Canceled at the Last Minute in 1994: Unreleased SNES Racer MotoX Lands on Modern Consoles
In 1994, right when the Super Nintendo was at its peak, British developer Software Creations wrapped up development on MotoX, an isometric motocross racer packed with fast arcade action. Just as the cartridge was ready for manufacturing, publisher Trimark Interactive pulled the plug at the last minute to pivot toward interactive video on CD-ROM. After 32 years on the shelf and a limited physical cartridge run by Piko Interactive in 2023, the game is finally getting its very first digital release courtesy of Ratalaika Games.
Launching on October 16, 2026, MotoX lands on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC for just $5.99 / €5.99. It is a great excuse to revisit the work of Software Creations, the Manchester team behind classic 16-bit titles like Plok! and Equinox.
Classic 16-Bit Motocross Built for Split-Screen Couch Battles
This is not a half-baked demo dug out of a hard drive: MotoX is a completely finished game. It features 18 tracks packed with steep jumps, mud pits, and obstacles, using a pseudo-3D perspective reminiscent of Excitebike or Super Off Road. Players work their way through three engine classes (250cc, 550cc, and 750cc), each requiring careful line choice and throttle control.
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Out on the track, you will need to grab turbo boosts and stay out of trouble to beat the pack. But the real selling point is the two-player horizontal split-screen multiplayer mode, built specifically for racing your friends right on the couch.
My Take on the Return of MotoX
Honestly, seeing an unreleased Software Creations game finally make it out into the wild is awesome. Those guys really knew what they were doing on the Super Nintendo, building tight, responsive games that handled like a dream. Finding out a completely finished game sat in a drawer for 30 years just because an executive decided to chase CD-ROM video trends is wild, and it shows how many cool projects were almost lost forever. Getting to fire this up with a buddy on the couch for six bucks on Switch or the big screen is an easy buy in my book.
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