It has a gridlike structure, but provides a decent amount of pieces for those who want to engage the time into building something fun. Some of these extras are better than others, but are present to provide quick bursts of unique fun.Ī course editor is also available from the start for those who like to build and tinker. Finally, Excite 3D requires the most work to unlock but provides a rather exciting 3D representation of an original Excitebike course.
Soccer is a mode for 2 or 4 players that will just make you want to play Rocket League instead. The Hill Climb is a hardcore challenge to make it up a steep, mountainous incline without losing momentum or killing oneself. Stunt Mode is a more laidback mode where riders can catch big air and pull off button and stick combinations for points. In addition to the original Excitebike, there is also a Desert event where you race challengers over a procedurally generated sandscape, aiming for campfire checkpoints in the distance.
It's a challenge, yet an engaging one as the course designs require constant attention from players in a way that feels fair the majority of the time.Ī selection of additional modes were thrown in for fun, and are either available at the start or unlocked in-game. Expect to try and try again, learning and mastering the courses, and sometimes relying on some strategic wiping out of opponents later on. The tracks alternate form indoor to outdoor each race to keep one's palate cleansed.įirst place is the price to pay to win a season and unlock new courses and difficulties, and it's no instant cakewalk even on the lowest class. The outdoor courses range wildly in atmosphere, from quarries to the Congo, and have a more open, rugged feel shortcuts can also be found in these races. A little over half of these are indoor arena tracks which don't look all that different from each other stylistically, but have varying track layouts and plenty of demands. Season races are the heart of Excitebike 64, with 20 different tracks to tackle. They don't have much in the way of personality (except for having nicknames like "TRICKY" or "THE VIXEN"), but at least their equipment colours are customizable. Now that's incentive!Ī slightly shallow pool of six racers is available for all the game's modes, each with differing stats in cornering ability, jump height, turbo use, and ability to land well. Good bikers who do their homework and finish the whole tutorial are rewarded with the original Excitebike. The game sets up a solid Tutorial mode to help players along, showing a demo of what to master, then asking you to use it to reach the finish line in a certain amount of time. It's a challenge that takes some getting used to, but begins to feel rewarding once it clicks. Considerate speed control, anticipation of turns, and wise use of braking and sliding are essential to staying ahead. While the ever-loving turbo boost and the danger of overheating remain a solid staple of the game, there is absolutely no getting to the finish line by holding down the accelerator button. The proper angling of jumps and landings is still there, but so are sharp turns, weaving corners, and a much more dynamic field of competitors. The N64 version of Excitebike takes the action firmly onto 3D courses, which naturally throws in more obstacles for riders to consider. Whatever the reason, it doesn't detract from the fact that Excitebike 64 is a rather smart motocross game. Perhaps its release later in the console's life cycle didn't give it as much time to gain traction in people's memories, or maybe it's drowned in the limelight of its inspiration, the original Excitebike. Of the sports games in the N64 era, Excitebike 64 feels left out of conversation more often than siblings such as Wave Race ° Snowboarding.
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