Excitebike 64
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Published by

Nintendo of America Inc.

Developed by

Left Field Productions

Released

May 02, 2000

Platforms

Nintendo 64, Wii U

Genre

Racing / driving

Perspective

3rd-person (Other), Behind view

Gameplay

Vehicle simulator

Vehicular

Motorcycle, Off-roading, Track racing

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Description

Excitebike 64 is an update to the original Excitebike, for the NES. The outrageous jumps and precision timing required in the original have been translated into a modern 3D racing game.

There are several game modes to choose from. First, there is a season mode with multiple skill levels. Completing a 5-race season in first place unlocks special tracks and more difficult classes. Second, there is a exhibition mode which allows you and up to 3 other people to choose a single track to race on. Third, there is a time trial mode in which you try to get the best times on the 20 tracks.

Finally, there are multiple special tracks. Some of the special tracks include a point-to-point race through the desert, a hill-climb competition, motocross soccer, and a pixel-perfect conversion of the original Excitebike. Excitebike 64 also includes a track editor for building your own competitions.

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Screenshots

Excitebike 64 Nintendo 64 A big jump on a stadium track

Excitebike 64 Nintendo 64 Original Excitebike is also included

Excitebike 64 Nintendo 64 Hi-res mode is pretty, but slow.

Excitebike 64 Nintendo 64 Racing into a Mill

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Alternate Titles

"エキサイトバイク６４" -- Japanese spelling

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Critic Reviews

Gaming Target	Nintendo 64	Jun 22, 2000	9.4 out of 10	94
64 Power / big.N / N Games	Nintendo 64	May, 2000	92 out of 100	92
The Video Game Critic	Nintendo 64	Jun 17, 2000	A-	91
WomenGamers.com	Nintendo 64	Jul 18, 2000	9 out of 10	90
64 Power / big.N / N Games	Nintendo 64	Jul, 2001	89 out of 100	89
Nintendo Power Magazine	Nintendo 64	May, 2000	8.9 out of 10	89
GameSpot	Nintendo 64	May 19, 2000	8.8 out of 10	88
The Next Level	Nintendo 64	Jun 20, 2000	B+	83
Gamekult	Nintendo 64	Jun 11, 2001	8 out of 10	80
Power Unlimited	Nintendo 64	Aug, 2000	8 out of 10	80

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Trivia

1001 Video Games

Excitebike 64 appears in the book 1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die by General Editor Tony Mott.

Development

According to programmer Ben Stragnell, the game was originally developed as a realistic motocross racer. Only later, when the direction was changed into a more arcade feeling, Nintendo decided to use the Excitebike license.

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