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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Alternate Titles

• "New International Hyper Sports DS" -- Japanese title

Part of the Following Group

• Track & Field series

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Critic Reviews

Game Vortex	Aug, 2008	93 out of 100	93
Retro Gamer	Aug 14, 2008	89 out of 100	89
IGN	Jul 30, 2008	8.7 out of 10	87
DS-x2	Aug, 2008	8.5 out of 10	85
Gamesmania.de	Jul 16, 2008	85 out of 100	85
Pocket Gamer UK	Jun 20, 2008	8 out of 10	80
Armchair Empire, The	Nov 10, 2008	8 out of 10	80
FileFactory Games / Gameworld Network	Sep 28, 2008	75 out of 100	75
GameSpot	Aug 18, 2008	7 out of 10	70
Game Informer Magazine	Oct, 2008	6.25 out of 10	62

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