Excitebike and Optimizing Gameplay

This chapter of the podcast discusses the game Excitebike and its mechanics. They talk about the different strategies players can use to optimize their gameplay, such as timing boosts on ramps, maneuvering in the air, and landing with both wheels to maintain momentum. They also discuss other motocross games and compare them to Excitebike, mentioning a ps2 Motocross game that felt like an SSX game. They debate whether more recent motocross games are more sim-oriented or arcadey, and express their preference for the semi-realistic style of Excitebike. The conversation also touches on other extreme sports games like Tony Hawk and Trials, and the specific fan base and demands of Trials players. Additionally, they briefly mention the characters in Excitebike and their different attributes, with one of the speakers expressing a preference for Vicky Steel over Jim Rivers.