F-Zero GX

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 260 Ratings

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  1. Icee64
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    It’s F-Zero so that means it’s peak fiction. It has goated gameplay, a wild story mode a lot of drivers to choose from, fun maps, good music, and a lot to do and unlock.
  2. Point36
    Nov 18, 2022
    8
    F-Zero GX holds up as one of the best Nintendo racing games to this date, there's a lot of good content hidden in this relatively unknown game. Everything about the controls just feels right, controlling your vehicle is great when you know what you're doing. Unfortunately there is a learning curve to the game (I had played 100 hours before even attempting the Master difficulty), and thisF-Zero GX holds up as one of the best Nintendo racing games to this date, there's a lot of good content hidden in this relatively unknown game. Everything about the controls just feels right, controlling your vehicle is great when you know what you're doing. Unfortunately there is a learning curve to the game (I had played 100 hours before even attempting the Master difficulty), and this sort of racing game doesn't work well in multiplayer.
    The gameplay is extremely addicting, learning the layout of each track to know how to keep your speed above 1200km/h at every second of the race, and the AI is a lot less predictable than in the previous F-Zero titles, making for more unique and overall enjoyable races. The AI racers also prove to be very tough on Expert difficulty, and Master requires almost perfect knowledge of the track to win, making 500 points on a Grand Prix so much more satisfying than any Mario Kart game can achieve.
    I LOVE almost every aspect of this game, but one of it's most obvious flaws is the balancing between vehicles... the Body, Boost and Grip stats are downright lies on a few of the machines, and those with high max speed (e.g. the Fat Shark, which has excellent speed AND acceleration) tend to do much better than others. I haven't even attempted a Master Grand Prix with the Silver Rat... This game has it's flaws, but it's very enjoyable if you commit to it. I would talk about the Story Mode and custom machines, but this review is already long enough. In short, good game.    … Expand
  3. Ardho
    Apr 11, 2022
    9
    great sense of speed!…….........................................................
  4. Proplayersystem
    Oct 20, 2021
    10
    Instant Classic, best racing game (H)
    extremedamente rápido y a 60 fps,un adelantado a su tiempo! grande Nintendo
  5. calvinbrine
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    haven't played many racing games, mostly just mario kart and other f-zero games. But of them, this is the best. Best graphics, great high speed racing, friggin COMBAT mid race, machine customization, plenty of different vehicles to pick from, an awesome story mode which is... overly hard but still pog, a multiplayer mode which... could be better but still fun. I've spent hours playing thehaven't played many racing games, mostly just mario kart and other f-zero games. But of them, this is the best. Best graphics, great high speed racing, friggin COMBAT mid race, machine customization, plenty of different vehicles to pick from, an awesome story mode which is... overly hard but still pog, a multiplayer mode which... could be better but still fun. I've spent hours playing the racing modes on this and I rarely beat them but when I do I feel great. Every race is incredibly fun. It is a damn shame this was the last 3d game.… Expand
  6. RSB
    Aug 11, 2021
    10
    Incredible visuals for its time, a massive amount of variety for its stages, smooth slick controls at ridiculous speeds, and a ridiculous amount of variety in characters.

    There is no doubt that every person that has a need for speed in racing games should at least play this game once in their life. This is debatably one of the greatest racing games possibly ever made and definitely    Incredible visuals for its time, a massive amount of variety for its stages, smooth slick controls at ridiculous speeds, and a ridiculous amount of variety in characters.

    There is no doubt that every person that has a need for speed in racing games should at least play this game once in their life.

    This is debatably one of the greatest racing games possibly ever made and definitely the greatest racing game Nintendo has ever published and I don't believe they'll ever be able to beat.    … Expand
  7. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Apr 11, 2021
    9
    getting very hard on story missions might be one the hardest "real epic gamer" challenges out there. The thrill of the speed and precision required gets you pumped everytime.
  8. neojotic
    Aug 26, 2020
    8
    This game is a great reminder of how epic Sega was as a third party developer in the early 2000s and a reminder of their HUGE impact in generation 6.

    The game looks amazing and has great controls! I've played it briefly and it was a great experience. The game is hard following F-Zero X in perfect fashion. A must have for any F-Zero or Nintendo fan. If you're a fan of futuristic    This game is a great reminder of how epic Sega was as a third party developer in the early 2000s and a reminder of their HUGE impact in generation 6.

