Two F-Zero games are headed to Nintendo's Switch Online subscription, including a release that was previously only available in Japan.
Both games were released on the Game Boy Advance and will be available on Switch starting October 11.
The first is F-Zero: GP Legend, which followed the GBA launch game F-Zero: Maximum Velocity and was released in Europe in 2004. It plays similarly to the SNES original, but includes a Story mode based on the anime of the same name. .
The second is F-Zero Climax, a sequel to GP Legend previously only available in Japan, also released in 2004. It is more of an expansion than a full sequel, but notable for its course editor that allows players to create their own. fields. tracks using specific pieces.
F-Zero Climax was the last release in the series for 19 years, until F-Zero 99 arrived on Switch Online last year.
Speaking of which, F-Zero 99 received a new update with additional content available today.
There's a new Grand Prix Ace League, five new tracks (including some from Satellaview), new machine decals and an expanded practice mode. Additionally, some balance adjustments have been made to the Wild Goose and Fire Stingray machines.
Nintendo is also holding a 1st anniversary event, where players can earn 12th anniversary badges, backgrounds, borders, and emotes.
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I enjoyed F-Zero 99 when it released last September and described it as “a battle royale in a pinball machine.”
It's great to see Nintendo update the game further and include more games from the series in its Switch Online offering. Now all we need is a new, proper game: wishful thinking?