F-Zero X
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| F-Zero X | |
| Developer | Nintendo EAD |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| System | Nintendo 64, Virtual Console (Wii, Wii U) |
| Release Date | Nintendo 64 JP July 14, 1998 NA October 26, 1998 EU November 6, 1998 CN 2004 Wii Virtual Console JP May 29, 2007 EU June 15, 2007 US June 25, 2007 Wii U Virtual Console JP November 2, 2016 PAL November 3, 2016 US January 12, 2017 |
| Gallery | GH Gallery |
| Rating | ESRB: E |
F-Zero X is a futuristic racing game that acts as the second F-Zero. This game pushed the Nintendo 64 to it's limit by displaying 30 racing machines at a rate of 60 frames per second. In order to do this, the quality of the 3D models themselves were sacrificed.
Story[edit]
The original F-Zero Grand Prix was ended after a large accident. Many of the pilots, including Captain Falcon, were injured, but none were killed, thanks to the efforts of Dr. Stewart. The rules have been revised and the race is now known as F-Zero X. This is the first F-Zero X Grand Prix.
Gameplay[edit]
In Grand Prix Mode, the player races against 29 other racers in a tour of various courses. The player can choose Novice, Standard, Master, or Expert difficulties for this mode. In each race, they are given a certain amount of points depending on how they place. Whoever has the most points at the end of the Grand Prix in the winner.
In Multiplayer Mode, two to four players can compete. If there are less than four players, the computer will control the remaining racers. If a player gets knocked out of the race, they enter VS Slot. BY doing well in VS Slot, the player can make the race's leader loss half or all of their energy.
Other modes include Death Race, Time Attack, and Practice.
Legacy[edit]
The game was extremely popular in Japan, selling over 50,000 copies within a week of it's release.
Two years later, F-Zero X Expansion Kit was released. Available only in Japan for the Nintendo 64DD, the expansion kit added lots of new content. This included new cups, new machines, and machine editor as well as a track editor.
Ports and Remakes[edit]
- In 2007, F-Zero X was released for download on the Wii as part of its Virtual Console. It was also later made available as part of the Wii U's Virtual Console in 2016 (in Japan and Europe) and 2017 (in America).
- In March 2022, it was added to the library of Nintendo 64 games that could be played on the Nintendo Switch by subscribers of the Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack. This release included the option of online multiplayer.
Sequels[edit]
The next game in the series was F-Zero: Maximum Velocity for the Game Boy Advance, but F-Zero GX was the next F-Zero game for home consoles.
| Titles in the F-Zero series |
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| F-Zero - F-Zero X - F-Zero GX - F-Zero AX Maximum Velocity - GP Legend - Climax |