F-Zero X

Platform:
Nintendo 64

Release Date (Japan):
July 14th, 1998

Release Date (North America):
October 26th, 1998

Release Date (Europe):
November 6th, 1998

Release Date (Australia):
Unknown

Developer:
Nintendo EAD

Producer:
Shigeru Miyamoto

Director:
Tadashi Sugiyama

Pilots:
30

Tracks:
26

Notes:
Rumble Pak and 64DD support.

Additional Resources:
Game Secrets and Codes
iQue Version
Music and Arrangements
Pilot Profiles
Track Listings

Links:
None

Box Art:
Japanese Box Art
North American Box Art - Back
European Box Art

The first (and only) F-Zero game for the N64. This game was actually set 25 years after the first F-Zero game. This game also had "hooks" for the ill-fated Nintendo 64DD (Disk Drive) system, that was Japan-only. This game introduced over 20 new characters, machine customizations, half pipes, cylinder tracks, and multiplayer to the series, as well as attacks and a revised boost system. Also new to X, the Death Race mode, which has been expanded upon in later F-Zero games.

Points of Interest:
- First F-Zero to be fully polygonal
- Only F-Zero game to feature a random track generator
- Featured "hooks" for connecting with the ill-fated 64DD (Disk Drive).

Game Story:
The F-Zero Grand Prix dates back to the 26th century, This grand race featured the most technological racing machines competing in several circuits (or cups) of fast-paced floating action. It was well known for its wild fans and eccentric competitors. Winners of the Grand Prix received large sums of money and a great deal of prestige.

Due to the large number of injured participants, the Grand Prix was canceled several years ago.

*The History of F-Zero
It is said that F-Zero derives from the old F-1 Race of the 20th and 21st century and the F-Max Grand Prix of the 24th century. Over the years, races became influenced by wealthy ex-space merchants. They thought that a fast and violent race would be a great way to get people to gamble, so the ex-merchants established the F-Zero Execution Project.

*F-Zero Machines
By using an opposing-gravity system called the "G-Diffuser System," these machines can drive at high speeds hovering just inches above the ground. Using their ultra-compact plasma engines, their maximum speeds can exceed the speed of sound.

*F-Zero Circuits
Courses for F-Zero are set high above cities. Some cities have multiple circuits--circuits not used for the Grand Prix are open to pilots for practice.

*Excerpts taken from the Universal Encyclopedia