I Both Love and LOATHE This Game. [F-ZERO 99]

[@oliverpolden]

This just shows that you don’t need 4K, 1billion frames per second, ray tracing or HDR to have an incredibly fun game.

[@inthefade]

More people need to learn this.

[@mutt-the-barbarian]

They'll just retort with their usual "it hurts my eyes!"

[@iantaakalla8180]

The funny this is that F-Zero 99 is pretty easy on the eyes.

[@ninsebas3676]

For real The pixel art in this game is awesome

[@ieatstheinternet]

That bounce trap you got stuck in (18:07) could happen in the original game too! Definitely felt that pain before. 30 some years later and I still wince.

[@oxob3333]

vietnam flashbacks, and this is almost for real lmao

[@Andre-od5hf]

Yeah in situations like that you need to hold Y (brake) to stop it, just letting go of accel will keep you boucing.

[@dogyX3]

​@@Andre-od5hf does F-Zero 99 even have a brake button?

[@Andre-od5hf]

​@@dogyX3 It has and its Y. Normally you never need to actually use it (you can make most corners by letting go of accel + using the L/R) but when you're getting ping ponged off walls like that then you can use it to force it to stop.

[@MsCerealCat]

You're addicted to the game, I'm addicted to the content

[@DaRoachDoggJrr]

I’m addicted to both

[@Dominicus13]

This sounds good

[@yoshmaster6447]

And I’m addicted to both

[@kxlsin]

Yup.

[@paularized1]

Thanks for teaching us that timing a boost right can help you recover nicely. And also how timing it wrong can result in smoking 8 extra walls like a pinball. Very informative.

[@rahn45]

Seeing that bouncing around in Silence sure is nostalgic, I think most people who grew up with F-Zero on the SNES probably experienced that at least once!

[@dbirchlaw]

Playing F-Zero 99 is absolutely reminding me of being 13 years old and playing in my best friend's living room during a sleepover. I'm absolutely loving it, and I'm loving the FZ99 content too.

[@mitchellcrouch586]

Can you just pump out like 12 of these a day? Absolutely love watching you play this game

[@krz8888888]

I played this as a kid 30 years ago, I'm having a blast revisiting it!

[@Matthew10950]

Same! It was the first game I ever beat through all the difficulties. Hours and hours on these tracks. I was 12 or so.

[@trfozty]

Yes I can't believe how good I was at such a young age this game is hard but fun 🥹🥲

[@DenizenoftheAges]

11:21 the majesty and intricacy of hopes and dreams realized

[@novokast1701]

Same. The original was under the Xmas tree for me in '92. One of my favourite games of all time. The tunes, the gameplay.....

[@instahawk8422]

I’m addicted to ryu’s calm chill personality it’s hard to not feel relaxed while watching his content he is one of the most chill content creators on youtube

[@benjaminoechsli1941]

Agreed. Even when he loses, he just smiles through the pain and says "Dangit!" Great for unwinding after a long day of work.

[@frankunbaphomet3206]

Love the content. This games FEELS like what i imagined the game was trying to be. A deadly race where cars are exploding and destruction is only a few mistakes away. The risks taking through curves, the juggling of health and boosts. You play like a really calm racer and its so fun to watch.

[@paulchapman8023]

Your reaction to getting bronze in one race (happy) and silver in another (angry) reminds me of something I'd read about bronze medalists in the Olympics being happier about their medals than silver medalists. I can easily believe that that's a common thing.

[@KillingSpreeXLWDGNG]

Nobody wants to be the first loser.

[@paulchapman8023]

@@KillingSpreeXLWDGNG Fair. It is odd that people are more okay with being the second loser though. It probably has something to do with the fact that in the continuum between gold and nothing, silver is closer to gold; bronze is closer to nothing.

[@SuperCrazyfin]

​@@paulchapman8023Bronze is "Last Winner"

[@Willowisp927]

@@paulchapman8023 It's all about expectations with selfishness, although real losers are the ones that always think they are losers even when they get to the top. They somehow think they put so much effort so that they should deserve it, but it's true as to everyone else. Sometimes you get first even without putting effort , sometimes you won't, even if you put all the effort in the world. It's also a matter of talent, timing and luck. No such big deal about it.

