XF Extreme Formula

I'd like to say that there are some things I really like about the game. I like the aesthetic: most of the environments are nice, and the cars look cool. The music is good, and the game gives a real sense of speed.

However, there are several flaws or annoyances that make me overall not recommend the game. Oddly, although the sense of speed is nice, the practicality is that the controls are way too twitchy, and that you have little time to react to anything. You often can't see very far ahead due to the curvature of the track, so things come up as a surprise. The tracks are also very long with dozens of turns, and very samey looking, so it is hard to remember the track and what is coming up. Also because of how the tracks curve, it feels like the car is constantly being pulled off to the sides.

This doesn't feel like a racing game. I know that sounds stupid because it is clearly a racing game. What I mean is that in my opinion, a racing game is about learning lines, maintaining momentum, and getting a feel for the car physics. In this game, I feel like it is about hitting the boost pads and remembering which side of the road the next boost pad will be.

My last complaint may be my controller. I don't know. It hurts my hand to play to keep holding down the A button. Also, I can't just hold it down with minimal force, or the engine keeps turning off or sputtering and losing speed. So, I have to mash the button down hard to keep the car moving. Is there some pressure threshold that can be decreased? Or, since 99.9% of the time I need to be accelerating, maybe don't require pushing the button?

if you like F-zero GX, then your gonna enjoy this game, so far its been a blast to play the game, zooming around the tracks going so fast that you don't even see the other racers until its to late.
if i had to say anything negative though is that right now the game is early acsses so expect issue like getting stuck on walls or getting launched and missing a check point and forcing you to redo an entire lap (in last place), other than that there really isn't much negatives to say bout the game, it has been a very fun experince playing it.

I'll admit $20 for an somewhat early access is a bit much, but for this? Its 100% worth it. The vibes this game give off are phenomenal, thrilling, and extremely fast paced. I very much look forward to this games development as within the first few hours I was blown away by the soundtrack, the gameplay, and the environments.

I very much hope to see more tracks added and music too, would love to have as much as individual track songs as I believe some repeat, but regardless, the music itself is adrenaline filled, and mix that with the hyper fast gameplay and thrill of zero-g racing, you've got full adrenaline rush from the starting line to the intense final lap!

I love it.....
Hope the development is not dead yet, cause it still needs a three lap time trial with ghosts to be perfect.

The game is still in a very early state based on what the Dev has said online about where it's going to go. That being said, this is still a great arcade package the way it stands by itself. Don't play on a hard disc, maybe turn down the graphics settings, and you'll be good to go.

Extreme stuttering issues make the game unplayable for me sadly, I have more then enough computer to run this at 4k 240hz its not my pc it the game, sometimes randomly on tracks the game lags then jumps ahead over and over. only restarting the game fixed it but it would come back after a few mins, i will be getting a refund.

The best AG racer I've played in over 20 years. Amazing track design, splendid music and slick satisfying controls make this game stand well above the rest in it's genre. Even in it's incomplete state, it's incredibly fun and polished.

I do hate to just compare it to another as this game does it's own unique things to stand out but it still remains obvious. The game takes heavy inspiration from F-zero GX, which is no bad thing because GX absolutely rocks! Sadly there has been no game quite like it since it's release over 20 years ago. I must applaud Feperd for being the one to finally make a game that encompasses it's brilliance. If you are a fan of F-zero X or GX this is an absolute must play.

