Track and Field on XBLA This Week

[bapenguin]

The Gamerscore Blog (http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2007/08/06/552448.aspx) has the scoop on this Wednesday's arcade release. Konami's classic title, Track and Field will be hitting for 400 MS Points.
# 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

I was never a huge fan of this game. Anyone plan on snagging this?

[claws]

This could be the game to break my XBLA virginity. It's a classic!

[Wolvie]

Track and Field? Pass.

[bean19]

Never liked it.

[Telefrog]

Wow. I guess it's a slow week at the XBLA certification office?

[Soap]

I think I'll save my controllers from the A/B button mashing that goes on with Track and Field.

Pass.

[menage]

Next to the upcoming XBLA arcade list in another post this is utter crap. Ugh, why not release good arcade games in the summer and shit like this when Bioshock hits.

[GigaFuzz]

If you mash the A button does it download faster?

[Samstag]

What a brilliant move Microsoft! Controller sales will double!

[crashedout]

Where is my turbo button when I need it? Or for those used to the arcade, you do the left leg and I'll do the right. Pass for me.

[Wedge]

No, no, no. I abuse my controllers enough as it is.

[atrus20]

This would be killer on a DDR dance pad... though I don't think anyone can run in place fast enough to beat the computer opponents.

[grognard66]

Definitely going to pass on this one. There's some good news in the rest of the gamerscore blog news release though - coming soon:

"Hot August games also releasing this month:


“Ecco the Dolphin” (Sega) Cool off with this fun, whimsical update of the classic undersea exploration game featuring everyone’s favorite bottlenose dolphin, Ecco!
“Hexic 2” (Carbonated Games) The highly anticipated sequel to the popular puzzle game “Hexic HD” will have gamers racing to solve brand new challenges, including an all new two player Battle mode.
“War World” (Ubisoft) A pure adrenaline rush, War World features powerful armored mechanoids battling head-to-head in all-out savage single and multiplayer battles that combine action and strategy.

Sizzling summer launches hitting in the coming weeks:

“Geon: Emotions” (Eidos) Engage in the unique sport of Geon, where you must master a diverse range of emotions to best your opponents.
“Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords” (D3Publisher of America, Inc.) Addictive and easy-to-learn, this game integrates story and character progression elements found in RPGs delivering a brand new type of game that pushes the puzzle genre to a whole new level.
“Space Giraffe” (Llamasoft) Created by genre-defining game designer Jeff Minter, “Space Giraffe” is a psychedelic shooter that spans 100 levels, all set against vivid, pulsating backgrounds that synchronize with any custom music selection.
“Streets of Rage 2” (Sega) One of the most popular side-scrolling beat ‘em ups of the 90’s gets the Xbox LIVE Arcade treatment, complete with enhanced graphics, sound, Achievements and multiplayer modes.
“Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix” (Capcom) This game combines addictive puzzle action with favorite Capcom fighting characters including Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li and Morrigan."

[Johan]

^^^Also posted here! (http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33847) :)

[Digital Outlaw]

Anything but this trash...

[opusdeath]

Have to agree with the generally negative comments. I don't think this game will be worth my cash.

[KingGorilla]

What is the point without the power pad?

[HeartbreakRidge]

Thanks grognard, but that blue text is kinda hard to read!

[LongStepMantis]

What is the point without the power pad?

Are there people who found this game "fun" even with the pad?
Don't get me wrong, it's old school, and it was an early attempt at being innovative.

What it ended up with is button mashing...with your feet. Meh.

I remember beating T&F...but I had to use my hands. :D

[Spigot]

“Geon: Emotions” (Eidos) Engage in the unique sport of Geon, where you must master a diverse range of emotions to best your opponents.
“Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords” (D3Publisher of America, Inc.) Addictive and easy-to-learn, this game integrates story and character progression elements found in RPGs delivering a brand new type of game that pushes the puzzle genre to a whole new level.
“Space Giraffe” (Llamasoft) Created by genre-defining game designer Jeff Minter, “Space Giraffe” is a psychedelic shooter that spans 100 levels, all set against vivid, pulsating backgrounds that synchronize with any custom music selection. These are the three I'm really looking forward to. Geon: Emotions looks awesome and as long as the gameplay holds up to the visuals, it should be great.

I have beaten Puzzle Quest on the DS but would love to play it on my big ol' TV (with achievements!).

Space Giraffe looks like it could be XLBA's answer to Rez.

[grognard66]

^^^Also posted here! (http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33847) :)

Oops - sorry about that, Johan! Sorry about the Blue Text too - now I can't get it to change back to white when I try to edit it. :eek:

[Gnomesbane]

I too will take a pass on this one. I played the original arcade machine once and that was enough.

[Spigot]

Is this the same Track & Field that I used to play on the C64 back in the day? Or am i thinking of Summer Olympics?

[Johan]

Oops - sorry about that, Johan! Sorry about the Blue Text too - now I can't get it to change back to white when I try to edit it. :eek:

Don't worry about it in the least. We're a forgiving bunch...usually! :D

BLUE!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k22s3Qk8mpY)

[Sazime]

Power Pad ftw. That's what the 360 needs. A combo DDR/Power Pad.

[Tel Prydain]

I'm just hoping that this week will have a double hit like last week - cause T&F is not on my 'buy' list.

[KingGorilla]

Are there people who found this game "fun" even with the pad?
Don't get me wrong, it's old school, and it was an early attempt at being innovative.

What it ended up with is button mashing...with your feet. Meh.

I remember beating T&F...but I had to use my hands. :D

Long Jumping until the game broke was fun.

[KamaItachi]

Compared to some of the titles up there, Track and Field just seems a bit of a let down. I had been really hoping for Streets of Rage 2 this week, but now I think I'm even more excited about Space Giraffe using Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds as my custom soundtrack.

[Schnoogs]

Never understood the appeal of this game

[None~]

I have to say when you are hammered and you have 3 friends over it is great to see tempers flare and drunk people mashing the wrong buttons the whole race until they notice they have lost.. It has great gameplay but you need to have some poeple to laugh at the game is very bland button mashing if not.

[KamaItachi]

I have to say when you are hammered and you have 3 friends over it is great to see tempers flare and drunk people mashing the wrong buttons the whole race until they notice they have lost.. It has great gameplay but you need to have some poeple to laugh at the game is very bland button mashing if not.

I can see that, but I'd rather plonk down more money and take up much more of my hard drive with the Decathelete series from the Saturn.

[opusdeath]

Have to agree with the generally negative comments. I don't think this game will be worth my cash.

I bought it this weekend???? :confused: