F-Zero Climax Classic
Game Boy Advance · Racing
F-Zero: Maximum Velocity
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | F-Zero |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Developed by Nintendo, F-Zero: Maximum Velocity arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2001 as a racing game.
It belongs to the GBA's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBA releases from 2001 include Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Sonic Advance and Advance Wars. Among the 105 GBA racing games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the F-Zero series; on the GBA you can also try F-Zero Climax and F-Zero: GP Legend. The series also appears on other systems with F-Zero (SNES) and F-Zero X (N64). Nintendo also made Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Metroid Fusion and Wario Land 4 for the GBA.
F-Zero: Maximum Velocity supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
What playing F-Zero: Maximum Velocity is like
Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.
Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.
F-Zero: Maximum Velocity cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Have All Vehicles | 32008957
00FF |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 33002B6A
0004 |
| Vehicle Modifier | 33002E11
00?? |
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 00000F9A
000A
10000B54
0007 |
F-Zero: Maximum Velocity walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
F-Zero: Maximum Velocity FAQ
When did F-Zero: Maximum Velocity come out on the GBA?
F-Zero: Maximum Velocity was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.
Who made F-Zero: Maximum Velocity?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is F-Zero: Maximum Velocity multiplayer?
Yes. F-Zero: Maximum Velocity supports up to 4 players.
How long does F-Zero: Maximum Velocity take to play?
As a racing game, F-Zero: Maximum Velocity typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about F-Zero: Maximum Velocity on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.