Editing F-Zero (universe)

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After the Japan-only release of ''F-Zero Climax'' in 2004, the series went on a hiatus and was largely dormant for almost 20 years, only receiving primary representation in the ''Smash Bros.'' series, two courses and a kart in the ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart}}'' series, and a minigame in ''Nintendo Land'' since ''Climax''{{'}}s release outside of amiibo functionality. The series suddenly returned in September 2023 with the release of ''F-Zero 99'' as a Nintendo Switch Online game.

Considering the success of the first game, Nintendo notably did not jump into developing a sequel for several years, and what was technically the second installment of the franchise, ''{{iw|fzerowiki|BS F-Zero Grand Prix}}'', was released in two separate incarnations as downloadable titles for the Satellaview, a Japan-exclusive attachment for the Super Famicom, in the mid-1990s. The sequel would eventually release in 1998 for [[Nintendo 64]] as ''{{iw|fzerowiki|F-Zero X}}''. Continuing the tradition of being a technical showcase for the console,  ''F-Zero X'' was able to create large, complex tracks with high speeds and many cars on screen at once all while maintaining an unbroken 60 frames per second. The game was received positively for its impressive technical elements, refined gameplay, hard rock soundtrack, and abundance of content, some reviewers pointed out that the framerate came at a cost of visual detail. A subsequent Japanese-only release for the short-lived Nintendo 64DD add-on, the ''{{iw|fzerowiki|F-Zero X Expansion Kit}}'', was the first 64DD disk exclusively designed as an add-on to work in conjunction with a Nintendo 64 cartridge inserted into the base console; it primarily added both a vehicle-creation feature and a track-creation tool that was virtually the same tool used during the development of the game itself.

Following this, Nintendo attempted an alternate-universe take on the franchise with a 51-episode anime series, ''{{iw|fzerowiki|F-Zero: GP Legend}}'', which began airing in October 2003 to September 2004. Only 15 of these episodes were dubbed by 4Kids Entertainment outside of Japan, though voice actors claim that all episodes were dubbed before being canceled.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EVjQUawvxQ This F-Zero Anime Dub Will Never See the Light of Day (4Kids, 2004)]</ref> Two companion games for the anime, both on Game Boy Advance: the first is a game of the same name, and the second titled ''F-Zero Climax''. Both were released in Japan near the end of 2003 and 2004, respectively, though ''F-Zero Climax'' never released outside Japan due to the cancellation of the anime dub. Despite ''F-Zero'' having been consistently featured as one of the contending Nintendo franchises in every installment of the ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' series since that series' inception, the ''F-Zero'' franchise itself remained dormant for almost 20 years ever since the release of ''F-Zero Climax'', and only some series elements made intermittent and minor appearances outside of ''Smash Bros.'' since then. On September 14th, 2023, the ''F-Zero'' series suddenly returned with the announcement and release of ''{{iw|fzerowiki|F-Zero 99}}'' as a free Nintendo Switch Online game. The game is a spin on the classic ''F-Zero'' formula with 99 concurrent players in a single race and a greater emphasis on car combat and sabotaging opponents. It was the first game in the series to be developed by a Western studio, as {{iw|nintendowiki|Nintendo Software Technology}} worked on it. A year later, both ''F-Zero: GP Legend'' and ''F-Zero Climax'' were released onto the Nintendo Switch Online service's Game Boy Advance collection, marking the first time the latter was released internationally.

*[[File:bigbluemelee.png|right]]{{gameIcon|SSBM}}'''[[Melee Stages]]: [[Big Blue]]''' ([[Unlockable stage|Unlockable]]): A returning stage from ''Melee''. A significant change is that floating items like Pokémon don't disappear instantly. However, [[bumper]]s can't be placed in midair. The [[Falcon Flyer]] has also been scaled down.{{clr}}

*[[File:Icon-porttownaerodive.gif|right|link=Port Town Aero Dive]]'''[[Port Town Aero Dive]]''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): A stage based on the race course of the same name from [[F-Zero GX]]. Similar to the Mute City stage from ''Melee'', this battlefield takes place atop a moving platform that stops off at different points of the racetrack and players must dodge the F-Zero machines that make their way across the track. These machines are both significantly more powerful and far bigger than they were in Mute City, and are often more difficult to see coming.{{clr}}

