Excitebike 64

Excitebike 64
Excitebike 64
Developer(s)	Left Field Productions
Publisher(s)	Nintendo
Distributor(s)	Nintendo
Platform(s)	Nintendo 64, iQue Player
Release date	NA April 30, 2000 EU June 08, 2001 JP June 23, 2000
Genre(s)	Racing
Mode(s)	Single-player, multiplayer
Rating(s)	ESRB: E
Media	Cartridge
Input methods	Nintendo 64 controller

Excitebike 64 (エキサイトバイク 64, Ekisaitobaiku Rokujūyon^?) is the second game in the Excite series of video games. It was published by Nintendo and developed by Left Field Productions. It was released in North America on April 30, 2000 for the Nintendo 64.

Gameplay

You can choose from one of six riders, each with his own pre-set handling attributes. To control the bike, use the analog or D-pad moving the bike A to accelerate, B to brake, R for slide, and Z for a turbo boost. Just as in the original, holding down gives you more air on jumps, while holding up aims your front wheel forward to enable landing on slopes. The game isn't meant to be an accurate motorbiking simulation. It chooses to follow the original in giving "extreme" jumps and physics, creating a far more "exciting" atmosphere.

Features

The main game features a 20-track season mode. Completing races unlocks more tracks and features. Also included is a tutorial that will teach you how to play through 17 different tracks. Also included are a variety of exhibitions and time trial modes that let you do more activities other than the main game. A major feature is the track editor, where you can create your own fully-functional track and save it into the game. The announcer, Limua, shouts out the tricks and crashes throughout the race.

Development

The game was revealed by Nintendo to the public at the pre-E3 conference on May 12, 1999.

Reception

On Metacritic, a web site that collates reviews, Excitebike 64 has a "metascore" of 88/100 based on 24 reviews.

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