Excitebike 64

 Nintendo 64
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 37
  3. Negative: 2 out of 37
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  1. YanniT.
    Jan 11, 2004
    5
    What's so good about this game?
  2. thejonez
    Jun 15, 2012
    4
    Excitebike 64 is definitely forgettable title. There wasn't anything wrong with it, but there wasn't anything that drew me in. I noticed this title tries to transfer the original Excitebike into the 3-D realm, which worked for titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Super Mario 64, but it just makes Excitebike 64 a mediocre motocross that can be compared to the average $0.99Excitebike 64 is definitely forgettable title. There wasn't anything wrong with it, but there wasn't anything that drew me in. I noticed this title tries to transfer the original Excitebike into the 3-D realm, which worked for titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Super Mario 64, but it just makes Excitebike 64 a mediocre motocross that can be compared to the average $0.99 PlayStation 2 motocross game of today. I am sure back then it was good, but today, it doesn't hold up. Just forget about this title! Overall, good graphics of the time, but for present day standards, it's just better to watch it burn in a bonfire!… Expand
  3. JasonW.
    Oct 26, 2001
    9
    It's not that bad. But it takes a long time to finish the whole game.
  4. David
    May 2, 2007
    10
    Very fun game. It also takes a long time to beat the game like Jason said.
  5. buellerbueller
    Aug 27, 2011
    10
    The best game for the Nintendo 64 that I've played. It's hard to unlock all the tracks, but who cares? It's still fun to play, with nice graphics, and even better sound effects. A must-play.
  6. zeta204
    Aug 16, 2012
    9
    Excitebike 64 is one of the best racers for the N64, with good graphics, easy controls, and insane game-play. This is a game that you will not regret adding to your collection.
  7. Sculelos
    Feb 23, 2014
    10
    Probably the best N64 motocross game made and even today the game-play still holds up today due to the authentic physics and challenging tracks, highly recommended if you like motocross and are feeling retro.
  8. alexbudke
    Jul 25, 2019
    9
    One of my favorite racing games of all time. I don't think that I have played another motor-cross since.
  9. Yojimbo2015
    Apr 26, 2023
    7
    Dirt bike game that concentrates on the racing rather than tricks. The races themselves are pretty short but make for intense and skill-reliant matches and as such is one of the better racers on the N64.
  10. calypto
    Jun 1, 2023
    10
    Saw this game was unforgivably underrated on the all-time list, so I created an account just to do my small part to help correct that,

    Excitebike 64 is one of my favourite games of all-time. It's was super fun to play when it came out, and it's super fun to play now.
    That's all that really needs to be said.

Awards & Rankings

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#6 Best N64 Game of 2000
14
#14 Most Discussed N64 Game of 2000

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. CheckOut
    90
    A near flawless game that never tries to get too fancy for its own good. It's simple and simply awesome.
  2. CNET Gamecenter
    90
    This is the best racing game on the Nintendo 64. Period.
  3. Nintendorks
    90
    Mahvelous. Those graphics are freakin' mahvelous.
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