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F-Zero X

It's you against 29 other machines competing for the title of F-Zero X Champion. You're racing at speeds of over 1,000 km/h high above the atmosphere. Your competition comes from every corner of the galaxy and…

14 July 1998 ESRB E

F-Zero X is an arcade developed by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development, released 14 July 1998 on Wii U, Wii and Nintendo 64. The main story takes about 8 hrs to finish.

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What F-Zero X is

F-Zero X is an arcade game developed by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development and released in 1998. It was published by Gradiente. It is available on Wii U, Wii and Nintendo 64. It carries an ESRB E age rating.

The premise, in the publisher's words

It's you against 29 other machines competing for the title of F-Zero X Champion. You're racing at speeds of over 1,000 km/h high above the atmosphere. Your competition comes from every corner of the galaxy and won't shed a tear at the thought of smashing you off the track. With four-player simultaneous gameplay and the Rumble Pak accessory, you have the fastest racing game on the N64 system!
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How it plays

It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 4 players. Available modes: Multiplayer, Single player and Split screen.

Where it sits in the F-Zero series

F-Zero X is the fifth of 29 entries we hold in the F-Zero series. It arrived 11 months after BS F-Zero Grand Prix 2. The next entry was Super Smash Bros. in 1999.

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How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 8 hrs. Completing everything takes closer to 20 hrs, roughly 2.5 times the length of the critical path.

What it launched against

F-Zero X launched on 14 July 1998, within three weeks of Banjo-Kazooie, Street Fighter Alpha 3, SoulCalibur and F-1 World Grand Prix.

Released around the same time: Banjo-Kazooie, Street Fighter Alpha 3, SoulCalibur, F-1 World Grand Prix.

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F-Zero X — frequently asked questions

When did F-Zero X come out?
F-Zero X was released on 14 July 1998 for Wii U, Wii and Nintendo 64.
How long does it take to beat F-Zero X?
The main story of F-Zero X takes around 8 hrs, or 20 hrs for 100% completion.
Does F-Zero X have multiplayer?
Yes. F-Zero X supports multiplayer.

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