F-Zero 99: Which Ship Should You Pick? | Tips & Tricks
F-Zero 99 blazed onto Switch like a bat out of hell after a surprise launch during September’s Nintendo Direct. It brings the veteran series out of retirement and breathes new life into it as a hectic 99-person battle royale. We can’t get enough of its unique brand of awesome.
The game comes with a tutorial that touches on the basics, but it doesn’t cover everything. In fact, the nuances of F-Zero 99 are left a bit of a mystery. This includes what makes each ship different. Sure, they have different vaguely defined stats, but what does that all mean? In this guide, we are going to break all of that down for you.
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Easily the most iconic ship you can pilot in F-Zero is the legendary Blue Falcon – manned by Captain Falcon himself. This is the most well-rounded pick you can make. It can do everything and play in any style. Sure, it won’t be able to go toe-to-toe against a more specialised ship in their specific field, but it can outgun them in other areas.
The Blue Falcon is perfect for beginners, or for players who just want a fun time. It’s easy to control and can take a hit and boost 1 to 2 times per lap without being in danger of irreparable damage. The Mario of F-Zero.
The Golden Fox is bonkers. It has the highest acceleration in the game and it loves to boost. So much so that you are looking to boost 3-4 times per lap. To put it into context, that is more times per lap than some ships can do in an entire race. Why can the Golden Fox boost so much? It has incredible Recovery.
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