F-Zero (SNES) Part 2 - Queen & King leagues - James & Mike Mondays

[@TheMISTIK2000]

I dream about an James & Mike Mondays on F-Zero X or GX...

[@riddleiddle]

Nah, F-Zero X is the best.

[@TheMegamanVX]

Opinions, Love F-Zero X, but I think GX is the best one.

[@riddleiddle]

I always felt the cars where easier to control in f-zero X. I swear the shift mechanic did not work half the time I tried and used it in F-zero GX...but then again it was probably because I sucked at the game lol.

[@TheMegamanVX]

For me F-Zero GX has much tighter controls and are much more responsive.

[@abcpea]

i will fight to the death anybody who says gx is better than x

[@tomservo5347]

I put some serious time into this game-one of the first I bought for my then new SNES back in '91. The Stingray was always my favorite. If you get good the slow acceleration isn't an issue. It's the fastest car and takes the second most damage. Doesn't matter how fast you go, the game randomly spawns flashing cars in front of you constantly.

[@mrsnrub9804]

some really weird glitch happens at 22 mins

[@mrsnrub9804]

maybe it was super mecha death christ

[@KofteG61]

Mr Snrub there should be a seizure warning

[@alexl.4362]

Mr Snrub Indeed Mr. Burns.

[@Kaos1989]

Mr Snrub glitch gremlin

[@mrsnrub9804]

i actually disliked on 26 accounts. this kind of mistake is inexcusable

[@apparit10n]

Also, once you beat it on expert, master mode unlocks and it's insane. I beat it when I was a kid, but would have zero chance of doing it now with my shitty old man reflexes.

[@phimuskapsi]

I still remember the day that my buddy beat King on Expert, such ridiculous difficulty, it took weeks of practice during the summer.

[@DenerWitt]

Somebody needs to animate this, like that part: "Oh sheit, fuck, shit, oh fuck, oh shit, oh fuck, fuck, fuck, oh shit!"

[@IvyANguyen]

Port Town II is my favourite track in the game, mainly for the music but also the colours & effects like that ability to jump the track.

[@FPietros]

Still among the best racing games *EVER* made.

[@JazGalaxy]

FPietros agreed.

[@Martvandelay]

This is one of the best games ever made for the SNES. Perhaps one of the best games ever made, period!

[@treywar25]

Along with about another 100 games I'd agree. There's some amazing racing games like the mario kart series, gran turismo, forza, and burnout. All are probably considered the "best" to some fans because they're all polished games for the most part and all have a different driving style.

[@kaceychapman]

I like watching Mike do really well at old games. This, Zelda, or even any other game that he practices at.

[@siontix8795]

Nintendo. MAKE A NEW F - ZERO Damn you!

[@Benobot99]

It's not as good

[@videogameobsession]

Well, Fast Racing RMX , by Shin'en. They actually approached Nintendo about making a new F-ZERO game for the Wii U and Nintendo said no. It's a really great looking game on both platforms. I Also, don't hold your breath for Nintendo to make a new F-ZERO game any time soon. Miyamoto has said during interviews that the last 2 GBA F-ZERO games sold poorly and he doesn't feel anyone would ever want a new one.

[@RobertNES816]

Siontix That would be amazing! Id buy a switch if Nintendo made a new F Zero for it.

[@Darkwisdom9]

Miyamoto isn't the head of Nintendo, he actually does very little nowadays other than PR stuff because of his history. He's extremely old fashioned and doesn't understand what new games should be like - If it was up to him, Mario would still be exclusively 2D.

[@JazGalaxy]

Ghorza I don't think you understand Miyamoto very well. Miyamoto understands games better than most modern gamers. But what Miyamoto is attracted to is actual GAMES. This is very different than the mass-media, trans-media monoliths that western companies want to make. To a western company like EA, they will cram anything and everything into a game to keep you p,aging and keep you spending money. They don't care whether they are selling an actual game or some weird product that exists to satiate emotional dependency, they just care about the bottom line. Case in point, how many people like playing MMORPGS just so they can own stuff in game that other people do not own? "I have fun by making other people jealous of me" isn't a "game" in any reasonable sense, but it makes money so developers will cater to it. Nintendo doesn't do that. Miyamoto has actually expressed a bit of distress at the concept.

[@johneshuaroshill1158]

you guys should play F-Zero X on N64. I picked it up at a garage sale in my neighbourhood when I was a kid and it had everything unlocked. It was a real blast, it even had a death race mode where you try to kill all the other characters by pushing them off the map or pushing them into the edges of the map to make them lose all their health. It’s real cool.

[@voxkine9385]

"F-zero, one of my favourite SNES games ever." More like: "F-Zero, one of my favourite games."

