New International Track & Field
| New International Track & Field | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Sumo Digital |
| Publisher(s) | Konami |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo DS |
| Release | TBA 2008 |
| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multi-player |
New International Track & Field is an upcoming 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 to 4 players, a character-based minigame challenge mode and a worldwide player ranking system. The original Track and Field game will also be available to play.[1]
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.[2] In addition, the game will also feature uses for the DS' dual screens and microphone.
Sports
24 events will be featured in the game. Events announced so far include:
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. Characters announced so far include:
Original characters
- Yoko
- Oolong
- Kiko
- Kang
- Helga
- Dirk
- Claudia
- Ashley
Konami characters
- Sparkster from Rocket Knight Adventures
- Michael Kaufmann from Silent Hill
- Evil Rose from Rumble Roses
- Frogger
- Simon Belmont from Castlevania
- Pentarō from Parodius[3]