It does seem to have some optimization issues at the moment, but personally I was able to run it smoothly no problem.

as a fan of futurestic racing games im in love with this game but the difficulty is insane. The fact that so many cars are locked behind such a difficulty wall is just dumb. There should be some way to unlock the cars without being forced to play at unfun difficulty. Im dumping entire tanks of boost but cant touch the A.I. on only extreme difficulty. Guess I wont get to exsperience all the cars. Cant even beat the first race of extreme with any car. boost like crazy never hit a wall and yet just set back in 20th place. F-zero isnt even this hard on master cup. Heck wipeout isnt this hard on phantom class. I just want a balanced AG game or at least a way to unlock all the cars without torturing myself with unfair A.I. Why does every AG racing game feel the need to have such unfair difficulty. The difficulty difference between insane and extreme is nuts. Please balance difficulty or at least give us a way to unlock all the cars a different way even if I had to pay $5 to unlock them all I would.

just played a little bit of the game before logging off for the night. In smash bros, I'm a Captain Falcon main. I've wanted to at least have a remaster of F-Zero Gx for switch (which technically happened however behind a subscription paywall). Simply put, I THRIVE on racing games where I'm going as fast as my brain is also trying to process the speed of the vehicle (which this game helped quench that thirst for it and has helped improve my timing somewhat even though I'm still clumsy and will run into the walls). fun game. if it was on switch (physical copy and digitally on eshop) I'd buy it on there because to the person who made this game, THANK YOU. You managed to quench my thirst for an F-Zero type game since we all know how nintendo is.

Just like Spark 3, I'm learning of another overlooked banger from this one man developer through an obscure YouTube video. This game is incredible. We all know damn well Nintendo ain't making another F-Zero game ever again, but that doesn't mean another dev can't step in and make their own extremely fast paced future racer. This is NOT F-Zero GX. This is its own beast entirely. It's fast. I mean REALLY REALLY fast. You literally break the sound barrier and it requires lightning fast reflexes to not crash. The edge of your seat, no blinking, fully locked in gaameplay experience is something most racing games today lack. The intensity of driving fast is something that has been forgotten in your average racer (NFS, Forza, The Crew, etc.) where you move fast, but feel slower than ever. Motion blur, tunnel visioned camera, objects lining the track flying past you, literal speed lines all add to the visceral adrenaline rush this game provides. And that soundtrack. Lord have mercy. I could listen to the proving grounds theme on a loop for hours (because I did). Bangers everywhere. A mix of electronic tracks from all types of sub-genres with heavy emphasis on good ol' drum 'n bass. The graphics are lovely. Super stylish and colorful with massive long tracks all over the solar system. I love the tracks in the city and in space. The attention to detail is admirable and there are a lot of tracks here. When you race in space, there's no gravity or air obviously, so there are no speed restrictions allowing you to move at dangerously high speeds with no sound whatsoever to break. It's brilliant how the entire approach to driving can change depending on the type of track. Being in zero-g, tunnels, or on water have their own unique quirks forcing you to adjust on the fly. It's a shockingly deep racing game even without getting into the combat aspect. This is one of the most content rich early access titles you can get right now, plus it features split screen multiplayer with remote play. I'm still very early on in the game and I'm excited for the planned Story mode, but this game needs more attention. It's too good to be ignored like this and unlike some other early access games, it's not depending on an active online multiplayer base to even be playable. This is like the ultimate mix of F-Zero, WipeOut, and Hydro Thunder and arguably better than all of them. Highly recommended.

this game and redout series satisfies my speed cravings! Keep up the good work!

XF Extreme Formula is a triumph of the genre and a model Early Access title. If this patch was the full release, it would still be the best AG racer since F-Zero GX. The handling is precise and responsive, and the track design is godly. I can't imagine how many hours have been spent on playtesting, since every single track feels fine-tuned to a razor's edge, and there's *39* tracks. With more polish and a few more bells and whistles, this will easily rank amongst the best AG racers of all time.

If I have a tiny nitpick, it's that I have a hard time seeing other racers on the track and frequently bump into them.

And if there's one thing I want to see added, it's named opponents (ideally with portraits) and a visible "Rival" when playing through a cup. It's no small thing to add, but it adds soooooo much personality to a game, and it gives every cup playthrough a little story.

