Excitebike 64

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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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Alternate Titles

• "エキサイトバイク６４" -- Japanese spelling

Part of the Following Groups

• Excite series
• Games with hidden / unlockable full games

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Critic Reviews

IGN	Nintendo 64	May 01, 2000	9.7 out of 10	97
Gaming Target	Nintendo 64	Jun 22, 2000	9.4 out of 10	94
Nintendo Power Magazine	Nintendo 64	May, 2000	8.9 out of 10	89
The Next Level	Nintendo 64	Jun 20, 2000	B+	83
Da Gameboyz	Nintendo 64	Jul 07, 2004	8.25 out of 10	82
Jeuxvideo.com	Nintendo 64	Jun 13, 2001	16 out of 20	80
Gamekult	Nintendo 64	Jun 11, 2001	8 out of 10	80
All Game Guide	Nintendo 64	2000		80
Power Unlimited	Nintendo 64	Aug, 2000	8 out of 10	80
Consoles Plus	Nintendo 64	Apr, 2000	70 out of 100	70

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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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