History VideoGame / FZero99

* AggressivePlayIncentive: Scoring a KO against a human player rewards you with a full Power refill plus a max Power extension, encouraging players to push and shove opponents out of the way to get their health down and then gun them down with a Spin Attack.

* BreakingOldTrends: Unlike previous ''99'' games, which are largely single-player games with multiplayer interference mechanics worked in to make the game functional as a multiplayer battle royale, ''F-Zero 99'' takes a game that already functionally has multiplayer and simply cranks up the insanity by adding ''way'' more players at once.

* RevisitingTheRoots: This installment is based on the very first ''F-Zero'' game and as such comes with some of its EarlyInstallmentWeirdness like generic bumper cars, safe positions (wherein players who fail to meet a target position by the end of the lap are disqualified), and the pit area having a delay before energy recovery actually starts. That said, it also incorporates elements from later games as well, such as [[CastFromHitPoints boosting consuming the energy meter]] (and based off of ''GP Legend'' rather than games before it, no less).

** To accommodate the significantly higher number of players, online races have an introductory segment prior to the start of the first lap where all racers start from the same position to give them a level starting field. The end of the intro segment launches the players onto the track proper to start the race.

* LevelUpFillUp: If you KO another player-controlled vehicle, your maximum Power will increase and your Power will immediately refill back to full. This does not apply for KO'ing Gray Bumpers, who only provide the max Power increase but not a refill.

''F-Zero 99'' is a [[BattleRoyaleGame battle royale]] RacingGame for the UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch developed by {{Creator/Arika}} and published by {{Creator/Nintendo}} for the console's Nintendo Switch Online subscription service. It is the fourth installment in Arika's ''99'' series, following ''{{VideoGame/Tetris}} 99'', ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros35'', and ''VideoGame/PacMan99''. The game was announced and released on September 14th, 2023. It is the first ''VideoGame/FZero'' game in almost 19 years, following the release of ''F-Zero Climax'' in 2004.

** The [[LimitBreak Skyway]] helps lagging players catch up by temporarily letting them ride on a much easier track with no bumpers that propels the user at top speed and has lots of boost pads scattered about. The Skyway's duration is also more generous depending on how far back you were when you activated it.

** You cannot be instantly KO'd by falling off the track.

* CallForward: Although ''F-Zero 99'' is aesthetically based on the original ''F-Zero'' and features its tracks and racers, the game mechanically plays like its modern counterparts by using the CastFromHitPoints NitroBoost and adding a SpinAttack. However, the Boost lasts for a fixed duration like the one in the original game rather than being based on holding the button like in future installments.

* LevelUpFillUp: If you KO another player-controlled vehicle, your maximum Energy will increase and your Energy will immediately refill back to full. This does not apply for KO'ing Gray Bumpers, who only provide the max Energy increase but not a refill.

** There are two types of AI cars that can appear in races and are colored accordingly to distinguish them from the player-controlled cars. Gray Bumpers behave like regular cars but have much less HP and will grant a health extension (but not health refill) for a successful KO, while Red Bumpers are {{Action Bomb}}s and should be avoided at all costs.

''F-Zero 99'' is a [[BattleRoyaleGame battle royale]] RacingGame for the UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch developed by {{Creator/Arika}} and published by {{Creator/Nintendo}} for the console's Nintendo Switch Online subscription service. It is the fourth installment in the Arika's ''99'' series, following ''{{VideoGame/Tetris}} 99'', ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros35'', and ''VideoGame/PacMan99''. The game was announced and released on September 14th, 2023. It is the first ''VideoGame/FZero'' game in almost 19 years, following the release of ''F-Zero Climax'' in 2004.

Like the previous games in the ''99'' series, ''F-Zero 99'' takes a classic video game and puts a massive multiplayer spin on it, this time being ''F-Zero'' for the UsefulNotes/SuperNintendoEntertainmentSystem. Players compete in 4 lap races around tracks from the original game against up to 98 simultaneous opponents using one of four machines from the original game: the Blue Falcon, the Golden Fox, the Fire Stingray, or the Wild Goose. Whoever makes it to the end first is declared the winner, of course, but to survive to the end keeping tabs on your LifeMeter is critical, as it will deplete when coming into contact with foes or barriers or [[CastFromHitPoints used as fuel for your]] NitroBoost. To fight back and defeat opponents, you can use your trusty SpinAttack to repel opponents on contact, instantly destroying anyone at low health. Opponents that collide with each other will also produce Super Sparks; collect enough of them, and you can activate your Super Boost to ride on the Skyway and gain a massive lead.