Also: shout-out to the choice to enable "combat" techniques a few seconds into each race! That's a really clever innovation, and it's going to make it much harder to just snipe your rival at the start of every track like you could in F-Zero X and GX.

Promising Racing Game, Love the world building and setting.

Truly the successor of F-zero GX. This has tones of potential and is a game worth playing as is.

This game is awesome. It's satiated my desperate craving for an antigravity racer. It may not look like it, but I have over 100+ hours in it, if you add my hours in the demo. Please give it a shot.

I've only completed a few cups in the Arcade mode but this game is a true spiritual successor to F-Zero.

Tired of waiting for Nintendo to make another title in their long lost racing series? Wait no longer because Feperd Games has delivered. If you are a fan of old school arcade racers or racing at speeds faster than sound (Yes you can actually generate sonic booms in this game) then this is the game for you.

Features are currently limited but Extreme Formula does offer a full fledged tutorial mastery school, Arcade Grand Prix style cups, unlock-able racing machines, and time trials.

If you are interested in what I just said then this is easily on of the best 20$ purchases you can make, Lets supports Feperd Games so they can elevate and revive these style of racing games beyond what they ever were.

boost go zoomies. zoomies send shiver of joy up spine.

if you enjoy Fzero you will love this.
it fills the hole in my heart that was left after not getting a new game after so long

rly nice F-Zero GX style Racer. Searching for Years for some Sci-Fi Racer that fill the void. Iam really excited for the final release :)

Glaringly apparent how much love was baked into this. An amazing game that, with incremental polish, could be more balanced and enjoyable than the progenitor itself.

An incredible anti-grav racer that takes heavy inspiration from the F-Zero series (while adding it's own twist). The controls are precise and responsive, track and environment design is top-notch, the visuals are beautiful, the music is superb, there's a surprising amount of lore, and the sense of speed is perfect.

With 8 GPs to beat and 4 difficulty modes (with a bonus "special" difficulty option for true speed-demons), this title already has plenty of content, and with it being Early Access, we also have a Story Mode to look forward to instead of just the Arcade mode (though that in of itself is fantastic).

My only gripe is that I feel that the Nomad training grounds should be optional. having to grind through thirty-something time-trial challenges in order to unlock a few things is annoying when the main draw is the actual racing.

To any fans of the WipEout or F-Zero series, as well as any other anti-grav racer, this game is a must-buy! If you're coming into this having played either of those, I'd recommend quickly getting used to the controls in time-trial mode and hopping into "intense" difficulty or higher, "normal" difficulty is extremely easy for those who are accustomed to the sub-genre.

any fan of fzero gx that has been asking nintendont for a new fzero game since 2004 should without a doubt get this game, its a blast to play. did everything the game has to offer currently and waiting for new updates.

This game is amazing. The passion and effort is abundantly clear. So much fun. The visuals are fantastic, the maps are exciting, and the music is terrific. Wow! Wow! Wow! It looks like it has a lot of content. I finished the Mercury Cup in 1st place and can't wait for the next race, but I had to leave a review first.

And this is an indie game? Pure talent. I've never played F Zero, and I don't think I need to now, so I won't compare the two. Amazing!

To get it out of the way, this game seems to be pretty inspired by F-Zero GX. There is no shame in that, considering F-Zero GX is without a doubt one of the greatest racing games ever made, and you can argue it is THE best racing game ever made. There are clear similarities between GX and XF- White Kestrel looks a lot like the Blue Falcon (with other ships looking similar to F-Zero ships), certain tracks share elements of tracks from GX, and the pre-race intros are quite similar. That being said, this game deserves much more than to be compared solely to F-Zero GX; XF is similar, but it has enough unique aspects to let it stand on its own.