[@maarekstele2815]

McMenamins is a family owned chain in the pacific NW. They always have good food and beer and each location is unique so it is a pretty fun adventure going to each and every one.

[@emmanuelharo479]

A modern F zero for the Switch is so necessary.

[@Yokai_Yuri]

Yeah but they need to do it like GX, the best one...not fuck it up like they always do.

[@jons5756]

@Just a Simple pig Damn, imagine an F-Zero game with an online mode. Hopefully Nintendo wouldn't f*ck it up like they did with SSBB.

[@dem6n6l6gy]

Love f-zero!! Such an amazing series, would like to see them revive this franchise!!

[@zeoxdragon]

can't believe that after all these years, you guys still didn't made a video of that little gem of game that is Plok (SNES)

[@WhiskeyNixon]

12:52 McMenamins is a chain of breweries and restaurants (brewpubs) known for buying old buildings to convert to breweries and restaurants. Each one has a unique name, like McMenamin's Kennedy School (named for the elementary school building it occupies), Olympic Club (for the gentleman's club that used to occupy the same spot), or Queen Anne (for the neighborhood of Queen Anne where the brewpub is located.)

[@uncle_rizzo1017]

James: "I havent played this game since then (feb 2015)" James: Whenever i have spared 20 mins ...i play like F zero or street fighter.... So either James is sue=per bad ass at street fighter now...or he's worked so much he hasnt even had 20 min break in nearly 3 years....AVGN Film 2????

[@Shmandalf]

"They should make more games in hell." Dead. I'm dead now.

[@kuroibuta]

This video reminded me how special the stage colors were to me when I was little. I often didn't memorize stage names or numbers. I would always say "I got to the black level" When you progressed in the game and the color changed, it seemed really special. It's memories like that that make retro gaming fun.

[@Xylluk]

James and Mike *MUST* play Sonic Mania

[@VictorFreitasRocha10]

Shockwing Mike live streamed it

[@xxxplicitrecordz]

and Trio The Punch

[@alphahotelromeo]

This is the type of game to make me throw a controller at the wall

[@Odexian]

"Are you just listening to the controller now?" Yes, confound it, Mike.

[@noisetv1863]

Love this game...great graphics, great music, and great gameplay!

[@SuperHeroZX]

There is a F-Zero 2 on Satellaview with new vehicules and new circuits too!

[@josevcp1]

Great video guys! Always love when you play a game and you get absorb by it. Nice driving! this is a hard game. I was on the edge of my seat the whole video

[@LordMajicus]

F Zero GX is one of the best racing games ever made. It still looks and sounds like it could be a current generation game. I would love to see it on James & Mike Mondays.

[@roljamas]

Dearest James - I've followed you since about 2009, and I think our hair lines are doing the exact same thing. Fight the good fight, my man. Sincerely, other 30-something James.

[@jmcamposz]

Best burger in the world is Fergburger in Queenstown, New Zealand, you guys should come check that out

[@Hardrockfan21]

I like how they're using Samurai Goroh, almost everyone else goes Captain Falcon.

[@Jutrzen]

Always play as Wild Goose. Greeting for the non-Falcon players.

[@retromtg1834]

Actally Goroh is a lot of player go- to charcter. He's the fastest (or best acceleration, I can't remember) but has the lowest shield so more experienced players use him for his speed and just get good at not hitting walls. I've gotten all my best lap times with him

[@Seiko180]

he is like Bowser from Super Mario Kart

[@kefkarothsephka7708]

except with koopa trooper/toad handling

[@sonicmario64]

Dr. Stewart is actually the hardest character to use because of how tricky his vehicle (the Golden Fox) is capable of turning corners despite how fast-moving it really is.

[@DraconX3]

Battle Cars would be a great follow up video. Ive never done any research, but seeing this old F-Zero again makes me think Battle Cars was built off the same platform. Looks REALLY similar.

[@zukodude487987]

What is the burger place Mike couldn't remember? Anybody figured it out?

[@CompleteProducer84]

You mean the Good Stuff one? I think it's called Good Stuff Eatery in Washington DC

[@TheTropicotonic13]

The NPC cars always reminded me of the little machines from the movie "Batteries Not Included"!

[@ArmorOfGod7]

I was never good enough for the Queen/King leagues when I was a kid. I should re-visit this game some time and try them out again.

[@MovieGamingTV]

Thanks for making Monday easier every week.

[@MrPathorn]

Cinemassacre will never die.. The quality just keep getting better and better.

[@X-Gen-001]

Rock'n'Roll Racing was my favorite racing game on the SNES.

