F-Zero 99
| F-Zero 99 | |
|---|---|
 Icon of the game. | |
| Developer(s) | Nintendo Software Technology |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Director(s) | Chris Polney |
| Producer(s) | Takao Nakano Shinya Saito |
| Designer(s) | Kees Luyendijk |
| Programmer(s) | Rory Johnston Jon Johnson Shuhei Oshita |
| Artist(s) | Takashi Ogomori |
| Composer(s) | James Phillipsen |
| Series | F-Zero |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch |
| Release | September 14, 2023 |
| Genre(s) | Racing, Battle Royale |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
F-Zero 99[a] is an online racing video game developed by Nintendo Software Technology and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. It was announced during a Nintendo Direct presentation on September 14, 2023, and released for free through the Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) subscription service on the same day for the users who are subscribed.[1]
It is the first new F-Zero game in the franchise since the release of F-Zero Climax (2004).
Gameplay
In a similar vein to Tetris 99, Super Mario Bros. 35, and Pac-Man 99, the game reuses assets and gameplay of F-Zero and re-contextualizes it as a battle royale. Players choose the same vehicles and tracks from the 1990 game. The speed boost system is reminiscent of what debuted in F-Zero X.[2] Every machine has an energy meter, which serves two purposes. First, it is a measurement of the machine's health and is decreased from accidents or attacks from opposing racers. Second, the player is given the ability to boost, but must sacrifice energy to do so. Its main mode is a single online race with up to 99 players. A rotating playlist of modes includes Grand Prix, Team Battle, and Pro Tracks.[3][4]
Development
The game was developed by Nintendo Software Technology.[5]
Notes
References
- ^ Bankhurst, Adam (2023-09-14). "F-Zero 99 Announced for Nintendo Switch, and It's Out Today". IGN. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ published, Rhys Wood (2023-09-15). "F-Zero 99 might not be the game you wanted - but it sure is a lot of fun". TechRadar. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ "F-Zero 99 brings the series back as a battle royale, available today". Destructoid. 2023-09-14. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ "F-Zero 99 plants the seeds for a stronger racing revival". Digital Trends. 2023-09-15. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ F-Zero 99 Credits, retrieved 2023-09-17