Everything about this game feels super satisfying to play. The sense of speed is awesome, and the ship handling is very responsive. Pulling off sharp turns in this game feels so good, and nailing the boosts so that you hit those sonic booms is just incredibly rewarding. The game is relatively easy to learn but has a very high skill ceiling. With that in mind, it's also really clear to see improvement in this game should you really try, which is the beauty of a well-crafted single player racing game; you don't need human competitors for proof of your efforts. I am SO HAPPY to read the focus is on single-player and local multiplayer. That's the best decision you could make for a game like this!!

The only things I think could use some work are presentation aspects, and I have complete faith they'll get better when the game is actually done. With a story mode in the works, I have hope that there will be some really cool and creative characters and vehicles added into the game, which goes a long way in making the game leave a lasting impression on people. For example, the story of the Forgery vehicle is pretty dang cool, so more stuff like that would be awesome! Hope to see more unique ships in the full release.

Some cleanup on the HUD would be nice; text is pretty small to read and the fast pace of the game makes reading not really advisable anyway. Also, more audio clarity and cues could add a lot of flash to the game. For example, a more noticeable countdown before the race starts would be nice. Maybe throw in an announcer of some kind, too.

I briefly want to shout out the track design; Frigid Metropolis is a masterpiece of a race, and there are so many courses with cool concepts, like Penumbra Haze, Doublesphere Raceway, and the UK track. I would love a mini-map of some kind that shows the track layout, but that's just a personal preference.

Obviously, I really liked this game; as a longtime casual fan of F-Zero GX, this is exactly what I was looking for. It's similar, but has its own twist and flavor that make it stand out. I'm really looking forward to the future of Extreme Formula and can't wait to see what else is in store for this game. For fans of zero-G racing games, I can't recommend it enough.

I loved everything about this game the content and sense of speed. If you grew up on f-zero gx you will not be disappointed. there were nods to other real racing venues that I loved. I eagerly await the story mode as well.

the downside however if you have a steam deck, you may want to wait. I found myself constantly tweaking graphics as I entered more intricate tracks for a stable 30fps. I have seen in discussion and community info that this will be optimized later though and is possible to get it right but with the lowest settings for play quality it wasnt the best experience. I have refunded for the time being as my steam deck is the only way I can play pc games right now.

(review as of radar update)
Xtreme Formula should be very familiar for anyone who's played F-Zero GX. It is much closer to it than other antigravity racers like Redout. However XF changes the mechanics in some interesting ways. In addition to seperating boost and hp, the boost gauge now regenerates based on your speed, allowing you to chain boosts if you can maintain your speed. I think it's pretty cool.

Also, I think drifting works a lot differently here, I'm still getting the hang of it so idl what to say about it.
(Update: It takes some getting used to, but drifting around corners while boosing = epic.)

However, onto what is my main criticism of the game- the presentation. Graphically, the game looks fine. The game is set in a hard-scifi glowy-radiator nerd future with Terraformed planets and huge space stations and stuff. There's a lot of cool stages that play with this, like a track up along a space elevator, several stages floating alongside giant airships on a gas giant or super huge space tracks alongside giant solar shields. A younger me would be over the moon seeing this stuff.
However, it is lacking a certain wacky charm that something like F Zero had. Like there are a lot of city stages that feel pretty generic. It's in stark contrast to the more interesting stage themes of this developer's previous works. I mean, the tracks set on japanese colonies, there's not a Torii Gate or instant noodle advert what have you in sight!

Similarly, while the music is of good quality, none of it has particularly stood out to me. So far the only one I've bothered to listen to out of game has been the Lunar Bass remix.

TL;DR XF is a great spiritual successor to F-Zero, however its missing some of its predecessor's charm.

cant take this anymore ive lost gallons

Pros:
-Great Music
-Lots of tracks with alot of variety, and I like alot of them too as they can offer a great challenge. Only 2 of them I really hated; Aqua Twist and Ocean Twist. Kasei Circuit 1 was my favorite track by far, and Kasei Circuit 2 is great practice for overstrafing.
-Pretty good, optional, tutorial. It teaches you alot of the games mechanics and challenges you to get good at them. I just wish some of them, mainly overstrafing, wasnt in the last pile of tutorials.
-Arguably the most important thing, it really does nail that sense of speed. When you go fast, you know you are going fast.
-Easy to get into, while the skill cieling is very high.
-Split Screen support. I dont use it, but I do greatly appriciate it.

