The latest issue of Nintendo Power has finally unveiled a number of details about Excitebots: Trick Racing. The new game will feature Wi-Fi support, insect-shaped automobiles, and the return of high-flying jumps. All the features people loved from the first game, such as stunts and crazy track deformation are back in full force.
The developers were "bored" with racing games where coming in first was all that mattered. Just like in Excite Truck, it is possible to win without being the first across the finish line as long as you accomplish some wild stunts. "Fast-paced racing combined with insane stunts is what triggers the rush," explained Monster Games President Richard Garcia and Nintendo Supervisor Hiro Yamada.
One of the big differences this time around is that racers will be driving an assortment of robots inspired by the animal kingdom such as a turtle, a ladybug, a frog, and a grasshopper. All of the motorized animals, which have designs reminiscent of Stunt Racer FX, will have their own unique attributes. Players will also be able to get power-ups to make their vehicles change shape for a short time and race on two legs. The decision to drop trucks came when the developers realized that the insane new tracks and tricks they had devised didn't seem to meld well with their existing four wheelers. "We really wanted to create an offbeat, unconventional design that no one would find anywhere else and would fit with the wacky action. That's how we came up with these robot critters," revealed the developers.
Excitebots will have the same control scheme as its predecessor where players hold the Wii Remote NES style and tilt it left and right to steer and forward and back while in the air to help land the vehicle. It appears that the game will also have some interesting new ways to get speed boosts. Scattered throughout the levels will be red bars that a player's robot will hook onto and begin spinning around upon approach. If a player can successfully spin their Wii Remote replicating the motion their bot is making as they spin around the bar, they will earn some extra speed. The game will also support the Wii Wheel and have online play for up to six players.
Developed by Monster Games, Excitebots: Trick Racing will arrive on store shelves April 20.
Thanks to NeoGaf for details on the number of online players.
Does Wi-Fi support mean that I will be able to play with y'all online?
The developers were "bored" with racing games where coming in first was all that mattered. Just like in Excite Truck, it is possible to win without being the first across the finish line as long as you accomplish some wild stunts.I like this idea. I've always thought it disappointing that Mario Kart Wii records only your amount of first-place finishes, as coming in 2nd, 3rd, or even 5th in a 12-player race can still be quite an accomplishment.
Does Wi-Fi support mean that I will be able to play with y'all online?
Hopefully it means that and doesn't mean "Get cool new decals for your robots!".
The game will also support the Wii Wheel and have online play for up to six players.It doesn't say what modes are available but it's still something.
All I can say is the screenshots look awesome and EXCITE!!
I don't like the design of the robots. Or the fact that they are robots. The playing card thing is brilliant though.
Thankfully, these are NOT the transformers rip offs I was envisioning.
I've always thought it disappointing that Mario Kart Wii records only your amount of first-place finishes, as coming in 2nd, 3rd, or even 5th in a 12-player race can still be quite an accomplishment.
I know that the game records your win-loss record based on how many people you placed ahead of, and that's nice, but it isn't the same as recording how many times you've placed in each position as there's no way to tell which positions you've placed in to earn those. The win-loss record applies only to Wi-Fi races while the other records apply to all races both online and off, another reason why it would have been nice.I've always thought it disappointing that Mario Kart Wii records only your amount of first-place finishes, as coming in 2nd, 3rd, or even 5th in a 12-player race can still be quite an accomplishment.I think your memory is a bit fuzzy. Mario Kart Wii records your win-loss record, but you still get some wins no matter what place you get (as long as you don't come in last). For example, if you come in third in a 12 kart race you'll get 9 wins and 2 losses.
...the win-through-tricks idea could play really well.
...the win-through-tricks idea could play really well.
You should play Excite Truck. It plays extremely well.
...the win-through-tricks idea could play really well.
You should play Excite Truck. It plays extremely well.
I've been thinking about giving it a try at some point. Maybe rent it in anticipation for this game?
Does Excite Truck have the 'win-through-tricks' feature?
It does...............kinda.
If you want to get the highest grade for any given course, your going to have to drive insanely fast, pull off tricks, and still manage to win the race. It's a riot!
As for the controls, once you get use to them, they really fit the game well.