** Red Bumpers are AI-controlled red-hued cars that spawn in front of the pack. They are passive until struck, upon which they will explode and deal massive damage to any nearby racers while sending them flying. This puts racers in the lead at much greater risk of getting wiped out early unless they have the skills to weave through the crowd.

** The [[LimitBreak Skyway]] helps lagging players catch up by temporarily letting them ride on a much easier track with no bumpers that propels the user at top speed and has lots of boost pads scattered about.
** [[ActionBomb Red Bumpers]] give players in the back a chance to catch up by making it much riskier to stay in the front.

* LimitBreak: When two cars collide on the track, they drop Super Sparks that can be picked up by any cars behind them. Super Sparks can also be dropped by running into Gold Bumpers, which will dispense a large amount of Gold Sparks on contact. When the gold gauge below your health is full, your car will shine gold and pressing A will activate the Skyway, floating your car to a faster and more efficient track above the main track that allows you to gain a significant lead. Skyway access lasts until the gauge expires (depending on placement), upon which your car will be dropped off back to the main track at the next appropriate opportunity.

* SpinAttack: Your main offensive ability is the Spin Attack, a move originally introduced in ''F-Zero X''. With it, you will briefly spin around and knock around anyone who approaches your vehicle. If you spin into a foe who is in Power Down status (large smoke clouds), you will KO them and earn a full health refill and health extension. Conversely, if you are in Power Down status, the Spin Attack can be used to protect yourself from enemies attempting to KO you and buy you a little extra time. The Spin Attack can be recharged by either waiting enough time or hitting a ramp, which will recharge it instantly.

''F-Zero 99'' is a [[BattleRoyaleGame battle royale]] RacingGame for the UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch developed by {{Creator/Arika}} and published by {{Creator/Nintendo}} for the console's Nintendo Switch Online subscription service. It is the fourth installment in the Arika's ''99'' series, following ''{{VideoGame/Tetris}} 99'', ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros35'', and ''VideoGame/PacMan99''. The game was announced and released on September 14th, 2023.

* BreakingOldTrends: Unlike previous ''99'' games, which are largely single-player games with multiplayer interference mechanics worked in to make the game functional as a multiplayer battle royale, ''F-Zero 99'' takes a game that already functionally has multiplayer and simply cranks up the insanity by adding ''way'' more players at once.

* ColorCodedForYourConvenience:
** There are two AI cars that can appear in races and are colored accordingly to distinguish them from the player-controlled cars. Gray Bumpers behave like regular cars but have much less HP and will grant a health extension (but not health refill) for a successful KO, while Red Bumpers are {{Action Bomb}}s and should be avoided at all costs.

* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: In a Team Race, players are split into Green Team or Pink Team, with the color of their vehicle automatically changing to their team's color regardless of their set color scheme.

Like the previous games in the ''99'' series, ''F-Zero 99'' takes a classic video game and puts a massive multiplayer spin on it, this time being ''F-Zero'' for the UsefulNotes/SuperNintendoEntertainementSystem. Players compete in 4 lap races around tracks from the original game against up to 98 simultaneous opponents using one of four machines from the original game: the Blue Falcon, the Golden Fox, the Fire Stingray, or the Wild Goose. Whoever makes it to the end first is declared the winner, of course, but to survive to the end keeping tabs on your LifeGauge is critical, as it will deplete when coming into contact with foes or barriers or [[CastFromHitPoints used as fuel for your]] NitroBoost. To fight back and defeat opponents, you can use your trusty SpinAttack to repel opponents on contact, instantly destroying anyone at low health. Opponents that collide with each other will also produce Super Sparks; collect enough of them, and you can activate your Super Boost to ride on the Skyway and gain a massive lead.