[@KCzz15]

Hey Ryu, if you want a great idea for a 'Debunking the Difficulty' episode, I'd like to recommend F-Zero GX's story mode on 'Very Hard' difficulty. It currently enjoys a truly legendary reputation as being brutally unforgiving and demanding perfection or near perfection right from the very first mission up until the last one, with it demanding no mistakes and near flawless execution and if you make even a single mistake then either start saving the frames you can't even see or it's basically GG. It gets talked about in darkened rooms via the sort of hushed whispers that'd make it a great candidate for a video, especially with this new F-zero craze that's happening.

[@christophersavignon4191]

Not much to debunk though, the poor visibility in some places is as real as it gets. The awful track design in GX is the main reason X remains the best F-Zero. Wouldn't mind seeing someone else suffering through it though.

[@KCzz15]

@@christophersavignon4191 do you mean X? And hard disagree, I personally find X to be the forgettable middle child of the series.

[@dave9515]

Nah the low visibility is great at times and challenges you to learn the course much more. GX is goated. @@christophersavignon4191

[@Cheesehead302]

@@christophersavignon4191 I absolutely love everything about GX, even though I'm too bad to fully beat the single player. But I will say, having played X, there's actually a lot about it that prefer. I think the music kicks more ass, and it has that absolutely awesome mode where it randomly generates courses using different design elements. I actually can't believe that was a thing in an N64 game, really was a shame it didn't come back in GX.

[@christophersavignon4191]

@@dave9515 Forcing the player to drive blind is bad game design, no two ways about it. You'd have to be completely blinded by nostalgia or the sunk cost fallacy to think otherwise.

[@nameforcomments4092]

I just want to say that I love how all 4 vehicles are viable. I’ve been seeing a lot of people saying “oh Wild Goose is good for beginners”, and while that’s true, it’s clearly also entirely possible to win with it-it’s not just a ‘training car’. I really hope they add more racers over time, and manage to keep them all distinct.

[@nunyabizness-oy2ib]

It has been a long time since I've played a game that makes me pucker quite as much as this game. Edge of the seat gameplay, and i am addicted to it.

[@Merennulli]

Watching that one race, I can't help but feel the F-Zero title really should license out for a pinball machine.

[@thebristolbruiser]

I finally won a race in this today.

[@umbaupause]

What's remarkable about this game is... how awesome it is to even just watch. Also you're getting super good at it, I love it.

[@Upstart051]

“He touched me and he exploded…” That’s what she said

[@zidkins]

love the rival mechanic, it is more impactful when you are on top places because you actually get the same rivals. That whole grand prix was its own arc with c4 BOOM getting killed and then bad fetus clutching the win at the end.

[@Caleste]

1:20 Don't Worry guys, he'll definitely....Ryu-djust

[@patrickolson8558]

I flew off the map my first mini prix in the white ice map. I didn't even know you could. Crashed out on a jump in the first lap

[@DenizenoftheAges]

This is the hopes and dreams of subbing to Ryu coming true.

[@TheRandoMario]

I'm excited for Fire Field because that stage music goes hard.

[@Griffduggydug]

DUDE some of these grand prix finishes are just NUTS haha loving the content man, keep it up!

[@Chamberz55]

Worst part is when you are well ahead in 1st the insane amount of red bomb drone cars they drop in your face. Let me win handily damnit! Also use 2.4ghz or wired control. I’ve noticed a big difference. Great vid!

[@denimchicken104]

18:07 holy moly what an epic collapse!

[@ryanmartin1725]

IMO this is the most fun online Nintendo game ever

[@Thelgren00]

This gets my "suprised i like it this much" award of the year

[@MINK2393]

All F Zero games are addicting…. It’s my favorite Nintendo Franchise by far

[@asdfasdfadsfasdf]

6:07 random Mew2King appearance LOL

[@Squishydew]

Idk why but i LOOOOOOVE this content, i dont play the game at all but i cant get enough of watching Fzero99.

[@FireSonicYT]

i've fell off the map only once in f-zero 99 so far... just because i got bumped into a wall, which then proceeded to push me towards a jump pad and out of the map.

[@UnderOneLight]

That boost trying to get out of the trap for some reason wasn't enough to pull you out which is why is only made it even worse. Felt like that boost should've been enough though

[@StormFreakJosh]

First time I made it to Silence in the Grand Prix, I flew off the track the first lap hitting the ramp... RIP

[@sinfulkivisian20]

@Ryu remember you can bump the grey cars to get extra health and lengthen the bar

[@illumine8610]

Please upload the uncut versions of these videos!! I just can't get enough of it ❤❤❤

[@jazper4000]

Me too! I never played before 99 and I love it!

