F-Zero 99

User Rating
7.8/10 (284 ratings)
Release Date
14th Sep 2023
No. of Players
1 (Single Player)
Genre
Racing
Publisher
Nintendo
Developer
Nintendo
Content Rating
ESRB/Everyone, PEGI/7
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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. The F-ZERO 99 game is available only to active Nintendo Switch Online members.

Reviews 1

Nintendo Life said:

Despite its relatively unchanged look, F-Zero 99 is unexpectedly refreshing. Though it may not be the return for the franchise that fans hoped for, it's a triumphant and welcome look back at Captain Falcon's first game with a clever twist. F-Zero is simply suited for the -99 style structure in ways that Tetris, Mario, and Pac-Man aren't; it was already an elimination-style battle royale, just a small one. Adding more players doesn't just feel perfect for F-Zero, it feels natural. This isn't the definitive way to play F-Zero, but it is a brilliant take that supplements what worked so well in the original with thoughtful additions that make chasing victory utterly addictive.

9/10

User Reviews 1

JJtheTexan said:

F-Zero 99 may not be the new F-Zero game fans have wanted for decades, but it's probably the F-Zero game we needed. It applies "battle royale" mechanics of other Nintendo successes like Tetris 99 and Super Mario 35 to the classic SNES gameplay, but with welcome adjustments to enable dozens of live players at once. These days (2025), participation has dropped off quite a bit, so you'll have lots of bot opponents, but it's still a good time and accessible to players of all skill levels. Here's hoping it inspires Nintendo to create an HD remake of F-Zero GX, or even better, an all-new title.

Recommended for racing / driving fans.

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