Moto-X is a 1994 SNES motocross simulation that's been confirmed for an imminent release on the Nintendo Switch. Despite being a complete game, Moto-X was initially shelved and did not receive its first release until 2023, when it became available on physical SNES cartridges. Now, the game is ready to come to some modern consoles.
There appear to be several reasons why Moto-X was canceled in the 1990s. For one, developer Software Creations, also known for the Commodore 64 version of Bubble Bobble, believed the game lacked depth. More importantly, the game's publisher suddenly shifted its focus to interactive movie games, leaving Moto-X behind even though it was almost ready to ship (via Games That Weren't).
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The official Nintendo eShop page for Moto-X's re-release is ready, with the game priced at $5.99 USD. The new version includes no notable enhancements or upgrades, making it much the same as the original SNES racing game that Software Creations planned to release. "Revive the moto racing spirit with this game, developed in 1994," reads the official description. While Moto-X is set to launch on Nintendo...
