International Track & Field PS1

The next installment of the series of sports games from Konami, which was launched on arcade machines in 1984. International Track & Field is the first installment to use 3D graphics.

Mechanics

The devs have prepared eleven sports disciplines, in which up to four players can test their dexterity, endurance, and reflexes. Each of the competitions is based on easy to learn but difficult to master mechanics using three buttons - two for power-up and one for action. On these principles, the competition takes place in 100-metre and 110-metre hurdle dash, 100-metre freestyle swimming, hammer, javelin and disc throw, long jumping, high and pole jumping, as well as triple jumping and ball pushing. In most disciplines, it is up to the players to press the two buttons alternately as quickly as possible, and then press the third button on the controller at the ideal time and long enough.

Technical aspects

International Track & Field is the first installment of the series that uses 3D graphics. Although the game does not use an official license, it is quite successful in building the atmosphere of Olympic competition. The title uses a dedicated multitap, enabling four players to play at the same time.

Last updated on 03 August 2017