# Fast RMX

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2017 video game

2017 video game

Fast RMX Developer Shin'en Multimedia Publisher Shin'en Multimedia Series Fast Platform Nintendo Switch Release WW: 3 March 2017 Genre Racing Modes Single-player, multiplayer

***Fast RMX*** (stylized as ***FAST rmx***) is a 2017 [racing video game](/source/Racing_video_game) developed and published by [Shin'en Multimedia](/source/Shin'en_Multimedia) for the [Nintendo Switch](/source/Nintendo_Switch). It is the third installment in the [*Fast* series](/source/Fast_(video_game_series)). The game was released on 3 March 2017 on the [Nintendo eShop](/source/Nintendo_eShop) as a [launch title](/source/Launch_title) for the console.

*Fast RMX* includes all the courses and [downloadable content](/source/Downloadable_content) from the original game, *[Fast Racing Neo](/source/Fast_Racing_Neo)*, in addition to 6 new courses for a total of 30 courses, but with shorter Grand Prix than the original.[1] An additional free update was released on 13 September 2017, which added 6 extra courses, for a total of 36. The game received a limited edition physical release on 13 October 2022, via [Super Rare Games](/source/Super_Rare_Games).

A sequel, *[Fast Fusion](/source/Fast_Fusion)*, was released in June 2025.

## Gameplay

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Like most racing video games, players must reach the end of a track as soon as possible. Unique to the *Fast* series is the polarity mechanic, where players collect boost energy by switching between two colors. Each color has respective boosts and jump pads, which can only be used if a player is currently its respective color. Upon completing a race, players are rewarded a number of points, depending on which place of 8 they finished in. At the end of a cup, the player must rank in the top 3 of racers to unlock the next cup. The player has 12 cups of 3 courses available, with only 3 cups to choose from at the beginning of the game. The game can also be played online with up to 4 players locally and up to 8 players online.

The game features a single-player campaign with 10 cups to unlock, containing 30 courses total, along with 15 unlockable vehicles. The game also contains multiplayer components, featuring split-screen multiplayer mode for up to 4 players, as well as local communication and online modes with 2-8 players. Another extra mode called Hero Mode is available, using the same tracks as the campaign with higher difficulty and with the boost meter doubling as a health bar, similarly to games in the *[F-Zero](/source/F-Zero)* franchise.

## Development

The game fully supports the unique control options and features of the Nintendo Switch,[2] such as [HD Rumble](/source/HD_Rumble), motion controls, single [Joy-Con](/source/Joy-Con) play, and the [Nintendo Switch Pro Controller](/source/Nintendo_Switch_Pro_Controller). The game is capable of running in up to 1080p at 60FPS in docked mode.

The game was released on 3 March 2017, for the [Nintendo eShop](/source/Nintendo_eShop) as a [launch title](/source/Launch_title) for the Nintendo Switch.[3][4] It was announced on 5 March 2017, that, like its predecessor, the game would be receiving free updates with extra content in the future. The first major update was released on 19 April 2017.[5][6] It was confirmed to include a Time Attack mode and online friend support.[7] An additional free update was released on 13 September 2017, which added 6 extra courses, improved [AI](/source/Artificial_intelligence_in_video_games), fixed bugs, and added friend list activity features.[8]

A physical edition of the game was released on 13 October 2022. It was distributed by [Super Rare Games](/source/Super_Rare_Games) and was limited to just 4,000 copies.[9][10]

## Reception

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Reception

Aggregate score Aggregator Score Metacritic 81/100[11]

Review scores Publication Score Computer Games Magazine 9/10[17] Destructoid 8.5/10[14] Electronic Gaming Monthly [20] GameRevolution [19] GameSpot 7/10[15] Hardcore Gamer 3.5/5[22] IGN 7.4/10[12] Nintendo Life [13] Nintendo World Report 9/10[16] Pocket Gamer [18] Shacknews 8/10[21]

Like the game's predecessors, *Fast RMX* is often compared to the games of the *[F-Zero](/source/F-Zero)* and *[Wipeout](/source/Wipeout_(video_game_series))* series.[23]

