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{{Game | {{Game | ||
| name=F-Zero | | name=F-Zero | ||
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+ | | full title=F-Zero | ||
| developer=[[Nintendo EAD]] | | developer=[[Nintendo EAD]] | ||
| publisher=[[Nintendo]] | | publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
| genre=[[Racing]] | | genre=[[Racing]] | ||
− | | system=[[Super | + | | system=[[Super Nintendo]]<br />[[Virtual Console]] |
− | |release='''Super | + | |release='''[[Super Nintendo]]'''<br />JP November 21, 1990<br />US August 15, 1991<br />EU June 4, 1992<br />'''[[Virtual Console]]'''<br />US November 19, 2006<br />JP December 2, 2006<br />EU December 8, 2006 |
| gallery=[http://www.gamehiker.com/gallery/index.php?cat=170 GH Gallery] | | gallery=[http://www.gamehiker.com/gallery/index.php?cat=170 GH Gallery] | ||
| rating= ESRB: E | | rating= ESRB: E | ||
|}} | |}} | ||
− | '''F-Zero''' is a | + | '''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= | =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= | =Information= | ||
− | As in most racing games, the object of ''F-Zero'' is to reach the end of the track before your opponents. | + | 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 | + | 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= | =Legacy= | ||
− | ''F-Zero'' would spawn | + | ''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== |
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− | + | 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 | + | 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]]. A demo version was included in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as an unlockable Masterpiece. | ||
{{F-Zero Series}} | {{F-Zero Series}} | ||
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