Excite Games Collection
Excite Series: Nintendo's Adrenaline-Fueled Racing Legacy
Since 1984's Excitebike, Nintendo's Excite franchise has redefined arcade-style racing with high-flying jumps, track customization, and physics-based stunts. The series peaked with Wii's Excite Truck (2006) and Excitebots (2009), showcasing innovative motion controls.
- N64 Revival: Excitebike 64 (2000) added 3D terrain deformation
- Wii Golden Age: Excite Truck's gyro controls (2006) and Excitebots' robotic mayhem (2009)
- Modern: Excitebike: World Rally (2009) was last mainline entry
- Wii titles demonstrated motion control potential
- Original Excitebike among NES' most ported titles (eShop/NSO)
2024 Status: Fans demand new installment for Nintendo Switch 2.
Since 1984's Excitebike, Nintendo's Excite franchise has redefined arcade-style racing with high-flying jumps, track customization, and physics-based stunts. The series peaked with Wii's Excite Truck (2006) and Excitebots (2009), showcasing innovative motion controls.
Series Evolution
- NES Era: Excitebike (1984) pioneered track editor and overheating mechanics- N64 Revival: Excitebike 64 (2000) added 3D terrain deformation
- Wii Golden Age: Excite Truck's gyro controls (2006) and Excitebots' robotic mayhem (2009)
- Modern: Excitebike: World Rally (2009) was last mainline entry
Legacy & Impact
- Inspired modern arcade racers (Trials, Hot Wheels Unleashed)- Wii titles demonstrated motion control potential
- Original Excitebike among NES' most ported titles (eShop/NSO)
2024 Status: Fans demand new installment for Nintendo Switch 2.
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Release Years: 1984 - 2000Platforms: NES, Nintendo 64Total Games: 2
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Excitebike
1984
RacingSeries: Excite
Excitebike is a motocross racing game developed and published by Nintendo for the NES. Released in 1984 in Japan and 1985 internationally, it was one of the system's launch titles in North America. The game features physics-based motorcycle racing with overheating mechanics, ramp jumps, and a track design mode that was revolutionary for its time.
Excitebike 64
2000
RacingSeries: Excite
Excitebike 64 is a 2000 motocross racing game developed by Left Field Productions and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64. As the 3D successor to the NES classic Excitebike, it features realistic physics, extensive stunt mechanics, and multiple game modes including Championship, Time Trial, and multiplayer battles.