F zero 99 anybody have a win?

[docile tapeworm | 4,339]

My best is 10th so far. 

[koifish | 634]

I took first once and it was by luck. Honestly, I think most of the game is luck, specifically on when you get a special boost, or if you can manage to destroy another racer at an opportune time. Certain skills help (like being well versed on all the tracks, and being able to "read" opponents enough to block them whenever they try to pass you, but beyond having the gameplay down, I think you just keep racing until you get lucky. I can get top 10 or at least top 25 pretty consistently, but taking first is still a rarity.

[docile tapeworm | 4,339]

@koifish I’m pretty consistent top 25. I agree knowing the tracks help. The most important part of the game seems to be collecting the sparks. I haven’t used the attack yet. 
 

it’s pretty fun though.

[koifish | 634]

oh, you definitely need to attack. KOing another racer is one of the biggest boosts you can get in races. Definitely start trying it out as soon as possible. Spinning is good, but bumping people into walls is also really powerful.

[CT | 231]

It's a fun game. I've gotten 3 first places, most all due to luck and many hours of playtime. Usually the first place guy will crash or some fluke at the very end in order for me to win.

The best chance to win in my IMO is use Goose, maintain like under 25-30 rank and save as many boosts as possible on the final lap, and then go hard as possible to victory.

 

[koifish | 634]

I use the golden fox, it has a long boost meter and good handling. I haven't used the goose much.

[DarkTone | 1,039]

Best so far is 7th. Was 1st to make it onto the track. 

[AverageOliver98 | 819]

Tied for 2nd a few days ago. I doubt a first place win anytime soon though, thanks to my pro controller's right stick drifting. Also, most of the first place winners in my races seem to be Golden Fox users that spam boost to jump ahead and hope to refuel before someone else catches up and KO's them. 

[TDIRunner | 3,011]

I've managed one top 10, but that's about it.  According to my Switch, I've only played it about an hour or so.  As much as I enjoyed it when it first released, I haven't had a desire to go back to it recently.  

[CT | 231]

12 hours ago, koifish said:

I use the golden fox, it has a long boost meter and good handling. I haven't used the goose much.

I feel like the Golden Fox is good for the easier courses, but you have to get out front early and have a close to flawless run.  I've had a similar experience with the Stingray.

The Goose gives more of a margin of error. 

But overall there are many great players right now who know all the subtle tricks, ideal spots to boost etc. So for me, Goose was the only vehicle to give me a fighting chance (as I am not as good as many of the players).