Description

Excitebike puts a fearless motocross rider onto rough dirt courses filled with jumps, ramps and rival bikes. Every race is a battle against the clock as careful lane changes, smooth landings and smart use of turbo power determine whether the rider reaches the finish with a winning time.

Released by Nintendo for the NES and Famicom, Excitebike combines accessible arcade racing with surprisingly technical motorcycle control. Players must balance acceleration against engine temperature, angle the bike correctly during jumps and avoid crashes that cost valuable seconds. A track-design mode adds extra creativity to one of Nintendo’s defining early racing games.

• Race across obstacle-filled motocross courses while chasing qualifying times. Ramps, mud and rival riders make every lap increasingly challenging.
• Use turbo acceleration carefully because excessive boosting overheats the motorcycle engine. Cooling arrows placed around the track can provide valuable relief.
• Create original courses with the built-in design mode by arranging ramps and obstacles. This creative feature gave Excitebike unusual replay value for an early 8-bit racer.