Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally
Template:Infobox Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally (ファミコングランプリII スリーディーホットラリー) is a racing video game released in Japan for the Family Computer Disk System. It is the sequel to Famicom Grand Prix: F-1 Race, although the two games are very different. The game play is similar to that of Rad Racer, which was released before it. Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally marks the first time that Luigi appears taller and thinner than Mario on a box art.
This game, along with its predecessor, is a possible ancestor to the Mario Kart series, most likely due to the fact that it features Mario and possesses similar 2D racing mechanics, which was later carried on to Super Mario Kart.
Mario and Luigi are playable characters in the game and they can ride one of three cars:
Characters
- Playable
- Obstacles
Development
Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally was shown to Nintendo of America, who heavily criticized the game, particularly the "cute" design of the vehicles, and stated it would not sell. This reaction made director Kazunobu Shimizu furious and was one of the drivers behind the graphical style of F-Zero[1].
References in later games
- Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up: The box art's artwork of Mario and Luigi driving the Monster is replicated on the "Racecar Driver/Mechanic" page.
- Super Smash Bros. Melee: A trophy of the Monster is obtainable.
- Super Smash Bros. Brawl / Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: An arrangement of the title theme, named "Title (3D Hot Rally)", appears in both games. It can be played in the Mario Circuit stage.
- Mario Kart Wii: The Tiny Titan is designed after the Monster; its Japanese name also translates to "Hot Rally", a further reference to the original game.
- Mario Kart 7: The design of the Monster Tires were heavily based from the cars of this game.
- Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: The Mario Motors logo features the artwork of Mario holding a tire from this game.
- Super Mario Odyssey: The Mechanic Outfit and Mechanic Hat from this game are references to Mario's appearance in Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally.
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: The artwork of Mario and Luigi driving the Monster appears as a spirit in this game.
Gallery
Screenshots
Title Screen
Screenshot showing the Monster
Screenshot showing the Yonque
Course 1 map
Course 2 map
Course 3 map
Artwork
Game logo
Mario holding a tire
A tired Mario and Luigi, resting
Mario, running and pointing
Mario
Mario driving, with passenger Luigi
Mario and Luigi posed next to the Yonque
Mario, popping champagne
Mario, popping champagne in front of Luigi
Kattobi
Monster
Yonque
Mario and Luigi, riding in Monster
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The obstacles
- FDS 3D Hot Rally Disk.jpg
Blue disk
Promotional Flyer
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Media
Staff
- Main article: List of Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally staff
References
- ^ Nintendo (September 19, 2017). F-Zero developer interviewer. Retrieved September 20, 2017
