Swimming), Gymnastics, Champion and Custom.
* Dance Mat Compatible - Dance Mat makes Athens 2004TM a truly interactive experience as gamers attempt to run faster, swim stronger and jump higher, all while competing on the Dance Mat.

  MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:

Athens 2004
The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games

Compete for gold in 25 events from seven sports including Athletics (Track & Field), Aquatics (Swimming), Gymnastics, Weightlifting, Equestrian, Archery & Shooting.

Demonstrate your athletic ability on the Dance Mat (for Playstation 2) while competing in 10 events in Party Mode.

Request one of 64 countries while competing in seven stadiums modeled from the stadiums being built for the Olympic Games.

4 Arcade and 8 Competition game modes from Practice to the official Decathlon and Heptathlon events.

  FEATURES:
  • Third person perspective.
  • 3D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • Olympic Sports theme.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS  1 or 2 Players
NUMBER OF MEMORY CARD BLOCKS  44 KB Minimum
COMPATIBLE CONTROLLERS TESTED
( OFFICIAL GAMEPADS ONLY )
 Standard Controller / Analog Controller ( Dual Shock Controller compatible )
COMPATIBLE LIGHT GUNS
( OFFICIAL LIGHT GUNS ONLY )
 None
OTHER COMPATIBLE CONTROLLERS
( OFFICIAL CONTROLLERS ONLY )
 None
SPECIAL CONTROLLERS INCLUDED OR
SUPPORTED ( OFFICIAL ONLY )
 Dance Mat
VIBRATION FUNCTION COMPATIBLE  Yes
VIDEO MODES  50 Hz = Yes / 60 Hz = Yes / Progressive Scan = No / 16:9 Option = No
AUDIO MODES  Stereo = Yes / Mono = Yes / Dolby Surround = Yes / Dolby Digital = No; Dolby Pro logic II = Yes
MULTI-TAP FUNCTION COMPATIBLE  Yes ( 1 to 4 Players )
LANGUAGE SELECTOR  Yes
NETWORK ADAPTOR (ETHERNET) COMPATIBLE  No
EMULATOR  PCSX 2 v.0.1.4.0
SPEED HACKS USED  EE Cyclerate = 0; VU Cycle Stealing = 0; Enable INTC Spin detection = Yes; Enable Wait Loop Detection = Yes; Enable fast CDVD = No; mVU Flag Hack = Yes; MTVU (Multi-Threaded Micro VU1) = Yes
SPECIAL GAME FIXES USED  None
VIDEO PLUGIN  GSDX v.1.0.0 ( Allow 8-bit textures = Yes; Alpha Hack = No; Offset Hack = No; Skipdraw Hack = 0 )
AUDIO PLUGIN  SPU2-X v.2.0.0 ( Interpolation = 4; Disable Effects Processing = No; Use the de-alias filter = No; Enable Dubug options = No; Module = 1; Synchronizing Mode = TimeStretch Mix; Audio Expansion Mode = Stereo )
CD-ROM PLUGIN  CDVDolio Cdrom plugin v.0.1.0
GAME PAD PLUGIN  LilyPad svn (r3993) 0.10.0
VIBRATION COMPATIBLE  Yes.

  NOTE:   This is not the only possible combination of plugins. There are others that will work (better or worse) for your particular hardware. We provide you with one working set-up so that you may get the game up and running, hassle-free. Testing other emulators/plugins is up to you.
 

 100M, 200M, AND 400M CONTROLS:
 Get set for the race -  L1 Button (hold)
Quick start -  L1 Button (release)
Run -  X + Circle Button (alternate)
Lunge for the line -  L1 Button
Change the angle of the camera -  D-Pad
Pause game -  Start Button


 800M AND 1500M CONTROLS:
 Get set for the race -  L1 Button (hold)
Quick start -  L1 Button (release)
Increase speed -  Right Analog Stick Up
Decrease speed -  Right Analog Stick Down
Move running into a position after the breakpoint -  Left Analog Stick Left or Right
Change the angle of the field camera -  D-Pad
Second wind, lunge for the line -  L1 Button
Pause game -  Start Button


