Gamers Universe writes: "Ware ye, young athlete. Tempt not the wrath of New International Track and Field. Be not deceived by its super-deformed anime polygons and close thine ear to its chirpy Chariots of Fire title remix. While it may appear undemanding - even simplistic - this 25-year anniversary edition in the Track and Field series will test you to breaking point.
In theory at least, NITF is a simple affair. Each of the game's 24 sporting events – some new, some old – hinge on two or three straightforward actions. The most elementary of these is the hundred metre sprint, which has you alternating A and B or scrubbing left to right with the stylus to make your character run. Throwing a discus is a matter of scrubbing or alternating buttons to build power, then holding and releasing a button to determine your throwing angle."
Pros:
+Simple but brilliant
+Lush graphics
+Lush audio
+Gargantuan community support
+Slick touch screen controls...
Cons:
-...that tie your wrists in knots
-Brilliant but simple
Chris Buffa (Modojo): For the most part, video game publishers know what works and what doesn't on a portable system. Terrible games are a part of life, but it's rare to see a bad fit. At the end of the day, companies know a handheld's limitations.
I love portable games but some of these make sense I think. Rock Band Unplugged? Shakes head...
Yeah...they tried to capitalize on the series' popularity by porting it to every possible system. Such is the industry. :)
ArmChair Empire: "The game really shines when it comes to multi player. You can play against others that are nearby (with or without the game cartridge) or online. The online mode will even notify you while you're playing a single player game that one of your friends has jumped online. It's a no brainer for the bigger consoles but a pleasant surprise on the DS. Besides having a friends list you can also have a rivals list too."
NIST has solid presentation and is great for some short, quick gaming sessions. If you have quick reflexes and a fast stylus hand, you will probably have an absolute blast with this one. The old school feel will bring a smile to those who played it before, and it will present an excellent challenge for anyone willing to give it a try.
