New International Track & Field
New International Track & Field 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. 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 featured an online community at their website. Players could 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:
 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
 High Jump
 High dive
 Double trap
 Springboard
 Pole vault
 Rowing
 Horizontal bar

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
 Yoko
 Kiko
 Kang
 Helga
 Dirk
 Claudia
 Ashley
 Oolong 
 The Referee
 Ming Ming

Konami characters
 Sparkster from Rocket Knight Adventures
 Pyramid Head from Silent Hill 2 and Silent Hill: Homecoming
 Evil Rose from Rumble Roses
 Frogger
 Simon Belmont from Castlevania
 Pentarou from Parodius
 Solid Snake from Metal Gear
 Power Pro-kun from the Power Pros series

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. References

Notes

External links
 
 UDON Entertainment

2008 video games
Olympic video games
Nintendo DS games
Nintendo DS-only games
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection games
Konami games
Crossover video games
Video games scored by Allister Brimble
Video games scored by John Broomhall
Video games developed in the United Kingdom
Athletics video games
Sumo Digital games