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Fast Fusion is a thrilling sci-fi hovercraft racing game for Nintendo Switch 2 that offers fast-paced gameplay, impressive graphics, and diverse tracks, serving as a spiritual successor to F-Zero, though it lacks online multiplayer.
F-Zero: Maximum Velocity, a high-speed racer originally released for the Game Boy Advance, will be available to Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers on March 29th. Additionally, F-Zero 99 will receive an update introducing a new Mirror Grand Prix and a 'Steer Assist' feature, with further updates planned. The hope for the GameCube game F-Zero GX to make its way to the Switch remains.
Using VHS recordings and AI tools, dedicated fans have reverse-engineered and restored lost F-Zero courses from the defunct Nintendo Satellaview service, creating a mod called F-Zero Deluxe. The mod includes new racing machines, leagues, and ghost data, and is a remarkable feat of game preservation. The restoration process involved reverse-projecting controller inputs from a VHS copy of the missing second Grand Prix, with the results being over 99.9% accurate. Despite concerns about potential legal issues, the fan-created and non-commercial project aims to keep this piece of gaming history alive.
Fans of the F-Zero franchise have recreated two lost games, BS F-Zero Grand Prix I and II, which were originally released exclusively through the Satellaview system in the 90s. Using recordings of the original broadcasts, ROMhacker GuyPerfect led a project to revive the games by tracking exact positions and button inputs from the footage and recreating the pixel layout and environment art. The faithful recreation is now available for free online, with the team still seeking physical copies of the broadcast software.
F-Zero fans have restored lost tracks from two forgotten F-Zero titles for the Japan-exclusive Nintendo Satellaview, F-Zero Grand Prix 1 and 2, using video footage and ROM hacking. The games were broadcast via Nintendo's Satellaview service between 1996 and 1997, offering new machines, courses, and features. A team of ROM hackers managed to accurately rebuild F-Zero Grand Prix 2, despite never having played it or having access to the ROM, and released the patch as BS F-Zero Deluxe for fans to experience the lost tracks.
The top three games selected for September's Nintendo eShop Selects are Gunbrella, Trombone Champ, and F-Zero 99. Gunbrella is a retro-style action-platformer with a dystopian setting and unique combat mechanics. Trombone Champ is a hilarious game that combines off-tune trombone playing with gyro and IR motion sensors. F-Zero 99 brings back the beloved racing franchise with a chaotic and addictive battle royale formula, featuring retro-style visuals and classic music.
The article criticizes F-Zero 99, a battle royale version of the racing game franchise, for lacking depth and failing to justify its existence compared to other racing games like Mario Kart. The resource management mechanic of balancing speed boosts and health is seen as flawed, leading to deaths caused by boredom rather than skill. The article suggests that F-Zero should focus on either racing or automotive combat to establish a stronger identity. Overall, the author believes that F-Zero 99 is a waste of Nintendo's potential and hopes for a more serious battle royale version of Mario Kart.
F-Zero 99, a battle-royale racing game based on the original F-Zero, has been announced for Nintendo Switch and is available today for free for Nintendo Switch Online members. The game features 99 players competing in a high-stakes race, with only one winner. Players must manage their power meter, which decreases when crashing into other racers or guardrails. They can use a temporary boost and collect Super Sparks to access a Skyway track. Completing goals unlocks customization options, and the game supports the Super NES Controller. F-Zero 99 joins other battle-royale games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Mario Bros. 35, Tetris 99, and Pac-Man 99.
A former F-Zero developer, Takaya Imamura, suggests that the long absence of the F-Zero racing franchise is due to the success of Mario Kart, which has sold nearly 50 million copies for Nintendo Switch. Imamura believes that a new F-Zero game would be too risky and costly when Mario Kart is already highly popular. He also mentions that Nintendo executive Shigeru Miyamoto seems more affectionate towards the Star Fox franchise. Despite this, Nintendo has not completely forgotten about F-Zero, as they have released DLC for Mario Kart 8 based on the classic racer and added F-Zero X to the Nintendo Switch Online library.
Takaya Imamura, the artist and designer behind characters like Captain Falcon and Fox McCloud, believes that Nintendo hasn't revived the F-Zero franchise because Mario Kart is the company's most popular racing game and a new F-Zero would be expensive to develop. He also suggests that Shigeru Miyamoto's affection for Star Fox may contribute to F-Zero receiving less attention. Imamura emphasizes the need for a "grand idea" to revive F-Zero and mentions that careful consideration and selection were involved in the resurgence of other IPs like Metroid. While there are no new F-Zero games on the Switch, fans can still play older titles through the Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription service.
Former Nintendo designer Takaya Imamura explains that the lack of a new F-Zero game is due to low sales, high costs, and the popularity of Mario Kart. Imamura suggests that F-Zero needs to innovate to boost sales, but the long dormancy of the franchise poses a challenge in appealing to both new and veteran fans. Additionally, the cost of developing a new F-Zero game is a concern. Imamura believes that careful consideration and collaboration with external developers could help revive the franchise, citing the success of Donkey Kong Country as an example.
Rumours suggest that Next Level Games is reportedly working on a remaster of the classic GameCube F-Zero entry for the Nintendo Switch family of systems, F-Zero GX. The beloved F-Zero franchise has not seen a new entry in years, and while there have been rumours in the past, we will have to wait and see if this one comes to fruition.