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COOOOLLL

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 15, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This reveiw corresponds to the SNES version of F Zero however I have heard from reliable sources that this is prety much a strait port.This game is a futreristic space racing game.Its very fun(and adictive)the sound and graphics are great(especially for handheld system)Now dont get me wrong this definately improves with no real sign of anything changeing for the worst.

WORST MULTIPLAYER EVER!!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 15
Date: April 15, 2001
Author: Amazon User

WOW i said at first when i saw the incredibly speeds of F-Zero max velocity and then i hooked up with some of my friends who imported it and the the GBA system and it turns out that you can only choose one car and play on ONE track and all you are is a different color so i advise if you buy the GBA buy the other games and oh yeah mario doesnt... it just takes skill which all the import people dont have!

A little awkward, but a great game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 14 / 16
Date: April 16, 2001
Author: Amazon User

It's like an old friend, but new. F-Zero Maximum Velocity takes the graphics and style of F-Zero for the Super NES but with new tracks and new cars.

However, there are some differences that make the gameplay different. Because of the Game Boy Advance is limited to only two face buttons, the boost control has changed to a more awkward L-R button smash (which is awkward when you're in the middle of a power slide). However, this isn't that big a deal. The game has a much better sense of speed than the Super NES game. (think the feel of F-Zero X on N64). Also, a personal preference, I like that the recharge zones don't have that weird alien spaceship with the pink beams - they're a very neutral blue-green color and you blink during recharge.

The one-cartridge multi-player is a great experience, but there are a lot of limitations. I haven't explored the multi-cartridge multi-player (if there is one. I can't read Japanese). You have no choice in cars (not even colors) or track, so it's kind of repetitive.

However, despite a few short-comings, F-Zero Maximum Velocity is a great game and worth a spot on everyone's list of GBA games.

It's a great game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 6
Date: April 18, 2001
Author: Amazon User

It's just like the SNES game, what can I say? The graphics are essentially the same, but better. Th music is changed, but still good. True, the one-cart multiplayer is limited, but what did you expect? Don't expect anything too complex with the one-cart multiplayer (One race, all cars are the same). F-zero and mario are the only launch games to use that feature at all. The controls are good; you just have to remember that on tight turns, you hold a trigger button, and repeatedly press the 'A' button.

oh my god this is fast

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: April 21, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Have you ever played a game where you can feel the actual speed of it. This is the game and I don't know how i can say no to its beautiful well done graphics and awesome detail in audio and visual. Buy this game and be very satified. reasons- 1. has good graphics 2. tight controls 3. feel the g's 4. impress your friends 5. wont be a dissapointer and worth the money

Best GBA Launch Title Drives Home!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: April 22, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is definitely the best GBA launch title. While obviously not as good as F-Zero X, this blows the SNES version of the game away. I've heard a lot of griping about the limited multi-player action with one cartridge, but most games aren't offering *any* multiplayer action with only one cart. Graphics and sound are great, control is tight (other than the awkward boost). If you didn't own the SNES version, this game is a must-have. If you did own the SNES version, this version will wrap you in nostalgia and you won't be able to put it down. Mario Kart Advance will have a hard time topping this.

great game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: April 25, 2001
Author: Amazon User

i just want to say this is a great game. to the guy who said it was bad because of the 1 cart multiplayer: what can you expect? this is the first time anything like this has been done before! if you want all the tracks and cars, you have to use more than 1 cart. be thankful it is there at all.

BTW, if you wnat complete 1 cart multiplayer, wait for mario kart: they pushed the launch back to work mor eon the multiplayer

A great game - let down by multi-player

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 22 / 25
Date: May 04, 2001
Author: Amazon User

The original F-Zero was released way back in 1991 as a SNES Launch title. It featured "Mode 7" which enabled games to pull of a 3D effect.

The game was followed up with a special "Sattelaview" version entitled "F-Zero 2". However, it only included one more class "Ace" and the tracks were not as good as any in the first version.

The latest F-Zero game was released on the Nintendo 64 a couple of years ago and followed the same princible - Fast cars going along space themed tracks. However this version included twists and hills in the tracks, as well as 30 cars on the track and many tracks.

Now Nintendo have released a portable version of F-Zero and it follows the SNES roots more than the Nintendo 64 game.

F-Zero Advance (which will be titles F-Zero : Maximum Velocity for the USA launch) is basically an upgraded version of the SNES title. The game however, features all new tracks, cars, classes and music. It only shares the same graphic style as the SNES version - which I'm sure many people are pleased with. This game is not just a "rehash" and overal it is very playable.

There are three initial Classes - Pawn, Knight & Bishop - with an additional Queen class which is uncovered later in the game. The game also has difficulty modes - Begginer, Standard and Expert - again a further difficulty "Master" can be unlocked later in the game.

The game starts of with four cars and you can uncover a further four by completly certain tasks in the game.

The game uses the GBA techology to full effect - the graphics are very sharp and smooth and once you have got used to the controls you will just be speeding though each track with ease.

The sound is also pretty good - all the music is brand new. However, I would have liked some of the classic SNES F-Zero music to be present, but really it doesnt matter much.

The control does take a little while to get used to. I did have problems with the L & R buttons at first, but after 20 or so minutes I had gotten used to it. Now I don't have any problems at all.

The only major dissapointment is the Multiplayer mode. You can play upto four players using one cartridge. However, you can only play one track (Silence) which is very simple and short. You can also only chose one model of car to play with.

If you have 4 copies of the game though you don't need to worry. You may play any track and as any car as you want!

Overal, I reccomend this to everyone as a must buy launch game. It really is great fun - and as the tracks are all brand new, you won't have already played this game in another form already.

This is my favorite racing game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 8
Date: May 06, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I have this game and it is awsome. The cars are cool. The places are cool. This game is cool. YOU NEED TO GET THIS GAME!!!!

10 year old reveiwer

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: May 10, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I played this game a couple of weeks ago and it was the bomb!!!!! The graphics are a great improvement of SNES version. By the way out of my friends I'm the only one whos ever got my grummy paws on one of these master pieces,and if your wondering how to get your hands on one of these just drive to your nearet Toysrus store.

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