Superbike

Century Electronics • 1983

Also known as: Super Bike

Superbike — Title screen
Title screen
Superbike — Gameplay
Gameplay

Race against the clock and each other in Superbike, a two-player arcade game released by Century Electronics in 1983. Players control motorcycles navigating a scrolling landscape of roads and obstacles, utilizing an eight-way joystick to steer and buttons for actions. The gameplay draws inspiration from titles like Moon Patrol, tasking players with dodging hazards while striving for the fastest time on each course. Superbike utilizes Century’s Convertible Video System (CVS) hardware, enabling its appearance on a variety of printed circuit boards distributed throughout the United States. As players progress, they encounter increasingly challenging terrain and competitive opponents. The game offers a straightforward yet engaging experience centered around skillful maneuvering and quick reflexes. Ultimately, two racers can compete simultaneously for top scores, adding an element of rivalry to the arcade challenge.

Details

Manufacturer
Century Electronics
Year
1983
Players
2
Genre
Shooter / Driving Horizontal
Display
raster, rotated 90°
Emulation status
imperfect
MAME ID
superbik

Machine data derived from the MAME project.