| Developer | Shin'en Multimedia |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Shin'en Multimedia JP: Arc System Works |
| Artist | Martin Sauter |
| Series | Fast |
| Platform | Wii U |
| Released | Nintendo eShopEU/NA: 10 December 2015; AUS: 11 December 2015; JP: 22 December 2015RetailEU: 30 September 2016; AUS: 1 October 2016 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Fast Racing Neo (stylized as FAST Racing NEO) is a racing video game developed by Shin'en Multimedia and released worldwide for the Wii U in December 2015 via the Nintendo eShop, with a retail release in September 2016 in Europe and Australia only. It is the second entry in the Fast series, being the sequel to Fast Racing League. It is often compared to Nintendo's F-Zero franchise.[1][2][3][4][5]
Fast Racing Neo received generally positive reviews from critics. A sequel, Fast RMX, was released on the Nintendo Switch on 3 March 2017 as a launch title for the system.[6]
Gameplay
Fast Racing Neo is played using the left stick to steer, A to accelerate, B to brake, X or L to change phases, (colors between blue and orange) ZL and ZR to lean (drift) left and right respectively. Changing phases comes into play when, during a race, either blue or orange set pieces of the track are driven on. You would then change phases respective of the color to get a speed boost if done correctly. There are also phase boost pieces that will give you a boost through the air, or on to another part of the track. (I.e. over a gap.)
Reception
Fast Racing Neo received "generally favorable" reviews, according to video game review aggregator website Metacritic.[7]
Dermot Creegan of Hardcore Gamer gave the game a 4 out of 5 saying, "FAST Racing NEO is challenging and riveting enough to keep players busy for a long while, whether driving solo or with friends."[8] Laura Kate Dale from Destructoid rated the game a 9/10 saying, "Fast Racing Neo made a strong impression right off the bat, and is easily one of my favorite games this year."[9]
DLC for the game was released on September 30, 2016, including 8 new tracks and 10 new vehicles.[10] A retail version of the game, including the DLC, was released, exclusive to Europe and Australia as a part of Nintendo's eShop Selects series.[11]
References
- ^ Whitehead, Thomas (3 November 2015). "Feature: Finding Top Speed in FAST Racing NEO". Nintendo Life. Archived 26 November 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ Koopman, Daan (10 August 2015). "Gamescom 2015: FAST Racing Neo's New Tracks Are a Blast (Wii U)". Nintendo World Report. Archived 8 December 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (28 August 2015). "Who needs a new F-Zero when the Wii U's got Fast Racing Neo?". Eurogamer. Archived 30 November 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ G. Macy, Seth (3 June 2015). "Will Fast Racing Neo Fill The F-Zero Shaped Hole In Our Hearts". IGN. Archived 11 December 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ Robinson, Nick (31 August 2015). "Direct-feed gameplay from Fast Racing Neo, the Wii U's blisteringly fast F-Zero successor". Polygon. Archived 8 December 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ Dornbush, Jonathon. "Fast RMX Announced for Nintendo Switch". IGN. Archived 14 January 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
- ^ "FAST Racing NEO Reviews". Metacritic. Archived 6 December 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2017-12-12.
- ^ Creegan, Dermot (11 December 2015). "Review: FAST Racing NEO". Hardcore Gamer. Hardcore Gamer. Archived 14 December 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2015-12-13.
- ^ Laura Kate Dale (2015-12-08). "Review: Fast Racing Neo". Destructoid. Archived 13 December 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2015-12-13.
- ^ "Shin'en Multimedia GmbH". shinen.com. Archived 17 April 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
- ^ "'Nintendo eShop Selects' Offer Wii U Digital-to-Retail Upgrades". www.digitaltrends.com. 26 July 2016. Archived 12 April 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2021-04-24.