====Original tracks====

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|F-Zero|Mute City}}''': A slightly more subdued remix of the series standby track theme that calls parallels to its remix in F-Zero GX. It is used on the ''Port Town Aero Dive'' stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|F-Zero|Fire Field}}''': The music that plays on the Fire Field track in the original F-Zero. It is used on the ''Port Town Aero Dive'' stage. This track is also played during Captain Falcon's Classic Mode credits.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|F-Zero|White Land}}''': This was the track that played on all of the White Land tracks. It is used on the ''Port Town Aero Dive'' stage.

 

====Source tracks====

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|F-Zero|Car Select}}''': Another track taken directly from the source, this one is the menu track from F-Zero X. It is used on the ''Port Town Aero Dive'' stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|F-Zero|Dream Chaser}}''': The track that played on all of the Silence tracks in F-Zero X, this track is also taken directly from F-Zero X. It is used on the ''Port Town Aero Dive'' stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|F-Zero|Devil's Call in Your Heart}}''': The music track that played on all of the Devil's Forest racetracks, it is taken directly from F-Zero X. It is used on the ''Port Town Aero Dive'' stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|F-Zero|Brain Cleaner}}''': The track that played in F-Zero GX while viewing race replays, it is taken directly from said game. It is the theme of the ''Port Town Aero Dive'' stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|F-Zero|Shotgun Kiss}}''': This track played on all of the Casino Palace tracks in F-Zero GX and happens to be taken directly from it. It is used on the ''Port Town Aero Dive'' stage.

*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|F-Zero|Planet Colors}}''': This was the track that played in F-Zero GX on all of the Green Plant racetracks. It is used on the ''Port Town Aero Dive'' stage.

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The ''F-Zero'' universe has games represented throughout the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series with a total of 4 represented games. The latest game represented in this universe is ''{{iw|fzerowiki|F-Zero GX}}'', released on July 25, 2003.

===''{{iw|fzerowiki|F-Zero}}''===

**{{GameIcon|SSBB}} [[Blue Falcon]] debuts as Captain Falcon's signature vehicle.

**{{GameIcon|SSBM}} The [[Falcon Flyer]] is first mentioned in this game's manual.

**{{GameIcon|SSBM}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|F-Zero|Mute City (Melee)}}'''": A remix of the rock music heard on the first track in F-Zero X. Later Renamed to "Mute City (Melee)."

**{{GameIcon|SSBB}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|F-Zero|Mute City (Brawl)}}'''": A slightly more subdued remix of the series standby track theme that calls parallels to its remix in F-Zero GX. Later renamed to "Mute City Ver. 2" and again renamed to "Mute City (Brawl)."

**{{GameIcon|SSB4}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|F-Zero|Mute City (for 3DS / Wii U)}}'''": This track is a remastered version of the original ''SNES'' Mute City music. It is used on the new Mute City stage in the 3DS version and on Port Town Aero Dive in the Wii U version. Later renamed to "Mute City (for 3DS / Wii U)."

**{{GameIcon|SSBM}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|F-Zero|Big Blue (Melee)}}'''": A similar remix of the rock music heard on tracks in F-Zero X that take place on the planet Big Blue. Later renamed to "Big Blue (Melee)."

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===''{{iw|fzerowiki|F-Zero X}}''===

**{{GameIcon|SSB}} Captain Falcon's design is largely inspired by this game.

===''{{iw|fzerowiki|F-Zero AX}}''===

**{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Captain Falcon's design has been updated with elements of his design from this game and its console counterpart.

===''{{iw|fzerowiki|F-Zero GX}}''===

**This was technically the case for {{uv|Wii Fit}} and {{uv|Duck Hunt}} as well, as neither series received a stage in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' at launch, though the {{b|Duck Hunt|stage}} stage would later be added as free DLC to the 3DS version of ''Smash 4''.