Vs. Excitebike (1984)

Developer: Pax Softnica, Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Platforms: Family Computer Disk System, Arcade, Wii U
Genres: Racing, Sport
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 4 player ratings
Main story: about 3.0 hours
Completionist: about 6.0 hours
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

Multiplayer motocross arcade racer from 1984 that pits riders against each other on bump-filled tracks.

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About

Vs. Excitebike is a multiplayer version of the motorcross racing simulation game developed by Nintendo. It was released in the arcade shortly after the original Excitebike was released for the Famicom, partially in an attempt to create a demand for the home version in the United States.

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