Release Information
| Region | Name | Release |
|---|---|---|
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F-ZERO GX | 25 Jul 2003 |
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F-Zero GX | 25 Aug 2003 |
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F-Zero GX | 31 Oct 2003 |
F-Zero GX
| System | GameCube |
|---|---|
| Developer | Amusement Vision (Sega) |
| Genre | Racing |
| Series | F-Zero Series |
Race around futuristic, zero gravity circuits at insane speeds in the F-Zero Grand Prix, the most dangerous sport in the galaxy.
Race laps around each circuit, placing first to progress to the next race. If you take too much damage or fall from the track then you have to race again. At the end of the first lap you gain Boost Power that drains your racer's energy when used. Race over the energy strips to replenish your energy. You can also perform a spin attack to damage racers or knock them off the track.
Playing each of the game modes gives you credits to spend in the stores and garages. Here you can buy new racers, or build yourself a custom racer from the ground up.
Cameos
Port Town R.O.B.
Mr. E.A.D.
Mr. E.A.D. is named after Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto's development studio, Entertainment Analysis & Development. The character bears a resemblance to Mario, with a bushy moustache and a Starman on his belt. This character first appeared in F-Zero X.
The entry for Mr. E.A.D.'s Great Star F-Zero Racer states:
"This machine was designed by Shiggs Mapone, rumored to be the head of a mysterious underground development group known as EAD."
The name "Shiggs Mapone" is a reference to Shigeru Miyamoto.
James McCloud
James McCloud is inspired by the Star Fox series. He is a human wearing full Star Fox uniform, and he shares his name with Fox McCloud's father. His racer, Little Wyvern, is based on the Arwing fighter craft. His bio says he is leader of the "Galaxy Dogs". This character also first appeared in F-Zero X.
Captain Falcon's Alter-Ego
When playing the Story Mode chapter "High Stakes at Mute City", Captain Falcon adopts a false identity to enter a tournament - the mysterious "Famicom". This was the name of the NES console in Japan.
Billy's Super Monkey Ball Belt
The racer Billy is wearing a belt with a face imprinted on it. In the official artwork, you can make out that the face is of Aiai, hero of Sega's Super Monkey Ball. Both Super Monkey Ball and F-Zero GX were developed by Sega's Amusement Vision studio.