Cons:
-Major difficulty gap. Call it a skill issue on my end, but I do feel like the difficulty gap between Intense and Extreme is way too much. Opponents on Extreme on average are around 25 seconds faster. With where I am now, Intense is too easy while Extreme feels a bit too much. Perhaps add a difficulty in between? I dont mind Beyond because it warns you about the passive advantage they get.

-Machines. Alot of them are tied to beating a certain Prix on a higher difficulty, even Beyond. This isnt exactly good design because it means alot of machines will be virtually unobtainble for alot of players.

However, this doesnt matter because most of them are terrible anyways. There are only 2 good machines worth using, Long Haul and Centauri. Centauri is max speed, max boost, which is what the game is about, and you have the tools to overcome its poor handling and acceleration. Long Haul trades in some speed for slightly better handling, slightly better accel, and an actual off road stat; Centauri dies on the few offroad tracks in the game cause it has no offroad stat. Long Haul can be unlocked by putting in work on the tutorial, while Centuari is locked behind a grand prix on Extreme difficulty.

Other Thoughts:
Ive heard some criticisms about not having enough varied locations, and while more is better, I was satisfied with the variety we have now. Settings and UI are an issue, yes, but keep in mind this is still an Early Access game, so there is room to grow.

One thing that should be fixed in addition though; in time trials, lap times are only saved once you quit to main menu. If you record a lap, then restart, that time is now gone. Def should be still saved upon restarting.

As a personal request, how about adding a minimap of each track like in Mario Kart and F Zero; which there can be a toggle option in the settings.

I also like that you are valuing story mode more than online mode.

Conclusion:
Overall; if you really want a futuristic high speed machine racer with a great sense of speed and alot of tracks to challenge you, then this is the game for you. Well worth the money.

This game isn't even done yet and it's already the best AG racer on the market, as long as online multiplayer isn't extremely important to you. The developer LakeFeperd has a lot of experience making high speed platforming games, and has brought that experience forward REALLY well into this game, especially in regards to the stage design which blows every other racer out of the water. My only big complaint is that acceleration is set to the bottom face button which is more awkward to hold down than a shoulder button, but at least that makes it easier to tap.

This is the one. It's got some issues with stability and settings changes. But, the content of being fast as hell is simple and addicting. Music is on point.. I'll say it. If you like F Zero GX and wish you didn't suck at F-Zero GX then play this game.

I am terrible at this... I'm going to go cut the tracks some more

For any one who love ultra high speed racing games, this will give you what you are looking for and then some!!! I have Redout and Redout 2 and this game destroys them both! i have played a lot of racing games from F-Zero X on the N64 to the Redout 2 on the X-BOX Series S.

Needs optimization before it can be anything playable...

Feels and plays like F-Zero! If you liked GX u will love this.

As it stands, it has enough content for a whole game, and a good one while at it.

Having the boost separated from health is a huge plus, along with the fact it rewards chaining together speed pads and bursts of O2 boost to continuously make your boost more powerful and, in a positive feedback loop, go faster, awarding even more boost to use, and so on.

39 well-crafted tracks spread across the entirety of the Solar System await your mastery, starring lots of elevation, loops, jumps, offroad sections, boost zones, vaccuum sections and much more, alongisde 15 unique playable hoverjets to play with, each with unique strengths and handling models.