    The game looks amazing and has great controls! I've played it briefly and it was a great experience. The game is hard following F-Zero X in perfect fashion.

    A must have for any F-Zero or Nintendo fan. If you're a fan of futuristic racers and don't have this then it's time to pick this up and realize that this franchise was king in that space.

    Also a must have for any Sega collector. Perfect example of their brilliance in generation 6.    … Expand
  9. Vodka_boi
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This game set a bar for all futuristic and arcade racing games as a whole so high that it would likely not be reached for a very long time. This game is a timeless masterpiece that would never get old. This game is the reason why there hasn't been another F-Zero game in more than 15 years. What makes it so amazing?
    - One of the best title screens ever
    - Fantastic menu design - Every    This game set a bar for all futuristic and arcade racing games as a whole so high that it would likely not be reached for a very long time. This game is a timeless masterpiece that would never get old. This game is the reason why there hasn't been another F-Zero game in more than 15 years. What makes it so amazing?
    - One of the best title screens ever
    - Fantastic menu design
    - Every single music track in the soundtrack is incredible and puts all techno music
    - Great track design
    - Interesting and well-designed characters and machines
    - Magnificent levels
    - Great graphics quality, game looks great even today
    - Rock-solid 60FPS
    - Tons of unlockables
    - Original machine creation and customization
    - No load screens whatsoever, in a Mini DVD game
    - Endless replayability
    - 4 player 60FPS multiplayer
    - The difficulty (challenge, rather, the game is fair) would turn a gamer into a GAMER
    - Look, I won't be able to explain how good the gameplay is without hitting the character limit
    - Okay I will, the game redefines going fast in a racing game, has polished controls, many strategies, doesn't have those crap soap physics (because you'd expect them to improve the handling of the machines as well in the 26th century), encourages risking it all, you get boost power!!, it's FUN
    - Even the cutscenes have been intentionally done like a 2000s wrestling show with over the top reactions and silly dialogue, because if they were all super serious they would never be able to achieve the desired quality. The way they are in the game makes them really stand out from the other FMVs in games and makes them fantastic. Also the characters are all ripped which is cool

    In short, the game is great in literally every aspect. It also has the best version of Rainbow Road (that was sadly renamed to Phantom Road). And if you still aren't convinced, the game runs on a Super Monkey Ball engine. Also, there exists a list of F-Zero AX arcade machines locations, google it, it's one of the best arcade games of all time and the Deluxe cabinet looks absolutely insane in real life.    … Expand
  10. DarrionVale
    Aug 15, 2019
    10
    My personal rating for "F-Zero GX" (GC): 9,5/10 - Masterpiece
    Gameplay: 10
    Video: 8
    Audio: 8
    Scope: 10
    Balance: 9,5
    Story: -
  11. Orioldash2
    Apr 8, 2019
    9
    The best racing game. The best racing game. The best racing game. The best racing game.
  12. Randomguy67
    Feb 7, 2019
    10
    A perfect racing game. It's quite hard at times, but it's good to be challanged sometimes
  13. Ernest_Figueroa
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    Velocidad, historia, dificultad, velocidad y mas velocidad, este juego me hizo cambiar mi preferencia en la conducción, su música estará en mi para siempre. ¿Que hace Fox humano acá?
  14. bk0819
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    It's crazy arcade high speed meets F1 and MotoGP precision. Every wreck, loss or failure can be pinpointed down to the exact turn, pass or jump. This game is about speed and precision. The practice mode and time trials do not exist for boredom. They are there to hone skills and acclimation to each vehicle. Proper racing with ridiculous tracks. No great automobile racer has won by whimsicalIt's crazy arcade high speed meets F1 and MotoGP precision. Every wreck, loss or failure can be pinpointed down to the exact turn, pass or jump. This game is about speed and precision. The practice mode and time trials do not exist for boredom. They are there to hone skills and acclimation to each vehicle. Proper racing with ridiculous tracks. No great automobile racer has won by whimsical skills and feeling a vehicle. They helped but they still studied courses and tunes to eek a second or so here and there. That's the beauty of this game.

