Fast RMX (Nintendo Switch) Review | 8-Bit Eric
3028-Bit Eric Reviews Fast RMX for the Nintendo Switch. Fast RMX is an enhanced version of Fast Racing Neo, a 2015 Wii U eShop game. RMX features 14 new tracks, bringing the total to 30, and new versions of its original tracks. Developed by Shinen this FAST RMX is like a hybrid combination of Wipeout and F-Zero.
Fast RMX is similar to "F-Zero" because of its focus on high-speed and anti-gravity gameplay techniques, however, FAST RMX has it’s own gameplay mechicanic to keep things interesting.
The main gameplay hook revolves around boost-refilling orbs and the colored strips of track littered around each course. These are either blue or orange, and the player must alternate their color with a press of a button. If the player’s car matches the color of the strip, it acts as a boost strip. If the opposite is true, then it slows the player down until they either get off the strip or change color.
Mastering each course is all about finding the best racing line to both hit these boost zones and to pick up the many energy orbs. The latter top off your energy meter, letting you manually boost to maintain your top speed between boost zones, or quickly get back up to speed if you crash or get hit by another racer.
Features 15 vehicles and 30 different tracks that are set in futuristic cities and alpine peaks. It also has a variety of modes - Championship Mode, Multiplayer Mode and Hero Mode.
Championship mode features three courses in each cup, standard racing here. As you approach the last few cups in Subsonic, the difficulty increases tremendously. Fast's once simplistic tracks soon start introducing stage hazards The tracks themselves look fantastic. Well, everything does, really. Different levels employ different weather effects and even mechanics.
Hero Mode forces players to come in first as well as turning the boost gauge into a shared "boost/shield" gauge. Having nothing in the gauge will cause a crash on impact, which forces a loss.
Fast is one of the Switch’s most immediately enjoyable multiplayer experiences. Supporting up to four players split-screen, eight players for online races, and local play across eight different Switch consoles, Shin’en give you an almost overwhelming amount of different ways
Unfortunately, online play left much to be desired when I went to test a few games out. While online races function well enough, it’s pretty barebones as it is, with no way to talk to other players right now and a bizarre setup that felt rushed or tacked on.
While Zelda is undeniably the Switch’s killer app, Fast RMX drifts into a close second place. Offering an impressive range of multiplayer support and commuter-friendly racing on the go, Fast’s futuristic thrill ride is perfect for the switch.
At 19.99 this game is an absolute steal considering the asking price.
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