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ESPN International Track & Field

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Also known as
Ganbare! Nippon!: Olympic 2000 (GB Edition) International Track & Field: Summer Games がんばれ!ニッポン!オリンピック2000 (GB Edition)

Compete in twelve Olympic events like sprinting and javelin across single and versus modes.

ESPN International Track & Field for Game Boy Color was released in 2000, the same year as the original arcade version, making it the earliest release of this exact game version on the platform.


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About ESPN International Track & Field

ESPN International Track & Field for the Game Boy Color presents a collection of twelve athletic events. The visual presentation relies on sprite based two dimensional graphics rather than three dimensional models, with the perspective shifting according to the specific sport being played.

Competition is organized through two primary modes. One allows for solo participation, while the other facilitates direct competition with another player via a system link between two devices.

The solo mode provides several distinct approaches. One option is a structured championship where events are randomly assigned, though trap shooting and table tennis are not included in this sequence. Alternatively, players can choose individual events freely, first selecting a country to represent and reviewing event instructions. This mode also provides access to a repository of the best recorded scores.

The events encompass a variety of track, field, and other sports. These include running disciplines like the 100 meter dash and 110 meter hurdles, field events such as the javelin throw and pole vault, and other contests like fencing, weightlifting, and gymnastics vault.

ESPN International Track & Field Screenshots

12 images
Intro.
Title Screen
Title Screen (JP).
Mode Select
Championship Mode
Country Select
Next event
Qualifying standard
Vault
100m Sprint
110m Hurdles
Pole Vault