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One of the ever popular and classic
games for Nintendo is making the jump to the N64.
Excitebike. This motor cycle game was one of the first
games for the original Nintendo Entertainment System.
Chances are if you owned a Nintendo you have this game.
Excitebike featured additive and challenging motor cycle
racing. The most impressive part of the game however, was
Excitebike's track editor. Players could design thier own
track with different sized bumps and jumps, and then race
on it. This feature allowed for totally different tracks
to race on giving the game a lasting appeal.
Excitebike
64 looks to keep some of the same style of the original
that made it so great. The graphics have been updated
with full 3D bikes and tracks. The linear side-scrolling
racing is gone, and has been switched to a
behind-the-back view along with many twists, turns, and
of course, jumps. Players can drive just about anywhere
with a full range of motion, and crash just about into
anything. This is where the main differences between the
game stop though. The gameplay of Excitebike 64 is close
to the feel of the original, with its regular
acceleration button and the turbo button. The overheating
is also included in the game where players have to watch
the engine temperature and to not overuse the turbo
button. The control of the bike is also fairly the same,
where you need to center the bike before landing,
otherwise flipping off of the bike as in the original.
Excitebike 64 has also been
included with a comprehensive stunt system. By using the
C-buttons and the analog in combination, players can pull
of one of 28 different stunts and tricks, such as kick
outs and no-handed or no-legged jumps. You still need to
make sure you land them though, or you'll be taking a
serious tumble. 12 different tracks will be at your
dispense, ranging from jungles, forests, and dirt
stadiums, along with the famous track editor. Eight other
computer controlled biker can be chosen for you to race
against and leave them in your dust.
It looks as if the classic motor cycle racer everyone has grown to love will be making a powerful appearance on the N64. Excitebike 64 strives to keep true to the original, along with updated 3D graphics, and yes, it does include a 4-player mode, all running in a medium-high resolution mode. Excitebike 64 looks to bring all the fun of the original back again on the N64.
