F-Zero
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| Full Title | F-Zero |
| Developer | Nintendo EAD |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| System | Super Nintendo Virtual Console |
| Release Date | Super Nintendo JP November 21, 1990 US August 15, 1991 EU June 4, 1992 Virtual Console US November 19, 2006 JP December 2, 2006 EU December 8, 2006 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Rating | ESRB: E |
F-Zero is a racing game for the Super Nintendo. It was impressive at the time, especially for it's use of Mode 7, which allowed the game to simulate 3D environments.
Story
It's the year 2560. Man has extended his reach far beyond Earth and intergalactic trade has begun. The trade is a booming business, but the rich tycoons needed some excitement in their lives. So, they began a dangerous, high speed racing circuit based on the old F-1 races called F-Zero.
Information
As in most racing games, the object of F-Zero is to reach the end of the track before your opponents. However, in this game you have to avoid land mines, magnets, and other obstacles that damage your racer.
The game contains 15 tracks divided into 3 leagues. There are initally three difficulties to choose from: Beginner, Immediate, and Expert. A fourth difficulty, Master, is unlocked upon completing the Expert Grand Prix.
Legacy
F-Zero would spawn a series of games that continues to this day. It also introduced some of the characters who would continue to reappear game after game, including Captain Falcon, Samurai Goroh, Pico, and Dr. Stewart.
Sequels
The first planned sequel to F-Zero was Zero Racers for the Virtual Boy. Like so many games for the system, Zero Racers was canceled when the Virtual Boy failed.
In Japan, a sequel called BS F-Zero Grand Prix 2 was released. It contained only five tracks and played very much like the original F-Zero.
The first sequel of make it to America and Europe was F-Zero X for the Nintendo 64.
Ports and Rereleases
- In Japan, a competition version of the game called BS F-Zero Grand Prix. This version had an extra track and let players play against each other via Satellaview.
- The game was rereleased on the Virtual Console.