7.6 /10 1 Votes
73% Metacritic Initial release date 24 June 2008 | 8.7/10 IGN 3.5/5 GamesRadar Genre Sports game | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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New international track field nintendo ds
New International Track & Field, known in Japan as New International Hyper Sports DS (New International ハイパースポーツDS, Nyū Intanashonaru Haipā Supōtsu Dī Esu), is a sports video game by Konami for the Nintendo DS. Developed by Sumo Digital, it is the latest game in Konami's Track and Field series.
Contents
- New international track field nintendo ds
- New international track field ds gameplay trailer
- Overview
- Sports
- Characters
- Original characters
- Konami characters
- Reception
- References
New international track field ds gameplay trailer
Overview
New International Track & Field features single-player career and training modes in addition to Wi-Fi multi-player between 2 and 4 players, a character-based minigame challenge mode and a worldwide player ranking system. The original Track and Field game is also available to play.
The gameplay of New International Track & Field differs from the traditional button mashing and joystick-wiggling gameplay of the original games in that players use the motion of the stylus to set a rhythm for their character. In addition, the game also features uses for the DS' dual screens and players can shout encouragement for their character via the microphone to give them an extra boost. The louder they shout, the bigger the boost.
New International Track & Field used to feature an online community at their website. Players would be able to link their games to their website accounts and participate in online global scoreboards, teams, and tournaments. The site also used to feature forums for discussion about the game.
Sports
24 events are featured in the game.
Characters
New International Track & Field features a roster of 18 super deformed characters designed by comic company UDON. The roster includes a mix of original characters and established Konami characters. Additional costumes and accessories are also unlockable. Characters include:
Original characters
Konami characters
Reception
The game received "average" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of one six, one seven, one five, and one seven, for a total of 25 out of 40.
The game was awarded as the Best Sports Game for the Nintendo DS by IGN in their 2008 video game awards. IGN also made it a nominee for Best Local Multiplayer Game for the Nintendo DS.