''Top Gear Hyper-Bike'' is a

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developed by

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and released for the

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in 2000.

Gameplay

''Top Gear Hyper-Bike'' is a

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that features three gameplay modes and six track layouts. A track editor where players can create their own tracks is also included in the game.

Development

As a follow-up to ''

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'', ''Top Gear Hyper-Bike'' was developed by

and runs on an enhanced version of its engine. To make the motorcycle handling and animations more realistic, the game's

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racers were segmented into six independent parts. The sound effects of the motorcycle engines were recorded from real bikes in a dealership. The game was presented at the

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in 1999.

Reception

''Top Gear Hyper Bike'' received "mixed" reviews according to the

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website

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References

External links

* {{Top Gear series 2000 video games Kemco games Motorcycle video games Nintendo 64 games Nintendo 64-only games Top Gear (video game series) Video games developed in the United States Snowblind Studios games Multiplayer and single-player video games