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4.7 / 5

6 votes

Platform
Nintendo 64
Genres
Racing · Sports
Player Perspective
Third person
Developers
Snowblind Studios
Publishers
Kemco · Kotobuki Systems
Release date
March 17, 2000

Summary

Top Gear Hyper‑Bike throws you into a split‑personality championship where you race on both dirt‑filled jumps and slick street circuits, swapping tactics on the fly. The dirt tracks feel arcade‑y, rewarding big tricks that fill a turbo meter, while the asphalt stages demand tighter handling – a bit like keeping the turbo button pressed in Hydro Thunder while you actually race.

Beyond the core modes, the game offers a track editor for custom layouts and three distinct gameplay styles, all built on Snowblind Studios’ upgraded engine. Each bike is broken into six independent polygons for realistic movement, and the engine roars are lifted straight from real motorcycles in a dealership, adding a gritty authenticity.

Critics were split: GameRankings averaged a modest 62%, with scores ranging from a solid 8.3/10 in Nintendo Power to a lukewarm 2/5 in GamePro, reflecting the game’s ambitious blend of arcade flair and simulation detail.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Multiplayer

Multiplayer setup
Split Screen