Description
New International Track & Field is a 21st century update of the
NES game that features 24 events to compete in:
- 100 Metre Sprint
- Long Jump
- 110 Metre Hurdles
- Skeet Shooting
- Weightlifting
- 400 Metre Distance
- Steeplechase
- Archery
- Javelin
- Cycling
- Triple Jump
- Hammer
- Discus
- Shot Put
- Breaststroke
- 100 Metre Backstroke
- Pole Vault
- High Dive
- Double Trap Shooting
- Springboard
- Vault
- Rowing
- High Jump
- Horizontal
There are 18 different athletes to choose from, 10 original characters created for the game and 8 classic Konami characters:
The gameplay consists of using the stylus pen in various movements on the bottom screen when prompted during the game. If the player chooses, they can also use the D-pad and buttons instead and can also utilize the DS' microphone to shout encouragements to their athlete, giving them a better chance at succeeding at their event.
Players can also customize their characters through various equipment and costumes by completing certain objectives in the game and features online capabilities, allowing four opponents to face each other in online tournaments as well as track their stats on worldwide leaderboards.
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The Press Says
| Game Shark |
Aug 18, 2008 |
A- |
91 |
| IGN |
Jul 30, 2008 |
8.7 out of 10 |
87 |
| Game Informer Magazine |
Oct, 2008 |
8 out of 10 |
80 |
| AceGamez |
Oct, 2008 |
8 out of 10 |
80 |
| videogamer.com |
Jun 19, 2008 |
8 out of 10 |
80 |
| FileFactory Games / Gameworld Network |
Sep 28, 2008 |
75 out of 100 |
75 |
| Jeuxvideo.com |
Jun 09, 2008 |
14 out of 20 |
70 |
| GamePro (US) |
Sep 22, 2008 |
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70 |
| Hooked Gamers |
Jun 26, 2008 |
7 out of 10 |
70 |
| Worth Playing |
Sep 23, 2008 |
6.5 out of 10 |
65 |
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This entry to the MobyGames database was contributed by
Big John WV (24321) on Nov 04, 2008.
