Nintendo Should Make Another F-Zero Game
Making the case for the beloved forgotten gem in the Nintendo library
If you’re expecting this to be a love letter to F-Zero X, one of my favorite childhood video games, then you’re right. For those familiar with the 1998 game released on Nintendo 64, you could easily imagine a remaster of F-Zero X being an acceptable use of Nintendo’s resources. F-Zero X had all the base mechanics to make the ideal racing game.
The AI is competitive and wildly unpredictable. The tracks range from simple to challenging and demand the player adapts to different driving styles. The cast of characters are fully realized and distinguished with vehicles designed to match their personas. Each track has a specific soundtrack to add to the experience. Most importantly, the driving mechanics are intuitive and smooth. Did I mention this game was made 20 years ago?
F-Zero X is the sort of game you can pick up right now and fully enjoy.
The last F-Zero title released in the United States was back in 2004! F-Zero GP Legend, slightly based off of the short-lived anime series, was made exclusively for the Game Boy Advance. F-Zero GX, which was the last major console version in the F-Zero series, was released in 2003 for the GameCube to critical acclaim. F-Zero GX didn’t sell…
