For what it represent, on paper F-Zero 99 should have been a disappointing release: fans of the series have begged Nintendo for a new game or even a port of older titles for decades, just to get the "Tetris 99" version of what many consider the weakest title of the franchises.... a title that may potentially be shut down in the future, considering the limited runs of similar Switch projects.

But after playing it.... you get it! This is a great addition for any Switch player.
It takes the adrenaline inducing energy and speed, and the risk-reward boos system... and puts 98 other players into the circuit, creating a exelerating multyplayer experience that I feel surpasses the chaos of past 99 titles.

Being a free-to-play experience means that it is pretty limited in its scope. The various modes and tracks go on rotation, it's doesn't add a lot of variety in customization and overall designs, and I kinda wish more pilots where playable (I know we got the main 4 from the OG F-zero, but it would be cool to see some X newcomers recreated in the SNES design, Like Mighty Gazelle, Jody Summers or Black Shadow).

Bu the costant additions of modes and circuits, alongside the costant stream of online players makes it an always enjoyable experience.

If this will not be a side mode in a future F-Zero, I will feel betrayed. Icredible udea and realization.