Although I'm currently capable of winning every race on the hardest difficulty available (Beyond), the AI is a bit lackluster in terms of both how they drive and their rubberbanding. Currently, they drive "on rails", so to say, choosing between a few preset racing lines of different qualities. Rubberbanding is sometimes too much to handle, especially on tracks like Hypertona or Krakenaria Y. Speaking of such, Hypertona is, ironically, the hardest track to win on, requiring you to use a hoverjet that favors aero rather than engine power and booster, which doesn't suit an oval race at all. Also the AI currently lacks a collision avoidance system between each other and/or the player.

You can also use mechanics like overdrive or counterstrafing to squeeze those opportunities to improve your pace. The former isn't actually needed to win the races once you reach a certain skill ceiling, however, so it's thankfully treated like a last-resort-measure.

Special difficulty and Gran Turismo styled license tests located at the Proving Grounds are nice bonuses. For the former, the issues with the AI are more proeminent, often finding a good bunch of them throwing themselves out of bounds. It also further highlights balancing problems, favoring handling-based hoverjets far too much. This could be mitigated with a cap on all the stats after applying the buff, and also have the turning double when selecting that mode in question.

Space Daytona.

Exhilarating gameplay with nuanced piloting mechanics and extremely fun maps. This game's even better than what I was missing from F-Zero.

Very obvious nod to F-zero GX on the gamecube back in the day with some different game mechanics and machines with different specifications based on what you want to do. still, early access and there's a training mode if you want to learn how the machines work.

mom i cant see what the fuck is going on i have major tunnel vision

As an opening note, being that this game is in early access, you are paying for a game that isn't jam-packed with features, as the only gamemodes are Tournament, Single Race, and Time Attack. Not a slight against the game, but please bear that in mind if you decide to buy this game.

Anyways, I've been bouncing around all sorts of anti-grav racers, as it's my favorite racing genre (my favorite being Redout 2). From the ones that I've played (Aero GPX, GRIP, Redout 1/2, and now this), I can say this is my favorite game of the bunch so far, and comes as close as to the sense of speed that F-Zero GX gives. And while it's really good at replicating the speed of that game, it stands out as it's own with it's unique mechanics that make it it's own thing. Put it simply, it's a challenging, frantic, and super fun AG racer with the tight controls of the F-Zero games, while having it's own unique mechanics that offer a different take on the genre.

Note that I'll be mainly touching on XF's racing mechanics in this review, but I will talk about other aspects of the game as well after.

XF's unique mechanics

Unlike F-Zero, the boost meter is a separate resource instead of being tied to health. While that might sound like a dealbreaker to people who like F-Zero, managing this resource is just as critical to winning races as is health in F-Zero, as boosting in this game gets stronger when done consecutively without stopping. Alongside this, you gain O2 (the resource needed for boosting), by going fast, and using all of your O2 locks you out of boosting for a while. Whereas F-Zero is all about managing your health in exchange for burst of speed, and where to make the most of it, XF is all about knowing when to drop your boost, and keeping your O2 up at all times. IMO, it's retains the strategic decision making that F-Zero has about boosting, but in a different way from that game that helps it stand out.

Aside from that, this game also has strafing like F-Zero, but unique to it is Overstrafing, where by turning and strafing in opposite directions, you can drift which increases your speed and earns you even more O2. Overstrafing is a big part of what makes going fast in this game so fun, and it's a vital part of maintaining your boost and overall speed. Once you master the mechanic, XF truly starts to reveal the absurd speeds you can go and how strategic maintaining the O2 meter becomes.

IMO, it's the best part of XF's unique mechanics, and shows that an "F-Zero-like" can still be just as interesting without replicating it's central mechanic one to one.

All in all, XF is a game that's all about controlling your machine amidst insane speeds, to MAINTAIN those speeds. With some tracks having tight corners, it can be punishing at times when you miscalculate and run out of boost, but when you master it's boost mechanics, and how to navigate each track while building up O2, it becomes an addictingly fun racer.

