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Track & Field is a classic sports game released in 1983 for the Arcade Machine. This 1983 arcade sports game focuses on Olympic-style track and field events where players compete in a series of athletic challenges. The main objective is to successfully complete each event by achieving the best possible times or scores, simulating races, jumps, and throws.
The pace of Track & Field is fast, requiring quick reflexes and precise button presses to accelerate characters during running events or to time jumps and throws accurately. A unique mechanic involves rapidly alternating button presses to increase speed, which simulates the physical exertion of athletes. This emphasis on timing and rhythm sets it apart from other sports titles of its era.
Distinctively, the game features multiple events such as the 100-meter dash, long jump, and javelin throw, each demanding different skills. The straightforward yet challenging gameplay makes Track & Field arcade a memorable example of early sports gaming.
