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In a similar vein to the Super Mario Bros. 35, Pac-Man 99, and Tetris 99 NSO releases, the game takes the racing gameplay of F-Zero and re-contextualizes it as a battle royale. The game reuses assets, vehicles and tracks from the 1990 game.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).^[1] The speed boost system is reminiscent of what debuted in F-Zero X.^[2]

The game plays much like the original F-Zero, although it is adjusted into a battle royale format by allowing the player to compete with 98 other players in real-time, with the objective of the game being to outlive other players and finish the race in first place. The player's vehicle is equipped with an energy meter, which serves as both a measurement of its health and as an energy reserve for temporary boosts to its speed; collisions and use of the boost depletes the meter, and once empty it will cause the player's vehicle to explode and be eliminated from the race, though it can be refilled by driving through a pit zone.^[3] The player can also collect Super Sparks, orbs dropped by colliding racers and special golden bumper cars, which fill up a Super Boost meter that allows access to the Skyway, a floating road above the racetrack allowing the player to speed above other players for a limited time.^[4][5] As races progress, players at the back of the pack are automatically eliminated and are replaced by slower moving bumper cars which spawn onto the track, adding another obstacle for surviving players to contend with. Players can utilize a rechargeable spin move to knock away these cars and those of their opponents.

The game's main mode is a single online race with up to 99 players. A rotating playlist of modes includes a Grand Prix mode, a Team Battle mode, and races on more difficult Pro Tracks, as well as a Practice mode. The Grand Prix mode, which sees players compete in a series of up to five consecutive races, requires entry via tickets obtainable through racing in other modes, and points earned in this mode go towards placement on a weekly online leaderboard. Players can also unlock new color schemes for their vehicle and new player profile design elements by completing objectives.^[6][7]

As a result, critics stated that series fans may end up disappointed with its non-traditional gameplay.[c] Ash Parrish of The Verge dismissed it as "a simple [NSO] 99 game", preferring a remake or remaster instead,[20] while GamesRadar+'s Dustin Bailey expressed optimism since Tetris 99 was entertaining.[18] Giovanni Colantonio of Digital Trends agreed with Bailey's sentiment.[8]

dismissive about it garnering interest in the series [1]

dyk: prior to F-Zero 99, Nintendo did not publish these futuristic racing games in 19 years?