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Track & Field hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1983 on the Arcade, this retro classic from its publisher is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
In Europe, the game was initially released under the Japanese title Hyper Olympic in 1983, before being re-released under the US title Track & Field in early 1984. The Japanese release featured an official license for the 1984 Summer Olympics.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Insert Coin | V | Select |
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| Action | Keyboard | Arcade input |
|---|---|---|
| Run | · | Button 1 |
| Jump/Throw | · | Button 2 |
| Run | · | Button 3 |
| Start | · | Start |
| Insert Coin | · | Select |
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The Story Behind Track & Field
They initially ported Track & Field to the Atari 2600 console and the Atari 8-bit computers, followed by versions for the Apple II and the Commodore 64 under the Atarisoft label. In Europe, the game was initially released under the Japanese title Hyper Olympic in 1983, before being re-released under the US title Track & Field in early 1984. This score surpassed the previous record of 95,040 points set by Kelly Kobashigawa from Los Angeles on June 30, 1985, during the 1985 Video Game Masters Tournament in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Hamster Corporation released the game as part of the Arcade Archives series for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in 2019. According to Cash Box magazine, several attendees noted "cursory similarities" to The Activision Decathlon, which had been introduced a month earlier. The Xbox Live Arcade version of the game was released on the Xbox 360 on 8 August 2007, with updated graphics and audio, leaderboards, and online play.
How Track & Field Plays
In the original arcade game, the player uses two "run" buttons (or a trackball in later units that replaced buttons damaged from overuse) and one "action" button to control an athlete competing in the following six events: In each event, there is a qualifying time or level that the player must achieve to advance to the next event. The game's popularity led to a resurgence in arcade sports games, and also inspired Namco's side-scrolling platform game Pac-Land (1984). Track & Field (also known as in Japan and Europe) is a 1983 sports video game developed and published by Konami for arcades.
This is one of the few classic arcade games where single-player mode is played using the right set of controls rather than the left. The opening song for the NES version is the Chariots of Fire theme by Vangelis (which was also used in the arcade version's high score screen). If a player completes all six events, they are sent back to the field for another round, with higher qualifying levels; however, the game can be configured to conclude after the final event.
Why Players Still Load It Up
It went on to become the third highest-grossing arcade game of 1984 in the United States. Wilson reviewed the home computer conversions for Computer Gaming World, stating that "the game is primarily a joystick buster." However, Stuart Campbell, writing in Your Sinclair in 1992, considered the Spectrum version to be one of the worst games ever released for that machine. The game sold 38,000 arcade hardware units in Japan by the end of 1983.
The arcade game received positive reviews upon its release. Track & Field had a significant impact on the broader sports video game genre, leading to a resurgence of sports games in arcades during the 1980s. Reviews for the home conversions varied by platform.
Track & Field — Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a controller to play Track & Field?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.
Who developed Track & Field?
Track & Field was developed by Konami and published by its publisher.
Where can I buy the original Track & Field?
Scroll to "Other Places You Can Get This Game" beneath the write-up — it lists trusted stores selling official copies.
What console was Track & Field released on?
Track & Field was released for the Arcade in 1983.