This sports game features classic gameplay in modern 3D environments. Compete in 28 disciplines with the worlds best athletes, fight for medals and records, progress through a complete career of a custom made athlete and get ready for the unique Berlin Championship Mode. Challenge your friends in split screen or hot seat multiplayer mode, unlock achievements by completing sets of special tasks and create your own competitions.You can choose from three difficulty settings when setting up a single event or competition, thus determining the strength of AI competitors. However, it is possible to unlock a fourth difficulty setting called Champion featuring very difficult AI competitors that will challenge even gaming veterans.Summer Athletics 2009 offers extensive gameplay possibilities and lasting entertainment.