Fast RMX was one of the stand out titles in the Nintendo Switch launch line up, bringing high-speed, futuristic racing to fill in a gap left behind by a certain dormant Nintendo franchise. As a port of the Wii U's excellent Fast Racing NEO, this enhanced edition brings all the DLC and some additional stages, along with a nice performance boost. And now, an update has just gone out that adds even more value to the package.
Version 1.2 is now available to download, which adds a new time attack mode and allows you to group up with friends online. The best part is, it's absolutely free, so now's the perfect time to dive back in for another round. Hopefully this is just the beginning, we certainly wouldn't complain if Shin'en chose to continue updating the game.
What do you think? How have you liked Fast RMX? If you haven't bought it already, will this tempt you to pick the game up? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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Will this update make me better at the game? Because oh boy does it beat me up.
@JHDK I'd hope so! Hero mode is destroying me.
Yes, this is the update where the erratic dynamic resolution issue is fixed. The problem and it's solution was described by Shin'en in one of their previous interviews, so this update has been expected for some time now. Nice to see their work come to fruition!
Ah, time attack. I was wondering why it was absent this time while it was available from the start in NEO.
@SwitchVogel @JHDK Don't know if you two played the Wii U game, but the opponent AI was even tougher in that game.
Enjoying FAST on Wii U currently, so no thanks.
Also, how were these glaring omissions not stated in the original review? Online matches with friends? That stuff is fundamental.
Glad this is out. Now the Wii U version (with its miserable resolution) is obsolete.
The main difference I notice is on the WU if you hit the lead you could stay in the lead easily because the energy orbs took longer to respawn, which denied the chasers and made it difficult for you to catch up. On Switch, while you can catch up more easily, so can opponents to you, making it tougher overall and a far more balanced game.
Perfect timing. I just got off work so I'll give it a spin in a bit
I haven't played Fast NEO on Wii U and am thinking of picking this game up, for local and online multi-player racing would you cats recommend it? I'm tight on money right now but just need to add 10 more dollars to my eshop balance
@King_Johobo I'd recommend it, this is the best game that's not Zelda. There's loads of replayability, and it seems like it'll only get better from here.
Ah finally a time attack! Keeps getting better with this game. Keep it up!
I'll have to look into this. Looks like F-Zero...
Looks good but unfortunately I'm not enough of a racing fan to spend too much on the genre and I'm already getting MK8 in a couple weeks. If I'm ever looking to scratch the neglected F-Zero itch though I'll keep this in mind!
This update also fixed a glitch in Championship mode where the game wouldn't save after setting a new best rank/time in previously completed cups.
Shouldn't Time Attack and Friend Matches have been there from day 1?
Either way, I will probably wait for a sale on this and get my racing fix with MK8D in the meantime. Well, soon.
@Sean161 There's 6 tracks not in NEO:
Cameron Crest
Tepaneca Vale
Hangar Games
Neo Kyoto
Waimea Coast
Caldera Post
@MansakeLabs Thanks, this is the news I've been waiting for!
It is one of the best racing games! I love how hard it is, it makes you play and play to get better and better at it! Finally a game in a Nintendo console where there is real challenge!
@SwitchVogel Thanks Mitch! I think I'll download it tonight
@Moon I think the situation was pretty much prioritizing a Switch launch release which in this case I think was wise. Mario Kart generally eliminates any competition from other racing games (see for example that the Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed online community died when MK8 was released) so I could sadly see the online community for Fast RMX be rather limited in say May 2017 for example (I hope I'm wrong!)
@ShadJV I doubt Nintendo will release F-ZERO any time soon, FAST RMX is a strong competitor and Nintendo knows they will need to do a GREAT effort just to compete with this game. I think they will stick with MK franchise.
Is there a playable demo? If so i might give that a go
@Grumblevolcano I don't agree with you, maybe players who are not really into racing will leave it, but the ones who likes racing with some challenge will stay. MK8 is a good game but just for having fun, smashing your friends with the power-ups and fooling around in battle mode.
Voice chat with friends?
@King_Johobo Enjoy! If you're looking for someone to play online, hit me up! SW-0075-2784-4710
@8itmap_k1d I talked with Shin'en Support a few days ago and they told me about the update, they also told me a workaround for the saving problem. (Force save by changing a random setting)
Enjoying the Time Attack mode. Can freely learn the tracks better. But still waaay behind the developer times
@Bunkerneath There doesn't seem to be a demo on Switch (at least the UK store), but this game really is one of the best offerings on the Switch. Very AAA quality.
Great racing game,love it.
@Giygas_95 I agree, wiiu was really difficult. As soon as I started RMX I was winning races. I still think the games suffers at the highest speed because its too fast for the tracks maybe, I don't know, I don't feel like I'm using any skill at that speed just smashing boost a lot and hoping for the best. Great game though, one of the best racing games I've played.
I got 2.10.84 on Cameron Crest using the Rochdale., pretty stoked, beat the devs
I wish it had online leaderboards.
Away from home atm, turned on mobile hotspot & in about 10 seconds update downloaded! What sorcery is this??
Did anyone test the auto save bug? Have any of you tried to complete a cup, exited the game and when you relaunch it, did it save your last Cup progression?
Great additions to an already awesome game. Stay FAST, Shin'en!
I have Fast RMX and I love it. One of the best eshop games right now hands down
@riff-the-don , no the update is really small, something like 34 Mo, and the actual game is around 870 Mo.
One of my first purchases for my Switch and I haven't regretted it. Especially after completing the first difficulty it gets very tense.
@SwitchVogel cheers mate will do!
I'm really having a blast with this title!
@Pat84 I guessed it was a small file, fact I didn't have to select & install it like on the 3DS made it a bonus too. Auto updates, me likey.
It's a decent game that deserved a 7 in your review and got a 9, with plenty design flaws, a few badly designed tracks and a lot of unbalance here and there, plus a poor netcode.
I liked it but a 'stand out title'... uhm.
I've been playing this a lot more recently. Almost beaten all 10 cups. Just 2 more to go to have 30 tracks unlocked.
Noticed it also has local communication multiplayer. So the Switch can do multiplayer with other systems nearby without the internet? Or, how does that work
Hoping for an update on the brutal and merciless rubber banding ai. Other than that, this game rocks. Although, the soundtrack isn't great. A custom soundtrack from the sd card would be awesome
@peloxbol never said I thought they would - heck, I would not be surprised if they don't bother with F-Zero again, considering we haven't had an entry in what, three gens? GameCube was last I think... what I said was if I ever want to play a similar game again I'll get this, I just don't have the budget for buying two racing games in a month.
Awesome, can't wait, but can two players play online on one console the way Mario Kart worked?
@gatorboi352 They WERE stated in virtually every review I read.
Shinen stated, the game was launched when it was, as Nintendo had asked them if the game was in a playable state, and ready as a launch title. The game WAS ready ready as a launch title, with added tracks, better effects etc..
Kudos to Shinen for getting the UPDATE (not a fix) for this game out quickly. They actually submitted to Nintendo fro Green lighting 1 week after release, and Nintendo, for some reason only gave them the go ahead about a Week ago.
I could do with having a few switch friends that have this game to play with..so if you fancy adding me here's my code: sw-6178-6490-8219
Just to confirm as well I show up as smok3y78 again sw-6178-6490-8219
I only have Zelda and this game. And it's a good change of pace... when I feel like I need more action, I play this and it doesn' dissapoint me. The friend lobbies will be a good reason to convince my friends... to make them buy this game
@ShadJV Oh I understand! well if time comes and you can buy it, I'm sure you are going to enjoy it!
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