    That and its supreme controls. You never have to guess what button does what or when to use it. This series needs a revival because every other competitor needs weapons and floaty physics to come near the speed and challenge this game has. Probably new hires for track design as well.    … Expand
  15. Yoyoshiman
    Jul 26, 2018
    10
    Wow, this is hard, but the challenge is awesome! Maybe too awesome... Yeah, it can be too difficult at times.
  16. Weslapootayn
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    Don't even bother reading the negative reviews for this game. Basically every single review amounts to: "I suck at this game therefore it's bad 1 out of 10". This game is hard, but plenty of us non-scrubs can beat this game or at least come close. If you suck then that's your problem not the game's, git gud.

    Now on to the actual review. This game is almost perfect. The music is great,    Don't even bother reading the negative reviews for this game. Basically every single review amounts to: "I suck at this game therefore it's bad 1 out of 10". This game is hard, but plenty of us non-scrubs can beat this game or at least come close. If you suck then that's your problem not the game's, git gud.

    Now on to the actual review. This game is almost perfect. The music is great, the controls are great, the sense of speed is great, and the game is challenging without being unfair. GX is everything I've ever wanted in an F-Zero game and I don't think it'll ever be topped (If Nintendo ever even makes another one..). This game should be like a 9.7, but the scrubs have dragged the overall rating down. If you don't suck at racing games then try this. If not then don't bother we don't need any more little babies crying about the difficulty and dragging the user score down ok?    … Expand
  17. Captain_Faramir
    Jan 30, 2017
    10
    Incredibly challenging but a lot of fun. Soundtrack is epic and style of game play is rare to see in the racing genre. Another brilliant game in the GameCube era that needs a sequel.
  18. intrepidis
    Jan 29, 2017
    10
    Still the most exhilarating racing game ever, in my opinion, even in 2017. Only Burnout 2 comes close. I've just gone back to playing it on the Dolphin emulator and the graphics still look great (I've upped the resolution to 1080p though). The main Grand Prix mode is awesome and not too hard, but the story mode quickly becomes next to impossible! It's still worth 10/10 though becauseStill the most exhilarating racing game ever, in my opinion, even in 2017. Only Burnout 2 comes close. I've just gone back to playing it on the Dolphin emulator and the graphics still look great (I've upped the resolution to 1080p though). The main Grand Prix mode is awesome and not too hard, but the story mode quickly becomes next to impossible! It's still worth 10/10 though because there's so much content on offer here. I wish a modern version of this absolute classic could be made for the Switch/Wii U. It has to be said, the courses are the real star!… Expand
  19. GamecubeLover
    Jul 25, 2016
    10
    F-zero GX is the best out of the series cause of it's great gameplay and great courses. This game should be more loved than the N64 version. This game is one of the best racers ever.
  20. GudKos
    May 3, 2016
    10
    F-Zero GX is the greatest racing of 6th generation! This game cooler that NFS Underground 2, Burnout 3 - Takedown and Wipeout series. We can boost to 2000 mph and this is the hardest racing game of all time.
  21. TheMrIron2
    Dec 19, 2015
    10
    Let's just lay out why I think this game deserves 10/10:

    Graphics: For it's time, a locked 480p60 with great character models stuffed onto a 1.5GB disc was and still is a phenomenal achievement. Gameplay: F-Zero GX excels in Gameplay. Smooth 60FPS in both singleplayer and multiplayer with 30 racers on screen, steep difficulty curve that is incredibly rewarding and the feeling that you    Let's just lay out why I think this game deserves 10/10:

    Graphics: For it's time, a locked 480p60 with great character models stuffed onto a 1.5GB disc was and still is a phenomenal achievement.
    Gameplay: F-Zero GX excels in Gameplay. Smooth 60FPS in both singleplayer and multiplayer with 30 racers on screen, steep difficulty curve that is incredibly rewarding and the feeling that you want to keep coming back makes me come to the conclusion the gameplay deserves 10/10.
    Controls: The game controls great. Very responsive, controls are natural once you get used to them and they complement the GameCube controller
    Music: Music is one of GX's strongest areas. With it's unlock-able and default music it fits the courses very well.
    Courses: Speaking of courses, they're great too. It must've taken forever to design these because of how intricate yet in a way simple they are. Definite 10/10 for courses.

    Overall: You can't go wrong with this if you like racing games at all. The definitive futuristic racer.    … Expand
  22. guitarguy001
    May 31, 2015
    10
    F-Zero GX is easily one of the best racing games ever made, if not THE best racing game. Everything about this game is so highly polished that it's almost impossible not to have fun with it.