[@robertgamer3112]

I have flown off the course a few times because my D-Pad isn't great, so when I hold back to extend a jump sometimes it inputs down and to the side instead of just down.

[@jiggles.3397]

"He touched me and he exploded"- Ryu 2023

[@rmbettac]

Fun series! Keep posting it

[@zerorequiem42]

Ryu acting like a pinball wizard on silence.

[@lepruk86]

I really want regular f-zero content from you :). Lovin' these videos and certainly could get addicted to this as a mainstay series for a while.

[@pampamtamtam4001]

Love watching you play this game. Fuels my already bad F-Zero 99 addiction

[@paulonetto9652]

Man I laughed so hard at 18:05 lol How was that possible

[@jeffreysherman8224]

I'm loving the F-Zero content. (...and wishing I could be steady enough to get first myself. Lol) As much content as you want to create, I'm here for!

[@Legion17]

Thanks for all the F-Zero content. It's been really enjoyable to watch!

[@TheCanuckGamer]

Thanks has been a great change of pace from Mario, I love the Mario stuff but the enjoyment of this game is contagious.

[@m0dus.troll3ns]

I can't believe it. I just beat you and C4 go boom in the same grand prix. Great race. It was an honor!

[@danielpayne1597]

Tragic pinball corner on Silence. But Ryu apologizing for getting 2nd and not 1st while I'm trying to do better than 20th is still like sheesh

[@arcis5538]

I hope they add more tracks, this game is really fun!

[@ThunderRazorYT]

Duuuude! The same thing happened to me, but honestly yours was more brutal! I was 1st in standings and lost it to Silence. My jaw dropped when I saw that bounce; that was crazy!

[@lordmarshmal_0643]

I've definitely fallen off the map trying to cut the corner on White Land 1, really fun to do it though Beat the Port Town 2 staff time last night on that note, got my first 1st place this morning too!

[@strange_mood]

G f-ing G though! Love watching you pwn at playing the reboot of one of my fav SNES games, since I would suck hard at this

[@Dr.UldenWascht]

I know you did your best Ryu, but you are too nice to with the *Grand Pricks* award.

[@uneedamuracle]

18:07 This is exactly how I remember F-Zero.

[@paperluigi6132]

If you have the time, you should definitely check out the F-Zero anime. Though keep in mind that it’s in a continuity separate from the other games. The anime itself also had two tie-in games.

[@flamesofhell6449]

F-Zero99 content is so fun to watch. You do it best Ryu! Beat all them douches lol.

[@ittybittyshinystar]

Does Ryu know that KOing grey bots extends your power bar?

[@MsCerealCat]

I'm not sure. I know he commented in the video about how he didn't get any boost from killing the bots, but not sure about the power bar.

[@iro9486]

Watching you play this game has been the highlight of my last couple of weeks.

[@MrCybersnow]

Loving these series!

[@mattb6522]

This F-Zero content is great! Ryu is definitely getting pretty unreal at this game! Yeah, it seems like conserving your Skyway Super Boost seems to be the road to victory. You have to time that boost at the certain areas of the track to just cruise ahead of the pack. I'm curious if Ryu is still doing the Debunking the Difficulty series? It has been awhile since I've seen a new one. I wasn't sure if it is just now on another one of his channels.

[@Xsyven]

I have no urge to play this game whatsoever, but I really enjoy watching Ryu play it.

[@saynotop2w]

The rival thing is genius and I hope Mario Kart adopts it

[@Peetizzle]

LOVING this new focus on F-Zero!^^ I mean I love the Mario Maker videos too! But you never know if the next game YOU like to play is going to be something WE like to watch! And in this case it most definitely is!:)

[@dr.m.b.c.]

Excellent, thanks for the video, it's pretty funny. By the way, it's not millisecond, but centisecond... :X Which is still pretty impressive. Also, I think that a frame in this game is way longer than 1 millisecond.

[@paralysisbyanalysis2287]

"Damn, how did I not get that K.O... he touched me, and he exploded." (13:10) - Ryukahr 2023

[@shadowscribe]

"All I did was drive straight and I'm in last. Like I did something wrong!" Sums up my experience. Obviously there's more nuance they didn't bother to explain.

