Design Mode allows players to create tracks using 19 types of hurdles, with options to save and load created tracks for the Famicom Data Recorder tape drive, which was unreleased outside Japan. Landing squarely on both wheels allows the racer to maintain momentum, but an uneven landing will result in a loss of speed or a crash. The player can use the directional pad to shift between lanes, and to shift the racer's balance midair after a jump. The engine's temperature can be reset by driving over arrows located along the course. The A button accelerates the bike, and the B button activates a turbo boost that enhances the bike's speed, but overheats the engine if it is used for too long, forcing an immobile cooldown period. The objective of the game is to finish in third place or higher in a preliminary race to qualify for the Excitebike championship race.
The two gameplay modes are Selection A as a solo race run, and Selection B against computer-controlled opponents. The player jumps high above the computer racers.Įxcitebike is a side-scrolling racing game in which the player takes control of a motocross racer. It spawned several sequels and has been re-released multiple times onto other Nintendo platforms, such the Wii and Wii U Virtual Consoles, and Nintendo Switch Online. (1985), which had the effect of Mario smoothly accelerating from a walk to a run, rather than move at a constant speed.Įxcitebike was a critical and commercial success. It is the first game in the Excite series.ĭesigned and directed by Shigeru Miyamoto, the smooth side-scrolling game engine his team developed for Excitebike was later used to develop Super Mario Bros. In North America, it was initially released for arcades in 1985 and then as a launch game for the Nintendo Entertainment System later that year, becoming one of the best selling games on the console. In Japan, it was released for the Famicom in 1984 and then ported to arcades as Vs. Red Bull says to cue Richard Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries," but Wheels24 thinks the original cheesey soundtrack from Excitebike would've been a great addition.Excitebike is a motocross racing video game developed and published by Nintendo. The video posted on YouTube shows the pair race across the 800m track. The clip features riders Ryan Dungey and Marvin Musquin take on similar format as seen in the retro gaming classic in the form of the Red Bull Straight Rhythm course.ĭungey rides a KTM 450 SX-F while Musquin pilots a KTM 350 SX-F during the friendly exhibition race. In November 2013, Red Bull brings the 2D-gaming magid to life with a new video. The goal was to qualify for the Excitebike (the Championship) race and you could race alone, or against computer-controlled riders. In case you’re from a younger generation, a long time ago before Gran Turismo or Forza, there was a 2D racing game called Excitebike, launched in 1984. Watch as riders Ryan Dungey and Marvin Musquin bike duel!ĭo you remember Excitebike, the classic Nintendo racing game? Do you remember guiding tiny riders across challenging obstacles in an attempt to beat others? Do you remember the thrill of seeing the message “It’s a new record!” flash on your screen and celebratory fireworks marking your victory? Do you remember Excitebike? The 2D motocross racing game with little 'mannetjies' on motorcycles? A video by Red Bull has brought the retro video game to life in an epic supercross video.
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