BMX Kidz
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BMX Kidz – Firebird’s C64 Racer Was Tougher Than It Looked
Released in 1987 by Gigglywurx and published by Firebird Software for the Commodore 64, BMX Kidz is a fast-paced side-scrolling racing game inspired by the BMX craze of the 1980s. You race against five computer-controlled opponents across a series of challenging tracks, performing wheelies, jumps, and stunts in order to maintain speed and gain an advantage. A key gameplay element is energy and bike management. Crashes and failed tricks drain stamina and damage the bike, while collecting soda cans restores energy and replacement spokes keep performance at its peak. The game uses a distinctive 2.5D perspective that creates a strong sense of depth and motion, helping it stand out among other racing titles of the era. Progression depends on mastering the game’s slippery physics, timing jumps accurately, and choosing when to risk stunts for extra speed.
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Released in 1987 by Gigglywurx and published by Firebird Software for the Commodore 64, BMX Kidz is a fast-paced side-scrolling racing game inspired by the BMX craze of the 1980s. You race against five computer-controlled opponents across a series of challenging tracks, performing wheelies, jumps, and stunts in order to maintain speed and gain an advantage. A key gameplay element is energy and bike management. Crashes and failed tricks drain stamina and damage the bike, while collecting soda cans restores energy and replacement spokes keep performance at its peak. The game uses a distinctive 2.5D perspective that creates a strong sense of depth and motion, helping it stand out among other racing titles of the era. Progression depends on mastering the game’s slippery physics, timing jumps accurately, and choosing when to risk stunts for extra speed.
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Contemporary average 68% · range 60–79%
Commodore User
Reviewed by Mark Patterson. Firebird budget release
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Power Play
Reviewed by Firebird full-price release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Paul Sumner & Steve Jarratt. Firebird budget release
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