[@seedranka]

+Cinemassacre There was 2 more sequals, BS Z Zero Grand Prix 1 and 2. Grand Prix 1 one was a remake with Muted City IV added, and 2 is pretty much a new experience with tracks. Hope you give it a try sometime

[@KTF0]

Literally just like the last F-Zero video. Mike teaches James to press down after the ramps and they do better than they thought.

[@j.d.6915]

One of my favorite games for the SNES. I think it was a launch game and the big deal was the use of Mode 7.

[@DrakoDragonis]

F-zero X for N64 is still my favorite :)

[@griffinhamill761]

Castlevania: Other Castle?!! Mike mentions a hack cartridge at 8:17. Please play this game!!!

[@KINGDUDE139]

More F-Zero! F-Zero X on the N64 and F-Zero GX on the GCN are amazing. If you like F-Zero you should try the FAST racing series. The newest one on the Switch, Fast RMX is really good. A good amount of cars and a lot of crazy winding and difficult courses.

[@Vednier]

So, basically, Knight league is Day, Queen is Evening and King is Night. As far as i remember BS F-Zero features Bishop league which takes place in Morning.

[@lildizz6694]

this game takes me wayyyyy back.i absolutley loved this game.

[@dan_evilrobot]

Yes! You guys should do a next James and Mike Mondays play F-Zero GX on Nintendo GameCube!!

[@solarstormray2849]

My favorite music track was from the final stage "Silent" In fact, I now rock that music track when I'm running late and need to drive Fast in my Turbo charged 200bhp car :)

[@crofmmv]

Excellent game I'm hoping for a Nintendo Switch version :)

[@65637guy]

Mike seriously down playing how boss he is at this game.

[@_Some_Guy_]

this is awesome! i just watched the first f-zero episode last night

[@Cheyenne.b.castillo]

Some Guy I waited the two years and last week I didn't read the title all the way and thought it was a re upload lol

[@acriser15]

i really liked this episode! f-zero was one of the launch titles for the super nes. here's some more ideas i'd like to see-final fight, u.n. squadron, ys III, and contra III-can't believe with them being hardcore contra fans they haven't done this yet!

[@ryanlol33]

FYI McMenamens is a chain of places and Queen Anne is a neighborhood in Seattle :D

[@zachcouch8654]

6:53 A truer statment has never been said.

[@DrewKane]

I'm pretty sure the "1up" sound for a new life is actually just a way for the game to tell you that you've beat a time record for that lap. I also believe that's what he red dots beside track names are; an indicator that you hold the record for best time.

[@marcwilliams9824]

Nope. It was because they passed 10,000 points.

[@keeleye7225]

Guys, don't hit the accelerator so early before the race starts. There's four beeps before the start of the race. Start accelerating just after the third beep - not before that. That's the reason you keep starting off so slow.

[@TomboyGamerGal]

I may not own a SNES (my dad used to have it 2 decades ago but sadly he sold it when I was a toddler) but the games are awesome!! Good thing that you can download most of these games on the Wii, Wii U, New 3DS, or on the Switch!!

[@DiscombobulatedSenpai]

The lava level makes me think of Twisted Metal 2, the lava level where you fight Minion.

[@JudgmentSigma]

They came back for a RERUN of F-Zero? I never clicked on a video so fast!

[@lionatwork8763]

there is also e secret jump on level 2. you have to use your speed boost and jump all the way to te right on the right ramp after the finish line. then you jump over the city.

[@Andrew-qu7lq]

After Standard, then there's Expert, then it unlocks Master. The AI rubber band is tighter on you the whole time no matter how fast you go, and there are tons of the exploding june bug type cars. Also, I think there was a japanese only F-Zero II which had another league, mute city IV, etc.

[@mrmeowtv6248]

Have you ever played SkyBlazer for the SNES? One of the funnest games I remember playing from the console.

[@NY4Life]

James if You and Mike are in Albany NY go to The Ruck! Best Burger EVER!

[@fartzinwind]

When I couldn't use my left hand for a while, I figured out how to beat several games with my feet. F-Zero (not on hard), Mario Cart, Street Fighter, and Crios'n U.S.A were the ones I could pull off with just toes.

[@miker.9138]

The places that sold my favorite burger, and my second favorite vurger, BOTH closed down.

[@nobel11]

That got intense. Well done. Oh, and there's a McMenamins in Portland, too, if you do the PRGE. It's an old school that has a bar and a theater and other cool stuff (and some pretty good burgers, too).

[@Jhilax0]

Yea there are lots of McMenamins in the Portland area, but the one you're mentioning (Kennedy School) is great! I also strongly recommend Edgefield just east of Portland.

[@C4K]

I have this game, but emulated on my phone. With a controller the game plays great. Still challenging and fun...

