Track & Field

Track & Field is a sports game released by Konami in 1983. Players will be able to participate in a variety of external games it was like running 100 meters away, jumping far, throwing the javelin, hurdling, hammering and jumping high.

The game allows up to four players at once. Together, they will participate in minigames to find the winner. If the number of participating players is not enough, the system will automatically add AI to start the match. They will participate in a contest within the allotted time.

In the 100-meter running game, all players are put into a large stadium with a flat track. Players need to use the arrow keys repeatedly to maintain the speed. Each person will have a separate running lane. If they move to another player’s lane, they will be defeated. Players need to move flexibly and accelerate to reach the finish line as soon as possible. Points will be awarded to players depending on their achievements. After a certain number of runs, the system will award the gold, silver and bronze medals to the three athletes with the highest points.

Similar to the way of counting points like running 100 meters, players also need to move quickly to the finish in the game of hurdles. However, in the process of moving will appear obstacles. Use reflexes to quickly overcome obstacles by jumping over them. Obstacles appear in a row on the athlete’s path. If touching an obstacle, the player will be eliminated from the track.

In the long jump mode, the players will start at the same position. Then, by holding down arrow key upwards to align the force of jump. The winner of this game is the person who farthest jumps in the specified range. Players will not get points if they jump over the allowed area. This game requires high precision from each athlete.

The next game mode that players can experience is the long jump. First, the bar will be placed at an average height. This height will increase gradually as the player passes the previous level. The winner is the person who conquers the highest level specified by the game.

If players like game modes that require accuracy and fitness then javelin throwing and hammering are game modes they can’t ignore. They will control their javelin or hammer into a fixed target. A shot hitting the target with just enough strength will bring the high score to the player.