F-Zero X
1998 • Nintendo
8.6/10Nintendo
Racing
High-speed futuristic racing with 30-car races and intense competition across gravity-defying tracks.
Gameplay
Futuristic racing with boost mechanics, 30 simultaneous racers, and tracks featuring loops and jumps.
Historical Context
Developed by Nintendo EAD as a pure racing experience focused on speed and competition over visual polish.
Fun Facts
- • Maintained 60fps with 30 racers on screen
- • Featured a heavy metal soundtrack
- • Courses included full loops and cylinders
Cultural Impact
Set new standards for racing game performance and demonstrated that 60fps could be maintained in complex racing scenarios.
Review
F-Zero X delivered uncompromising speed and intense racing with technical excellence and challenging track design.