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"Excitebike" is a motocross racing video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1984. As one of the earliest games released for the NES, Excitebike allows players to control a motocross bike in races against the clock or computer-controlled riders. The main objective is to qualify for the Excitebike championship race by finishing at or near the top in the preliminary races. The gameplay involves navigating a series of obstacles, jumps, and other racers while managing the bike's speed and balance. One of the unique features of the game is the ability to manually adjust the pitch of the bike in mid-air to avoid crashing and optimize landings, which adds a strategic layer to the racing action.

What set Excitebike apart from other games at the time was its track editor, which allowed players to create and race on custom-made tracks. This feature significantly extended the game's replay value and was an innovative inclusion that was rare for games from that era. The game features a side-scrolling perspective and simple yet vibrant 8-bit graphics typical of early NES titles. Although it did not feature multiplayer capabilities in its original NES release, the game laid the groundwork for later racing games and had a profound impact on the genre. Excitebike has been re-released on multiple Nintendo platforms over the years and continues to be celebrated for its pioneering influence in motocross-themed video games.

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