Nitrobike is a take on the classic game of Excitebike , where the player takes the helm of a motorbike equipped with a nitro rocket, racing in 20 different tracks and over 60+ different events. The player must avoid stationary obstacles and slower riders.
The gameplay involves using the Playstation 2 controller to steer and accelerate as well as boosting with the nitro rocket. The game features a career mode where the player can unlock new characters and bikes by winning these events, as well as a six-player online capability. Additionally, there is a four-player bowling game included.