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F-Zero: Maximum Velocity Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: Jun 12, 2001
Metascore
86 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. GamePro
    100
    Blazing fast speeds with sharp graphics, pulsating sounds and good controls.
  2. Gaming Maxx
    95
    One of the best racing games on a portable ever.
  3. TotalGames.net
    92
    As you can probably tell from this review, we at TotalGames.net were just slightly impressed by F-Zero. If you've got yourself a GBA, you really have to buy this.
  4. Games Radar
    92
    A technical marvel. It moves so fast, and so smoothly, that you'd be forgiven for forgetting that you're playing it on a handheld console.
  5. Media and Games Online Network
    91
    Nintendo's latest version of the F-Zero series for the GBA preserves the "Wow" factor that made F-Zero one of Nintendo's biggest game franchises.
  6. IGN
    90
    The element that really makes F-Zero Maximum Velocity shine is its four player option.
  7. Gamer's Pulse
    87
    It's extremely fast, it's even more intense, and it has replay value to boot. What more could you ask for in an arcade racer?
  8. GameSpy
    86
    A great, if overly hard revamp, of the classic SNES racer.
  9. Nintendophiles
    85
    The game can get rather frustrating because of the control scheme, but once you have them mastered it can be quite fun.
  10. GamerWeb Nintendo
    85
    Provides an outstanding experience, and one I never thought possible on a handheld.
  11. GameSpot
    81
    While it isn't be most visually astonishing Game Boy Advance launch game, Maximum Velocity's visuals improves upon the SNES version in almost every respect.
  12. GMR Magazine
    80
    An enhanced port of the classic SNES racer with improved graphics and support for 4 players. [Feb 2003, p.97]
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  13. Electric Playground
    80
    Speed vs. control is what F-Zero is all about. It's not an easy ride, but it's a fun one.
  14. Game Over Online
    80
    If you are one who knows what the term 'powerslide' means in racers, you'll undoubtedly want to pick this one up.
  15. Ferrago
    80
    Represents a very purified experience, which is better suited for the occasional quick thrill, than hours of immersive play.
  16. Hot Games
    80
    Merely a good game that feels a bit old hat.
  17. My Gamer
    78
    While some people may get frustrated on the higher difficulties, they add a great dimension to the game and separate the casual racers from the true F-Zero fans.
  18. Armchair Empire
    75
    Simple gameplay that can stay entertaining for a long period of time. You can't really ask for much more from it.
  19. Yahoo! Games
    70
    Graphically, the Game Boy Advance comfortably does the game justice.
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8.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Metaloki
    10
    I bought this a long time ago when I first got a GBA and I'm STILL playing this game. It's just that good of a remake.
  2. CalebL.
    10
    It's got amaxing graphics, amazing gameplay, and amazing speed. Why get a TV connected console instead of an ac adapter.
  3. Char
    5
    The graphics and gameplay match the original almost perfectly but it's just akward knowing that the blue car in front of you isn't Captain Falcon.… Full Review »
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