On [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic), the game holds a [Metascore](/source/Metascore) of 81 out of 100 points, based on 54 reviews.[11] *[Nintendo Life](/source/Nintendo_Life)* gave the game a 4.7/5, praising the game's diverse selection of vehicles and tracks.[24] *[IGN](/source/IGN)* rated the game with 7.4 out of 10 points, describing it as a "[...] racer that borrows heavily from the classic *Wipeout* and *F-Zero* games."[25] The website praised the game's [AI](/source/Artificial_intelligence_in_video_games), variety of courses and its graphical presentation, though the online mode was criticized for its lack of custom functions and not featuring a lobby system.[25] [Red Bull](/source/Red_Bull_GmbH) praised the game's scope, [graphics](/source/Video_game_graphics), and price.[26] The game received criticism for its heavy [rubber banding](/source/Rubber_banding_(games)).[27][28][29]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-IGNreview_1-0)** Shea, Cam (6 March 2017). ["Fast RMX Review"](http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/03/07/fast-rmx-review). *[IGN](/source/IGN)*. [Ziff Davis](/source/Ziff_Davis). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170309192237/http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/03/07/fast-rmx-review) from the original on 9 March 2017. Retrieved 11 March 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Nachgefragt bei Shin'en Multimedia: FAST RMX, Switch und mehr"](https://nintendo-online.de/switch/artikel/report/28695/nachgefragt-bei-shinen-multimedia-fast-rmx-switch-und-mehr). *Nintendo-Online.de* (in German). Retrieved 9 April 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Dornbush, Jonathon (12 January 2017). ["Fast RMX Announced for Nintendo Switch"](http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/01/13/fast-rmx-announced-for-nintendo-switch). *IGN*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170114092903/http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/01/13/fast-rmx-announced-for-nintendo-switch) from the original on 14 January 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-FZERO_4-0)** Arnold, Cory (13 January 2017). ["It's not quite F-Zero, but Fast RMX will do for now"](https://www.destructoid.com/it-s-not-quite-f-zero-but-fast-rmx-will-do-for-now-411977.phtml). *Destructoid*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170206184634/https://www.destructoid.com/it-s-not-quite-f-zero-but-fast-rmx-will-do-for-now-411977.phtml) from the original on 6 February 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["FAST RMX update out next week"](http://nintendoeverything.com/fast-rmx-update-out-next-week/). *Nintendo Everything*. 13 April 2017. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170414163229/http://nintendoeverything.com/fast-rmx-update-out-next-week/) from the original on 14 April 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Vogel, Mitch (19 April 2017). ["Fast RMX Version 1.2 Is Now Live"](http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/04/fast_rmx_version_1_2_is_now_live). *Nintendo Life*. Gamer Network. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170420045908/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/04/fast_rmx_version_1_2_is_now_live) from the original on 20 April 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Forde, Matthew (5 March 2017). ["FAST RMX Developer is Already Working on an Update for the Switch Launch Title"](http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/03/fast_rmx_developer_is_already_working_on_an_update_for_the_switch_launch_title). *Nintendo Life*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170306034517/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/03/fast_rmx_developer_is_already_working_on_an_update_for_the_switch_launch_title) from the original on 6 March 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-NintendolifeUpdate1_3_8-0)** Calvert, Darren (13 September 2017). ["Exclusive: Here's What's In Today's Free FAST RMX REMIX Update"](http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/09/exclusive_heres_whats_in_todays_free_fast_rmx_remix_update). *[Nintendo Life](/source/Nintendo_Life)*. [Nlife Media](/source/Nlife_Media). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170916070730/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/09/exclusive_heres_whats_in_todays_free_fast_rmx_remix_update) from the original on 16 September 2017. Retrieved 17 September 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["The Touryst and FAST RMX getting physical releases on Switch"](https://nintendoeverything.com/the-touryst-and-fast-rmx-getting-physical-releases-on-switch/). 7 October 2022. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20221202191758/https://nintendoeverything.com/the-touryst-and-fast-rmx-getting-physical-releases-on-switch/) from the original on 2 December 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["F-Zero-inspired FAST RMX is finally getting a physical release"](https://racinggames.gg/news/f-zero-inspired-fast-rmx-is-finally-getting-a-physical-release/). 11 October 2022. