Track & Field (Arcade) - Longplay
1This classic button masher is still on the podium after all these years! Track & Field is easy to play, as long as you don't blister easily. There's always one event that is just infuriating to play. In this one it's the high jump. You get the hang of it after awhile, but then you're outta quarters!!!
*Track & Field* is a classic arcade game released by Konami in 1983. It’s known for its competitive and fast-paced gameplay, which simulates a series of Olympic-style athletic events. The game is celebrated for its simple yet addictive mechanics, where players compete in various track and field events by rapidly pressing buttons to run, jump, and throw.
**Gameplay**: Players participate in a sequence of events including the 100-meter dash, long jump, javelin throw, 110-meter hurdles, hammer throw, and high jump. Each event requires a combination of speed and timing, with players using two buttons to control the speed of their athlete and a third button to perform an action, such as jumping or throwing. The faster the player presses the run buttons, the faster the athlete moves.
**Graphics and Sound**: Track & Field features 8-bit graphics with simple, colorful sprites that represent the athletes and various environments. The sound design includes energetic chiptune music and sound effects that heighten the excitement during gameplay, particularly the intense button-mashing segments.
**Multiplayer**: The game supports up to four players, either taking turns or playing simultaneously, which adds to the competitive nature of the game. This multiplayer aspect made Track & Field a favorite in arcades, as players would often challenge each other to see who could achieve the best times and highest scores.
**Legacy**: Track & Field was a major success in the arcade and has since been ported to various home consoles and computers. It is considered one of the pioneers of sports video games and remains a nostalgic favorite for many who experienced it in the arcade era. The game also set the stage for future sports titles, with its influence seen in later Olympic and athletics-based games.
Track & Field
Konami Arcade
Full Game
Longplay
Playthrough
Gold Medal
All Events
100m Dash
Javelin Throw
Hammer Throw
Hurdles
High Jump
Long Jump
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