F-Zero Topic
#1
Posted 29 October 2006 - 03:04 PM
I know lots of people here play StarFox, a very popular franchise, which I also play. But the thing is, F-Zero is BETTER than StarFox! I think Blink and I are the only ones from GSSF who play F-Zero. Why I ask you? WHY!?
F-Zero GX has over 30 vehicles and characters, more than 20 race tracks, an insane amount of unlockables, custom vehicles... It is awfuly hard, but not so hard that it cannot be mastered and it is insanely fast. The visuals are amazing, but even more so is the music. F-Zero GX has the best music of any game I've ever played.
It has a multiplayer mode of course, but it's not as good as Double Dashes multiplayer. Single player is where GX shines. Playing against 29 other CPU's is amazingly fun and challenging. There are no random weapons and items you'll get in the middle of the race. Winning is all about skill.
I'm creating this topic because I want an F-Zero game for Wii. F-Zero GX has 30 pilots racing each other at the same time. Of course, that is only in single player. What I want for Wii is online multiplayer with 30 players racing to the finish. That's one of my dream Wii games. Unfortunately, that just doesn't seem too possible at the moment. None of the games since the very first F-Zero have sold well. The cartoon wasn't popular either. F-Zero seems to be cursed, even though it's so great.
I feel so bloody sorry for the franchise. Shigeru Miyamoto created a new and revolutionary kind of racing game whose concept has been stolen by many. I also feel sorry for everyone who hasn't played F-Zero GX, because they're missing out on something spectacular. I actually understand why somebody wouldn't like F-Zero X for the N64 and the GBA games, but I see no reason why someone would not like GX.
Now I have some questions for you so please answer them. Have you ever played F-Zero GX? If you have then why didn't you like it? If you liked it then why didn't you buy it?
#2
Posted 29 October 2006 - 03:06 PM
#3
Posted 29 October 2006 - 03:11 PM
#4
Posted 29 October 2006 - 03:22 PM
On saying that, I can understand why people who do like driving games would enjoy it.
#5
Posted 31 October 2006 - 04:43 AM
I'm not a huge fan of racing games because: a) They either start out super-hard or... b) They start out at a fun but challenging pace, and then without warning become insanely hard.
#6
Posted 31 October 2006 - 06:14 AM
I've got a question for you Split: If GX was as good as you say, why didn't you purchase it?
#7
Posted 02 November 2006 - 10:19 PM
But yes, none the less, F-Zero is still one of my favorite franchises, and I desperately want to see an F-Zero on the Wii, or rather, one on the DS that is of the same quality that Mario Kart DS is. I yearn for F-Zero now that I've gotten my fill of Star Fox this gen, and the series hasn't gotten the attention it deserves.
...still, it hasn't got any stories, and lovable characters with real personalities, the whole series is somewhat stale, even though the art style and gameplay are always top notch.
#8
Posted 03 November 2006 - 08:15 AM
If you ask me, F-Zero has some pretty cool characters. Yeah, they don't have real personalities, but just remember Mighty Gazelle, Bio Rex and Deathborn. They are awesome.
Anyway, something I find much more important than a good story and characters is simply how fun the game is. That is where GX wins.
#9
Posted 05 November 2006 - 09:52 PM
#10
Posted 10 December 2006 - 09:32 AM
#11
Posted 10 December 2006 - 11:56 AM
I asked Split why he didn't buy F-Zero GX if he likes it so much, but I forgot he doesn't own a GameCube. My bad.
Do you have GX, GL?
#12
Posted 10 December 2006 - 02:23 PM
But GX is definitely a frustrating game. I've only made it to the third chapter in the story mode, and that was after tons of effort. The slightest mistake on the track could mean you'll just have to retire and start over, especially on Standard/Expert modes. Unlocking new characters by using tickets you collect is definitely welcome, but I always stick with Captain Falcon.
#13
Posted 11 December 2006 - 05:58 AM
Maybe you should try playing with some other machines. My favorite vehicle is the Big Fang(driver is Bio Rex). The Blue Falcon's stats are Body: B, Boost: C and Grip: B, the same as the Super Pirahna's(driver: Kate Alen), which in my opinion is easier to win with(since no vehicles that have the same stats are totally the same), so try that car.
#14
Posted 11 December 2006 - 08:17 PM
#15
Posted 12 December 2006 - 10:37 AM
#17
Posted 13 December 2006 - 05:21 AM
This is getting too off topic now...
Where did you say you played F-Zero GX, Split?
#18
Posted 13 December 2006 - 02:53 PM