Customer Reviews

F-Zero- Maximum Velocity

5 star:		(75)
4 star:		(34)
3 star:		(16)
2 star:		(6)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

The original F-Zero was released way back in 1991 as a SNES Launch title. It featured "Mode 7" which enabled games to pull of a 3D effect.

The game was followed up with a special "Sattelaview" version entitled "F-Zero 2". However, it only included one more class "Ace" and the tracks were not as good as any in the first version.

The latest F-Zero game was released on the Nintendo 64 a couple of years ago and followed the same princible - Fast cars going along space themed tracks. However this version included twists and hills in the tracks, as well as 30 cars on the track and many tracks.

Now Nintendo have released a portable version of F-Zero and it follows the SNES roots more than the Nintendo 64 game.

F-Zero Advance (which will be titles F-Zero : Maximum Velocity for the USA launch) is basically an upgraded version of the SNES title. The game however, features all new tracks, cars, classes and music. It only shares the same graphic style as the SNES version - which I'm sure many people are pleased with. This game is not just a "rehash" and overal it is very playable.

There are three initial Classes - Pawn, Knight & Bishop - with an additional Queen class which is uncovered later in the game. The game also has difficulty modes - Begginer, Standard and Expert - again a further difficulty "Master" can be unlocked later in the game.

The game starts of with four cars and you can uncover a further four by completly certain tasks in the game.

The game uses the GBA techology to full effect - the graphics are very sharp and smooth and once you have got used to the controls you will just be speeding though each track with ease.

The sound is also pretty good - all the music is brand new. However, I would have liked some of the classic SNES F-Zero music to be present, but really it doesnt matter much.

The control does take a little while to get used to. I did have problems with the L & R buttons at first, but after 20 or so minutes I had gotten used to it. Now I don't have any problems at all.

The only major dissapointment is the Multiplayer mode. You can play upto four players using one cartridge. However, you can only play one track (Silence) which is very simple and short. You can also only chose one model of car to play with.

If you have 4 copies of the game though you don't need to worry. You may play any track and as any car as you want!

Overal, I reccomend this to everyone as a must buy launch game. It really is great fun - and as the tracks are all brand new, you won't have already played this game in another form already.

This is one of the best GBA launch titles out there. Even though it is difficult to play, you get used to it easily. The coolest part is that you only need one game pak to play multiplayer but they all need a GBA. Don't hesitate buying this item. If you put it on a big screen, people would think it's a SNES Game. But puting it on GBA it will make there jaws drop! I hope this reveiw was helpful.

There are many things I like about this game.

1. The graphics are superb. The courses are the same stye as the ones for the Super Nintendo F-Zero, but it runs at a fantasticly smooth and fast framerate like the N64 F-Zero. Great lighting too.

2. Big game. There are 4 circuits with 5 tracks each, plus a championship track and a track for single-pak multiplayer games. There are 10 cars (you have to earn 6 of them) with differences you can really notice.

3. Challenging. I have beaten the first 3 circuits on standard difficulty and am struggling to beat them on expert. Not to brag, but I am a pro at F-Zero Games, and I think this is hard.

4. Replay value. It is very fun to replay the tracks, trying to get a better time, or seeing how you can do with different "cars"

5. Multiplyayer. I havent actually used this yet (none of my friends have a GBA), but I'm sure it will be very fun for people who are already pros at beating computers. I know that there are two ways to play multiplayer. A: with one game pack. You may only play one course with the same "car" for each player and there is no music. B: with a game pack for everyone playing. You have full access to all vehicles and tracks that are unlocked in any one of the games. Up to 4 people can play at once in both modes, and the empty slots may be filled with computers.

6. Sound. I kind of miss the old F-Zero tunes, but the new ones are great too. Much, much better sound quality than any older gameboys.

Overall rating from one to ten: 9.5

If you like racing games and have a GBA then this is a must buy!

It's like an old friend, but new. F-Zero Maximum Velocity takes the graphics and style of F-Zero for the Super NES but with new tracks and new cars.

However, there are some differences that make the gameplay different. Because of the Game Boy Advance is limited to only two face buttons, the boost control has changed to a more awkward L-R button smash (which is awkward when you're in the middle of a power slide). However, this isn't that big a deal. The game has a much better sense of speed than the Super NES game. (think the feel of F-Zero X on N64). Also, a personal preference, I like that the recharge zones don't have that weird alien spaceship with the pink beams - they're a very neutral blue-green color and you blink during recharge.

