F-Zero Guide
Actual original F-Zero gameplay showing the yellow pit strip and recharge craft, reproduced in Nintendo’s original manual, printed page 13.
Super Nintendo · 1990 · 6 guides & references
Key characters
Captain Falcon
Captain Falcon drives the balanced Blue Falcon. The original manual also presents him as a bounty hunter; his machine is a useful starting point for learning unfamiliar courses.
Captain Falcon’s official illustration from the original F-Zero manual, printed page 14.
Dr. Stewart
Dr. Stewart drives the light Golden Fox. Its acceleration helps it recover speed, while careful steering and collision avoidance matter when preserving its relatively fragile body.
Dr. Stewart’s official illustration from the original F-Zero manual, printed page 15.
Pico
Pico pilots the durable Wild Goose. Its design supports rougher contact, but a sturdy body does not remove the need to learn safe lines through narrow corners.
Pico’s official illustration from the original F-Zero manual, printed page 16.
Samurai Goroh
Samurai Goroh drives the Fire Stingray, which combines high top speed and stable cornering with slow acceleration. Losing speed to a collision therefore has a noticeable recovery cost.
Samurai Goroh’s official illustration from the original F-Zero manual, printed page 17.
Artwork & pictures
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