Konami Channels Track & Field With Upcoming Hyper Sports R
Do you remember mashing the A button in Track & Field on the NES? Well, get ready to shake those wrists, because you’ll get a workout with Hyper Sports R, releasing on the Nintendo Switch from Konami. We don’t have much information at the moment, but the trailer did pique our interest. It could be a fun couch competitive game.
HYPER SPORTS R, is a new sports simulation title, to arrive on the Nintendo Switch™. Compete in a variety of individual and team sports, and train a team to take on rivals as you race for a spot at the top.
In HYPER SPORTS R, players can choose from a variety of 20+ characters to build up and compete. Become the best competitor in a variety of different sports, which include track and field, beach volleyball and swimming.
HYPER SPORTS R will also feature several fun modes, a few of which include:
• Quick Play: Play with up to four friends for a quick gameplay experience.
• Campaign: Single-player mode; Build and train a team by completing various competitions and character story lines.
Compete with up to four players using Joy-Con™ for classic control, or opt for a more intuitive gameplay using motion controls during Quick Play mode.
Additional details, including more sports, modes, storyline and launch timing will be announced soon.
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