    The visuals are some of the best on the GameCube if not the best on it; the game looks better than a lot of Wii titles and even looks better than some of the very early titles on the PS3 and Xbox    F-Zero GX is easily one of the best racing games ever made, if not THE best racing game. Everything about this game is so highly polished that it's almost impossible not to have fun with it.

    The visuals are some of the best on the GameCube if not the best on it; the game looks better than a lot of Wii titles and even looks better than some of the very early titles on the PS3 and Xbox 360. The details on the machines give an incredibly realistic look to them and the CG cutscenes in the story mode look stunning for the GameCube. The tracks themselves are beautiful to look at, especially Fire Field & Aeropolis.

    Speaking of tracks, F-Zero GX's tracks are beautifully designed. All of them are extremely fun and a challenge to race on. The music is also very good, however it isn't as great as F-Zero X's. That doesn't mean that it has no good songs, because it does (Lightning, Aeropolis, Fire Field and almost all of the Pilot Themes).

    F-Zero GX is notorious for being ridiculously difficult, and it certainly is difficult. The Master difficulty in the Grand Prix is extremely challenging and getting 1st place in all the tracks is a daunting task (Phantom Road i'm looking at you). And of course, there is the Story mode. The Story gets hard in Easy mode in Chapter 6 and the game is near impossible in Very Hard in chapter 1 (yeah.....). However, the difficulty is there to challenge the player into sharpening and perfecting their skills and once you beat the Story Mode and unlock the hidden racers, you feel accomplished.

    F-Zero GX is an underrated masterpiece and is one the best titles Nintendo has ever published/made. While i still prefer F-Zero X just a slight edge, F-Zero GX is a title that should not be overlooked by racing fans. You want the craziest, hardest and one of the most beautiful racing games ever made, F-Zero GX is the one you are looking for.    … Expand
  23. Marco_AGJ
    Nov 30, 2014
    10
    This is pretty much Nintendo's finest hour on the GameCube. None of that sluggish gimmicks found in Mario Kart Double Dash can be found here. This game is fast and challenging, presenting a deep gameplay that might take a while to master, but it's completely responsive. At the time it came out there was so much stuff right with this like online leaderboard, amazing graphics and arcadeThis is pretty much Nintendo's finest hour on the GameCube. None of that sluggish gimmicks found in Mario Kart Double Dash can be found here. This game is fast and challenging, presenting a deep gameplay that might take a while to master, but it's completely responsive. At the time it came out there was so much stuff right with this like online leaderboard, amazing graphics and arcade counterpart AX connection compatible. This is truly a grand title and it's a shame Nintendo now focus more on crap like Wii Sports than teaming up with Sega again and making a worthy successor to this.… Expand
  24. Chris71186
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    one of the best racing games ever invented. The soundtrack is remarkable especially how it seems to flow so well with the tracks themselves, it gives a truly dynamic experience throughout the whole game creating the general feeling of a virtual futuristic rollercoaster. The gameplay itself is addicting. In a nutshell you race one lap without boost and than after the 2nd lap you can startone of the best racing games ever invented. The soundtrack is remarkable especially how it seems to flow so well with the tracks themselves, it gives a truly dynamic experience throughout the whole game creating the general feeling of a virtual futuristic rollercoaster. The gameplay itself is addicting. In a nutshell you race one lap without boost and than after the 2nd lap you can start kicking it in high gear and I mean HIGH GEAR! This game is SO freaking fast. I spent hours on this game and it never got boring.… Expand
  25. dinosauryoshi
    Jul 1, 2014
    9
    My favourite racer of all time. Improves on F-Zero X due to it's massively improved visuals and more single-player game modes. Plenty of tracks, racers and great music as ever and the speed you feel is insane, it's really in a class of it's own. The sometimes impossible difficulty level (even on easy this thing was REALLY hard) holds it back from absolute masterpiece-dom however. I reallyMy favourite racer of all time. Improves on F-Zero X due to it's massively improved visuals and more single-player game modes. Plenty of tracks, racers and great music as ever and the speed you feel is insane, it's really in a class of it's own. The sometimes impossible difficulty level (even on easy this thing was REALLY hard) holds it back from absolute masterpiece-dom however. I really hope they make one of these for the Wii-U, it would blow my mind.… Expand
  26. SirKirbyThe4th
    Jun 25, 2014
    10
    Best racing game ever, story is INSANELY hard, so don't do that. Just play some grand prix's, get some money, buy some characters, attempt to do the emerald cup, and have fun!
  27. ZeRo_Bahamut
    Jul 16, 2013
    9
    An incredibly fast paced futuristic racing game, an amazing (electronic/rock) soundtrack, a HUGE character roster, ability to customize and create your own vehicle, very original race tracks with loopings and gravity defying mechanics, an ending movie with each and every one of the characters you finish Grand Prix with and a challenge mode which is incredibly hard and truly challenges youAn incredibly fast paced futuristic racing game, an amazing (electronic/rock) soundtrack, a HUGE character roster, ability to customize and create your own vehicle, very original race tracks with loopings and gravity defying mechanics, an ending movie with each and every one of the characters you finish Grand Prix with and a challenge mode which is incredibly hard and truly challenges you to come back for more...

