F-Zero Climax: The Basics

I couldn't find a guide for F-Zero Climax that could help beginners (or players who may have been rusty at this particular entry), so I decided to try and help out.
This video could also help if you're unfamiliar with GBA F-Zero: • F-Zero GP Legend Basics
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[@steveminecraft46]

Here after Climax got confirmed for Switch Online

[@adriellightvale8140]

The Spin Attack is quite useful in harder difficulties. The other drivers will keep running into you so long as you're ahead, so Spinning should make them think twice.

[@ogofkop9849]

I've been playing this game for 2 weeks and gp legend for a month now, THANK YOU for showing widened and tightened turns. This channel has been a gold mine. Another thing, what's the difference between regular acceleration and boost acceleration and which one should I use? I love the car analysis videos too, they do a great job at showing all the perks and defaults of each vehicle in the game while also showing the correct play style for each of them

[@custom-r]

Between regular acceleration and boost acceleration you would want to make sure you pull off boost acceleration. It adds a tiny bit of speed, but it adds up especially in Time Attack. Some machines like Astro Robin would benefit from that. Regular acceleration doesn't do anything too different, as I recall. Also, I'm pleased to hear the feedback! And I'm happier to know that the videos help players like you understand the right styles for each racer, which can make F-Zero experiences a lot smoother.

[@tropixx_xlr1549]

It's quite disappointing that climax does not have the training mode from GP legend, I enjoy choosing randomized tracks and machines and play custom races without worrying about restrictions of grand prix mode. Still is damn fun to play!

[@HellRider_]

Which mode works best as a makeshift training mode in Climax?

[@DJ_AwesomeSauce]

@@HellRider_ If it has a Time Trial mode, I'd use that. I always used Time Trials in Mario Kart as a way of training myself or learning the tracks.

[@y2kjetters317]

Fzero climax is the most balanced fzero game and my fav out of the series

[@custom-r]

It's kinda like a fusion of most games. But definitely balanced so that each vehicle is viable, unlike others where only a select few was worth using.

[@RinMariiiii]

Just started playing this, having played every F-Zero game other than Maximum Velocity and the BS F-Zero games -- I played the hell out of GP Legend during a vacation in my teens. Didn't know about up/down sharpening turns, thanks for pointing this out!

[@HellRider_]

Did not know about up and down on the D-pad affecting turns. I set up on the d-pad to spin L + R to brake, but leaving up blank sounds way more useful.

[@diamondking3785]

It’s nice they stayed true to the Anime with Boost Fire and “ B L A C K F I R E … ! “

[@KartKing4ever]

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[@danbonestrider]

this is great. the main thing I'm properly struggling with is a survival mission. its that weird braking mission one, no clue what the best way to come to a halt is

[@yokoyonku4549]

My favorite GBA Racing game!

[@custom-r]

It's also my favorite on the GBA as well.

[@Mr2Secs]

*There used to be 2 paragraphs saying how Spin Attacks made you inmune to land damage or speed loss* Nvm, apparently it's not true. I just thought it worked for some reason. Guess the effects of electricity and dirt just aren't that strong to begin with. The tutorial part is still true, tho. Press L or R to access the first tutorial that details the basics, and do it again after it ends to enter the one that details the Turn techniques and Boost Fires.

[@custom-r]

Spin attacks by themselves or Spin attacks *while* boosting?

[@Mr2Secs]

@@custom-r Neither, I got it wrong.

[@natejackorjillkate4136]

What can you do with the alternative controls you unlock? (Like the mini side attack)

[@GarbenTheBerserker]

This is pretty helpful. Do you have any advice for turning with the crazy bear? Is it better to hold up for brake or let go of the acceleration when performing sharp turns? Oh a bit of an observation, but from what I remember only a couple Dark Million members have Blackfire like Black Shadow, Blood Falcon, Zoda have it, with Bio Rex, Octoman, Pico, ETC having Boostfire. I think its only serious Dark Million members that get Blackfire. I don't remember if Miss Killer and Dark Soldier have Boostfire or Darkfire?

[@custom-r]

With Crazy Bear, I find it most helpful to have already mastered the "drift modifier" when using it. Try and make turns as wide as possible. If all else fails, remember to use side attacks. They work very effectively as brakes. Also yes, Miss Killer and Dark Sodlier have Black Fire. Bio Rex, Pico, Michael Chain, Antonio Guster, The Skull, Baba, Billy, and Octoman do not have Black Fire.

[@GarbenTheBerserker]

@@custom-r Drift modifier is that covered in the video? Alot of the time whne I try to use the side attack, I end up using the boost by accident, any advice on that? I guess its because the others are less entrenched in Dark Million?

[@custom-r]

@@GarbenTheBerserker It was touched upon very briefly in the video. Holding up while turning keeps a turn tight. Holding left or right is normal steering. Holding left/right while also pressing down widens a turn. What Control Type are you using? I always use the default, being type 1. With that setting, Boost is always "B Button."

[@GarbenTheBerserker]

@@custom-r So holding down has a purpose besides going over jumps? I'll keep that in mind. I think I'm using the default, I don't really know how to change ontrols.

[@custom-r]

@@GarbenTheBerserker Every time you are about to start a race, you'll be at a menu that says "Controller Setting." Use the left or right buttons to choose a type. Generally, Type 1 already serves fine enough, and is one of the most comfortable set ups.

[@CAGEMETAL]

I'm interested about this game, I wonder if it's similar to SNES fzero (wich I love)

[@custom-r]

The only thing it really has in common with SNES F-Zero is that the tracks are flat. This game's physics and speed are completely different. There's also no Rank Out System, no traffic to deal with except the other opponents, Side Attacks and Spin Attacks (from 3D games) are in this game, and of course the speed is much, much higher. You can try Maximum Velocity which is a LOT closer to SNES F-Zero (as in most of the systems in SNES are exactly the same). The physics however are the only thing different at that point.

[@CAGEMETAL]

@@custom-r I just tried it today, it's good but very hard ! I struggle to take turns correctly but it's a lot of fun.

[@salladdaer6312]

Is this game better than f zero on snes?@@custom-r