Motocross Maniacs

Motocross Maniacs

Motocross Maniacs is a side-scrolling motorcycle racing game developed by Konami.

Overview

Typical gameplay in Motocross Maniacs.
Typical gameplay in Motocross Maniacs.
The game consists of eight different levels that players must complete in a limited time.  Levels can be played on various difficulty settings, and power-ups such as nitros and speed boosts were placed throughout the levels. 

The game contained several elements that made it stand-out compared with other 1980s era motorcycle racing video games; namely the full circular loops and the heightened sense of  speed, both of which were visually impressive on the Game Boy’s screen. The game required the player to acquire and use certain power-ups at appropriate times in order to access a track’s fastest path, such as by hopping on top of a ledge, etc.