    Depending on your love for fast paced racing games this will be the game for you.
    It has a very arcade-y like feel to it, but this benefits the game even more, you just keep coming back to the game, learning how to maneuver every racetrack they throw at you, definitely worth your time as a race fan.

    One of the best the Gamecube has to offer!    … Expand
  28. shprea
    Jun 26, 2013
    10
    There was a point in my life where I thought Need for Speed was fast. Then I played F-Zero GX.

    This right here is how you make a good racing game. Crazy speed, insane techno music, awesome graphics, and ridiculous track designs all help to make this game what it is. And you know what? This game is HARD AS HELL. If you are able to beat the story mode, you deserve a plaque or something.    There was a point in my life where I thought Need for Speed was fast. Then I played F-Zero GX.

    This right here is how you make a good racing game. Crazy speed, insane techno music, awesome graphics, and ridiculous track designs all help to make this game what it is. And you know what? This game is HARD AS HELL. If you are able to beat the story mode, you deserve a plaque or something.

    In my humblest of opinions, this is the best racing game to date. I just hope they make a new one some day. This franchise better not die.    … Expand
  29. FaloRoy
    May 30, 2013
    9
    Probably one of the best racers I have ever played. Those that are panning the game for its style or difficulty are being silly and vacuous trolls (like Gamerfolife or KarlN). This game is very fast as it runs at a constant 60 fps. The tracks flow really well with constant speed and look really nice (plus they're functional). The graphics are great because they are very detailed, with someProbably one of the best racers I have ever played. Those that are panning the game for its style or difficulty are being silly and vacuous trolls (like Gamerfolife or KarlN). This game is very fast as it runs at a constant 60 fps. The tracks flow really well with constant speed and look really nice (plus they're functional). The graphics are great because they are very detailed, with some good animation cut scenes in the story mode. There are many unlockables and modes such as being able to customize your machine, to pilot profiles, to watching replays. The Grand Prix offers five cups with their varied track designs and plenty of replay value, coupled with interviewing the pilots afterwards. Story Mode is more like a Missions Mode with a plot behind it; it is very difficult, but totally worth beating. The game offers 41 pilots with their own machines, all unique from one another and making for a great character list. The music is pulse-pounding and very catchy to hear. My only complaints with F-Zero GX is that it is quite difficult, especially in the Story Mode where the AI cheats in some chapters (its still beatable, though), and that some of the voice acting and lip-syncing was a little off at times. Otherwise, it is a complete game with few flaws and I enjoyed every minute of it.… Expand
  30. Derkamite
    Apr 1, 2013
    10
    *9.8* Ocean of depth and entertainment.. Every failure creates a drive to win that builds to obsessive levels. An F-Zero update's arrival to the e-sports scene would cause a gaming revolution.
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#10 Best GameCube Game of 2003
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#16 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 50
  3. Negative: 0 out of 50
  1. Thunderbolt
    100
    The challenge of this game will bring out the best or the worst in a gamer, a true test of ability and skill. All of this is given to us with a great story, memorable characters, vivid settings, all wrapped up in a presentation that's second to none.
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  2. Games Radar
    90
    So-so bonuses notwithstanding, there's just nothing else like this on the GameCube.
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  3. NTSC-uk
    90
    This version should be rightly deemed as the definitive racing game of this generation, and one of the best ever made. [JPN Import]
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