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Metacritic 516+

Sydney 2000

Attention to Detail|2000Sports
PlayStationDreamcastPC

LumiScore

46

out of 100

Use with parental oversight — some design risks present

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

30/100

Limited

Growth Value

Risk

3/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Sydney 2000 is a straightforward sports simulation that emphasizes skill and practice. Encourage your child to focus on personal improvement and good sportsmanship, rather than solely on winning. It can be a fun way to engage with the spirit of the Olympic Games.

Top Skills Developed

Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Memory & Attention3/5
Learning Transfer3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
30
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
7
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)30/100

What your child develops

Sydney 2000 offers opportunities for players to develop hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and some strategic thinking in competitive sports events. The variety of events and adjustable difficulty can provide adaptive challenges, and the game encourages learning and transfer of skills across different disciplines.

Base: UnknownReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Though the Olympic games entered the new millennium in Australia, you can bring the torch home to your computer with Sydney 2000. Featuring athletes from 32 countries, the game offers competition in 12 events: 100-meter sprint, 110-meter hurdles, hammer toss, javelin throw, triple jump, high jump, 100-meter freestyle swimming, sprint cycling, skeet shooting, weightlifting, 10-meter platform diving, and the kayak K1 slalom.