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20221201043129/https://racinggames.gg/news/f-zero-inspired-fast-rmx-is-finally-getting-a-physical-release/) from the original on 1 December 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Metacritic-Fast_RMX_11-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Metacritic-Fast_RMX_11-1) ["Fast RMX"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/fast-rmx/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch). [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200630080020/https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/fast-rmx) from the original on 30 June 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Shea, Cam (7 March 2017). ["Fast RMX Review"](https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/03/07/fast-rmx-review). *[IGN](/source/IGN)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220412065732/https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/03/07/fast-rmx-review) from the original on 12 April 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Olney, Alex (8 March 2017). ["Fast RMX Review (Switch eShop)"](https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/fast_rmx). *[Nintendo Life](/source/Nintendo_Life)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211010214224/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/fast_rmx) from the original on 10 October 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Hancock, Patrick (10 March 2017). ["Review: Fast RMX"](https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-fast-rmx/). *[Destructoid](/source/Destructoid)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211010214223/https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-fast-rmx/) from the original on 10 October 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** D'Aprile, Jason (11 March 2017). ["Fast RMX Review"](https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/fast-rmx-review/1900-6416634/). *[GameSpot](/source/GameSpot)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211010214223/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/fast-rmx-review/1900-6416634/) from the original on 10 October 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Gibson, Casey (5 March 2017). ["Fast RMX (Switch) Review"](http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/44256/fast-rmx-switch-review). *Nintendo World Report*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211010214223/http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/44256/fast-rmx-switch-review) from the original on 10 October 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Carter, Chris (18 March 2017). ["Fast RMX Switch Review"](https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/fast-rmx-switch-review-one-part-wipeout-one-part-f-zero/). *[Computer Games Magazine](/source/Computer_Games_Magazine)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211010214223/https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/fast-rmx-switch-review-one-part-wipeout-one-part-f-zero/) from the original on 10 October 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** James, Chris (3 March 2017). ["FAST RMX review - Worthy of filling the F-Zero and Mario Kart void?"](https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/073192/fast-rmx-review-worthy-of-filling-the-f-zero-and-mario-kart-void/). *[Pocket Gamer](/source/Pocket_Gamer)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211010214223/https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/073192/fast-rmx-review-worthy-of-filling-the-f-zero-and-mario-kart-void/) from the original on 10 October 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** Staff, GameRevolution (5 March 2017). ["Fast RMX Review"](https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/71792-fast-rmx-review). *[GameRevolution](/source/GameRevolution)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211010214223/https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/71792-fast-rmx-review) from the original on 10 October 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** Carsillo, Ray (10 March 2017). ["Fast RMX review"](https://egmnow.com/fast-rmx-review/). *[Electronic Gaming Monthly](/source/Electronic_Gaming_Monthly)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211010214224/https://egmnow.com/fast-rmx-review/) from the original on 10 October 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** Vincent, Brittany (13 March 2017). ["Fast RMX Review: Gotta Go Fast"](https://www.shacknews.com/article/99391/fast-rmx-review-gotta-go-fast). *[Shacknews](/source/Shacknews)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211010214223/https://www.shacknews.com/article/99391/fast-rmx-review-gotta-go-fast) from the original on 10 October 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** ["Fast Racing Neo is a more cerebral take on pioneers like Wipeout and F-Zero"](https://venturebeat.com/2015/12/11/fast-racing-neo-is-a-more-cerebral-take-on-pioneers-like-wipeout-and-f-zero/). *VentureBeat*. 12 December 2015. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210424130005/https://venturebeat.com/2015/12/11/fast-racing-neo-is-a-more-cerebral-take-on-pioneers-like-wipeout-and-f-zero/) from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** ["Fast RMX Review | Switch Player"](https://switchplayer.net/2017/03/14/fast-rmx-review/). 14 March 2017. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220904135949/https://switchplayer.net/2017/03/14/fast-rmx-review/) from the original on 4 September 2022. Retrieved 4 September 2022.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_25-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_25-1) [*Fast RMX Review - IGN*](https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/03/07/fast-rmx-review), 7 March 2017, [archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210219011400/https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/03/07/fast-rmx-review) from the original on 19 February 2021, retrieved 4 April 2021

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-27)** Plante, Chris (6 March 2017). ["Nintendo Switch racing game Fast RMX is a great riff on F-Zero and Wipeout"](https://www.theverge.com/2017/3/6/14828734/nintendo-switch-racing-game-fast-rmx-review). *The Verge*. Retrieved 4 August 2025.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-29)** ["Fast RMX Keeps Pace With its F-Zero Inspiration"](https://hookshotchargebeamrevive.com/2022/02/21/fast-rmx/). *Hookshot, Charge Beam, Revive*. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 4 August 2025.

## External links

- [Official website](http://fast.shinen.com/rmx/)

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