F-Zero 99 is proof that Nintendo can still innovate with its classic franchises, with a beautiful nostalgia hit in its classic soundtrack and the visuals that simulate the original game's Mode7, offering a [...] thrilling experience that respects the legacy of the series and at the same time brings something completely new to the table.
F-Zero 992023
F-Zero 99
2023 Nintendo81Great
Playtime
ModerateTypically 12 hours
Playable on
Available on
- Free
Game modes
- 2–99 players
- 2–99 players
Details
- Launch
- September 14, 2023
- Developer
- Nintendo Software Technology
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Genres
Overview
A battle royale game featuring tracks from the original F-Zero for Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Line up with 98 other F-Zero machines and race to the finish in this thrilling take on the original Super NES game. Keep an eye on your power meter as you boost and bash, because speed is just as important as survival. Defend yourself with a Spin Attack and collect Super Sparks to breeze past the competition on the elevated Skyway. Outpace and outlive your opponents in rotating modes The core F-Zero 99 mode is just one way to race at breakneck speeds. Mini Prix and Grand Prix modes appear on a set schedule and challenge you to compete and qualify in a series of races. Team Battle and the extra-tough Pro Tracks mode rotate throughout the day. Prepare yourself in Practice Mode and race against your ghost.
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Reception
Press83
Great- Metacritic82from 9 reviews
- OpenCritic84from 8 reviews
F-Zero 99 scratches a very specific itch where gamers can get an intense and thrilling rush for a bit before moving on to something else. It will be very disappointing when Nintendo inevitably terminates the service for it because it is some of the best F-Zero content since F-Zero GX.
The customization options are about as deep as a kiddie pool, and the lack of long-term content might leave some hardcore racers wanting more. For a quick dopamine fix, a hit of high-octane thrills, F-Zero 99 is the real deal. It’s a shame Nintendo will pull the plug on this speed demon someday. It burns bright, and fast, and leaves you with a memory...
The Internet is brimming with tons of new F-Zero fan content born out of the game's release with musicians covering and remixing sweet tunes, artists drawing their favorite characters and vehicles, and even speedrunners streaming and making videos. While the seeds of an F-Zero revival have been sowed by F-Zero 99, diehard fans know that this may just...
A satisfying blend of high-speed action, chaos, and strategy makes this glorious revival of the F-Zero franchise stand out. Let's hope it won't be another 19 years before we get another game in the series.