Motocross Intellivision box art

Intellivision · Sports / Racing

Motocross

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SystemIntellivision
Released1983
GenreSports, Racing
DeveloperMattel Electronics
PublisherMattel Electronics
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Intellivision in 1983, Motocross is a sports game developed by Mattel Electronics. It blends sports and racing elements.

It landed about 4 years into the Intellivision's life. Other notable Intellivision releases from 1983 include Defender, Beamrider and Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Treasure of Tarmin. Among the 25 Intellivision sports games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.

Mattel Electronics also made Utopia, Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man and B-17 Bomber for the Intellivision.

Motocross supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Intellivision hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Motocross is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Motocross gameplay screenshot on Intellivision
In-game screenshot (Intellivision)

Motocross walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Intellivision games today

Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.

Motocross FAQ

When did Motocross come out on the Intellivision?

Motocross was released for the Intellivision in 1983.

Who made Motocross?

It was developed by Mattel Electronics.

Is Motocross multiplayer?

Yes. Motocross supports up to 2 players.

How long does Motocross take to play?

As a sports game, Motocross typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Motocross on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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