F-Zero 99

F-Zero 99

September 14, 2023

Racing Nintendo Switch

LIGHTNING-FAST F-ZERO RACING WITH A 99-PLAYER TWIST! 99 racers, one winner! F-ZERO 99 delivers all the action of the original Super NES game, with the added twist of online play. Take on players from around the world and race to be the last machine standing! F-ZERO 99 is available as …

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Critic Reviews (10)

Albert Lichi Cubed3 Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"F-Zero 99 scratches a very specific itch where gamers can get an intense and thrilling rush for a bit before moving on to something else. It will be very disappointing when Nintendo inevitably terminates the service for it because it …"

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Andre Segers GameXplain Sep 2023
95.0 /100
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Asif Khan Shacknews Sep 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

30.0

"The Internet is brimming with tons of new F-Zero fan content born out of the game&s;s release with musicians covering and remixing sweet tunes, artists drawing their favorite characters and vehicles, and even speedrunners streaming and making videos. While the …"

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Charlie Wacholz IGN Sep 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"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;s a triumphant and welcome look back at Captain Falcon&s;s first game with a clever twist. …"

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Fernando Lorde Nintendo Blast Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"F-Zero 99 is proof that Nintendo can still innovate with its classic franchises, with a beautiful nostalgia hit in its classic soundtrack and the visuals that simulate the original game&s;s Mode7, offering a [...] thrilling experience that respects the legacy …"

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Fingal Belmont Niche Gamer Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

20.0

"The customization options are about as deep as a kiddie pool, and the lack of long-term content might leave some hardcore racers wanting more. For a quick dopamine fix, a hit of high-octane thrills, F-Zero 99 is the real deal. …"

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Francesco Corica Spaziogames Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

20.0

"F-Zero 99 is a true love letter to the fans of the series: after almost 20 years since the last chapter, Nintendo has released the definitive and modern edition of a game that is now over 30 years old."

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Jess Lee Digital Spy Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

40.0

"A satisfying blend of high-speed action, chaos, and strategy makes this glorious revival of the F-Zero franchise stand out. Let&s;s hope it won&s;t be another 19 years before we get another game in the series."

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Jordan Helm Hardcore Gamer Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"Despite its smaller and unfortunately limited pool of content, F-Zero 99 still stands not just as another terrific application of the 99-player Royale format, but one that goes as far as to redefine any and all prior knowledge people may …"

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Sep 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

45.0

"This is not the worst idea Nintendo has ever had, but it’s really poorly implemented. F-Zero 99 feels restrained, never fully grasping the concept of an actual battle royale, just punishing the smallest percentage of players per race. It’s just …"

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