There also exists a unique "Overdrive," mechanic, which basically grants a massive boost in acceleration, top-speed, and O2 generation that get stronger the longer it's left on, but consumes massive amounts fuel and health, both of which can lead to being disqualified if you run out. It's no doubt another layer to the mechanics, but it's not as strongly emphasized as O2, and to me, I could take it or leave it. It would be more interesting I feel if machines could have different stats that could influence the power of Overdrive (the game does have Hull Strength and Fuel Efficency stats), which could perhaps offer some interesting variation of Overdrive in machines, but overall it's very samey amongst machines.

Interestingly, the game does offer combat moves, including a spin attack, and a tackle that can go in any direction. The Spin Attack doesn't alter your handling other than slowing you down, and is more so used to fly pass other racers without slowing down when bumping into them. The tackle can be helpful in smashing someone who might be neck in neck with you as well. But unfortunately, I don't really think the combat adds much to the racing in general. There's no reward for taking out other racers, and the game doesn't keep track of your kills which only places combat in the background. And once you do master the game's other mechanics, you'll quickly outpace other racers that combat just becomes unimportant. Overall, it's the least baked aspect in my opinion.

Everything else...

Another cool effect during races are vacuum sections. There are certain tracks that have perfect vacuums. Without any air, your machine must rely on the O2 it uses to boost, but also means that there becomes nearly no limit to your speed, basically removing the top-speed cap. The game transforms from frantically turning corners at 2,000KMH to trying to turn corners as cleanly as possible so as to avoid losing speed. It's a pretty cool change of pace, and is a unique hazard that adds another layer the already chaotic race, and thanks to the game's Precision Handling button that lets you make very small turns to your machine, I welcome it and would love to see more of it.

The game's environments I think could be more varied. While there are some really unique aesthetic and ideas for tracks, (such as Hyperlagos and Red Hell being themed after F1 tracks, Hypertona being NASCAR themed, stadium and all, or the cheesy but charming Hyper Effects which basically looks like an N64 game), a good chunk of the environments are some variance of "sci-fi futuristic cityscape." or just... outer space. Would love to see some of the more crazier environments on display here, and some more variance in the environments if there are to be more tracks.

Soundtrack is tight and entertaining. I don't think it hits the same highs as other AG racers I've played, but there are some headbangers and they do give that adrenaline rush when you're on the last lap and are blazing through turns as you boost like a madman. Overall, great soundtrack.

And, gotta give props: This game has SPLIT-SCREEN multiplayer! I know that seems like no big deal, but I feel in 2024 (soon to be 2025), that's really awesome! And while I might not use it, I hope there are players who love to have such a feature in this game.

Closing thoughts...

I know no game will hit that same nostalgia high I had playing F-Zero GX for the first time, but honestly, I'm okay with that. Because XF is a game that stands on it's own merits as much as the game it's inspired by. There are little things like machine balancing (some machines feel completely overpowered compared to others *cough* Red Krestel... *cough*)... but with this game in Early Access, and how good it's bones are, I can't wait to see what the dev has in store for this game. Whenever you're a fan of AG racers, are looking for something to hit that F-Zero itch, or just want something that makes you feel the adrenaline of going TOO fast, XF is the right game to hit that itch, and I can't recommend it enough.

Pros:
-Feels like F-Zero.
-Already has a lot of great original maps.
-Split-Screen in this day and era.
-Cool soundtrack.
-Feels like F-Zero.

Cons:
-No Captain Falcon.

Buy this if you want to go fast. Well crafted, works on steamdeck, fast as fuck with fun music and pretty awesome level design.

The game is so simple on the surface, then you see the HUD showing the Air Pressure, Gravity, Temp and you know some huge nerds were behind this game. They got flavor-text for every planet and moon and some of them don't even have tracks on them. They have this sick forced-air-intake boost system that stacks exponentially if you have the confidence to never let go of the boost button.

Don't even get me started on the soundtrack.

