New International Track & Field (Nintendo DS)

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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:

• Sparkster
• Pyramid Head
• Evil Rose
• Frogger
• Simon Belmot
• Pentarō
• Solid Snake
• Power Pro-kun

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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Part of the Following Group

• Track & Field series

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Critic Reviews

Game Vortex	Aug, 2008	93 out of 100	93
Game Shark	Aug 18, 2008	A-	91
IGN UK	Jun 18, 2008	8.5 out of 10	85
AceGamez	Oct, 2008	8 out of 10	80
Eurogamer.net (UK)	Jul 01, 2008	8 out of 10	80
Hooked Gamers	Jun 26, 2008	7 out of 10	70
Cheat Code Central	Aug, 2008	3.5 out of 5	70
GameSpot	Aug 18, 2008	7 out of 10	70
Jeuxvideo.com	Jun 09, 2008	14 out of 20	70
Entertainment Depot, The	Sep 17, 2008	6.5 out of 10	65

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