F-Zero 99 Battle Royale Mode Falls Short of Mario Kart's Fun Factor
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F-Zero 99 adds a battle royale mode to the racing franchise, but the core gameplay still doesn't match up to Mario Kart.
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The power management mechanic is interesting in theory, but punishes using the speed boosts too much.
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Races end arbitrarily instead of eliminating all racers like other battle royales.
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The gameplay lacks the depth and strategy needed to support the slower, more thoughtful pace.
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Tetris 99 works because Tetris is inherently fun, whereas F-Zero was always secondary to Mario Kart.