Started playing a few days ago, and I can confidentially say I like it. The physics are fun and exciting, and aren't boring. I also love the F-Zero inspiration. The scenery is cool and unique, with many different environments. The self-paced tutorial system is also good, as it allows you to get used to the game at your own pace. Overall it's a solid buy, and I recommend it to those who enjoy classic arcade racing.

What NintenDon´t

After 20 long years, Extreme Formula might just be the game GX fans have been waiting for. It combines performance with the thrilling "look and feel" of a futuristic racer, capturing the essence of what makes this genre so beloved.

Extreme Formula impresses with sharp visuals and an ultra-smooth experience, supporting 8K resolution and unbound framerates. The clear, minimalistic design ensures a fast and fluid presentation, perfectly suited for high-speed action.

The driving mechanics are spot-on, offering precise controls that perfectly suit high-speed racing. The sense of speed is phenomenal, immersing players in an adrenaline-pumping experience. Additionally, the innovative "Oxygen Mechanic" adds a clever layer of strategy and is brilliantly implemented. Some tracks also feature open sections, offering a refreshing twist and new gameplay possibilities.

The variety of tracks and vehicles is already impressive, with highlights like the Earth Cup, which showcases the developers' creativity and leaves players excited for future expansions. Each track is unique, and the settings are caputred nicely.

The soundtrack is a perfect match for the fast-paced action, featuring energetic, memorable tracks that elevate the overall experience and feel like a medley of X / GX and GP-Legends.

Criticisms:

While Extreme Formula excels in many areas, there are still some rough edges:
Collision feedback feels off, with abrupt stops or unnatural "bouncing" off walls and opponents, which disrupts immersion.
The starting sequence sometimes feels awkward, with AI behavior being particularly strange at the beginning of races.
Occasionally, there are minor visual glitches during intro sequences.
Graphical effects could use further polish, though the game's performance remains unaffected.

Final Verdict:

Despite these issues, Extreme Formula is the most exciting entry in this genre in years. While games like Redout and Fast Racing brought their own flair to futuristic racing, this title comes closest to recapturing the magic of "F-Zero" franchise. With just a few refinements his could become a masterpiece.

They put Gran Turismo style license tests in an anti-grav racer. Enough said.

Absolutely amazing. If you like anti gravity racing games, this one is a must own. It already has plenty of content but i'm very excited for the updates to come.

Tutorial mode is actually flexible - it does not lock players at the beginning of the game for tutorial and you can choose to leave mid-tutorial if you don't like it, which I do like. Starting out of a bat can even unlock two machines, one of which is the best machine for time-attack, not great against unfair AIs when it comes to "beyond difficulty." This game is actually pretty generous towards unlocking new machines.

Physics are phenomenal! Any small marginal errors during time-attack will punish hard: personal advice is know the mechanics very well for every machine - there is a reason why the tutorial exist.

Music is well diverse mainly techno and electronics with some rock in it- I enjoy every single OST races, even I stopped playing I just can't get over the soundtrack. It's very well designed to enjoy and keep playing.

I am not very picky about micro frames and crash physics and such, just the overall play-style with a simple game over or didn't get to the top 3. Graphics itself is a nice cherry on top. I do like machines that go fast it did felt like a well-polished F-Zero X/GX version. I played this during the free demo and even bought right at early access.

My only comment would be if the machines are worth unlocking. Most machines unlocking for are better off at lower difficulty. Unlock machines at "beyond difficulty" I expect to be alot faster and better overall than the unlocked machine at tutorial.

How would I rank this game? I would give an overall scale of low 8 out of 10. I would realistically give a 7.5 despite its major flaw, however the high scale graphics, physics and music were so good I will be very generous about it.

This game is still young, I would give a year or two for this game to be (fully) polished.

This game is straight gas!! It's so good!! Yippee!

F-ZERO REBORN

A fantastic F-Zero inspired game, I'm glad that after Ferpard was able to perfect his sonic like games with spark 3, he went on to make great racing games!