| New International Track & Field | |
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| Developer | Sumo Digital |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Composers | Allister Brimble,John Broomhall, Anthony N. Putson |
| Platform | Nintendo DS |
| Release | |
| Genre | Sports |
| Modes | Single-player,multiplayer |
New International Track & Field[a] is asportsvideo game byKonami for theNintendo DS. Developed bySumo Digital, it is the latest game in Konami'sTrack and Field series.
New International Track & Field featuressingle-player career and training modes in addition toWi-Fimulti-player between 2 and 4 players, a character-basedminigame challenge mode and a worldwide player ranking system. The originalTrack and Field game is also available to play.[citation needed]
The gameplay ofNew International Track & Field differs from the traditionalbutton 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.[1] 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.[citation needed]
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,[citation needed] teams,[citation needed] and tournaments.[citation needed] The site also used to feature forums for discussion about the game.
24 events are featured in the game:[citation needed]
New International Track & Field features a roster of 10 original characters and eight established Konami characters for a total of 18. The characters are drawn in asuper deformed art style designed by comic companyUDON. Additional costumes and accessories are also unlockable. Characters include:
| Aggregator | Score |
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| Metacritic | 73/100[3] |
| Publication | Score |
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| Edge | 7/10[4] |
| Eurogamer | 8/10[5] |
| Famitsu | 25/40[6] |
| Game Informer | 6.25/10[7] |
| GamePro |    [8] |
| GameSpot | 7/10[9] |
| IGN | (US) 8.7/10[10] (UK) 8.5/10[11] |
| NGamer | 65%[12] |
| Nintendo Power | 8/10[13] |
| VideoGamer.com | 8/10[14] |
The game received "average" reviews according to thereview aggregation websiteMetacritic.[3] 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.[6]
The game was awarded as the Best Sports Game for the Nintendo DS byIGN in their 2008 video game awards.[15]IGN also made it a nominee for Best Local Multiplayer Game for the Nintendo DS.[16]
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