Videogamer writes:
"We're of the opinion here at VideoGamer.com that the Wii's software library is dominated by shoddy games. We absolutely believe the console is capable of great things, but most developers just don't seem to want to release good games on it. Let's take Nitrobike as an example. The Ubisoft published extreme motorbike game from Excite Bike developers Left Field in theory should be good. But it's just not. In fact it's one of the worst examples of shoddy production values the Wii has seen."
There has been a lot of attention focused on Ubisoft's Wii exclusive project Nitrobike, all thanks to Left Field Productions being the same team that worked with Nintendo on the fantastic Excitebike 64. Cubed³ was lucky enough to catch up with the company's CEO, James Higgins to discuss the project and much more.
Gamespot writes:
"All told, it almost seems as if Nitrobike's driving mechanics and track design were pulled from two completely different games. They simply don't fit, and that lack of harmony results in a frustratingly difficult experience. If that weren't enough, insult is added to injury when you consider what little incentive there is for battling through this mess. Wii owners itching for a quality racing game will want to pass on this one."
The good:
- Nitro boosts offer a nice sense of speed
- Fairly extensive trick system
- Online multiplayer is occasionally interesting
The bad:
- Track design and driving mechanics don't mesh at all
- Little incentive to master the steep difficulty
- Cheesy music and grating visuals
- Inconsistent, confusing collision physics
LOL this was SO expected if you managed to see the preview of this game on On the Spot it was HILARIOUS it was SO obvious the guy testing it was HATING the game and wanted desperately to stop playing it XD
Eurogamer:
"Unfortunately, Nitrobike has a big problem. Nitrobike's big problem is called Excite Truck. Released here in early 2007, Excite Truck also had good, intuitive controls, but beyond that it offered bright, sharp and friendly visuals, huge, massively varied tracks with deformable terrain, a boost system that demanded vigilance to avoid overheating but paid out extra surges for good landings and tricks, and ongoing rewards that justified failure while sweetening success.
Nitrobike does have some of Excite Truck's other good bits - like the jump-through-the-hoops levels, which take time to master, narrow the game's focus to precise steering and boosting and keep you coming back - but there's little else to shout about."