[@brandonwenzel2844]

If you're looking for great burgers, hit up Kuma's Corner in Chicago. They have epic burgers that are all named after Metal bands. The play metal over the speakers and have horror films on the tv. James would love it.

[@OGSilverfox8]

one of the best soundtracks on the snes

[@1CoinOnly]

Another Solid game good use of Super Nintendos technology at the time. I also enjoyed the N64 version with how many cars were on the track.

[@edwilferuribe2001]

I was a little kid in the year 2004 and i grow up with this game and nintendo because the economy in my family wasnt very good so the snes was the only console that i could had

[@SirRavix]

F-Zero GX is still my favorite racing game.

[@Benobot99]

We need a new F-Zero game that's not "Fast RMX"! The F-Zero games are so good.

[@Albee213]

Zippy's is the best burgers in Seattle! This game would have been perfect if there was two player.

[@danielstellwag3081]

always refreshing to see james in a new video, just saying. James and Mike Monday's for the win!

[@The90sGamingGuy]

I might get a SNES classic edition for convenience. I own nearly all the games that are on it except Star Fox 2. I looked into getting a fan made Star Fox 2 cart but too expensive. SNES is my favorite classic gaming console of all time since i grew up playing it and played the crap out of my original system as a kid. So many great memorable games on the system.

[@potawatadingdong]

Aw yeah, I played this shit out of this back in the day. My #1 favourite SNES game right here.

[@XFreedomPrimeX]

I would love to see a playthrough of zelda ocarina of time. even if it took like 5 weeks to complete I wouldn't mind. and I don;t think anyone else would disagree. also a side note, I just started playing it again yesterday, and in about half a day I made it to adult link. granted I knew exactly what to do. but my point being with mikes help you guys could probably beat it in 2 days, maybe 3.

[@milkwad]

Sweeeet I love F-Zero. I was always confused as a kid, as to why this game didn't have splitscreen.

[@UFOninja]

F-zero on nintendo 64 kicks ass, no idea how well it has aged tho :D

[@gamerdude0]

There was a direct sequel called BS F-Zero Grand Prix 2 which was a Japanese exclusive and it was only available via Nintendo's Satellaview service iirc, I've played the rom which is very good.

[@JeremiahT]

I met Mike's dad once... a very nice stallion.

[@capam15]

i could watch or play f-zero any damn time, such a great replayable game

[@theinfinity7s]

Anyone else wish Nintendo or someone would make games that still use Mode 7? Something about the way the pixels scroll still looks so appealing and neat.

[@SkuldChan42]

One of the few games I could finish as a kid too ;). I used to be able to beat it with the yellow guy too (he's the fastest, but has the least armor).

[@SkuldChan42]

You're probably right - I haven't played it in 30 years :). I remember the yellow car had the least amount of armor too, but I found when playing against friends the yellow car was quite a bit easier because you could power out of those tough slow speed corners faster.

[@facudscgamer]

very funny video. I get so nervous watching the final races LOL!

[@mateoincognito8004]

If you guys are ever in New England, Mews Tavern in Wakefield, RI has the best burger I’ve ever had.

[@ChiefSmackahoLLC]

You can also take a major shortcut on mute city 2 by jumping off the jump plate and sending yourself 1/3 of the way around the track without a penalty.Yep

[@dlamb222]

I lived right across the street form Good Stuff in DC!

[@jamierose9095]

"OH GOD! FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK SHIT!!!" - Mike Matei

[@FeedNGrow]

I still want to know how dirt on the track affects a hovercraft.

[@Myo24]

Queen Anne is a neighborhood. Mcmenimins is a north west resturant chain.

[@daftyofficial]

If you get round to playing GX, you need to play the story. It's insane.

[@Ragesauce]

Yes this was a release title for SNES, so was Super Mario World. 2 very good games right from the start.

[@Bearman3600]

You guys should play f-zero gx for GameCube

[@Fuzy2K]

Mike: "OH FUCK! FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK!" James: "Daaaamn"

[@Cyanid3Child]

Was just blasting this soundtrack the other day. Ahyeanoooiiiiiice!

[@AnAverageGoblin]

My favorite F-Zero is the Nintendo 64 one, even though I suck at it, its pretty fucking fun.

[@anonunknown7999]

GX is amazing, and has a cool soundtrack.

[@SeGa32xXx1]

The WHOLE console series is absolutely top tier, period. Both F-Zero, and BS F-Zero on the SNES are amazing, FZX took it in 3D masterfully, and GX essentially perfected the concept.

[@DoctorMooCow]

What do you guys think of f-zero X on N64? I fuckin LOVED that game as a kid. really think it might be the best racer ever made.

[@davidcomito505]

Haha! James likes the burger at McMenamins in Seattle! I always get the Captain Neon burger there.