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|genre=Racing |modes=Single-player, multiplayer }} ''F-Zero X'' is a futuristic racing video game for the Nintendo 64 (N64) console. Developed by Nintendo's EAD division, it was released in Japan, North America, and Europe in 1998. In 2000, an expansion pack was exclusively released in Japan providing numerous extra features not in the original game. ''F-Zero X'' was ported in 2004 to the iQue Player in China. The game was re-released on the Wii Virtual Console in Japan, Europe and in North America, in 2007. To honor the 100th Virtual Console release in Europe, it became available on June 15. It was a sequel to the original 1990 ''F-Zero'' game, and was the first ''F-Zero'' installment to feature 3D graphics. The game has a steep learning curve and its gameplay experience is similar to that of the original ''F-Zero'' game. ''F-Zero X'' introduced a "death race" mode and a random track generator called the "X Cup". In the death race, the player's objective is to annihilate the 29 other racers as speedily as possible, while the X-Cup "creates" a different set of tracks each time played. Critics generally praised ''F-Zero X'' for its fast gameplay, abundance of courses and vehicles, track design, and maintaining a high framerate. However, the game has been widely criticized for its lack of graphical detail. == Gameplay == ''F-Zero X'' is a fast-paced futuristic racing video game where thirty competitors race on high-altitude circuits inside plasma-powered hovercars in an intergalactic Grand Prix.〔〔: "F-Zero Machines: () Using their ultra-compact plasma engines, their maximum speeds can exceed the speed of sound. F-Zero Circuits: Courses for F-Zero are set high above cities."〕 Taking place after the original tournament was discontinued for several years due to the extreme danger of the sport, ''F-Zero X'' begins after the Grand Prix is brought back with the rules and regulations revised under the same name as the video game.〔: () As you know, due to the many accidents and dangers involved, the Grand Prix was discontinued for several years. () We have changed the competition's name to the F-Zero X GP and have revised the rules and regulations."〕 The tracks in the game include hills, loops, tunnels, corkscrews, and pipes.〔 Players can drift into turns without losing momentum〔 by using the control stick and trigger button.〔 The game introduces 26 new vehicles, and brings back the 4 from the original ''F-Zero'' game.〔 Each has its own performance abilities affected by its size and weight, and a grip, boost, and durability trait graded on an A to E (best to worst) scale.〔: "Each machine has different abilities. Body, Boost and Grip are rated A - E (A being best and E being worst) () Each machine is unique, and its abilities depend on its size and weight."〕 Before a race, players are able to adjust a vehicle's balance between maximum acceleration and maximum top speed.〔 Each machine has an energy meter, which serves two purposes. Firstly it is a measurement of the machine's health and is decreased, for example, when the machine hits another racer or the side of the track.〔〔: "Energy Meter: As your machine takes damage, your energy meter gradually reduces. () When you are on lap number two, the meter color will change from red to green. This means you'll be able to use Boost. You can use Boost as often as you want, but every time you use it, your energy will decrease. Recover energy in the Pit Area (p. 13)."〕 The game introduces the ability to attack other racers by either utilizing a side or spin attack.〔〔 Secondly it is a boost meter used for manually boosting, usually starting with the second lap of a race.〔 Energy can be replenished by driving over recharge strips, called "Pit Areas",〔: "In Novice Mode, a pilot will have five spare machines. Four will be available in Standard and three in Expert. One spare machine will be given to a pilot each time he or she retires five competitor machines. 3-3: If a pilot retires and has no spare machine, the game will be over. () The amount of energy recovered depends on how much time a pilot spends in the Pit Area."〕 located at various points around the track.〔 The amount of time spent in these areas is relative to amount of energy regenerated.〔 There are also dash plates around the track that give a speed boost without using up any energy.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「F-Zero X」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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