F-Zero Big Blue (Jefe)
| Creator: | Jefe |
|---|---|
| Designer: | Nintendo EAD |
| Version: | v1.0 |
| Date of latest version: | 2011-11-20 |
| Editors used: | CTools, KMP Modifier, Photoshop CS, SketchUp, SZS Modifier |
| Download: | vgmp3.org |
Overview
Big Blue is a track from the SNES game F-Zero. It is the second course of the game, and is famous for its distinctive theme song. Much like Mario Circuit or Bowser's Castle, Big Blue is a recurring venue in subsequent F-Zero games. Big Blue levels have been featured in other game series including Super Smash Bros. Melee, Brawl, and most recently, Mario Kart 8 as part of the Animal Crossing × Mario Kart 8 downloadable content pack. A detailed map of the original SNES track from snesmaps.com was traced in SketchUp to ensure an accurate track layout.
Features
Big Blue is a fairly simple track with a wide-open ocean setting. It features a long straight-away and a few patches of off-road, and a single slippery turn just before reaching the finish line. The level features working intro flyby and replay cameras. It also works well in split-screen multiplayer.
Differences from the original
Since karts are slower than F-Zero machines, the energy recharge area has been converted to a boost pad and additional boost panels are placed on the track as in White Land I. In the speed-modified version found in CTGP-R, some of the boost panels are difficult to use without hitting the edges of the track. The orange 'magnetic repulsors' that border the track spin players out when touched and are raised at an angle as in F-Zero X. This version has futuristic bio domes and buildings, inspired by the Super Smash Bros. Melee stage.
Media
Version History
| Version | Date of release | Information |
|---|---|---|
| v1.0 | 2011-11-20 | Began modeling on 2011-11-06. The SketchUp file is available here. |
Custom Track Distributions
This track is part of the following Custom Track Distributions:
- CTGP Revolution v1.01 (v1)
- Mario Kart Adventures (v1)
- Wiimms Mario Kart Fun 2014-01 (v1)
- Wiimms Mario Kart Fun 2014-04 (v1)
- Wiimms Mario Kart Retro 2014-02 (v1)
Names in Other Languages
| Dutch: | F-Zero Big Blue |
|---|---|
| French: | F-Zero Big Blue |
| German: | F-Zero Big Blue |
| Italian: | F-Zero Big Blue |
| Japanese: | F-ZERO ビッグブルー |
| Korean: | F-ZERO 빅 블루 |
| Portuguese: | F-Zero Big Blue |
| Russian: | F-Zero Синеморь |
| Spanish: | (NTSC) F-Zero Gran Azul (PAL) F-Zero Big Blue |
| Greek: | F-Zero Μπιγκ Μπλου |
| Polish: | F-Zero Big Blue |
| Finnish: | F-Zero Big Blue |
| Swedish: | F-Zero Big Blue |
| Czech: | F-Zero Big Blue |
| Danish: | F-Zero Big Blue |
Custom Tracks:
Slot Circuit –
Psyduck Cliffs –
Rezway II –
F-Zero Big Blue –
F-Zero White Land I –
Rooster Island