#f-zero

[retrogamingblog2]

CHOOSE YOUR CHARACTER

[yoshiunity]

So another Six Character Challenge completed!

This time it was Nintendo themed, and thanks to my friends on Twitter, before the site further lost its mind -- I was able to draw six characters popular, somewhat known, and as obscure as can be.

Micaiah - Fire Emblem

Didn't get far into Radiant Dawn because I had a bugged copy and had to return it for something else. Though I always liked her design!

Anyway, the spell was originally supposed to take up the majority of the picture, with two rings of light engulfing the bottom screen. I removed it because it was too distracting. You can barely make out Nevessa as it is.

Bill Grey - StarFox

Fun Fact: Bill is my favorite Starfox character. I just like how he's the commander of two Cornerian squadrons, but goes into Bro Mode whenever Fox shows up.

Despite being in multiple games, Bill barely had any good references. So this design is a composite of all of them. Even added some grey in the tips of his ears.

Also, I actually did draw his legs, but his cockpit just seemed too empty for something so compact. So I added the console.

Ibis - Pilotwings

"Alright!" I would have never thought of anyone suggesting Pilotwings art in 2025. Sucks that Nintendo only used the PW64 cast for one game. They gave that entry a lot of charm by design alone!

I could count all official art references for Ibis on one hand. So I made up for it by studying whatever fan art there was, and captured photos while playing Pliotwings 64 on NSO.

I've also updated her design slightly since PW64 characters have some of the most N64 designs to ever N64. (That's not a bad thing, but an update is due.)

Meta-Ridley - Metroid

Ridley, or Meta-Ridley as portrayed here, perched on a collection of his..."work". To us, this is murder. But to the Cunning God of Death, there's much more work to be done.

While "Ridley" was one of the suggestions, the version preferred was never specified. So I went by my favorite. Anyway, Ridley is a sadistic bastard. So much, that if you look closely at his cheek, you can see a minute smile curling along it.

Also that's Tallon IV in the background.

Kumatora - Mother/Earthbound

She's currently taking a break after feeding that Pigmask Colonel a PK Fire-Roasted, Five-Knuckle, All You Can Eat, Buffet! And the other Pigmasks want none of it. Haha! As if they have a choice...

I haven't finished Mother 3. But I'm willing to believe that Kumatora uses PK attacks like everyone else. But for context in this art piece, I really love this old fan idea for a Smash moveset, where she'd uses it to power up her fists and punch enemies with it.

Also, angel gloves.

Captain Falcon - F-Zero

I finish my final lap with an art piece of the man, the myth, the legend, the guy that people FINALLY give a shit about outside of Smash Bros... Captain Falcon!

Launching into action in his home town of Port Town, with the Blue Falcon and the Falcon Flyer!

[thechaosdragoness]

A comedy in two short parts.

[sista-a]

Dr. Stewart [F-Zero: GP Legend]

F-Zero Falcon Densetsu [JP]

Looks familiar for some reason LOLz

[alpha-beta-gamer]

Aero GPX - if Nintendo won't make an F-Zero game, Indie Devs will!

Read More & Play The Alpha Demo, Free (Steam)

[monkiinart]

happy birthday very fast man

[n64retro]

f-zero X

[randomhoohaas]

[retrogamechampion]

F-Zero Soundtrack Collection: "Drop the Zero"

The people have spoken! According to a poll on my Discord server, "F-Zero" is one of the absolute top franchises that needs its soundtracks immortalized. I agree - It's a must!

Gamers from all over the world had their wigs blown right off by the relentless speed and action of the original game that pushed the Super Nintendo to its limits. From there, the characters appeared in manga, anime, Nintendo Power features, and (of course) future sequel titles.

But did you realize there were Japanese exclusive follow-ups? Every single game is included here, alongside featured themes from the retro Smash Bros. games.

And did you know that there were several official arrangement CDs released? Those are available as well, from the reconstructed tunes on "F-Zero X Original Sound Track" and "Nintendo Super Famicom Game Music," the thrashing music of "F-Zero X Guitar Arrange Edition," the Jazz versions of "T Game Music Album #13: F-Zero," and even the mellow piano covers on "Tanoshii Beyer Heiyou Nintendo Super Famicom Game Music."

No duplicates here! If any game or soundtrack shared a song, then only differences are included. For example, the F-Zero GX (GameCube) and AX (arcade) titles had largely the same soundtrack, but there were a few exclusive songs in the arcade version, so those exclusives are present rather than duplicating the whole soundtrack twice).

As games in the series or related material reaches the 15 year old mark (like the F-Zero content in 2012's "Nintendo Land" will in 2027), I will add those to this archive as well.

Download it here:

Running time: 11 hours, 53 minutes Format: MP3 (320 kbps) Number of tracks: 283 Filesize (uncompressed): 1.96 GB

[bobauthorman]

If they ever make a Metroid movie, they need to do what The Super Mario Bros. Movie did and make a ton of references to other Nintendo works. BUT, only the ones also set in outer space, or special guest appearances of people canonically FROM space.

Seriously, I want Samus to walk through a space port and have to watch not to step on tiny people from the Planet Hocotate.

I want her to look through a list of wanted criminals and among them are guys like Tatanga, Pico or the Aurum.

Footage from a “Space war” taking place in the Lylat System being played on television.

C’mon, we neeeeed it!

[retrogamingblog2]

[adokle]

Black Shadow, Leon and Pico. Plus some alt costume type deals for them.

[defstan480]

F-Zero X (N64 / Nintendo EAD / 1998) (60fps)

Nintendo traded visual fidelity for 30 vehicles on a track and 60 fps visuals. The result is an intense game with an incredible sense of speed.

[jet-grind]

[grrl-bubble-acid]

Arcadia 0039

[peteneems]