Fast Racing Neo
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| Developer(s) | Shin'en Multimedia |
| Publisher(s) |
Shin'en Multimedia |
| Artist(s) | Martin Sauter |
| Platform(s) | Wii U |
| Release |
Nintendo eShop Retail |
| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Fast Racing Neo (stylized as FAST Racing NEO) is a futuristic racing video game developed by Shin'en Multimedia and released for the Wii U in December 2015. It is often compared to Nintendo's F-Zero franchise.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
It is the second entry in the series, the first being Fast Racing League released on WiiWare for the Wii in 2011.
A sequel titled Fast RMX was released on the Nintendo Switch on March 3, 2017 as a launch title for the system.[7]
Gameplay
Fast Racing Neo is played using the left stick to steer, A to accelerate, B to brake, X or L to change phases, (colors between blue and orange) LR and ZR to lean (drift) left and right respectively. Changing phases comes into play when, during a race, either blue or orange set pieces of the track are driven on. You would then change phases respective of the color to get a speed boost if done correctly. There are also phase boost pieces that will give you a boost through the air, or on to another part of the track. (I.e. over a gap.)
Development
The NEO Future Pack downloadable content was announced in July 2016 adding 8 new tracks and 10 new vehicle profiles to be released on September 30, 2016 alongside a retail version including the base game and downloadable content. The retail version of the game was distributed by Nintendo of Europe.[8]
Reception
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Fast Racing Neo received "generally favorable" reviews, according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[9]
Dermot Creegan of Hardcore Gamer gave the game a 4 out of 5 saying, "FAST Racing NEO is challenging and riveting enough to keep players busy for a long while, whether driving solo or with friends."[11] Laura Kate Dale from Destructoid rated the game a 9/10 saying, "Fast Racing Neo made a strong impression right off the bat, and is easily one of my favorite games this year."[10]
References
- ↑ "Shin'en hopes to have FAST Racing Neo out in December - Nintendo Everything". Nintendo Everything. Retrieved 2015-11-26.
- ↑ Whitehead, Thomas (November 3, 2015). "Feature: Finding Top Speed in FAST Racing NEO". Nintendo Life. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
- ↑ Koopman, Daan (August 10, 2015). "Gamescom 2015: FAST Racing Neo's New Tracks Are a Blast (Wii U)". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
- ↑ Yin-Poole, Wesley (August 28, 2015). "Who needs a new F-Zero when the Wii U's got Fast Racing Neo?". Eurogamer. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
- ↑ G. Macy, Seth (June 3, 2015). "Will Fast Racing Neo Fill The F-Zero Shaped Hole In Our Hearts". IGN. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
- ↑ Robinson, Nick (August 31, 2015). "Direct-feed gameplay from Fast Racing Neo, the Wii U's blisteringly fast F-Zero successor". Polygon. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
- ↑ DORNBUSH, JONATHON. "FAST RMX ANNOUNCED FOR NINTENDO SWITCH". IGN. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
- ↑ "Must-have indie titles come to retail as Nintendo eShop Selects on 30th September". Nintendo.co.uk. Nintendo. 27 July 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- 1 2 "FAST Racing NEO Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2015-12-13.
- 1 2 Laura Kate Dale (2015-12-08). "Review: Fast Racing Neo". Destructoid. Retrieved 2015-12-13.
- 1 2 Creegan, Dermot (11 December 2015). "Review: FAST Racing NEO". Hardcore Gamer. Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 2015-12-13.
- ↑ http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/wiiu-eshop/fast_racing_neo