Been watching the Olympics and wishing you could get in on all of the action? Well, now you can! Go for the gold with Konami’s New International Track & Field for Nintendo DS, a re-make of the classic series from 25 years ago.
Start by practicing your skills in the single event mode, using the DS control pad or stylus to set the pace of your chosen athlete in events such as the 100m sprint or long jump. Not sure what to do to score bronze, silver or gold? Not a problem. The game gives you a detailed step-by-step rundown of instructions before the match.
Once you’re confident in your skills, travel on over to the career mode, going head-to-head against three other Konami characters, all vying for the top in four mini-challenges for every group. You don’t need to win to move on to the next round, but you do need to qualify to keep your hopes of scoring a medal alive. Get frustrated easily? The game will test your patience as one disqualification means you must start that set of competitions over from scratch.
Once one career mode challenge has been mastered, it unlocks the next group of challenges. Games include all of your faves, from running and long jumping, to vaulting, swimming, weightlifting, cycling and so much more! (24 to be exact)
But the competition doesn’t end there. Test and see if you really are the best in the world by playing against others using Nintendo’s Wi-Fi connection.
With world records and personal bests to be beaten every time, the fun doesn’t stop (even after the Olympics end on Sunday. Sniff.). And the more games you play, the more stars you earn to unlock special content, including different outfits and hairstyles for your player.
So while you’re cheering your fave Olympians on this August, get sporty the no sneakers way with New International Track & Field and let your competitive side shine through.
—Patricia McNamara
BY ANDREA T. ON 8/23/2008 4:37:00 AM 9 COMMENTS