Captain Falcon
A legendary bounty hunter and one of the series’ most skilled F-Zero pilots.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Steer the machine |
|---|---|
A | Accelerate |
B | Use the boost when available Boosting consumes machine energy. |
L | Side attack to the left |
R | Side attack to the right |
Start | Pause the game |
Control notes
The machine’s energy gauge is also used for boosting and is affected by collisions.
How it plays
How does F-Zero: GP Legend play?
Races are presented from a behind-the-machine perspective on overhead and perspective-style tracks. The objective is to finish ahead of rival machines while managing energy, avoiding barriers, and using boost power at the right moments.
The game includes Grand Prix, Story, Time Attack, Practice, and other event-based activities. Story missions use specific pilots and objectives, while Grand Prix events group several tracks into cups. Better results and completed missions expand the available content and improve access to additional pilots, machines, and challenges.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play F-Zero: GP Legend?
Learn each track’s braking points before relying on boost. Use the side-attack buttons to protect your machine or damage rivals, but do not spend energy recklessly when a barrier or jump is approaching.
In Grand Prix, prioritize clean finishes over unnecessary attacks. In Story missions, read the objective carefully: some stages reward survival, pursuit, or defeating a target rather than simply taking first place.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Rick Wheeler
The story campaign’s central hero, a police officer revived in the future to compete in F-Zero.
Jody Summer
A respected pilot and officer associated with the Mobile Task Force.
Dr. Stewart
A physician and veteran F-Zero racer known for his technical skill.
Samurai Goroh
Captain Falcon’s recurring rival and leader of a space-biker gang.
Pico
A heavily armed veteran pilot who competes in the F-Zero circuit.
Black Shadow
A major villain and powerful figure in the criminal underworld.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Save boost energy for long straights or the final section of a lap.
- 2
Use practice and time attack to learn shortcuts, jumps, and barrier locations.
- 3
Avoid repeated side attacks when your energy gauge is low.
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