The one-cartridge multi-player is a great experience, but there are a lot of limitations. I haven't explored the multi-cartridge multi-player (if there is one. I can't read Japanese). You have no choice in cars (not even colors) or track, so it's kind of repetitive.

However, despite a few short-comings, F-Zero Maximum Velocity is a great game and worth a spot on everyone's list of GBA games.

Well, what can I say - I bought the Game Boy Advance early at an import store and payed the rediculous cost of (price) two months before it came out and saw it on ebay for significantly less. But I needed a game, and the one that I figured would need the least reading (being a Japanese imported game in Japanese) was this racing game. There may be some differences between this and the American version, particullarly in the difficulty. The Japanese game is HARD. After beating the first 3 tournaments made up of 5 races on three different difficulty settings, it finally gives you a new tournament and new cars which aren't incredibly much better than the ones you start with. The (rumored)highest difficulty setting hasn't been reached as far as from people I know because all you get for beating the 4th tourney is another difficulty level. But all in all, this game's graphics and sound really show off the power of the system. I've seen Mario Advance in action, but this game really blows it away. There is a lot of pixelation as things get closer, but that can be expected. Why didn't Nintendo put a 3d chip in their system!! Well, hope you like this game and keep your eyes open for Sonic Advance!!

F-Zero: Maximum Velocity for the GBA is an excellent racing game based on a similar game for the Super Nintendo. F-Zero is a fast paced racing game that pushes the GBA Hardware. F-Zero has a unique 3D feel, but in reality it is only a 2 dimensional game. The game itself features many tracks, drivers, and circuits at your disposal. In addition to all the original tracks, drivers, and circuits, there are many more that can be opened. Hidden tracks, drivers, and circuits are one of the added bonuses for beating different aspects of the game. The game does take a little while to get accustomed to. The game itself has a relatively high difficulty level, and for beginners the driving mechanics may be hard to pick up on. The game features a "blast turn" style of racing. Blast turning consists of tapping the button while going around the corner instead of hitting the break or simply letting off the gas. It is a really cool idea and once it is mastered the games mechanics really shine. Varying difficulty levels makes this game a great game to pick up and play for fun but also hard to master. Battery back up, the availability to open extra features, and unique racing mechanics makes this game a must have game in everyone's GBA library.

Fans of the smash hit Super Nintendo game F-Zero will not be disappointed in this fresh reincarnation of the popular futuristic racing game. The new game F-Zero: Maximum Velocity manages to pack a large selection of racers, four player interaction and what fans of the original have come to expect, mind blowing speed. This is all packed unto a tiny GBA cartridge, and instead of the normal Game Boy music, composed of mainly beeps we're starting to see some real music. Overall a new generation will be introduced to an aging but still excellent seiries, and as stated above, F-Zero:Maximum Velocity will will not disappoint.

This is definitely the best GBA launch title. While obviously not as good as F-Zero X, this blows the SNES version of the game away. I've heard a lot of griping about the limited multi-player action with one cartridge, but most games aren't offering *any* multiplayer action with only one cart. Graphics and sound are great, control is tight (other than the awkward boost). If you didn't own the SNES version, this game is a must-have. If you did own the SNES version, this version will wrap you in nostalgia and you won't be able to put it down. Mario Kart Advance will have a hard time topping this.

Have you ever played a game where you can feel the actual speed of it. This is the game and I don't know how i can say no to its beautiful well done graphics and awesome detail in audio and visual. Buy this game and be very satified. reasons- 1. has good graphics 2. tight controls 3. feel the g's 4. impress your friends 5. wont be a dissapointer and worth the money

This a darn good racing game with a lot of cool extras. Fast paced action, a good save feature, fun as heck tracks, cool cars er rockets er whatever... And the lasting part of this game is always trying to shave just a second here or there on your old track record. They even have a championship race track where you can ride against your previous high speed ghost (c'mon guys if this was the same for every track this game would be a Rembrandt). Of course the different skill level of drones can get annoying when you know you should be waxing them. It's frustrating when you can practically lap the expert drones in practice and barely beat them in the real races. It's obvious the gaming engineers decided that the drones would basically stick to your position at all times (I guess for a challenge). Which means when you jump a quarter of the track and there still behind you-- Grrrr. That's probably why the track maps in practice mode show your position and the drone's position while racing, and show neither on regular racing mode. But ok... It's an excellent game for short spurts on the train, plane, annoying family vacation, or the school bus. Quick starts and fun racing. Great for anyone on the go.