 HURDLES CONTROLS:
 Get set for the race -  L1 Button (hold)
Quick start -  L1 Button (release)
Run -  X + Circle Button (alternate)
Jump hurdles, lunge for the line -  L1 Button
Change the angle of the field camera -  D-Pad
Pause game -  Start Button


 LONG JUMP CONTROLS:
 Run -  X + Circle Button (alternate)
Jump -  L1 Button
Pause game -  Start Button


 HIGH JUMP CONTROLS:
 Run -  X + Circle Button (alternate)
Jump, flip legs over the bar during a jump -  L1 Button
Pause game -  Start Button


 TRIPLE JUMP CONTROLS:
 Run -  X + Circle Button (alternate)
Jump -  L1 Button
Pause game -  Start Button


 POLE VAULT CONTROLS:
 Run -  X + Circle Button (alternate)
Stop the launch arrows to attempt to clear the bar -  L1 Button
Pause game -  Start Button


 DISCUS THROW CONTROLS:
 Build up throwing power -  Left or Right Analog Stick (in a circular motion)
Stop the throwing angle gauge -  L1 Button
Pause game -  Start Button


 JAVELIN THROW CONTROLS:
 select a throwing angle -  Left Analog Stick
Build up speed on the throwing meter -  X + Circle Button (alternate)
Throw the javelin -  L1 Button
Pause game -  Start Button


 SHOT PUT CONTROLS:
 Start the power gauge meter, stop the power gauge meter, stop the angle meter -  X Button
Pause game -  Start Button


 100M FREESTYLE, BACKSTROKE, BREASTSTROKE, AND BUTTERFLY CONTROLS:
 Get set for the race -  L1 Button (hold)
Start racing -  L1 Button (release)
Swim -  X + Circle Button (alternate)
Perform at a quicker pace -  L1 Button
Pause game -  Start Button


 FLOOR EXERCISES MEN CONTROLS:
 Raise the meter gauge, keep the tumble markers large -  X + Circle Button (alternate)
Perform tumble -  X Button
Perform flare -  Triangle, Circle, X or Square Button
Pause game -  Start Button


 FLOOR EXERCISES WOMEN CONTROLS:
 Perform routine -  D-Pad
Help with correctly timing with multiple arrows -  Triangle, Circle, X or Square Button
Pause game -  Start Button


 RINGS MEN CONTROLS:
 Align the hold arrows -  Left and Right Analog Stick
Keep up strength -  L1 + R1 Button (alternate)
Pause game -  Start Button


 VAULT CONTROLS:
 Power down the runway -  X + Circle Button (alternate)
Perform the routine -  Triangle, Circle, X or Square Button
Pause game -  Start Button


 EQUESTRIAN INDIVIDUAL MIXED CONTROLS:
 Steer horse -  Left Analog Stick
Control the speed of the horse -  Right Analog Stick Up or Down
Attempt each jump -  L1 Button
Pause game -  Start Button


 WEIGHTLIFTING +105KG MEN, CLEAN & JERK CONTROLS:
 Raise the power level of the gauge, hold and wait for judges -  X + Circle Button (alternate)
Attempt lift, hoise weight over your head -  L1 Button
Pause game -  Start Button


 ARCHERY INDIVIDUAL 70M WOMEN CONTROLS:
 Aim the sight -  Left Analog Stick
Shoot arrow -  X Button
Pause game -  Start Button


 SKEET SHOOTING MEN CONTROLS:
 Aim gun -  Left Analog Stick
Call for a pull of the skeet, fire -  X Button
Move aim faster -  L1 Button
Pause game -  Start Button

 



 
 

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 NTSC-J:
  • Athens 2004 [SCPS-15074]   
     
 ASIA:
  • Athens 2004 [SCAJ-20089]   
     
 KOREAN:
  • Athens 2004 [SCKA-20031]   
     
 NTSC-U:
  • Athens 2004 [SCUS-97379]   
     
 PAL:
  • Athens 2004 [SCES-52411]   
     

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