F-Zero (SNES)

Could this be the "definitive" Nintendo game...

Game of the Day

Name: F-Zero

Released: 1990

Developer: Nintendo

Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System

Captain Falcon. The character most people recognise from the Smash Bros. franchise. But not many people are familiar with the game he originated from. That game was F-Zero. F-Zero was the go-to Nintendo racing game before Mario Kart really kicked off. Set in the 26th century, this racing game involved drivers racing in a tournament known as Formula Zero or F-Zero and the aim was to complete each lap without being disqualified. So why was this game so successful and deserving of being the definitive Nintendo game? The reasons are this: the graphics are pretty good, the music is catchy but most importantly it's pure driving. No reliance on luck or items - just skill and it makes a win just that bit more gratifying. I thoroughly recommend this for gamers who want a challenge.