Virtual Console Reviews

this is a good one. i remember they used to have this on virgin aeroplanes and they also had mario world on it aswell. i remember i got really angry once cuz my tv didnt work, you can see why

Very intense and fun game. The best auto racing game of the SNES, it the first racing game i can remember with a time trial mode. It is unfortunate that it didnt have a multi player mode. For sure a 5.

Still holds up gameplay-wise by today's standards. Way ahead of its time, with a great sense of speed and adrenaline. Pretty much the same as the GameBoy Advance version but on a bigger screen (obviously). The controls are bit hard to master but worth persevering with.

finally,i now own every single f zero game because i missed this one in the snes days.i was surprised how well it held up too,although it will never impress with speed and visuals again sadly.still,the gameplay and challenge is still there which is what keeps me coming back.F-Zero rules

This was one of my favorites as a kid, i especially remember the music, the tunes were really catchy and atmospheric.

however, the graphics dont seem to have aged well and compaired to need for speed carbon and numerous other racing games since, im not sure whether its worth my while getting this one.

what do people think - still fun or had its day?

F:S

Trust me on this one: This may not be the fastest game ever like the N64 and GC versions, lke F-Zero X and F-Zero GX, but... U know what? This is still, by far, the best AND awesome game ever made for the SNES! Sure, the fun increases when you have multi-player mode, but... it's all in FUN! All series (except the GB/GBA/GBC versions) of F-Zero ROCKS!!!

Btw... on youtube.com, I've seen a UK version of F-Zero (or F-zero 2?)... I'm not sure where they get their games at, but it's particularly interesting, don't you think? Go, F-Zero!

Another classic game from the early days of the SNES. F-Zero was the game that made the SNES really stand out as it looked absolutely stunning. Nobody had seen anything move as fast as the 'Mode 7' graphics used around the tracks. It made all other arcade-style racing games of the time look about as exciting as a Lada going up a steep hill.

How does it compare 15 years later? Well, the highly stylised visuals still look very nice now (especially the backdrops). The action is still fast, even by today's standards. Wipeout may have pushed the boundaries for futuristic racing games, but it's not bad and it's certainly impressive for a 16-bit game. The soundtrack is also really good too!

The gameplay isn't bad. As many people have pointed out it's quite simple. You have a choice of 4 cars, each with strengths and weaknesses. Your basic aim is to win each of the races you compete in. Not an easy task. The controls are different from many racers and make use of the L and R buttons, as well as the D-Pad, to control your 'glide' through the corners. It's a black art to learn how to corner properly but when you get it right, you'll love it.

It's not the best SNES racer as Super Mario Kart is a country mile better, but it's well worth downloading.

A great racing game when it launched with the SNES and still great to this day.

SMK is also great but it's combat racing, not just a racing game like F-Zero.

When i first played this it felt so fast and intense to play. F-zero became more enjoyable to me as i got better at the controls. Its a very challenging game when played on the master setting and i played it to death untill i completed every course. I downloaded it instantly and still enjoy playing it to this day.

This is a good game, the music is awesome, f zero x is better though

true,it kinda pales to its x counterpart

This is very good, but insanely hard lol

this is very fast and good. but you'll better off with 200 points more and f-zero x.
ok, this one is very different, and has nice music. nostalgia might catch you.
but this has no multiplayer and only 4 machines. it's a classic and it's nice to have it on vc.
solo racers will have a good time.

cool thats the music they put into super smash bros. melee =D
Game looks great fun

Ha. I bought this for the old American block of purple and grey plastic for a dollar on ebay, and it works fine. Easily recommendable for 8 USD, though. (Idk how many euros...or pounds or whatever... my innate American ignorance shines when it comes to foreign currency)

Personally, I wouldn't give this a 5. A 4 is definitely deserved, but the lack of multiplayer hurts it severely in my eyes.
A Single-player racing game that offers nothing in customizability can only stay amusing for so long. F-Zero X and GX did it much better.
Since we're given the choice, I'd much rather spend the dinky 200 extra Wii points on the N64 version.

My first experience with this game was just before F-Zero X came out here. Getting excited about an F-Zero game for the first time made me get the SNES game as a taster of things to come. I enjoyed it a lot; I really love the music. I'd give this game a 4 though - better than average but there are still similar games better than it (including its own sequel).

Speaking of F-Zero sequels, I wonder if we will ever see the BS F-Zero game only ever saw in Japan on the Satellaview Super Famicom add-on.

I agree with GFrag. It's an excellent game, but the lack of multiplayer really makes it hard to give it the top grade.

If you want a tough racing game that adds a touch of new concepts. Then this is the game for you. Alot of tracks, 4 cars to choose from each with different strengths and weaknesses. Its really fun, and a classic SNES game.

Great game, but the lack of multiplayer hurts

What does the F stand for in F-Zero?

Fantastic with a capital F

I love this game, would have got 5 stars if it had been 2 players though.

3 stars, max. This game feels way outdated. I recommend spending an extra 200 points on the N64 version.

5 stars. one of my favourite snes games along with Mario world and Kirby super star.

This game was crazy when it first came out. And it remains fun today. I also give it 5 stars. (and the F stands for formula -- but you knew that)

My favourite F-Zero game, loved the music.

4/5 as there was no multiplayer but will probably still download it

I never had this game, but I remember bugging my parents to buy it from the hotel entertainment service when we took a family vacation. It had the SNES knock off paddle hooked up to the TV and everything. I'll probaby buy it for the fond memories even though I don't remember much about how the game was.

I played the trial version in Super Smash Bros Brawl and I really didn't enjoy it. Not only was it 40 seconds long, but on the gamecube controller the B button is to accerelate. I don't see myself getting this.

@MasterMario - 40 secs isnt really long enough to get a feel for how good F-Zero is. It is really worth a taking a chance on, but as you say the Gamecube layout isn't good. A classic controller is a must for this!

That's true. I never finished the first lap. I have F-Zero GX for the gamecube and did not enjoy it at all.

F-Zero was such a great title to get so near launch of the SNES. Nintendo's best work was in the first year of its system. Sega's worst work was in the first year of its system. Who would have thought?

A fun game but hard. It takes some time to master the controls. Once you do that you're in for some furious racing!

The funniest thing happened. I played the trial version of F-Zero again in SSBB and I acually enjoyed it.

the demo on super smash bros. brawl is fun i might buy it my mom likes racing games

Will id say the F in F-zero stands for Formula as in the Formula 1 grand prix in this case its the future so its Formula Zero u plonker DUH

Does anyone know a place i can Import F-Zero: Climax to England that has it in stock and will ship outside of Japan? I've tried Amazon (American, British and Japanese, which has it but won't ship outside japan), Play, Playasia and Ebay and there's nothing on those.

It is a very fun game.