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==Layout==
==Layout==
[[File:Excitebike Arena MK8 DLC photo 1.png|thumb|250px|left|Screenshot showing some different patterns of the elements of the track.]]
[[File:Excitebike Arena MK8 DLC photo 1.png|thumb|250px|left|Screenshot showing some different patterns of the elements of the track.]]
The racecourse is simply a huge oval (much like [[Baby Park]], but longer and larger in its width) with many ramps and mud spots, much like original ''Excitebike'' tracks. Signs featuring the Japanese & European box art for ''Excitebike'' can be seen throughout the course, as well as a large statue of an 8-bit biker sprite on one end of the track. This track is unique in the fact that the track changes every time a race starts. There are many different segments with jumps, ramps and mud spots that change position and height; according to ''Mario Kart 8'' director Kosuke Yabuki, there are over 200 different patterns of such elements.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/mario-kart-8-director-talks-dlc-hyrule-circuit-sec/1100-6423677/ Mario Kart 8 Director Talks DLC, Hyrule Circuit Secrets, and More -- Interview]. GameSpot (November 18, 2014). Retrieved November 18, 2014.</ref> A standard pattern is used on time trials.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/MarioKartEN/posts/603634643074466 Mario Kart 8 Facebook Page]</ref>
The racecourse is simply a huge oval (much like [[GCN Baby Park|Baby Park]], but longer and larger in its width) with many ramps and mud spots, much like original ''Excitebike'' tracks. Signs featuring the Japanese & European box art for ''Excitebike'' can be seen throughout the course, as well as a large statue of an 8-bit biker sprite on one end of the track. This track is unique in the fact that the track changes every time a race starts. There are many different segments with jumps, ramps and mud spots that change position and height; according to ''Mario Kart 8'' director Kosuke Yabuki, there are over 200 different patterns of such elements.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/mario-kart-8-director-talks-dlc-hyrule-circuit-sec/1100-6423677/ Mario Kart 8 Director Talks DLC, Hyrule Circuit Secrets, and More -- Interview]. GameSpot (November 18, 2014). Retrieved November 18, 2014.</ref> A standard pattern is used on time trials.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/MarioKartEN/posts/603634643074466 Mario Kart 8 Facebook Page]</ref>
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The opening animation during the countdown to the race is the lowering of the bars, which allow the characters to drive, like the starting line from the ''Excitebike'' series. This is one of five courses to have an opening animation during the countdown (the others are [[Electrodrome]], [[Twisted Mansion]], [[Bowser's Castle (Wii U)|Bowser's Castle]] and [[Mount Wario]]).
*The opening animation during the countdown to the race is the lowering of the bars, which allow the characters to drive, like the starting line from the ''Excitebike'' series. This is one of five courses to have an opening animation during the countdown (the others are [[Electrodrome]], [[Twisted Mansion]], [[Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart 8)|Bowser's Castle]] and [[Mount Wario]]).
*During its debut trailer, all of the characters except for [[Yoshi]] (who is given an ATV) are given bikes as a reference to the game the track was based on.  
*During its debut trailer, all of the characters except for [[Yoshi]] (who is given an ATV) are given bikes as a reference to the game the track was based on.  
*This is one of three nitro courses in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' without anti-gravity sections with the other two being [[Animal Crossing]] and [[Super Bell Subway]]. It is also one of three courses without any gliding, underwater or anti-gravity sections, the others being [[Yoshi Circuit|<small>GCN</small> Yoshi Circuit]] and [[Rainbow Road (SNES)|<small>SNES</small> Rainbow Road]].
*This is one of three nitro courses in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' without anti-gravity sections with the other two being [[Animal Crossing]] and [[Super Bell Subway]]. It is also one of three courses without any gliding, underwater or anti-gravity sections, the others being {{classic-link|GCN|Yoshi Circuit}} and {{classic-link|SNES|Rainbow Road}}.
** Out of those 3 tracks, it is the only one that is a Nitro Track.
** Out of those 3 tracks, it is the only one that is a Nitro Track.
*The music for this course is featured in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as a track.
*The music for this course is featured in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as a track.

Revision as of 19:02, August 4, 2021

Template:Racecourse Excitebike Arena is a racecourse included with The Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8 downloadable content in Mario Kart 8, as well as the base content of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, as the second course in the Egg Cup. The course is based on the NES game Excitebike.

Layout

Four views of Excitebike Arena, split into four screens
Screenshot showing some different patterns of the elements of the track.

The racecourse is simply a huge oval (much like Baby Park, but longer and larger in its width) with many ramps and mud spots, much like original Excitebike tracks. Signs featuring the Japanese & European box art for Excitebike can be seen throughout the course, as well as a large statue of an 8-bit biker sprite on one end of the track. This track is unique in the fact that the track changes every time a race starts. There are many different segments with jumps, ramps and mud spots that change position and height; according to Mario Kart 8 director Kosuke Yabuki, there are over 200 different patterns of such elements.[1] A standard pattern is used on time trials.[2]

Staff ghost

The staff ghost for this track is Mario on the Standard Bike. The time is 2:06.483. In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 200cc, the staff ghost is an Inkling Girl.

Profiles

Mario Kart 8

  • Course trailer: Get ready for high-octane racing and high-flying hurdles! [3]

Sponsors

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese エキサイトバイク[?]
Ekisaitobaiku
Excitebike
Chinese (simplified) 越野摩托[?]
Yuèyě Mótuō
Excitebike
Chinese (traditional) 越野摩托車[?]
Yuèyě Mótuō Chē
Excitebike Motocross
Dutch Excitebike-Arena[?] Excitebike Arena
German Excitebike-Stadion[?] Excitebike Stadium
Italian Arena Excitebike[?] Excitebike Arena
Korean 익사이트 바이크[?]
Iksaiteu Baikeu
Excite Bike
Portuguese Arena Excitebike[?] Excitebike Arena
Russian Арена Excitebike[?]
Arena Excitebike
Excitebike Arena
Spanish Estadio Excitebike[?] Excitebike Stadium

Trivia

  • The opening animation during the countdown to the race is the lowering of the bars, which allow the characters to drive, like the starting line from the Excitebike series. This is one of five courses to have an opening animation during the countdown (the others are Electrodrome, Twisted Mansion, Bowser's Castle and Mount Wario).
  • During its debut trailer, all of the characters except for Yoshi (who is given an ATV) are given bikes as a reference to the game the track was based on.
  • This is one of three nitro courses in Mario Kart 8 without anti-gravity sections with the other two being Animal Crossing and Super Bell Subway. It is also one of three courses without any gliding, underwater or anti-gravity sections, the others being GCN Yoshi Circuit and SNES Rainbow Road.
    • Out of those 3 tracks, it is the only one that is a Nitro Track.
  • The music for this course is featured in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a track.

References

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