Excite Truck
About the Game
A launch game for the Nintendo Wii, Excite Truck is the "sequel" to the Excitebike games for the NES and N64. The term sequel is used lightly, because now instead of playing on motorcycles, you are racing monstrous trucks across constantly transforming outdoors terrains. Like its predecessors, Excite Truck is a racing game pitting you against multiple opponents or other players.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Players have the ability to play in tournaments against NPC's to unlock medals, play head to head, or play a single-player special mode. Single player features a mode that allows players to go up against computer-controlled trucks in a competition with two branching difficulties across 4 medal challenges (bronze, silver, medal, platinum). The multiplayer head-to-head also allows for two players to race their trucks against each other, but without the use of the other NPC trucks. Special modes include a slalom challenge, a leap-through-rings jumping challenge, and a demolition derby. Players race on outdoor tracks in a number of locales from Fiji to Scotland.
Standout Features
- The map is littered with obstacles such as jumps, water hazards, and cliffs to impede your progress.
- In the air, players can tilt the remote back and forth to lean their truck forward or backwards.
- D-pad: The #2 button is used for gas, and the D-pad can be used for a turbo.
- Excite Truck features a complete loss of realism, emphasis on turbo, and chaotic game play.
- San Francisco Rush: Players have the ability to push their truck's speed far past physical limitations, and jumps can be used to achieve jump heights akin to the N64 game San Francisco Rush .
- Simply by picking up icons, players or even NPC's can reform the land to make shortcuts and ramps.
- Some stunts may even be rewarded by more boost or a power-up.
- These points are what actually unlocks new modes and races.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS).
Presentation & Atmosphere
Using an SD card, the game's soundtrack can be customized with MP3s.
Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p) and Widescreen (16 x 9). Audio support includes Custom Soundtracks and Dolby Pro Logic II.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Excite Truck | Nintendo Wii.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Nintendo of America Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Monster Games, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo of Canada Ltd. | Canada | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Monster Games, Inc. | Canada | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Monster Games, Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Monster Games, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo UK Entertainment Limited | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | Greece | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Monster Games, Inc. | Greece | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nortec Multimedia A.E. | Greece | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Monster Games, Inc. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo Australia Pty., Ltd. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | South Africa | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Monster Games, Inc. | South Africa | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Core Gaming Systems (Pty) Ltd | South Africa | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Wii Optical Disc | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Widescreen (16 x 9) | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 50Hz | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 60Hz | Wii | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Custom Soundtracks | Wii | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Pro Logic II | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Wii Remote | Wii | MobyGames |
| Racing/Steering Wheels Supported | Wii Wheel | Wii | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | Wii | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | Wii | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Racing | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Wii U | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Nintendo | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Racing | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | PAL Wii U | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Monster Games | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Nintendo | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-11-19 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2006-11-19 | Canada | MobyGames |
| 2007-01-18 | Japan | MobyGames |
| 2007-02-16 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2007-02-16 | Greece | MobyGames |
| 2007-02-22 | Australia | MobyGames |
| 2009-04 | South Africa | MobyGames |
| 2007-02-16 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2006-11-19 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 19, 2006 | North America | PriceCharting |
| February 16, 2007 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 045496900021 | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-REXE-USA | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000FQBWAG | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 55623497 | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496900021 | Canada | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-REXE-USA | Canada | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000FQBWAG | Canada | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 55623497 | Canada | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4902370515787 | Japan | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-REXJ-JPN | Japan | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000FQBWAG | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496900021 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-REXP-EUR | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 55623497 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496900021 | Australia | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-REXP-AUS | Australia | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000FQBWAG | Australia | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 55623497 | Australia | MobyGames |
| asin | B000FQBWAG | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 55623497 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 045496900021 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
