XBLA Wednesday: Track and Field

Filed in archive XBLA on August 11, 2007

Yes, I'm late with XBLA Wednesday again. Don't worry, though, it's not like anything cool came out - just Track and Field. Yes, that Track and Field. The one your cousin had on the NES, with that DDR-esque plastic mat for a controller.

Track & Field
400 Microsoft Points
ESRB Rating E (for Everyone)

On your mark! Get set! Go! The world title is on the line and you have to compete in 6 events to cement your legacy as a World Champion. Race in the 100 Meter Dash and 110 meter hurdles, test your skills with the Javelin and Hammer Throw, and hop to it with the Long Jump and High Jump. Global rankings will compare your skills to see where you truly rank in the world.

* Authentic original gameplay of the arcade classic
* Up to 4 player gameplay over Xbox LIVE Arcade
* Players can chose to play with either the authentic original graphics or the enhanced graphics including new sprite, backgrounds and special effects
* Original arcade split screen multiplayer allows up to 4 players to compete at once
* Xbox LIVE Versus Mode allows up to 4 players to compete online
* 12 achievements worth 200 gamer points

Who greenlights this crap? Don't buy it.