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'''''Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle''''' is a remake/adaptation of ''{{iw|nwiki|Excitebike}}''. All the motorcyclists in the game were replaced with ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' characters. As a [[Satellaview]] title, Nintendo developed the video game and released four versions of it through the satellite download service operated by [[St.GIGA]], each expanding on or replacing the features of the last.
'''''Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle''''' is a remake/adaptation of ''{{iw|nwiki|Excitebike}}''. All the motorcyclists in the game were replaced with characters of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]. As this video game is a [[Satellaview]] title, [[Nintendo]] developed the game and released four versions of it through the satellite download service operated by [[St.GIGA]], each expanding on or replacing the features of the last.
 
==Episodes==
==Episodes==
There are four different episodes of the game, each adding a new playable character.
There are four different episodes of the game, each adding a new playable character.
*'''Episode 1''' features [[Mario]], [[Luigi]] and [[Toad]].
*'''Episode 1''' features [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], and [[Toad]].
*'''Episode 2''' adds [[Wario]].
*'''Episode 2''' adds [[Wario]].
*'''Episode 3''' adds [[Princess Peach]].
*'''Episode 3''' adds [[Princess Peach]].
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==Characters==
==Characters==
[[File:E-BBMBS3 Character Select Screen.png|thumb|left|Playable character list from Version 3.]]
[[File:E-BBMBS3 Character Select Screen.png|thumb|left|Playable character list from Version 3]]
There are six main characters: [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach|Peach]], [[Toad]], [[Wario]] and [[Yoshi]]. Red and Green [[Koopa Troopa]]s appear as non-playable opponents. Wario appears as a non-playable opponent as well in Episode 1, but is playable in all subsequent episodes.
There are six main characters: [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach|Peach]], [[Toad]], [[Wario]], and [[Yoshi]]. Red and Green [[Koopa Troopa]]s appear as non-playable opponents. Wario appears as a non-playable opponent as well in Episode 1, but he is playable in all subsequent episodes.
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Notably the list shows the second half of the series being released half a year later;
Notably the list shows the second half of the series being released half a year later:
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The likely time of broadcast was 7PM. The program may have re-aired various times, but exactly when or how many times is uncertain.
The likely time of broadcast was 7 PM. The program may have re-aired various times, but exactly when or how many times is uncertain.


==Staff==
==Staff==

Latest revision as of 13:43, September 2, 2024

The title of this article is official, but it comes from a non-English source. If an acceptable English source is found, then the article should be moved to its appropriate title.

Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle
Background image for the title screen of Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle.
Developer Nintendo EAD, St.GIGA
Publisher Nintendo
Platform(s) Satellaview (Super Famicom)
Release date Japan 1997

Part 1 - 05/11
Part 2 - 05/18
Part 3 - 11/02
Part 4 - 11/09
Genre Racing
Mode(s) 1–2 players simultaneously
Format
Super NES:
Satellaview soundlink
Input
Super NES:

Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle is a remake/adaptation of Excitebike. All the motorcyclists in the game were replaced with characters of the Super Mario franchise. As this video game is a Satellaview title, Nintendo developed the game and released four versions of it through the satellite download service operated by St.GIGA, each expanding on or replacing the features of the last.

Episodes[edit]

There are four different episodes of the game, each adding a new playable character.

Characters[edit]

Playable character list from Version 3

There are six main characters: Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, Wario, and Yoshi. Red and Green Koopa Troopas appear as non-playable opponents. Wario appears as a non-playable opponent as well in Episode 1, but he is playable in all subsequent episodes.

Release info[edit]

Like many other Satellaview games, Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle was released in four installments (called "Stadiums").[1]

Date/date range Japanese English
1997/05/11~1997/05/17 エキサイトバイク ぶんぶんマリオバトル スタジアム1 Excitebike BunBun Mario Battle Stadium 1
1997/05/18~1997/05/24 エキサイトバイク ぶんぶんマリオバトル スタジアム2 Excitebike BunBun Mario Battle Stadium 2

Notably the list shows the second half of the series being released half a year later:

Date/Date Range Japanese English
1997/11/02~1997/11/08 エキサイトバイク ぶんぶんマリオバトル スタジアム3 Excitebike BunBun Mario Battle Stadium 3
1997/11/09~1997/11/15 エキサイトバイク ぶんぶんマリオバトル スタジアム4 Excitebike BunBun Mario Battle Stadium 4

The likely time of broadcast was 7 PM. The program may have re-aired various times, but exactly when or how many times is uncertain.

Staff[edit]

Main article: List of Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle staff

Gallery[edit]

Bikers[edit]

Mugshots[edit]

Screenshots and scans[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese エキサイトバイク ぶんぶんマリオバトル[?]
Ekisaitobaiku Bunbun Mario Batoru
Excitebike "Bun-Bun" Mario Battle;「ぶんぶん」(bunbun) is a Japanese onomatopoeia for a buzzing sound, such as that of a motorcycle's engine.

References[edit]

  1. ^ サウンドリンクゲーム一覧. www.dion.ne.jp (Japanese). Archived September 13, 2017, 17:05:01 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 2, 2024.