[@KappakIaus]

Ryu still hasn't realized that a millisecond is 0.001s, not 0.01 😂

[@kriss450]

This content is exciting and literally keeps me on the edge of my seat! I hope they keep adding to F-Zero 99!

[@supermaster1325]

Awesome video man! I hope you continue to play the other F Zeros, i loved your video on the original game 😊

[@Retronize84]

I am too risky in this game and crash out too much. I envy your level headedness.

[@Ultimate23Dragon]

5:48 Nine one hundredths of a second is what you were trying to say.

[@askthepizzaguy]

Getting a KO on the final lap and having full health and therefore a bunch of extra boosts when you're out of skyways is the way. This is the way.

[@sinfulkivisian20]

@Ryu that is the whole point of a game that is so iconic. Its a love hate relationship. But it helps to temper your raging and angry spirit and forge it into steel😠😠😡😡😁😁😁😏😏

[@kaan1361]

You can use some ramps as a shortcut to leap over the outside area. You can skip a turn by using the ramp after the mines in silence for example.

[@ReFriedNoodles]

25:23 Late in a race getting a KO on a rival really makes a big difference.

[@catwaluigi4756]

When it comes to the name calling aspect of the game I like “you animals!” But yours is good too lol

[@venkelos6996]

This was a lot of fun! Like you said, it's rather different from SNES F-Zero; all the chaos of 100 machines ricocheting off of everything, buy still seems fun. Still hoping they don't wait TOO long to drop some more content. No need to hurry, but still. I'm not sure I'd actually expect you to, but I will continue to hope to maybe see you play a video through F-Zero X, on the N64. I can't say it's an amazing game, or even that playing it will help you significantly with 99, since they are VERY different, but it would be fun to se you play what was basically happening between now, and rhe so long ago 90s, when F-Zero was new. I'd prefer they keep to something more like 99, or maybe at most incorporate ab alternate activity that is more like X, sort of how Mario Maker can base a level around one of several Mario game systems, but some of the extra "content" I'd love to see is more racers. Watching you play this reminds me that, even with alternate paint schemes, and decals, it's still only four units, even with several dozen racers. Adding alternate cars, like those from X, could be awesome!

[@Jreichh]

After you've mastered the original f zero, you're much better now 🔥

[@ChuyR.]

you make this game look so easy, whenever i am in front of the pack and I see 2 red butches i just panic, try to go around them and crash against one of them, you just go between the 2 so easily without touching them, even during hairpins, lol!!!

[@xSuperFryx]

You should go through the entire f-zero series!

[@Daxdax006]

It seems the best time to use skyway is at the hairpin curve. You lost so much speed when taking the hairpin curve every time. But the great thing about the skyway is you never lose speed. I think speed is more important than a shortcut. Dunno.

[@yoshmaster6447]

You’re the reason now why I use the wild goose in this game playing as pico

[@dougljenkins]

MORE FZERO!!!

[@jonprice212]

Outside of Mario Maker this is easily my favourite Ryu content! Keep it up Ryu, you absolute legend 👊👊

[@robertkovarna8294]

Skyway length is determined by your position. The further back you are, the more time you have.

[@mostawesomecomment6553]

"I wish I could just dump 8 hours straight into this game" Live Stream.

[@lihnoikari]

oh if isnt my favorite fzero 99 youtuber

[@lingling4891]

jo ryu, did you know that if you kill the grey bumper cars you get a longer boost meter and that the longer meter carries over for the entire grand prix? I've seen a guy on youtube with a massiv boost meter!

[@Abbath2Blashyrk]

It's incredibly fun to watch.

[@grandchester]

Loved the original. Love watching this.

[@dreadGodshand]

No my ko was amazing. We were going around a curve, he was ahead of me turning and i slammed him into the wall. That was actually how i learned that your power oeter refills 100% if you kill someone. Lol i saved thay video clip. :)

[@LordLevitan]

1:59 I did, during grand prix, on silence. First lap, very bad turn on first ramp and spin attack from enemy were devastating.

[@Muphinman2]

i love your fzero 99 shows

[@zaddyzeeseburgnutz]

You would like Ballisticng, it's basically a Wipeout game that I now just realized must be inspired by F-Zero.

[@PlanetTrainWreck]

Awesome 😄...I wish you were addicted to Ecco the dolphin too

[@nondisclosureforreal]

F099 is bangin', love to see it

[@L2Pno0b]

I love watching f-zero 99