SNES

F-Zero

F-Zero is one of the best racing games that I have ever played. Truthfully, even though it was made in the early 90's, it feels great. This is a must-have for both racing fans and SNES owners.

Non ci sono parole per descrivere questo gioco, praticamente eccellente sotto ogni punto di vista e in qualunque modo lo si voglia vedere. Ha rappresentato una novità e la nascita di un nuovo genere nel mondo dei videogiochi, non dimentichiamo che titoli del calibro di Wipeout devono tutto a F-Zero. Avrete capito dunque che F-Zero ha rivoluzionato la vita di tutti noi quando abbiamo giocato, quindi ora rituffatevi anche voi in questo fantastico mondo e riprendete a sfrecciare per le strade di Mute City…se volete mi trovate li…!

Using a similar 3D routine to Pilotwings, F-Zero is simply the most impressive racing game I've ever encountered. For a start, it's stunning to look at, with gorgeous, silky-smooth landscapes whizzing by at incredible speeds. It also plays perfectly - the way the craft 'feels' and responds to your joypad movements is utterly perfect. Misjudge a corner at high speed and you skitter all over the track, and much finger twitching is required to save yourself from severe energy drain. Adding to the on-the-edge high speed thrills are the computer opponents, who cut you up and give you a truly challenging race - on later levels they're really hard to beat. If it's high speed thrills 'n' spills you're after, put this at the top of your shopping list.

Fun et explosif, F-Zero est l'occasion rêvée de goûter au plaisir que procure la vitesse. Son concept intelligent et novateur en fait un choix adéquat pour tout bon collectionneur qui se respecte. Fier de siéger au panthéon des jeux vidéo, il peut aussi se targuer d'avoir engendré l'une des sagas les plus emblématiques de la firme au plombier moustachu.

This is not just another racing game! The hairpin turns and flying jumps are enough to make my head spin! Rounding corners was never so smooth! Mode 7 really makes a huge difference in the playability and visual excitement this game has to offer. A must for racing fans!!

Jetzt weiß ich warum die japanischen Konstrukteure dem Super Famicom einen 3-D-Spezial-Chip mitgegeben haben. Die Strecken bei "F-Zero" zoomen und scrollen, daß es eine wahre Pracht ist. Allein die Kurven, bei denen quasi das gesamte Bild auf dem Monitor flott gedreht wird, sorgen für das richtige Rennfeeling. Zudem spielt sich F-Zero absolut fantastisch. Zwar erscheinen 15 Kurse nicht viel, aber dank der cleveren Computerfahrer und den Hindernissen wird jedes Rennen aufs neue zum Erlebnis.

No futuro, os bólidos da Fórmula Zero serão a categoria máxima do automobilismo mundial. E você pode ser um dos feras das pistas, pilotando um destes sensacionais carros. Claro, neste game tudo é diferente. A começar pelas pistas: elas são construídas no espaço, flutuando alguns milhares de metros acima da superfície do globo terrestre. Com atenção, pode-se ver ao fundo o cenário do local sobre o qual elas foram construídas.

Overall, F-Zero features excellent graphics, a good soundtrack, and smooth controls. The lack of any rewards for winning also hampers the experience and offers no real incentive to keep playing. Ultimately, the poor game play mechanics ruin the game. Most gamers have fond memories of this title, but I didn’t find much to enjoy.

The graphics are colorful and vibrant, almost to the point of being gaudy. Although the tracks are detailed, they are also noticeably flat and all tend to look the same. There are some 2D structures in the background to attempt to compensate for this, but in general there's not much eye candy. You can select from four vehicles, each with their own handling and speed characteristics. As you glide around the tracks, you can collect power-ups, boost through straight-aways, and jump small ramps. A one-player game only, the object is to compete in a series of events in an attempt to gain the number one ranking. The early races are surprisingly challenging. Unfortunately, F-Zero has not held up well over the years, especially since the release Mario Kart, which blows it away. It's too polished to get a failing grade, but few players will argue that F-Zero has not aged well.