F-Zero 99
Released
Release Date: September 14, 2023
A special, multiplayer version of F-Zero, a 1990 racing game. F-Zero 99 features ninety-nine players competing against each other in fast-paced, futuristic races.
Release Date: September 14, 2023
A special, multiplayer version of F-Zero, a 1990 racing game. F-Zero 99 features ninety-nine players competing against each other in fast-paced, futuristic races.
F-Zero 99 is a multiplayer racing game based on 1990's F-Zero. It was developed by Nintendo.
F-Zero 99 has us participating in futuristic races on many winding, twisted tracks. We compete against ninety-eight other players at once, meaning every single race is pure chaos. To come out on top, we must squeeze our way past the other players, pick up power-ups and make good use of our energy supplies.
Energy has two uses. It can be spent to boost our speed beyond the regular limit, but it also represents our health, and we'll explode if it runs out. As for power-ups - collisions create Super Sparks, which raise our special bar when collected. Once it's full, we can temporarily ascend to the Skyway, an empty track above the regular track, on which we can easily overtake our competitors.
As we ascend to higher ranks, we unlock various cosmetics for our car, such as new colors, stickers, effects, Or backgrounds and badges to use on our profile.
F-Zero 99 was designed with multiplayer in mind. In addition to the basic mode, in which 99 players compete against each other, there are also Grand Prix and Mini Prix - a series of races - team battles and Pro Tracks. If we'd rather play alone, we can only train in practice mode and race against our own "ghosts".
F-Zero 99 is heavily reminiscent of the original game, featuring 16-bit visuals and audio.
Platforms:
Nintendo Switch
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Game Ratings for F-Zero 99 Video Game.
Shacknews: 10 / 10 by Asif Khan
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 be the beginning of a new era for our beloved racing game franchise.
Niche Gamer: 8 / 10 by Fingal Belmont
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 that’s just as blurry and exhilarating as the last lap.
WayTooManyGames: 6.5 / 10 by Leonardo Faria
This is not the worst idea Nintendo has ever had, but it’s really poorly implemented. F-Zero 99 feels restrained, never fully grasping the concept of an actual battle royale, just punishing the smallest percentage of players per race. It’s just a revamped take on the SNES original, with just more drivers per race, with a lot less room for skill, and more room for nonsensical mayhem.
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