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There
isn't much left to say about F-Zero save
the fact that it's brilliant. Along with Super
Mario World (1990) this was the second half
of the mammoth one-two punch that Nintendo delivered
for the launch of the Super Famciom. To all extents,
these two games embody the perfect launch lineup
- a feat yet to be repeated.
Essentially a fast, no-nonsense futuristic racer,
the game makes full use of the Super Famicom's 'Mode
7' rotation technology, creating a truly unique
visual style and feel. If anything the game is almost
too straightforward: press Start, select
a ship, race 5 courses, and done. No storyline,
no nick knacks, no ending, no nothing. In fact the
game has such a lack of detail that it almost comes
across as a demo, an undiluted 'Mode 7' showcase
that just happens to play perfectly, despite some
frustratingly stubborn and unshakable opposition
during the last few races: any contact with a rival
car will see your craft bounce all over the place
while they barely sway off course.
Save that minor gripe this is a remarkably polished
production. Fast, smooth and eternally enjoyable,
F-Zero is a simple and timeless experience
that still outshines all of its updates to this
day.
Go Nintendo, go. |
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F-Zero
エフゼロ
SUPER FAMICOM |
DETAILS
| Format |
Super
Famicom |
| Released |
21
Nov 1990 |
| Publisher |
Nintendo |
| Product
ID |
SHVC-FZ |
| Size
(cm) |
19
x 10.5 x 3 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.16 |
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Super-fast,
super-slick, no holds barred
futuristic racing game, one
of Nintendo's greatest triumphs.
Standard SFC cardboard packaging,
4Mbit cartridge, 30-page colour
booklet. |
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F-Zero
Super Famicom Hisshō Hō Special
エフゼロ
スーパーファミコン必勝法スペシャル
GUIDE BOOK |
DETAILS
| Format |
Guide
Book |
| Released |
14
Jan 1991 |
| Publisher |
Keibunsha |
| Product
ID |
ISBN4-7669-1344-2 |
| Size
(cm) |
18.2
x 12.8 x 0.7 (B6) |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.10 |
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Clear
and simple 'Winning Technique
Special' guide book that presents
every pilot, machine and track,
followed by a selection of
3D course layouts with advice
on how to tackle every corner.
64 pages, colour and B&W,
Japanese. |
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'F-Zero',
'Super Famicom' and 'Nintendo' are registered trademarks of Nintendo
Co., Ltd.
F-Zero TM & © 1990 Nintendo All Rights Reserved
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